Jammu and Kashmir

Riyaz Ahmed is accused of facilitating the transfer of arms and ammunition across the Line of Control. During the arrest, authorities seized a mobile phone and a SIM card from him.

Protests have erupted in Ladakh, where thousands, organized by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), marched for statehood and constitutional protections. Dissatisfaction with bureaucratic rule and the belief that full statehood is essential for local governance underlie the demonstrations.

Commissioner Secretary General Administration Department (GAD) Sanjeev Verma issued an order specifying a half-day public holiday in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on January 22, extending until 2:30 pm.

As the nation eagerly awaits the historic Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Batool Zehra's contribution from the hills of Jammu & Kashmir adds a melodious chapter to the collective celebration.

The iconic Clock Tower area became the focal point for locals and tourists, with Commissioner Athar Aamir Khan capturing the vibrant scenes in a shared video. Lal Chowk's transformation, attributed to Srinagar Smart City projects, was hailed as a testament to the city's progress.

This step, as announced recently, sheds light on the MLJK-MA's well-known anti-India stance and fervent pro-Pakistan propaganda, under the leadership of Masarat Alam Bhat, as emphasized in an official notification.

Singh's visit gains significance amidst ongoing scrutiny of a Brigadier-level officer facing an inquiry due to repeated lapses in Army operations that resulted in multiple soldier casualties.

A major decision extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana's free ration scheme for another five years, benefitting 81 crore individuals with 5 kg of free food grains until 2028, with a total expenditure of Rs 11.8 lakh crore.

A retired Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) was shot dead by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district. “Terrorists fired upon Shri Mohd Shafi, a retired police officer at Gantmulla, Sheeri Baramulla, while praying Azan in the mosque and succumbed to injuries," the police said.

The M4 carbine rifles, created in the 1980s in the United States, are gas-operated, lightweight, and magazine-fed. They serve as the primary infantry weapon for the US Armed Forces and have been embraced by more than 80 other nations.