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The Shadows of Power
Behind promotions and applause lies a hidden world of exploitation, fear, and lost potential. Misused power leaves silent scars that few see.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Six-Year Relief Plan Caps VI’s Annual Payout At ₹124 Cr
Offering a lifeline to struggling debt-laden telecom operator, the government has capped annual payouts to clear past dues at Rs 124 crore over the next six years, easing near-term cash flows, the company said on Friday.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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Global Growth Seen At 2.7% This Year: UN Forecast
The United Nations is forecasting that the global economy will grow by 2.7 per cent this year, slightly lower than last year's estimate, citing the impact of higher US tariffs, economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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Amit Shah Unveils National IED Data Platform
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday launched a national digital IED data management platform that will act as \"next generation security shield against terror\" and a comprehensive deterrence against all forms of bombings that take place in the country.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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Prof Rehman Rahi Remembered as Conscience of Kashmiri Literature
The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages organised a one-day seminar in memory of Gyanpeeth Awardee and renowned Kashmiri poet, critic, researcher and intellectual Professor Rehman Rahi at the Conference Hall of Tagore Hall here.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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Viral Instagram Video Teases ₹10 Crore Gold Giveaway
Gurgaon: Gurgaon-based fintech founder and influencer Rayan Malhotra has announced a ₹10 crore gold giveaway on his app NeoZAP if Virat Kohli scores a century in the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting 11 January.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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Mamata Hits Streets, Protests Against ED Action
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday led a massive protest march in south Kolkata against the Enforcement Directorate’s searches linked to political consultancy firm FPAC, as her TMC mounted a show of street strength ahead of the 2026 assembly polls.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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BCB official calling Tamim ‘an Indian agent’ invites wrath of Bangladesh players
A senior Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official calling former captain Tamim Iqbal “an Indian agent” has not gone down well with the players in the country.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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Cold Wave Shows No Let-Up; Srinagar Hits -6°C
A severe cold wave continued across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Friday, with several places recording a further dip in minimum temperatures compared to the previous night.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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Protesters ‘Ruining Own Streets’ to Please Trump: Iran
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei signalled Friday that security forces would crack down on rioters, directly challenging US President Donald Trump's pledge to support ant-government protesters inside Iran.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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India, Pakistan Were Ready To Go At It Big: Trump Claims Again
US President Donald Trump has once again claimed he stopped the war between India and Pakistan, the two nuclear powers \"ready to go at it big” while reiterating that eight planes were shot down in the conflict last year.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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Shallabugh Wetland Emerges as Eco-Tourism Hotspot
Shallabugh Wetland Conservation Reserve here in Central Kashmir is fast emerging as a major ecotourism hotspot.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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ED Conducts Searches in 6 States in Fake Job Scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday said it has conducted a search operation in six states in connection with a fake government job scam, seizing documents and digital evidence linked to alleged money laundering.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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New Wave of Urban Renewal Visible Across Srinagar: MLA Tanvir
National Conference Chief Spokesperson and MLA Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq, on Friday said that Srinagar is witnessing a visible and meaningful wave of development under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, with focused attention being given to all parts of the city, including downtown, peripheral and historically neglected areas.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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India Rejects Claim Trade Deal Stalled Over Modi Call
India on Friday rejected as \"inaccurate\" US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s remarks that a proposed trade deal between the two countries could not be sealed last year as Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not make a telephone call to President Donald Trump.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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Study Estimates 49 Lakh Cases Of Typhoid Fever In India In 2023
A study has estimated 49 lakh cases of typhoid fever and 7,850 deaths in India in 2023, with Delhi, Maharashtra and Karnataka together accounting for nearly 30 per cent of the national burden.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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Relief for Consumers as Egg Samples in Srinagar Pass Safety Tests
The first batch of egg samples collected from various parts of Srinagar has been found safe for consumption and compliant with the standards of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), officials said on Friday.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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Kashmir Under the Kushanas
From Central Asia to the Valley of Kashmir, the Kushanas carved an empire of warriors, scholars, and artisans. Through towns, temples, and trade routes, the valley became a theater of culture, religion, and ambition.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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Kashmir and Central Asia
Young people from Kashmir are traveling to Central Asia and sharing what they see through videos and photos.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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Big iPhone 16 Discounts In Reliance Digital Harvest Sale
India celebrates harvest festivals across the nation, with each region celebrating the occasion with their own cultural nuances.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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Polarising Yet Exciting: 2026 Kia Seltos Set for Srinagar Debut
The automotive scene in Kashmir is abuzz as the 2026 Kia Seltos is set to make its much-anticipated debut at the Pal Kia showroom, Pantha Chowk, on January 13.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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Winter Snowfall Crucial for Kashmir’s Agriculture, Water Security: Experts
Winter snowfall remains the backbone of Kashmir's agriculture, horticulture and overall water security, experts said, warning that a continued dry spell during the winter months could have far-reaching consequences for irrigation, drinking water supply and farm productivity across the Valley.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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DC Reviews Progress in Implementation of UIDIC/CRS
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Friday reviewed the progress in implementation of Civil Registration System(CRS) and status of Mandatory Biometric Updates for Aadhaar in a meeting of stakeholder Departments held here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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VC SKUAST-Jammu Calls on LG Manoj Sinha
JAMMU: Prof. B. N. Tripathi, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhavan on Friday.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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ODI Cricket Still Has Two World Events: Will Young
The relevance and context of ODI cricket has been questioned time and again but New Zealand batter Will Young on Friday pointed out that the format still has two “world events with so much wonderful history”.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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DLSA Conducts Legal Awareness Program Under DAWN
District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar, in continuation of its awareness drive on the eve of National Youth Day, scheduled to be observed on 12th January, 2026, organized an awareness programme in collaboration with Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Forum, marking the third day of the ongoing campaign.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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CS Reviews Progress of Major Health Infrastructure Projects
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress of ongoing and proposed health infrastructure projects across the UT, reiterating that strengthening healthcare facilities remains a top public service priority of the government.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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Hydel Power Generation Falls By 77% In J&K
In Jammu and Kashmir, hydel power generation has reduced by nearly 77 percent.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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MLA Salman Levels Corruption Charges Against LCMA
MLA Hazratbal Salman Ali Sagar on Friday leveled serious allegations of abetment of murder, corruption and institutional high handedness against the Lakes Conservation and Management Authority, accusing the body of harassment and selective action that allegedly led to the death of a young man.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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Nikhat Zareen Rebuilds After Setbacks, Targets LA Olympics
The last year proved to be a period of reflection for Nikhat Zareen, one that taught her to temper expectations while also strengthening her resolve to fulfil her dream of becoming an Olympic champion.
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