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NEW DELHI, Sep 1: A record over 7.8 crore income tax returns (ITRs) have been filed for assessment year 2026-27 till August 31, the Income Tax Department said on Tuesday. The department said the latest figure marks a new high in ITR filings, with more than 7.8 crore returns submitted as of August 31. Last [] The post ITR Filings For AY 2026-27 Cross 7.8 Crore, Set New Record appeared first on Northlines .

BISHKEK, Sep 1: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) must work unitedly to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorism and its financing, with no room for double standards in combating the menace, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. Addressing the annual SCO summit in the Kyrgyz capital, Modi said terrorism must be confronted collectively and [] The post SCO Must Unite Against Terrorism, Its Financing: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sep 1: India has rejected a ruling by the World Bank-constituted Court of Arbitration on the Indus Waters Treaty, questioning the tribunals authority and asserting that its decisions have no legal validity or binding effect on New Delhi. In a social media post, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India has never [] The post Indus Waters Treaty: India Rejects Arbitration Panels Ruling appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 31:Senior Congress leader and MLA Dooru Ghulam Ahmad Mir met Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Monday evening and is understood to have discussed the issue of joining the council of ministers in J&K with him. Sources disclosed that the issue of joining the Cabinet in Jammu & Kashmir also came up for [] The post Cabinet Expansion: Mir meets Rahul, says High Command to take final call appeared first on Northlines .

It is the time to decide that if killer Chinese string Gattu cannot be stopped as witnessed in the Jammu region, the authorities should mull on banning the kite flying. There is no doubt in the fact that flying kites is a joyful tradition but the authorities cannot allow this interesting activity to celebrate festivals [] The post Time to ground Kite-Flying appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Aug 31: MBBS and BDS interns across medical colleges in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday began an indefinite strike over the low monthly stipend, demanding its enhancement from the existing Rs 12,300 to Rs 30,000. The protesting interns staged dharnas in Jammu and said the stipend had remained unchanged for nearly seven years despite [] The post J-K MBBS, BDS Interns Begin Indefinite Strike, Demand Rs 30,000 Stipend appeared first on Northlines .

COLOMBO, Aug 31: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has withdrawn the hosting rights for the inaugural Womens Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held in 2027, from Sri Lanka following concerns over government interference in the administration of Sri Lanka Cricket. Sri Lanka had been scheduled to host the first edition of the womens Champions Trophy, [] The post ICC Withdraws 2027 Womens Champions Trophy Hosting Rights From Sri Lanka appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 29: An alleged ATM-swapping fraudster, who was also found to be involved in drug abuse and peddling, was arrested in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Saturday, police said. Aejaz Ahmed, a resident of Morha Bachai village, was arrested following investigation in a case related to cheating and theft registered at [] The post ATM-swapping fraudster with drug peddling links arrested in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Sunday addressed the Foundation Day Celebrations of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and Annual Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Gurukul. The Lieutenant Governor appreciated the initiatives undertaken by the Shrine Board to enhance convenience, safety, and facilities for devotees. He noted that these achievements reflect dedication, [] The post Service, discipline, dedication define Sanatan spirit: LG appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU TAWI: More than 200 building blocks and about 5,000 flats and community halls across migrant camps in Jammu are set to undergo major repair and renovation works soon, with the J&K government having approved Rs 82.45 crore for it, an official spokesperson said on Sunday. The information was given at a meeting chaired by [] The post 5,000 flats to undergo repair, renovation in migrant camps appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to citizens to unite against drug abuse and build a stronger future for the youth, noting that addiction engulfs not just an individual but impacts the entire society. In his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat, he noted that the Drug-Free Youth for a Developed India [] The post Make India drug-free: PM urges citizens appeared first on Northlines .

There is not an iota of doubt in the fact that in recent times Jammu and Kashmir has shown its dominance in the sports arena not only at national level but globally also. It is encouraging that Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has observed this aspect and rightly batted for exploring a new possibility, which the [] The post Beyond Participation appeared first on Northlines .

Kangana-Ramdev reconciliation: Much ado about nothing By TN Ashok The Kangana RanautBaba Ramdev quarrel was a classic case of a political-cultural argument acquiring a very personal edge and then being rescued, rather neatly, by the symbolism of Raksha Bandhan. The important point is that the truce was not brokered by a publicly identified [] The post Baba and the Bollywood Belle declare political truce appeared first on Northlines .

