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A flash flood triggered by heavy rainfall caused extensive damage in Thathri town of Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, damaging houses, shops and vehicles while blocking National Highway-244. Although no casualties were reported, the Kishtwar administration suspended the Shri Machail Mata Yatra due to highway disruption.

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US Senator Rick Scott criticised Pakistan's role in Middle East diplomacy, saying Islamabad lacks the credibility to mediate regional conflicts. In a post on X, he cited Pakistan's past actions and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's remarks on Iran, arguing Washington should closely monitor Islamabad's regional engagements.

The Sensex fell 104.35 points to close at 78,180.72, while the Nifty slipped 31.65 points to settle at 24,398.70.

Nothing Phone 4(b) launched in India and globally on Tuesday as a gateway for new consumers to get on the company's bandwagon at a bargain.

OpenAI said it has restored core functionality but acknowledged that some issues remain and is working to fully resolve them. The outage comes weeks after Elon Musk-owned X also faced a widespread service disruption.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday conferred the country's highest civilian honour, the Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Ronaldo was initially seen staring into the distance as it dawned on him that his World Cup dream was over, but he was unable to hold back the tears before he left the pitch and slowly walked back to the dressing room with his head bowed.

The key hurdles include the co-location case, legal disclosures and the formal completion of a proposed Rs 1,491.21 crore settlement with SEBI. Despite the delays, the IPO is expected to value NSE at over Rs 5 lakh crore, making it one of India's biggest public offerings.

The investigation into the controversial book Personalities and Legends of J&K has intensified, with one of its authors, Hilal Ahmed, still untraceable. Police have invoked the UAPA, raided the publisher's office, and expanded the probe to examine other publications after the textbook allegedly glorified terrorists and reproduced content from Pakistani propaganda material.

The NIA has filed a supplementary chargesheet against Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed in the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 civilian lives. The agency alleges the massacre was orchestrated from Pakistan through LeT and its proxy outfit, The Resistance Front (TRF), and cites forensic, digital, and witness evidence linking the attackers to Pakistani handlers.

The visit featured cross-deck interactions with the Republic of Singapore Navy, meetings with senior naval officials, tributes at the Kranji War Memorial, and engagements with the Indian diaspora and diplomatic community.

Replacing MGNREGA from July 1, the scheme has been rolled out nationwide without major issues, with Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Rajasthan leading in generating employment. Chouhan said wages have been increased by around 10 per cent, with a minimum daily wage of 300.

The survivor alleged that the women were held captive, assaulted and threatened with death if they did not hand over the money. Police said Raza Dar had met the women in Singapore through a cryptocurrency venture and later arranged their business visas to Pakistan. Four accused have been arrested, while one suspect remains absconding.

A month after Pakistan banned the Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC), unrest has intensified across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Fresh protests, mass arrests, and viral speeches by JKJAAC leaders have fuelled anti-Pakistan sentiment, with activists accusing Islamabad of suppressing civil rights and intensifying its crackdown ahead of the region's upcoming elections.

Boney Kapoor's daughter, Anshula Kapoor, is all set to marry Rohan Thakkar on July 6. Ahead of the wedding, the Kapoor family hosted an intimate mehendi ceremony for the bride-to-be, with Sonam Kapoor giving fans a glimpse of the celebrations by sharing inside videos on social media.

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Ketan Agarwal's grandfather, Devichand Agarwal (71), died of a cardiac arrest in Pune on July 4, just 16 days after the 26-year-old realtor's death at Lohagad Fort. Family members said he was devastated by the tragedy and had been demanding justice.

A woman in Agra has been arrested for allegedly murdering her husband, Surendra Sharma (45), and burying his body beneath the bathroom floor of their home before covering it with concrete. Police recovered the body around 45 days after he went missing, despite the accused having filed a missing person's complaint.

On behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, I extend my warmest congratulations to President Trump and the people of the United States on the historic 250th anniversary of your Independence, PM Modi wrote on X.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sparked laughter and applause after using the viral Sun rahe ho na, Vinod? dialogue from Panchayat during a semiconductor event in Gujarat's Sanand. Responding to CG Power Chairman Vellayan Subbaiah's remark, Kaam bole chhe (work speaks for itself

The Ministry of Home Affairs has designated 23 more individuals, including 17 Pakistani and six Indian nationals, as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The move targets operatives linked to cross-border terror networks such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, aiming to strengthen legal action, disrupt terror financing, and curb recruitment and infiltration.

The informal talks between the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ladakh's Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance ended on a positive note, with all stakeholders signing the minutes of the previous meeting. The breakthrough has paved the way for formal negotiations on constitutional safeguards, governance reforms, reservations, separate services, and other key demands of Ladakh.

A Jammu court has granted ad-interim relief to the Vivek Khajuria-led faction of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), restraining suspended and reinstated president Javed Ahmad Kitab from exercising the powers of his office until the next hearing on July 6.

The Indian National Congress on Thursday suspended senior Jammu and Kashmir leaders Mohammad Anwar Bhat and Bashir Ahmed Khan from the party's primary membership with immediate effect over alleged anti-party activities. The action, approved by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, comes nearly two weeks after a three-member fact-finding committee completed its initial inquiry into infighting and indiscipline within the J&K unit.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the Shri Amarnath Yatra 2026 from Bhagwati Nagar Base Camp in Jammu, formally commencing the annual pilgrimage. Amid Vedic chants and religious fervour, the Lieutenant Governor wished devotees a safe and spiritually fulfilling journey.

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) has filed a 737-page chargesheet against jailed JKLF chief Yasin Malik and four others in the 1990 abduction and murder of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat. The chargesheet, filed nearly 35 years after the crime, revives one of Kashmir's most prominent terror-era cases and adds to Malik's ongoing legal challenges in other militancy-related cases.

The Leh Apex Body has distanced itself from climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, clarifying that his participation alongside the Cockroach Janata Party is a personal decision and not part of the ongoing agitation by Ladakhi groups. Wangchuk launched the fast over accountability in education and issues concerning Ladakh's environment, culture, and people's welfare.

Banihal Police have busted an interstate ATM card-swapping racket by arresting three Uttar Pradesh residents from Leh, Ladakh. The accused allegedly targeted elderly and illiterate ATM users by posing as helpers, swapping debit cards, and withdrawing money from victims' bank accounts. Police are probing their involvement in similar frauds across the region.

A political showdown erupted in J&K as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah rejected PDP president Mehbooba Mufti's allegation that his government made 25,000 backdoor appointments. Omar challenged Mehbooba to produce evidence, accused the PDP-BJP regime of carrying out large-scale illegal recruitments, and claimed data on those appointments would soon be made public.

Buoyed by the success of a territory-wide bandh, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have cautioned the Union Government against delaying the implementation of decisions reached during the May 22 talks.

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine has crossed the milestone of 50 lakh pilgrims before the end of June, with more than 51 lakh devotees visiting the cave shrine by June 23. The figure marks an increase of 10.86 lakh pilgrims compared to the same period last year, reflecting a sharp rise in footfall and growing enthusiasm among devotees.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau of J&K has charge-sheeted seven individuals, including former Rural Development Department officials and a contractor, in connection with an alleged embezzlement of government funds in Kupwara's Lolab area. Investigations revealed that payments were released for developmental works that either existed only on paper or were executed in violation of norms.

On the 72nd death anniversary of Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, senior BJP leaders, including Tarun Chugh and Suvendu Adhikari, renewed their demand for a fresh inquiry into his 1953 custodial death in Srinagar. The party also called for the declassification of official records related to both Mookerjee's arrest and death.

The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have called for a complete shutdown across Ladakh on June 23, alleging that the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Union Territory administration are delaying the implementation of commitments made during the May 22 meeting in New Delhi.

