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Trump administration nixes plan to cover anti-obesity drugs through Medicare

WASHINGTON:(AP) President Donald Trump's administration has decided not to cover expensive, high-demand obesity treatments under the federal government's Medicare program. The Centers for Medicare and...

Prepare for elections for five years, not six months or a year: Kharge to Congress district chiefs

NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday impressed upon the party's district unit chiefs to prepare for elections for five years and not...

I am a political leader, not a terrorist: Yasin Malik to SC

NEW DELHI:  Jailed JKLF chief Yasin Malik on Friday said in the Supreme Court that he was a "political leader and not a terrorist"...

Sajad Lone slams NC over weak opposition to Waqf bill in parliament

        Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference (JKPC) President and Handwara lawmaker Sajad Lone has criticised the National Conference (NC) for its lack of strong...

With Waqf Bill passage, RSS-BJP regime reaffirmed anti-Muslim intent: Aga Syed Ruhullah

SRINAGAR:National Conference Lok Sabha MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Friday said the BJP has no moral or political right to speak for Muslims,...

Delhi Police takes out flag march in sensitive areas after passage of Waqf Bill in Parliament

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police along with paramilitary forces on Friday took out flag marches in some sensitive areas of the city, including Jamia Nagar...

I was not allowed to speak on Waqf bill: Ruhullah Mehdi

      Srinagar: National Conference Member Parliament Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Friday expressed strong discontent over being denied the opportunity to speak on the Waqf Bill. In...

Old Rusted Shell Recovered, Destroyed In Poonch

    Srinagar: An old rusted shell was recovered and subsequently destroyed by security forces in Balnoi area of Poonch district on Friday. Officials said  that some...

All actions carried out within constitutional framework: LG Sinha

      Srinagar: Soon after 46 MLAs of the ruling coalition in Jammu and Kashmir expressed dismay over political and administrative implications of the recent transfer...

NC focused on power to transfer officers instead of statehood restoration, says Waheed Para

SRINAGAR: People's Democratic Party leader Waheed Para on Friday criticised the ruling National Conference, saying the party was focusing on powers to transfer officers...

CM Omar inaugurates ‘Almond Bloom Festival’ at Badamwari

            Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday inaugurated the “Almond Bloom Festival” at the iconic Badamwari garden in Srinagar’s old city, marking the onset...

J&K ruling alliance partners hold crucial meet

            Srinagar: Soon after a crucial meeting at Deputy Chief Minister’s Fairview residence—chaired by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and attended by around...

J&K ruling alliance partners’ crucial meet underway at Dy CM’s Gupkar residence

Srinagar: The crucial meeting of the ruling alliance partners in Jammu and Kashmir is underway in Gupkar, Srinagar. The meeting is being chaired by...

Teenager drowns in Ganderbal power canal, rescue ops launched

    Ganderbal: A teenager drowned in power canal in Haknar Gund area of central Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Friday morning, officials said. An official said that...

Badamwari to host ‘Almond Bloom Festival’ today

            Srinagar: Tourism and Floriculture Departments are organising an 'Almond Bloom Festival' at Badamwari in the old city here on Friday.   Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will...

5 injured in Qazigund accident

Qazigund: At least five persons sustained injuries in a road accident in South Kashmir's Kulgam District on Friday.   An official said a Tata Mobile skidded...

Israeli strike on a school in Gaza kills at least 27 people, Palestinian health officials say

DEIR AL BALAH (GAZA STRIP): (AP) Israeli airstrikes killed at least 100 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, including 27 or more sheltering...

India ranks 36 out of 170 nations on readiness for frontier technologies global index

UNITED NATIONS: (Apr 4) India ranks 36th out of 170 nations on a global index measuring a country’s readiness for frontier technologies, improving its...

J&K govt enhances marriage assistance for poor girls to Rs 75,000

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government enhanced financial assistance under the State Marriage Assistance Scheme (SMAS) for poor girls from Rs 50,000 to 75,000...

8 more Kashmir Crafts carve their way to GI Glory

Srinagar: In a landmark achievement securing the unique craftsmanship of artisans, 8 more traditional products of Kashmir have been granted the prestigious Geographical Indication...

Congress criticises J-K LG’s decision to transfer 48 JKAS officers

JAMMU:  The Congress on Thursday criticised Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha's decision to order transfer of middle and lower-rung officers in the...

J-K: LG reviews progress of Amarnath yatri niwas projects

  SRINAGAR:  Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Thursday reviewed the progress of disaster management and yatri niwas complexes, being constructed...

Amit Shah to visit J&K for 3 days on April 6

  Srinagar:Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir from April 6, sources said on Thursday. Sources said that...

Govt tables Waqf Bill bill in Rajya Sabha, seeks opposition’s support

NEW DELHI:Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday tabled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Rajya Sabha, asserting that the proposed legislation...

Two Extortionists, Posing As Police Officers, Apprehended in Tral

Awantipora: In a swift action Police Station Tral has apprehended Two individuals on the complaint of one Mohd Altaf Ganai S/O Mohd Ramzan Ganai...

CM Omar Abdullah to Chair NC and Alliance Meeting on April 4

Srinagar: National Conference Vice President and Leader of the House Omar Abdullah will chair a meeting of the party’s legislative members and alliance partners on...

J&K speaker slams Waqf Bill, says it violates right to religion

Srinagar: The Speaker of Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly Abdur Rahim Rather on Thursday said the Waqf bill passed by the Lok Sabha violates...

EU leader says Trump’s tariffs are major blow to world economy, will hurt vulnerable people most

BANGKOK: US President Donald Trump's announcement of a new 20% tariff on the European Union drew a sharp rebuke from European Commission President Ursula...

Trump announces tariffs against India: An explainer

NEW DELHI: The US has announced 27 per cent reciprocal tariffs or import duties on Indian goods which will enter American markets. Industry players and...

MeT Forecasts Rains, Snow In J&K Next Week

Srinagar: Weatherman here on Thursday forecast a wet spell next week in Jammu and Kashmir.   A meteorological department official said that while generally cloudy weather...

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