Prof. (Dr.) Jayadeba Sahoo, Itanagar The Grandeur Concealed within the Small History repeatedly reveals a magnificent paradox: what appears small in physical dimension may be colossal in transformative consequence. A seed contains the possibility of a forest; a rivulet eventually contributes to the grandeur of an ocean; a single lamp can disperse darkness. Likewise, a [] The post From Cottage to Cosmos: Small Industries as the Colossal Force of Viksit Bharat @2047 appeared first on Northlines .

By C Adhikesavan More than 5,200 Indian nationals were deported from the United States in the first 15 days of August, according to reports. The figure marks a sharp acceleration in immigration enforcement. What makes the number significant is that it is not limited to people who entered the country without permission. Many of those [] The post US turns talent into targets; Immigration regimes ever-tightening noose fails working people appeared first on Northlines .

By: Omkar Dattatray Hunger remains one of humanitys most persistent contradictions. In an age defined by unprecedented technological advancement, artificial intelligence, sophisticated medical discoveries and extraordinary economic productivity, millions of people continue to go to bed without adequate food. The coexistence of abundance and deprivation is not merely an economic paradox; it is a [] The post The need for a second revolution to eliminate hunger appeared first on Northlines .

Chandigarh, Aug 30: A 45-year-old Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi, was shot dead by four armed assailants in Punjabs Mamdot town, police said on Sunday. The incident took place in the main bazaar on Saturday evening when Singh was travelling in a car with 22-year-old Harpreet Singh alias Happy. According to [] The post AAP Leader Shot Dead by Four Armed Men in Punjabs Mamdot appeared first on Northlines .

BENGALURU, Aug 30: An NIA court sentenced a man to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for his involvement in an ISIS-linked terror conspiracy aimed at carrying out targeted killings to provoke communal riots, an official statement issued on Sunday said. According to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) investigation, the conspiracy was masterminded by Mehaboob [] The post NIA Court Awards 7 Years To Man In ISIS-Linked Terror Conspiracy Case appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar/New Delhi, Aug 30: Security agencies have uncovered a new communication tactic allegedly being adopted by terror groups and their handlers, involving pornography websites, niche encrypted applications and Tor-based platforms to secretly communicate with recruits in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. The development comes as agencies intensify efforts to counter the misuse of [] The post Terror Handlers Turn to Porn Apps, Tor-Based Platforms for Secret Messaging in J&K appeared

Bengaluru, Aug 30: CID officials have detained 2016-batch IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar in connection with the alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment examination for veterinary officers, official sources said on Sunday. Gangwar was detained after being questioned by CID officials on Friday and Saturday. He had appeared before the investigating [] The post IAS Officer Detained in KPSC Recruitment Irregularities Probe appeared first on Northlines

Kathmandu, Aug 30: The death toll from flash floods in central Nepal rose to 734 on Sunday, with more bodies being recovered even as nearly 2,500 people are still missing following the disaster. Bodies have been recovered from all eight affected districts as rescuers race against time to search for those missing and rescue those [] The post Nepal Flash Floods: Death Toll Reaches 734; Nearly 2,500 still missing appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 29: Probe into the rape and subsequent death of a 15-year-old girl in Kishtwar district has been handed over to the Crime Branch, officials said on Saturday. The teenager had been allegedly raped by her school teacher over several months. She died on August 20 during a pregnancy termination procedure. [] The post Probe into Kishtwar minors rape, death transferred to Crime Branch appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Aug 29: The pilgrimage to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan has been shifted towards old track following a landslide triggered near Himkoti in Trikuta Hills of Katra town in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Officials said that the yatra is suspended temporarily on Himkoti route after a landslide swept debris onto the road. [] The post Vaishno Devi yatra shifted to old track after landslide triggered on Himkoti route appeared first on Northlines .

MENDHAR/JAMMU, Aug 29: A drone suspected to be from Pakistan was spotted hovering over forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district, prompting security forces to launch a search operation in the area early Saturday, officials said. The drone was noticed at Balakote areas Behrooti village in Mendhar [] The post Suspected Pak Drone spotted in Poonch, Search Op launched appeared first on Northlines .

REASI, Aug 29: The District Police Headquarters Reasi on Saturday ordered the transfer and posting of 13 police officers, including several inspectors, with immediate effect in the interest of administration. As per Order No. 349 of 2026 issued by SSP Reasi Mukund Tibrewal, IPS, new Station House Officers have been appointed at five police stationsArnas, [] The post 2 Probationary DySPs among 13 Police Officers transferred appeared first on Northlines .

