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West Bengal cabinet undergoes expansion, 35 MLAs take oath as ministers
BJP MLAs Suvendu Adhikari, Tapas Roy and Shankar Ghosh were among the 35 legislators who took oath as ministers on Monday as West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari expanded his cabinet, taking the total strength of the council of ministers to 41.
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June 02, 2026
State Times
Greater Kailash Murder: SC grants bail to Ex-SSP Sheikh Mehmood, Gola Shah
The Supreme Court of India on Monday granted bail to two accused, former SSP Sheikh Mehmood and Ravinder Kumar Gupta alias Gola Shah, in a murder and conspiracy case arising from a violent land dispute at Greater Kailash area in Jammu, while refusing bail to four other accused.
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June 02, 2026
State Times
CM interacts with public representatives; stakeholders on constituency, sectoral issues
Several public representatives and delegations on Monday called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his Public Services and Outreach Office (Raabita) here and discussed a range of constituency-specific and sectoral issues.
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June 02, 2026
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J&K HC accords Full Court Reference to CJ on his elevation to SC
In a solemn and dignified ceremony, a Full Court Reference was held in the Court Room of the Chief Justice at the Srinagar Wing of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to honour Chief Justice, Arun Palli, on his elevation as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India.
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June 02, 2026
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J&K tops UTs in Census 2027 self-enumeration
The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir has emerged as the leading Union Territory and 8th among states in the country in Self-Enumeration under Census 2027, with more than 6.67 lakh households voluntarily submitting their Census details through the official Self-Enumeration portal.
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June 02, 2026
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Drug menace not just public-health struggle, but fight for national security: LG
The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Monday led 'Drug-Free J&K' Pakhwada in Kulgam and addressed a public meeting.
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June 02, 2026
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ACB arrests Forest Guard for accepting Rs 15,000 bribe
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday arrested a Forest Guard in Kishtwar district after catching him red-handed while demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 15,000 from a complainant for facilitating the release of security deposits related to allotted works.
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June 02, 2026
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Justice Sanjeev Kumar appointed Acting CJ of J&K and Ladakh HC
The President of India has appointed Justice Sanjeev Kumar, a Judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of the High Court following the elevation of Chief Justice Arun Palli as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India.
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June 02, 2026
State Times
Resolve water disputes through cooperation: Modi to states
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged states to resolve inter-state water disputes through cooperation, timely clearances and technology-based monitoring, and said the Ken-Betwa project should serve as a model.
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May 29, 2026
State Times
Narrow escape as LPG tanker overturns near Kud; couple injured
A major accident was averted on highway near Kud in Udhampur district on Thursday after an Alto car collided with a fully loaded LPG tanker, leaving a couple injured and triggering panic in the area.
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May 29, 2026
State Times
No 'double standards' in fight against terrorism: Doval
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval called for decisive action against terrorism and said there cannot be \"double standards\" in the fight against it, while addressing an international security forum in Russia on Thursday, according to the Indian Embassy in Moscow.
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May 29, 2026
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Australian PM hails India's economic growth
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday said he looked forward to hosting PM Narendra Modi again soon, while describing India's growing economic importance as an \"extraordinary opportunity\" for the Indo-Pacific.
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May 29, 2026
State Times
India, China hold 'constructive' talks on LAC; agree border peace key to normalising ties
India and China held \"constructive\" and \"forward-looking\" talks on the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, noting that maintaining border peace and tranquillity enabled progress in the normalisation of overall relations.
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May 29, 2026
State Times
SFs launch fresh assault on terrorist hideouts as Op Sheruvali enters day 6
Security forces on Thursday launched a fresh fire assault and multiple grenade launcher (MGL) attacks on suspected terrorist hideouts as the anti-terror operation in the dense forests of Rajouri district entered its sixth consecutive day.
