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The second batch of 3,865 Amarnath Yatra pilgrims departed Jammu on Friday for the Pahalgam and Baltal base camps. Devotees praised the extensive security, medical, and transport arrangements managed by the administration and Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board

More than 3,800 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu for the Amarnath cave shrine under tight security. The second batch travelled to the Baltal and Pahalgam base camps as authorities maintained extensive security arrangements for the annual pilgrimage

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has asked Amarnath Yatra pilgrims to travel only on their registered dates, saying no early departures will be allowed. It urged devotees to complete advance registration and follow the prescribed schedule to ensure safety and smooth conduct of the pilgrimage

Veteran Congress leader Saifuddin Soz urged restoration of Article 370, calling its abrogation a mistake and advocating dialogue with Pakistan. He appealed to regional parties and the Congress to jointly press the Centre for restoring Jammu and Kashmir's internal autonomy

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on Saturday evening, triggering strong tremors across Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and other parts of North India. The quake originated at a depth of 215 km, with no immediate reports of major damage or casualties

The NIA has chargesheeted three more accused, including an absconder, in the 2025 Red Fort car bomb case that killed 11 people. Investigators alleged the accused were involved in planning, logistics, arms procurement and supporting the terror conspiracy

Actor Ajay Devgn will headline the action entertainer "Chauhaan", scheduled for a theatrical release on October 1, 2027. Set against the backdrop of Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir, the film features Devgn as an army officer and marks director Neeraj Yadav's debut feature. The project was announced on the birth anniversary of legendary stunt choreographer Veeru Devgan

A departmental inquiry at Government Medical College Anantnag has alleged major irregularities in cardiac procedures, claiming nearly half of evaluated patients did not need advanced interventions. A cardiologist faces accusations of record manipulation, financial exploitation and fraudulent insurance claims

Intelligence inputs suggest Pakistan's ISI is attempting to establish a small women-led recruitment and overground worker network in Jammu and Kashmir. The move follows declining terror recruitment, weakened infiltration routes, and the disruption of earlier women-centric recruitment efforts in the region

Amit Shah reviewed preparations for the Amarnath Yatra, directing a strong multi-layered security grid along the route using CAPFs, J&K Police, and advanced surveillance. He emphasized technology use, coordination among agencies, and safety measures for pilgrims and tourist areas

Two soldiers of the Rashtriya Rifles were killed in an accidental explosion near the Line of Control in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district. The injured soldiers succumbed despite treatment at an army hospital in Srinagar

Senior Jammu and Kashmir officials reviewed security, infrastructure and pilgrim facilities along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway ahead of the 57-day Amarnath Yatra beginning July 3. Authorities directed departments to complete pending works and ensure seamless arrangements before June 20

As Narendra Modi becomes India’s longest-serving elected prime minister, the government highlights a security doctrine marked by the Uri surgical strikes, Balakot airstrikes, Article 370 abrogation and Operation Sindoor, aimed at countering terrorism and strengthening national security

An Army officer, Lieutenant Beereshwar Goswami, was killed during the ongoing anti-terror operation ‘Operation Sheruwali’ in Rajouri after slipping into a gorge in difficult terrain. Security forces continue search operations in the forested Manjakote area

A 22-year-old man from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir was apprehended by the Army after crossing the LoC in Uri, reportedly driven by an online relationship and personal distress. Authorities are verifying his claims before deciding further legal action

Officials have alleged that Pakistan's ISI is encouraging Over Ground Workers in Jammu and Kashmir to join mainstream political parties while attempting to revive dormant terror outfits. Security agencies are closely monitoring the developments and countering radicalisation efforts in the region

  Eid-ul-Adha was celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir on May 27 with large congregations in Budgam, Jammu, Banihal, Shopian, and Kupwara. Leaders and scholars emphasized peace, sacrifice, and harmony. Most other Indian states will observe Bakrid on May 28 after Moon-sighting 

Indian intelligence agencies have warned of a possible revival attempt by terror outfits Al-Badr and Hizbul Mujahideen in Jammu and Kashmir despite setbacks following Hamza Burhan’s killing. Officials say the groups are coordinating recruitment, propaganda and local mobilisation efforts with alleged backing from Pakistan’s ISI

The Supreme Court of India highlighted low conviction rates under the UAPA while granting bail to Syed Iftikhar Andrabi, observing that over 90 per cent of such cases nationwide end in acquittals despite serious charges

A Central Reserve Police Force head constable, Surinder Singh from Hyderabad, died after collapsing at a Shopian camp in Jammu and Kashmir. He was declared dead on arrival at hospital