Baramulla, Aug 29:Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Saturday said the archaeological site at Zehanpora in Baramulla district is another significant treasure in J&Ks rich history. Talking to the reporters on the sidelines of his visit to the archaeological site, Duloo, according to the news agency said, The ongoing excavation expected to reveal more about the [] The post 2000-yr old Buddhist site another treasure in J&Ks history: CS appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 29:Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience generally hot and humid weather over the coming days, with brief spells of rain and thundershowers expected at several places, the Meteorological Centre here said on Saturday. According to the weather forecast, accessed by the news agency, scattered rain and thundershowers are likely during the early [] The post Hot, humid weather likely across J&K till Sep 10 appeared first on Northlines .

VADODARA, AUG 29: Former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane on Saturday described Operation Sindoor as a very significant shift in Indias approach towards Pakistan, saying the military action targeted not only terrorist hideouts near the border but also their supporters deep inside the neighbouring country. Speaking to reporters at an event in Vadodara, Naravane said [] The post Op Sindoor shifted Indias approach to Pak: Naravane appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, AUG 29: The Higher Education Department, J&K, has notified Phase-II of undergraduate admissions for the 2026-27 academic session in Government Degree Colleges, with online registration opening on September 1. The admission process is open to candidates who have qualified the 2026 Class 12 biannual, supplementary or private examinations conducted by JKBOSE and other recognised [] The post UG Phase-II admissions open Sept 1 for biannual pass-outs appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi beefs up arms to deal with Cross-Border incursions By TN Ashok Indias decision to acquire the American FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile is more significant than the size of the immediate purchase suggests. It gives the Indian Army a highly mobile, infantry-carried weapon designed to destroy modern armoured vehicles while allowing the soldier [] The post India to acquire US precision-guided Anti-Tank missile Javelin appeared first on Northlines .

Glacial avalanche led to Ice-Rock Tsunami, drowning downstream villages By Sebastian Dipirro At least 389 people are dead and 1,400 missing in the still developing flash flood disaster at the Nepal-China border, with casualty numbers only expected to rise. Shortly after 8:30 a.m. on August 26, a wall of water, ice, and rock came [] The post Disastrous Floods hit Nepal-China border, ravaging Himalayan nation appeared first on Northlines .

Examining the Ideological, Intellectual and Urban Influence Networks After the Decline of Armed Naxalism Col. (Dr.) Dev Anand Lohamaror On 15 August 2026, addressing the nation from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pointed to the changing nature of the Naxal challenge, stating that India had achieved decisive success against armed Naxalism, but that [] The post From Guns to Minds: Is Intellectual Naxalism the New Challenge After Armed Naxalism? appeared first on Northlines .

Er. Prabhat Kishore Bandhs, Hartals, Agitations, Strikes are very frequent in Bharatvarsha and other Asian countries. Amid protest by a political, social or other organization, the Bandh has now become a fashion. It is the shortest and easiest way to highlight their face-value without much preparation and public support. The bandh is said to be [] The post Bandh: Speed-Braker for Nations Development appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 29: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today paid solemn tribute to Major Dhyan Chand, the wizard of hockey, on the occasion of National Sports Day. Recalling his legendary performance, the Lieutenant Governor described Major Dhyan Chand as one of Indias deepest and most enduring symbols, whose brilliance compelled the world to pause and [] The post LG Sinha Attends National Sports Day Function; Pays Tributes to Major Dhyan Chand appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Aug 29: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday urged Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to hand over the Kishtwar rape and death case to the Crime Branch for a fair, transparent and time-bound investigation. In a post on X, the former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister said the incident was not merely [] The post Mehbooba Urges LG To Hand Over Kishtwar Rape-Death Case To Crime Branch appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 29: A Delhi court on Saturday took cognisance of the National Investigation Agencys (NIA) 7,500-page chargesheet against 13 accused in the Red Fort blast case and posted the matter for further proceedings on September 9. Special Judge Prashant Sharma took cognisance of the chargesheet, which relates to the high-intensity Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive [] The post Delhi Court Takes Cognizance Of NIA Chargesheet In Red Fort Blast Case appeared first on Northlines .