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May 29, 2026
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Panel on 'artificial' demographic changes may consider need for law to tackle issue: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Centre's high-level committee on \"artificial\" demographic changes due to illegal immigration and other unnatural causes will also examine if a specific law is required to tackle the issue.
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May 29, 2026
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Modi urges citizens to take all possible precautions amid soaring mercury
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged citizens to take maximum precautions as the country is witnessing soaring temperatures, and said staying hydrated is key during such harsh weather.
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May 28, 2026
State Times
J&K celebrates Eid-ul-Azha with prayers for global peace
Amid tight security arrangements, Eid-ul-Azha was celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, with large congregations of Muslims offering prayers at mosques and eidgahs.
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May 28, 2026
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SC upholds EC's power to conduct SIR; says exercise necessary for free, fair polls
The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the power of the Election Commission of India to conduct a Special Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying that it \"advances the constitutional imperative of free and fair elections\".
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May 28, 2026
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SC collegium recommends elevation of J&K-Ladakh CJ, 4 others as SC judge
The Supreme Court collegium on Wednesday recommended the elevation of chief justices of four high courts and senior advocate V Mohana as judges of the apex court.
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May 28, 2026
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India warns Pak of 'consequences' for cross-border terror
Pakistan will have to accept that there are \"consequences\" to its sponsorship of cross-border terrorism, India has told a UN meeting, underscoring that it has \"every right\" to defend itself from such terror attacks perpetrated by its neighbour.
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May 28, 2026
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Cabinet extends SARTHAK-PDS scheme for 5 yrs with Rs 25,530-Cr outlay
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the continuation of the 'SARTHAK-PDS' scheme for five years with a financial outlay of Rs 25,530 crore till March 2031, marking a significant step towards overhauling the country's public distribution infrastructure through technology-led reforms.
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May 28, 2026
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LG directs DGP to bolster Anti-Narcotics Task Force with additional manpower
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday directed the J&K Police and UT Administration to further intensify the crackdown against the narco-terror ecosystem operating within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
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May 28, 2026
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Demolish all illegal structures within 15 km of Int'l border: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed the authorities to strictly enforce a 'zero tolerance' policy against illegal constructions within 15 km of the country's borders and demolish all such structures that have come up over the years.
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May 28, 2026
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Gangsters open fire on SOG team in Gandhi Nagar
Gangsters on Tuesday opened fire on a team of Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police during an operation in the Gandhi Nagar area here, prompting retaliatory action in self-defence by security personnel.
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May 27, 2026
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Par panel summons Education Ministry officials, CBSE chief on Jun 2 to review NEET, OSM
A parliamentary panel has summoned officials of the Union Education Ministry and the CBSE on June 2 to review the use of the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system and issues faced by students in the class 12 post-result process, according to a Rajya Sabha Secretariat notice.
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May 27, 2026
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Budgam Police discloses identity of accused in Galwanpora minor murder case
Budgam Police on Monday disclosed the identity and particulars of the accused arrested in connection with the murder of a minor girl from Galwanpora village after completion of the necessary medico-legal, forensic, and evidentiary formalities, officials said.
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May 27, 2026
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Op Sheruwali: Fire assault launched on hideouts
Security forces on Tuesday launched a fire assault on specific hideouts and inducted additional troops as the operation to track down terrorists believed to be hiding in the dense forests of Rajouri district entered the fourth day, officials said.
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May 27, 2026
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Govt to install anti-drone systems in 6 months to curb narcotics smuggling: Shah
Says BSF boosted morale in frontier districts during Op Sindoor
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May 27, 2026
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CBI arrests JE for accepting bribe
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday arrested a junior assistant posted in the office of the Superintending Engineer at Public Health Engineering Department here for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 4,500, officials said.
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May 26, 2026
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Terrorist hideout busted, search under Operation Sheruwali enters third day
Security forces busted a terrorist hideout after a brief firing as the search operation to track down suspected militants believed to be hiding in the dense woods of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district entered the third consecutive day on Monday, officials said.
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