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| RSS 3-day Diwali meet begins; decision on Ashok Koul’s successor likely | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 2: The name of the successor of Ashok Koul is likely to be decided in the annual ‘Akhil Bharatiya Karyakari Mandal’ Baithak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) that began today in Indore city, Madhya Pradesh.
The three-day meeting will conclude on Nov ember 4, and all senior leaders of the RSS from across the country are attending this meeting.
This annual meeting of the RSS is also known as “Diwali Baithak”, in which important decisions regarding implementing programmes and policies for next year, especially those highlighted by the Sarsanghchalak, are usually taken in this important meeting.
Highly placed sources said that RSS is likely to depute some | |
| | | | Eviction can’t be ordered in isolation under Senior Citizens Act: HC | | From The Court | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 2: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has stayed an order directing a son and daughter-in-law to vacate their matrimonial and residential home in Doda, observing that eviction under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, can prima facie be ordered only when necessary to enforce the right to maintenance and protection.
Justice Shahzad Azeem passed the interim order while hearing a petition filed by Sheraz Ahmed and another challenging the October 22, 2026, order of the Appellate Tribunal (District Magistrate, Doda), which had directed them to vacate the residential premises within 30 days.
The dispute arose after the | |
| | | | NIA Court rejects bail in LeT terror module case | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 2: The Special NIA Court, Jammu, has rejected the bail application of an accused allegedly associated with a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror module, holding that prolonged incarceration and delay in trial cannot, by themselves, justify bail where the accusations are prima facie supported by evidence and the statutory restrictions under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act remain applicable.
Third Additional Sessions Judge Jammu Madan Lal, designated as Special Judge under Section 22 of the NIA Act, rejected the bail application of Farooq Ahmed Malik, a resident of Byoli, Doda, in FIR No. 42/2020 registered at Police Station Peer Mitha, Jammu.
The accused | |
| | | | Juvenile’s right to bail not absolute even under JJ Act: High Court | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 2: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled that a juvenile directed to face trial as an adult continues to enjoy the statutory protections available under the Juvenile Justice Act, but the right to bail is not absolute and may be denied when circumstances falling within the statutory exceptions are established.
A Division Bench comprising Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice M.A. Chowdhary made the observations while dismissing an appeal challenging the rejection of bail to an accused in the 2020 Ban Toll Plaza terror attack case.
The appeal was directed against the November 17, 2025, order of the Fast Track Court, Jammu, functioning as a desig | |
| | | | Ram Madhav’s visit timing raises eyebrows amid political churning in NC | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 2: Timing of the scheduled visit of the national vice president of BJP Ram Madhav to Jammu on Tuesday raised many eyebrows.
Although local BJP leadership has termed the visit as a purely organisational matter, keeping in view the ongoing internal turmoil within the ruling National Conference after the cabinet reshuffle, the visit is considered very important.
Ram Madhav, who was the architect of stitching the PDP-BJP alliance in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir in 2015 and again restitching the alliance in 2016 following the demise of late Mufti Mohammad Sayed, is known for this proximity with leaders of all political parties across Jammu and Kashm | |
| | | | CM Omar calls for expediting development works | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 2: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired an introductory meeting with Ministers and senior officers of the Civil Administration at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu, following the resumption of the traditional bi-annual Darbar Move.
At the outset, Acting Chief Secretary Shailendra Kumar briefed the meeting on administrative arrangements and key issues concerning the functioning of various departments, including preparation of the Budget for 2027-28.
Deputy Chief Minister and other Ministers also highlighted various issues of public importance and sought the administration’s cooperation for timely resolution.
Addressing the meeting, the Chief Minister cong | |
| | | | CM inaugurates Rs 189 lakh infra works | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 2: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inaugurated infrastructure works worth Rs 189 lakh here at the Civil Secretariat, aimed at strengthening office infrastructure and improving facilities for employees and visitors following the resumption of the traditional Darbar Move.
The Chief Minister inaugurated the newly constructed pre-fabricated office accommodation block, developed at an estimated cost of Rs158.09 lakh under the CAPEX budget.
He also inaugurated the renovated Reception Hall at the entrance gate of the Civil Secretariat, completed at a cost of Rs31.10 lakh under the Maintenance and Repairs (M&R) component.
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| | | | Ladakh Congress inducts 2 NC leaders | | INDIA bloc unity under strain | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 2: Although the president of the National Conference and former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah attended Sunday’s rally at Ram Leela Maidan as one of the constituents of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc, the Congress has started luring leaders of its ally in Ladakh ahead of November 21local body elections.
Two prominent leaders of the National Conference, namely Raza Abbasi and Fida Hussain, left their party ahead of the local body elections in Kargil and joined the Congress party.
Decision of the Congress to induct National Conference leaders into its fold is a clear indication that both the constituents of the INDIA blo | |
| | | | ED attaches properties in Patnitop Hotel land encroachment case | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 2: The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached immovable properties worth Rs 10.66 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with the Patnitop Hotels land encroachment case, an official said on Monday.
The attached properties include the land and buildings of Hotel Holiday Inn, Hotel Broadway, Hotel Hollywood and Hotel Mountview, located in Patnitop hill resort in Udhampur district, an ED spokesperson said in a statement.
Earlier, the ED had issued two provisional attachment orders in 2025, attaching properties worth approximately Rs 30.72 crore in the same case.
With the latest attachment of Rs 10.66 crore, the cu | |
| | | | Cong seeking power through ‘anarchy’: Amit Shah | | | | Early Times Report
Hyderabad, Nov 2: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday accused the Congress of attempting to seize power through “anarchy” and “undermine democracy” after facing repeated electoral defeats.
In a post on X, ahead of his ‘Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy’ ‘padaytra’ here, he said, “Citizens have braced themselves to shield our democracy from these attacks.”
Shah is scheduled to lead the footmarch on Monday evening from Babu Jagjivan Ram statue at Basheerbagh to the Mozamjahi Market here.
Shah arrived at Begumpet airport here on Monday afternoon to participate in the ‘padayatra’.
Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy and other Telangana BJP leaders accorded a warm welco | |
| | | | NSA Doval meets Vietnamese Minister, discusses security cooperation | | | | Early Times Report
HANOI, Nov 2: National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Monday held high-level discussions with Vietnam’s Minister of Public Security, General Luong Tam Quang on ongoing cooperation in the security domain and agreed to further enhance the existing “multifaceted” ties.
Both the leaders also exchanged views on regional and global developments.
“NSA Ajit Doval held delegation-level talks with General Luong Tam Quang, Politburo Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party and Minister of Public Security of Vietnam, today,” the Indian Embassy in Hanoi posted on X.
“Bilateral security cooperation reflects the deep and mutually trusted civilisational partnership be | |
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