Muzaffarabad, Aug 29: The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) has called for mass sit-in demonstrations across Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK), alleging that security deployments and blockades have disrupted access to basic education and healthcare in several parts of the region. Addressing a meeting in Rawalakot, JKJAAC leader Umar Nazir Kashmiri urged students, parents [] The post JAAC Announces Mass Sit-Ins Across PoJK Over Security Blockades appeared first on Northline

Bengaluru, Aug 29: Food safety officials have issued notices to five canteens and kitchens operating in medical college hostels in Karnataka after inspections found violations, including expired food items and labelling irregularities, officials said on Saturday. A total of 34 canteens and kitchens in government and private medical college hostels were inspected on August 27 [] The post Notices Issued To 5 Medical College Hostel Canteens Over Food Safety Violations appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India will work with fellow members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to advance a vision anchored in security, connectivity and opportunity, while striving for a region free from terrorism, separatism and extremism. Modi made the remarks ahead of his two-nation tour of Uzbekistan [] The post PM Modi Heads To Central Asia, Pledges Push For Terror-Free Region appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri/Jammu, Aug 28: Security forces launched a search operation along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district after suspected Pakistani drones were sighted in the Nowshera sector, officials said on Friday. The suspected drones were seen flying over the Rumlidhara area around midnight on Thursday, following which alert troops opened fire, forcing [] The post Suspected Pak Drones Spotted Along LoC In Rajouri, Search Op Launched appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Aug 29: The Supreme Court will hear on August 31 a plea seeking mandatory and uniform disclosure of the exact ethanol content in petrol on every dispensing nozzle at fuel stations across the country. According to the apex courts causelist, the petition filed by Narendra Kumar Goswami will come up before a bench [] The post SC To Hear Plea Seeking Mandatory Disclosure Of Ethanol Content In Petrol On Monday appeared first on Northlines .

Kathmandu, Aug 29: The death toll from devastating flash floods in central Nepal rose to 626 on Saturday, with rescue teams continuing to recover bodies while nearly 2,000 people remain missing, authorities said. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said the bodies had been recovered from eight districts, with the highest number [] The post Nepal Flash Flood Death Toll Climbs To 626, Nearly 2,000 Missing appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar: The 57-day annual Amarnath Yatra formally concluded on Friday with the arrival of the Chhari-Mubarak the saffron-robed holy mace of Lord Shiva at the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas for special prayers, officials said. The conclusion of the yatra, which began on July 3, coincided with the festival of [] The post Amarnath Yatra concludes on Raksha Bandhan appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU TAWI: Police on Friday foiled two alleged cattle smuggling attempts in Kathua district, rescuing 36 animals and arresting three persons, officials said. In the first incident, a police team intercepted a truck at the dispatch point in Lakhanpur during checking, officials said. The truck, allegedly travelling from Punjab towards Jammu, was being driven by [] The post Police foil cattle smuggling bids in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR:National Conference Lok Sabha MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Friday said he would resign from Parliament but sought answers from party president Farooq Abdullah over the partys position on Article 370 before stepping down. Reports suggest that he may formally resign on November 3, the death anniversary of his father, Aga Syed Mehdi. In [] The post MP Ruhullah challenges NC leadership, says will resign appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu records maximum of 34.6C; Srinagar settles at 33.5C Jammu Tawi, Aug 28:Weather remained largely dry across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, with Srinagar recording a maximum temperature of 33.5 degrees Celsius, 4.2 degrees above normal. According to the India Meteorological Department data, the minimum temperature in Srinagar was recorded at 18.3 degrees Celsius, 1.6 [] The post JK sees humid temperatures, IMD predicts dry weather ahead appeared first on Northlines .

Seek Rs 30,000 stipend; resident doctors extend support Jammu Tawi, Aug 28:MBBS interns across Jammu and Kashmir have announced a united protest from August 31, demanding an immediate revision of their monthly internship stipend from the existing Rs 12,300 to Rs 30,000 According to the interns, those participating in the protest will refrain from joining [] The post MBBS interns across J&K to protest from Aug 31 appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri (Jammu Div), Aug 28:Army foiled an infiltration attempt from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri sector on Friday. A source said that soldiers noticed suspiciousmovement of an infiltrator along the LoC this morning. The intruder was challenged. He opened fired which was retaliated to. The infiltrator is believed to be hiding in [] The post Army foil infiltration bid appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Aug 28:MK Sinha took over the charge as Additional Director General (ADG) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) from Nitish Kumar, who has been transferred as ADG Armed Police J&K. According to a statement, he held a meeting with senior officers of CID J&K and reviewed the overall functioning of intelligence wing after [] The post MK Sinha takes charge as new JK CID chief appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma Reasi, Aug 28:Tall claims about improving government education infrastructure appear to face a reality check at Government High School Nagar in Reasi district, where students are reportedly facing difficulties due to a shortage of teaching staff and the absence of a regular headmaster for the past nearly two years. According to local sources, [] The post GHS Nagar faces acute Teacher shortage, seven of 15 posts vacant appeared first on Northlines .