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Restore J&K statehood, says human rights forum
An advocacy group for human rights calls for the restoration of statehood and the repeal of the 2019 Reorganisation Act. They argue that statehood should not be contingent upon the regional security situation. The forum additionally demands statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion in the Sixth Schedule. Their report highlights police inadequacies despite court mandates…
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Does the Fifth Amendment Protect Fauci?
Our chief legal affairs correspondent, Adam Liptak, discusses whether Anthony Fauci’s presidential pardon makes him ineligible to take advantage of Fifth Amendment protections.
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Raids in four Kashmir districts in anti-national narrative case
On Saturday, Counter Intelligence Kashmir executed raids at five locations spread across the districts of Baramulla, Bandipora, Anantnag, and Shopian. During these operations, several electronic and digital storage devices were confiscated as part of an investigation into an anti-national narrative. As of now, no arrests have been reported in relation to this ongoing case.
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Kashmir route outpaces Manali as Ladakh tourism surges
In the period from January to July, Ladakh has welcomed a remarkable 330,332 tourists. Air travel continues to be the favored mode of access to this stunning union territory. Among road travelers, the route through Kashmir is increasingly popular over the Manali path. Enhanced infrastructure and well-planned events have fueled this tourism surge, with burgeoning…
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FIR against 17 for assaulting 4 transporting bovines in J&K
Seventeen alleged cow vigilantes are facing legal action in Ramban after assaulting four men who were transporting bovines acquired from a police auction. The brutal incident, which occurred on August 4, resulted in one man suffering life-threatening injuries. This alarming event follows a fatal encounter in April, highlighting ongoing violence linked to cow protection. Investigations…
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PM Modi speaks to US VP Vance, discusses ways to deepen India-US strategic partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US Vice President JD Vance on Saturday. They discussed deepening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership across key areas. PM Modi also congratulated JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance. The Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes to the growing family. This conversation focused on strengthening bilateral relations between…
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami transfers Rs 146.32 crore pension benefits to 9.87 lakh beneficiaries
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday transferred Rs 146.32 crore in pension benefits through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to 9,87,017 beneficiaries under various pension schemes of the Social Welfare Department for July 2026.
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In Confirming Blanche, Senators Endorse a Justice Dept. Under Trump’s Sway
Time and again, Todd Blanche has made it clear that he believes President Trump possesses a nearly limitless right to directly control the actions of the Justice Department.
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‘Should have gone to Ranchi’: Rijiju takes dig at Rahul Gandhi over Prayagraj event
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‘Gangstran Te Vaar’: Punjab Police acts against over 58,000 criminals in 200-day crackdown