The J&K government has ordered an immediate review of the PMAY-G 2.0 beneficiary list following complaints that several deserving rural families were wrongly excluded from the housing scheme. The Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department has directed field officers to identify and rectify such cases, warning that officials responsible for negligence or improper verification will be held accountable.

Security agencies have expressed concern that the emergence of Supari killers from rural Jammu could strengthen organised crime networks and potentially make vulnerable youths susceptible to exploitation by anti-national elements.

The Jammu and Kashmir Government has suspended cardiologist Dr. Syed Maqbool Ahmad Shah pending an inquiry into allegations of fraudulent PMJAY-SEHAT insurance claims, unnecessary cardiac procedures, patient exploitation, and manipulation of medical records at GMC Anantnag.

The Indian Army on Friday repatriated a Pakistani national, Asad Khan, who had inadvertently crossed the Line of Control into Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on June 12. After completing legal formalities, Khan was handed over to Pakistan Army officials at the Aman Setu in Teetwal. The Army described the move as a reflection of its commitment to humanitarian values and military professionalism.

The BJP on Wednesday rejected the National Conference's proposal to jointly participate in a protest at Jantar Mantar during Parliament's Monsoon Session, describing the ruling party's statehood campaign as an eyewash. Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma accused the NC government of failing to fulfil its election promises and attempting to divert attention from governance issues.

The International Human Rights Foundation has strongly condemned Pakistan's crackdown on peaceful protesters in PoJK, alleging that 32 civilians were killed by security forces between June 8 and 16, 2026. The organization has demanded an independent international investigation into the deaths, including the alleged extrajudicial killing of activist Shahzeb Habib.

The controversial Ganderbal encounter case has resurfaced after authorities exhumed and handed over the body of Rashid Ahmad Mughal, who was killed in an alleged encounter on April 1, to his family nearly two and a half months later. While security forces had described him as a suspected terrorist, his family maintains he was an innocent civilian.

Authorities have identified 155 drug hotspots across Jammu division and arrested 701 drug peddlers as part of the ongoing 100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan. During a high-level review meeting officials revealed that 598 FIRs had been registered, narcotics worth large quantities seized, and properties worth over 45 crore attached or demolished.

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has reiterated that the National Conference will go ahead with its planned protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on the opening day of Parliament's Monsoon Session to demand the restoration of statehood. While expressing hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will fulfil the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar said there has been no change in the party's protest programme.

With only 19 days remaining for the commencement of the 57-day Shri Amarnath Yatra, Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified security preparations. DGP Nalin Prabhat has ordered the deployment of Quick Response Teams (QRTs) at strategic locations and enhanced surveillance along pilgrimage routes.

Residents of Jammu and adjoining areas are set to receive cooking gas through piped connections as the 237-crore GurdaspurJammu Natural Gas Pipeline Project enters its final phase. With nearly 90 per cent of the work completed, the project is expected to be commissioned next month, paving the way for the supply of piped natural gas (PNG) to households and increased availability of CNG for vehicles.

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and strongly advocated for the early restoration of statehood to the Union Territory. The meeting comes days after Omar sought support from INDIA bloc partners for a proposed protest outside Parliament during the monsoon session.

A special NIA court in Srinagar has issued a proclamation against Pakistan-based Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin and three other accused in a 1996 terror-related case after they allegedly failed to appear despite arrest warrants. The court directed the accused to appear by July 14 and ordered the publication of the proclamation in accordance with legal procedures.

The Congress high command has issued a stern warning to senior Jammu and Kashmir leaders against publicly attacking one another amid escalating factionalism within the party. During a two-hour meeting in New Delhi attended by key leaders, the leadership emphasised discipline and directed leaders to raise grievances through internal party forums.

J&K BJP has rejected Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's proposal for a united political movement to seek the restoration of statehood, asserting that all parties should trust the Centre's commitment on the issue. BJP president Sat Sharma said statehood would be restored at an appropriate time, as assured by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.