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Tamil Nadu: Chief Minister Vijay Appoints New Secretaries Senthil Kumar, Laxmi Priya
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has appointed P. Senthil Kumar as Secretary-I and G. Laxmi Priya as Secretary-II to his office. These administrative appointments are part of a broader reshuffling to enhance governance efficiency.
Jammu Kashmir Police Advise Instagram Users on DM Privacy After Encryption Changes
Jammu and Kashmir Police have issued an advisory warning Instagram users about the reduced privacy of direct messages following the discontinuation of end-to-end encryption. Users are urged to avoid sharing sensitive information via DMs.
Pune Biker Narrowly Escapes As High Winds Dislodge Steel Sheet from Metro Construction Site
A biker in Pune narrowly escaped serious injury when strong winds dislodged a steel sheet from an under-construction metro site, causing it to fall onto a busy highway. An inquiry and safety audit have been ordered.
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Israelis Brace for Passover Amidst Heightened War Concerns
Israelis are marking the approach of the Passover festival with a subdued atmosphere, marked by heightened security concerns and a widespread sense of caution among the population due to the ongoing conflict.
Twenty-Two Nations Demand Iran Halt Attacks and Reopen Strait of Hormuz as Natanz Nuclear Site Struck Again
Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment facility, located approximately 220 kilometres southeast of Tehran, was struck in a joint US-Israeli airstrike...
Was Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Anti-Sunni? Separating Sectarian Claims from Political Reality
After the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, social media platforms quickly filled with sharply conflicting narratives....
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Sheep Vehicle Overturns on Mughal Road, Several Animals Dead
A vehicle carrying sheep overturned on the Mughal Road near Dubjan, leading to the death of several animals. No human injuries were reported in the incident.
Over 15,000 Supporters Welcome MLA Mehraj Malik in Doda on First Return After 238 Days
Doda East MLA and AAP Jammu and Kashmir president Mehraj Malik returned to Doda on Sunday for the first time in 238 days, receiving a massive public welcome at Sports Stadium Doda. The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh had quashed his PSA detention on April 27.
Ramban Youth Chased by Vigilantes Found Dead in Bishlari Nallah After 20-Day Search
The body of a 22-year-old man, missing for 20 days after allegedly jumping into a stream while being chased by suspected cow vigilantes, has been recovered in Ramban district. Police have registered a case and arrested four individuals as part of the ongoing investigation.
Littered with Dung: Government High School Joura Khurd in Doda Faces Neglect Allegations
Classrooms at Government High School Joura Khurd have reportedly been littered with sheep and goat dung, sparking outrage among parents and locals in the Chenab region. The issue, which was highlighted to the Chief Education Officer Doda on March 28, remains unaddressed.
Farewell Organized at Sheep Breeding Farm, Thathri
The staff of Sheep Breeding Farm (SBF) Thathri organized a warm farewell for Dina Nath, Daily Wager, on the occasion of his superannuation after rendering nearly 25 years of sincere and dedicated service. Dr. Azhar Moomin Bichoo and Dr. Ishfaq Majeed Lone lauded his professionalism and wished him a healthy and peaceful retired life.
Pakistan Raises Concerns Over Indian Hydel Projects on Chenab at PCA Hearings
The Permanent Court of Arbitration concluded key hearings on the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan targeting multiple hydroelectric projects on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir, including the 624 MW Kiru and 540 MW Kwar projects.
Renowned Poet Taskeen Badanvi Passes Away at 75
Prominent poet Taskeen Badanvi, also known as Jalal Ud Din, breathed his last in the early hours of April 28, 2026. Hailing from Badanoo village in Thathri tehsil of Doda district, he was known for his valuable contributions to Kashmiri, Bhadarwahi, and Urdu poetry.
“Impermissible Shortcut”: High Court Strikes Down PSA Detention of Doda MLA Mehraj Din Malik
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed the controversial PSA detention of Doda East MLA Mehraj Din Malik, ordering his immediate release. In a detailed 87-page judgment, the court ruled that the administration's use of the stringent preventive law over a local health centre dispute was an illegal “shortcut,” emphasizing that ordinary criminal proceedings cannot be bypassed for standard law-and-order issues.