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Jammu and Kashmir seized control of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D clash against Hyderabad, scoring 275 for four after gaining a 49-run first-innings lead. Abdul Samad (77) and Kanhaiya Wadhawan (82) starred as J&K built a strong advantage

Jammu and Kashmir bowled out Hyderabad for 88 after posting 170 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Group D clash in Jammu. Abid Mushtaq’s 57 and Auqib Nabi’s 3/30 gave J&K an 82-run lead

A massive accidental blast inside Nowgam police station in Srinagar killed nine and injured 29, including police personnel. The explosives had been seized from a white-collar terror module. Emergency services rushed to control fire and evacuate the injured.

Jammu and Kashmir’s CIK conducted operations across Kulgam, Kunzer, and Shopian to probe terror-related misuse of SIM cards. The specialised unit seized several SIM cards as evidence. No arrests have been reported so far in the ongoing investigation.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police carried out coordinated raids across Anantnag, Sopore, Kulgam, and Handwara to target locals allegedly assisting Pakistan-based terror operatives. Several suspects were detained and booked under preventive laws as part of efforts to dismantle support networks

An encounter erupted in J&K’s Kishtwar district after terrorists fired on a security search team in the Kalaban forest area. The gunfight continues as forces tighten counter-terror operations under a new strategy targeting the broader terror ecosystem.

With heightened border security and infiltration attempts nearly down to zero post Operation Sindoor, Pakistan’s ISI is resorting to online propaganda to spread disinformation, incite communal tension, and push local recruitment in Jammu and Kashmir, intelligence agencies have warned.

The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled a narcotics smuggling attempt along the International Border in Jammu’s R S Pura sector, recovering two packets weighing over 2 kg. The operation in the area is ongoing, officials said.

Telangana Sports Minister V Srihari felicitated the State pickleball team for its impressive performance at the National Championship in Jammu and Kashmir. The team bagged multiple medals, including gold, silver, and bronze, showcasing the state’s rising sports potential

The Indian Army foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Tuesday, killing two terrorists in an ongoing encounter. Security forces remain on high alert ahead of winter’s closure of mountain passes.

At the UN, India described Pakistan as the “fountainhead of terror, violence, bigotry and extremism,” urging it to stop “grave human rights violations” in the part of Jammu and Kashmir it illegally occupies. India reaffirmed that J&K remains its inalienable territory.

Former IAS officer Kannan Gopinathan, who resigned in 2019 protesting the curbs on free expression in Jammu and Kashmir, joined the Congress on Monday, saying only the party can steer India in the right direction amid rising attacks on democratic voices

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district launched searches after Pakistani drones were spotted over forward villages. The BSF and local police are cordoning off areas to prevent possible airdrops of weapons or narcotics.

Security forces continued anti-terror operations in Rajouri’s Dhar Sakhri village on Wednesday after a brief gunfight with terrorists. No casualties were reported. A separate search was launched in Udhampur’s Basantgarh following reports of suspected terrorist movement.

A suspected Pakistani drone was sighted hovering over Nanga village in J-K’s Samba district along the International Border. Security forces launched a search operation to rule out airdropping of weapons or narcotics, while security was heightened in nearby villages.

The NIA on Tuesday attached the house of terror associate Tariq Ahmad Mir in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district under the UAPA. Officials said Mir actively supported terrorists, and the move is part of a wider crackdown on terror financing networks

Any dilly-dallying by the government may not only worsen the situation but also trigger feelings of alienation among people

India’s Sheetal Devi claimed gold in the women’s compound individual event at the 2025 Para World Archery Championships, finishing with three medals — gold, silver, and bronze. She defeated world No.1 Oznur Cure Girdi in the final with a 146-143 score

A Pakistani national, Mohd Akram, who accidentally crossed into Indian territory near Jammu, was apprehended by the BSF and later repatriated. Officials confirmed no incriminating material was found, and the handover was completed with Pakistani Rangers at the IB.

Security forces in J&K engaged terrorists in Kishtwar while recovering arms and grenades in Poonch. The intensified operations are part of a broader crackdown on terrorists, OGWs, and drug-smuggling networks used to fund militancy in the region.