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Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled major BJP promises for West Bengal, including implementing Uniform Civil Code, banning triple talaq, and ending polygamy. He also pledged financial aid for women and unemployed youth, and a crackdown on cattle smuggling. Shah highlighted national security achievements and vowed to expel illegal infiltrators if the BJP wins.

Kashmir's prized saffron is under siege from an unexpected foe: the Indian crested porcupine. These nocturnal rodents are burrowing underground, destroying saffron corms and decimating harvests. Production has plummeted, threatening the livelihoods and identity tied to Pampore's "red gold." Authorities are assessing damage and proposing deterrents, but farmers fear the crisis will worsen without significant state intervention.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh firmly addressed the situation with Pakistan, asserting that any further provocations would prompt a reaction that would be both 'unprecedented and decisive.' He shared that Operation Sindoor brought India mere moments away from a significant sea strike, effectively incapacitating Pakistan's terror apparatus in a swift 22 minutes after the attack in Pahalgam.

In a recent rally, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spotlighted the issue of infiltration in Assam, calling on residents to vote for the BJP to secure a second term. He committed to identifying and removing infiltrators while promising to restore jobs, land, and resources to the indigenous community.

In a poignant tribute to the 11 victims of last year's Bengaluru stampede, the BCCI has cancelled the IPL 2026 opening ceremony. Instead, a grand closing ceremony is planned for the final on May 31. This decision marks a solemn remembrance of the tragedy that occurred during RCB's title celebrations, prioritizing respect over pre-match festivities.

Tawseef Ahmad Ganie, from pulwama, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming an IAS officer, the first from his district. Despite humble beginnings and his father's sacrifices, Ganie worked as a veterinarian while preparing for the UPSC, demonstrating immense dedication. His success, with an All India Rank of 254, has ignited hope and pride within his community.

Umar Iqbal, from pulwama district, said he entered Iran on a 12-day visa after his route through the region began to close around him in Iraq.

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court quashed a preventive detention under the Public Safety Act for a pulwama resident due to significant contradictions in official records. Justice Rahul Bharti cited discrepancies, including a detainee being held months before the detention order was issued, highlighting carelessness in the application of the stringent law.

From slum classrooms in Mumbai to community learning centres across 21 states, artist Rouble Nagi’s education initiative has reached thousands of marginalised children. The work has now earned her the $1m Global Teacher Prize, recognising grassroots teaching impact

Authorities at Bhaderwah Jail in Doda district intercepted two mobile phones hidden within a parcel intended for an inmate held under the Public Safety Act. The parcel, addressed to Irshad Ahmad Wani, a resident of Bandipora, was reportedly booked by Mohammed Younis Wani from pulwama.

Mobile internet speeds were throttled across Kashmir following protests over the killing of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Officials cited law and order concerns as the reason for the precautionary measure. The region, home to a significant Shia population, saw demonstrations with anti-US and anti-Israel slogans. Police urged media to report responsibly, avoiding unverified information and sensationalism.

Police deployed tear gas to disperse protesters in Kashmir following the reported killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Mobile internet services were also slowed as authorities imposed restrictions across districts to maintain law and order amid demonstrations.

Jammu and Kashmir cricket's Ranji Trophy triumph highlights a long-standing commitment to homegrown talent, a philosophy predating 'vocal for local'. Despite infrastructure challenges, the team's success stems from an abundant local player pool, nurtured by technical guidance and mentorship. This victory underscores the region's inherent cricketing prowess and steady progress.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has alerted states to potential tensions due to the Iran conflict, urging vigilance against inflammatory religious gatherings and radical preachers. Authorities are monitoring individuals and groups to prevent unrest, with precautionary measures already implemented in Jammu and Kashmir following protests over the killing of Iran's supreme leader.

Kashmir division now boasts more registered voters than Jammu, with the Union Territory tallying over 8.7 million. Srinagar district leads in third-gender voters. This surge in the Valley's electorate is linked to increased youth and first-time voter participation following past boycotts, according to MLA Waheed Parra. The Election Commission employs annual revisions to update rolls.

Intelligence agencies suspect that Jaish handlers of the pulwama bomber had been using a peer-to-peer software service - YSMS - or a similar mobile application to correspond with him till December 2018. The YSMS uses an ultra high radio frequency model to send encrypted text messages.

Says Op Sindoor Proof Of India’s Strength

It only took less than 4 years to forget the martyr of pulwama, feel the kin of one of the pulwama martyrs from Jabalpur who paid homage to the departed soldier and also held 'kanya bhoj' in his memory.

At least eight more people were arrested while a total of 15 were booked on Sunday across the country for posting anti-national content on social media in the wake of the pulwama terror attack. Among those booked were seven students from Kashmir studying in Jaipur and Bengaluru, and an assistant professor of a private college in Guwahati

Two Al-Badr militants, responsible for recent attacks on migrant labourers in Kashmir, were killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in pulwama district, police said on Thursday.

E-commerce major Amazon shared with the National Investigation Agency information about a buyer who used its e-commerce site to buy ingredients for the improvised explosive device that caused the pulwama attack last year. Based on details of online shopping account of the buyer — Waiz-ul-Islam, a 19-year-old from Srinagar — furnished by Amazon on NIA’s request, he was arrested on Friday.

"The country can never forget that some people were not saddened at the sacrifice of the security personnel during the pulwama attack. At that time, these people were only doing politics. I request them not to do such politics in the interest of the nation," the PM said addressing a gathering after visiting the Statue of Unity in Gujarat.