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Bengaluru Rains Cause Havoc, Destroying Thousands of Books at Iconic Bookshop
Torrential rains have wreaked havoc in Bengaluru, causing widespread flooding and traffic disruptions. An iconic Church Street bookshop suffered significant damage, with an estimated 5,000 books worth ₹14 lakh destroyed due to waterlogging.
Jammu and Kashmir: Two Dead in Shopian Juice Factory Steamer Explosion
A steamer explosion during repair work at a juice factory in Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir, has resulted in the deaths of two workers and injured another. The incident occurred on Wednesday night.
Delhi Police Injure Wanted Murder Accused in Ashok Vihar Encounter
An accused wanted in a murder case sustained a leg injury and was apprehended following an encounter with police in northwest Delhi’s Ashok Vihar area. The incident occurred early Thursday after the accused allegedly opened fire on police personnel.
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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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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.
Explosion Heard, Smoke Seen in Kishtwar Hills
KISHTWAR — A loud explosion was heard in Kishtwar...
Jammu and Kashmir’s Detained Lawmaker Tests the Limits of India’s Democratic Experiment
In October 2024, voters in Doda sent Mehraj Din Malik — a local social worker and AAP's sole winning candidate in Jammu and Kashmir — to the assembly as proof that the ballot still meant something. Less than a year later, he was in Kathua jail, detained without trial under the Public Safety Act by an administration that even Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called "unelected." Seven months on, a High Court verdict stands reserved and unpronounced, and the people who chose democracy over cynicism are still waiting to find out whether their choice was worth making.
Jammu and Kashmir: BJP Leader Booked for Hospital Lock-In Over Doctor Shortage in Banihal
A BJP leader in Banihal, Jammu and Kashmir, has been booked and detained by police for allegedly locking the Sub-District Hospital in protest against a shortage of doctors. The incident briefly disrupted hospital services.
Jammu and Kashmir: New Kendriya Vidyalaya Approved for Ramban District
The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has approved the establishment of a new Kendriya Vidyalaya in Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir, slated to open from the academic session 2026-27. The school will initially offer classes from Grade I to V.
Jammu and Kashmir: Unseasonal Snowfall Creates Crisis for Migrating Nomads in Bhaderwah
Unseasonal April snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir's Bhaderwah region has created a crisis for migrating nomadic families. Stranded with their livestock, the communities face hazardous weather, potential livestock losses, and disruptions to their age-old migration patterns.