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Raghav Chadha’s Defection to BJP Highlights Irony of Anti-Defection Law Stance
Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha, have reportedly joined the BJP, utilizing an exception in the anti-defection law that Chadha had previously sought to strengthen. The Rajya Sabha Chairman accepted their merger with the BJP, despite the AAP's pending disqualification plea.
Delhi Police Rescues Toddler Kidnapped from Chandni Chowk After Five-Day Manhunt
A one-and-a-half-year-old boy, kidnapped from Delhi's Chandni Chowk market, was safely rescued by the police. The suspected kidnapper has been arrested after a five-day manhunt.
President Droupadi Murmu Arrives in Himachal Pradesh for Six-Day Visit
President Droupadi Murmu has arrived in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, for a six-day visit that will include tours of the Atal Tunnel and Palampur Agriculture University. Extensive security measures have been implemented in the state capital for the presidential entourage.
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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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Explosion Heard, Smoke Seen in Kishtwar Hills
KISHTWAR — A loud explosion was heard in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday afternoon, with locals...
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.
Jammu and Kashmir: Unprecedented April Snowfall Worsens Crisis for Nomadic Tribes During Seasonal Migration in Bhaderwah
Unprecedented April snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir's Bhaderwah region has intensified the crisis for nomadic Bakerwal and Gujjar tribes during their biannual migration. Families are facing treacherous conditions, livestock losses, and a lack of government support.
Chenab Valley’s Pahari Communities Through the Lens of the Lokur Committee Criteria
The article examines the Pahari-speaking communities of Chenab Valley through the Lokur Committee’s criteria for Scheduled Tribe recognition, highlighting geographical isolation, distinct cultural identity, and persistent socio-economic disadvantages shaped by mountainous terrain. It argues that a contemporary interpretation of these indicators presents a strong, evidence-based case for careful and consistent policy consideration within India’s broader commitment to inclusive development and social justice.
Kishtwar: Infant Drowns, Two Women Rescued After Makeshift Bridge Collapse
An infant died and two women were rescued after falling into a riverlet in Kishtwar district when a makeshift bridge collapsed. The incident has led to protests demanding a permanent bridge.