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Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has delivered a sharp critique of the India Alliance, drawing ire from Congress and RJD while giving the BJP an opportunity to capitalize. Speaking at a media event, Abdullah said the alliance is on “life support,” highlighting internal disagreements and setbacks that have hampered its effectiveness. Alliance on “Life Support”Abdullah noted that following Bihar’s assembly election defeat, the India Alliance is effectively struggling to regain stability. “Every time someone intervenes, we get a jolt. We rise again, but unfortunate results like in Bihar bring us down, and at times it feels like the alliance needs to be admitted to ICU,” he remarked. Criticism Over Bihar Seat-SharingThe J&K CM also expressed displeasure over...

Following the recent blast near Delhi’s Red Fort on November 10 and the exposure of a “white-collar” terror module, the Jammu & Kashmir Police have intensified their operations against individuals and networks linked to terrorist organizations. In a major action, police conducted extensive raids and inspections across multiple mosques and madrasas in Srinagar. According to officials, the move aims to strike at pro-terror ecosystems, identify radical elements, and prevent extremist ideologies from spreading in the region. Raids Conducted Across All Police Zones A police spokesperson confirmed that coordinated search operations were carried out simultaneously across all zones of Srinagar. Each team included executive magistrates and independent witnesses to ensure complete trans...

Tension along the India–Pakistan border intensified on Friday night after a Pakistani drone was spotted hovering over the Ghagwal area in Jammu & Kashmir’s Samba district. The sighting comes amid heightened security following the Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent ‘Operation Sindoor’. Drone Detected Near International Border According to officials quoted by PTI, the drone originated from Pakistan’s Chak Bhura post and entered Indian airspace late at night. It hovered for several minutes over Rigal village in the Ghagwal sector before returning to the Pakistani side. Following the sighting, the Indian Army and security forces immediately launched a search operation in the suspected drop zone to verify whether any payload—such as narcotics, weapons, or explosives—had been...

Srinagar: A devastating explosion rocked Nowgam in Srinagar late Friday night, leaving the area in shock and horror. The blast occurred inside the Nowgam Police Station during the sampling of explosives seized from a White-collar terrorist module. Nine people, including police personnel and forensic experts, have been killed, while more than 27 others sustained injuries, several in critical condition. The explosion, which struck at approximately 11:22 PM, created chaos in the vicinity. Security forces immediately cordoned off the area to ensure safety, while officials enforced strict precautionary protocols at the site. Eyewitnesses described a scene of unimaginable horror. Tariq Ahmed, who arrived at the scene shortly after the blast, said, “We heard a tremendous explosion and were ...

Srinagar: A devastating blast rocked the outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, on Friday night at the Nowgam Police Station, resulting in massive casualties and widespread panic. Reports confirm that at least nine people were killed, and more than 29 others sustained serious injuries. The explosion occurred when police and forensic teams were collecting samples from a large cache of explosives recently recovered from a doctor in Faridabad, Haryana. CCTV footage from nearby homes captured the terrifying moment of the blast and the destruction that followed. Firefighters struggled to control the blaze as thick smoke enveloped the area. Casualties Include Police, Forensic Experts, and OfficialsAmong the deceased were one Sub-Divisional Magistrate (executive magistrate) and a local...

Srinigar/Faridabad: In a major development in the Delhi Red Fort car blast case, authorities have revealed that Dr. Shaheen Sayeed, a resident of Lucknow and faculty member at Al-Falah University, was in contact with Afirah Bibi, the wife of Umar Farooq, the mastermind of the 2019 Pulwama attack. Investigators probing the links of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in the Delhi blast and Faridabad explosive seizure have confirmed this connection. Role in Radical Recruitment Sources indicate that Dr. Shaheen Sayeed was involved in recruiting women for extremist activities under JeM’s newly formed female wing, Jamat-ul-Mominat, which Afirah Bibi advises. Dr. Shaheen was reportedly tasked with establishing the group’s India branch and facilitating terrorist recruitment. She was also in contact with...