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| Aadhaar data recovery opens new can of worms in NIA probe | | Pahalgam Terror Attack | | 
Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 4: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has retrieved Aadhaar cards, photographs, and Facebook account details of multiple individuals from mobile phones belonging to three Pakistani terrorists responsible for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, according to officials familiar with the investigation. The discovery comes as the agency continues to seek extensions for filing a charge sheet in the case.
The three terrorists—Suleiman Shah, Hamza Afghani (alias Afghan), and Jibran—who gunned down 25 tourists and a pony operator at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam on April 22, were killed by security forces during an encounter in the Dachigam forest area on July 28. Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed in Parliament on July 29 that the terr... | |
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| Preserving cultural heritage crucial for economic growth: LG Sinha | | Inaugurates annual Jhiri Mela, dedicates pilgrim community hall, 4 modular bus stops, lays foundation stone for first 'Indoor Sports Complex' at Marh Sub-Division | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 4: “Preserving cultural heritage is crucial for rapid economic growth,” the Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday. He said cultural traditions, arts, crafts, and customs should be passed on to the younger generation through active participation in cultural-spiritual events and skill development that will open up employment opportunities as well. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the inauguration of annual Jhiri Mela at Marh Sub-Division in ... | |
| | | | JKCA disowns cancelled IHPL tournament, calls it ‘illegal event’ | | |  Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 4: In the aftermath of chaos and controversy that forced the abrupt cancellation of the Indian Heaven Premier League (IHPL) in Srinagar, the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) has categorically distanced itself from the tournament, asserting that the event was organised without its knowledge, approval, or affiliation.
“We have nothing to do with this event. Far from collaborating with such an illegal tournament, we had actually cautioned... | |
| | | | Pak terrorists to get ‘Goli Ka Jawab Goley Se’: Amit Shah | | |  Early Times Report
DARBHANGA/MOTIHARI, Nov 4: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday warned Pakistan-sponsored terrorists to refrain from further attacking India, asserting that if they repeat the mistake, “goli ka jawab goley se diya jayega” (they will face cannons for bullets).
Explosives manufactured in Bihar’s proposed defence corridor will be used against these terrorists, he said.
“Terrorists from Pakistan attacked our citizens in Pahalgam. They wiped off Sindoor from the forehe... | |
| | | | Crisis-ridden world looking at India with hope: Bhagwat | | |  Early Times Report
JABALPUR, Nov 4: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said the entire world is in a crisis and is looking at India with a lot of hope for providing solutions to its plethora of problems.
The world has expectations from India because it follows the path of religion and culture, he noted while addressing the ‘Jeevan Utkarsh Mahotsav’, an event held by a well-known religious organisation in Jabalpur.
Bhagwat affirmed that in common parlance, culture mea... | |
| | | | J&K ACB nabs Patwari red-handed taking bribe | | Over Rs 35 lakh cash recovered | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, Nov 4: Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau, registered a case FIR No. 19/2025 U/S 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 against public servant, namely, Sunil Kumar, Patwari, Patwar Halqa Dadui, Tehsil & District Samba, for demanding and accepting illegal gratification from the complainant.
The said accused public servant, demanded the bribe amounting to Rs 1,00,000/- from the complainant, for preparing a report, sought by Tehsildar Samba on the application ... | |
| | | | Registers FIR in illegal petrol pump construction case | | |  Early Times Report
BUDGAM, Nov 4: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau registered a case under FIR No. 21/2025 at Police Station, ACB Srinagar following a verification conducted on the basis of a complaint received from inhabitants of village Arigam, Budgam.
The verification revealed that one individual, Ali Mohammad Khan S/o Sonaullah Khan R/o Arigam Budgam, had constructed a petrol pump on Kahcharaie land at Arigam in June 2020, on the basis of a license issued by the competent autho... | |
| | | | Budgam Bypolls: EC issues notice to PDP candidate on late-night campaign | | | 
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 4: The Election Commission on Tuesday issued a showcause notice to Peoples Democratic Party candidate for Budgam bypolls, Aga Muntazir Mehdi, for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by conducting late-night campaign in the assembly constituency without requisite permission.
However, in his response, Mehdi said there was no deliberate or wilful breach of the Commission’s directions as the gathering was not a planned campaign event “but a s... | |
| | | | Navy adding one new indigenous warship or submarine every 40 days: Admiral Tripathi | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Nov 4: One new indigenous warship or submarine is being added to the Navy every 40 days, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Tuesday as he outlined his force’s focus on building sovereign capabilities in the maritime domain to deal with myriad security challenges.
The Indian Navy has embraced ‘aatmanirbharta’ (self-reliance) not only as a strategic imperative, but also as an investment towards future assurance, he said, adding the force aims... | |
| | | | File comprehensive reply on pleas challenging online gaming law: SC to Centre | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Nov 4: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to file a comprehensive reply on petitions challenging an online gaming law which prohibits “online money games”, and bars banking services and advertising related to them. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan was informed that the Centre has filed its reply on the interim prayer made in the pleas.
“We want the Additional Solicitor General appearing for the Union to file a comprehensive rep... | |
| | | | Court convicts ex-MD of J&K Cooperative Development for forgery | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 4: A court in Jammu and Kashmir has convicted a 93-year-old former managing director of J-K Cooperative Central Land Development Limited for forging his date of birth to extend service. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir has secured the conviction of the former MD Mohammad Shafi Banday for “fraudulently manipulating” his date of birth to unlawfully extend his service tenure.
The case originated from a complaint alleging that the ac... | |
| | | | Mini bus overturns in Rajouri | | |  Early Times Report
RAJOURI/JAMMU, Nov 4: At least 28 persons, mostly students, were injured when a mini bus overturned on a highway in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said.
The bus was on its way to Rajouri town when the driver lost control resulting in the accident near Thandikassi, the officials said.
Rescuers immediately swung into action and shifted 28 injured persons, including 26 students to the Government Medical College (GMC) Associated Hospital, Rajou... | |
| | | | Drone recovered from field | | | | Early Times Report
MENDHAR/JAMMU, Nov 4: A drone was recovered from a field in a village in Mendhar sector of Poonch district on Tuesday, officials said.
The drone was recovered by the Special Operations Group (SOG) of local police from village Sakhi Maidan, which is around six km aerial distance from the Line of Control (LoC), the officials said.
The SOG team was rushed to the village following information about the presence of a drone-like object in an open field.
The drone was subsequently seized, the official said, adding police have launched an investigation into the origins of the drone.... | |
| | | | No need for countersignature of transfer certificates: CBSE tells schools | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Nov 4: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed all schools to ensure that no requests for countersignature of transfer certificates (TCs) are sent to headquarters or regional offices, according to officials.
The Board had earlier discontinued the practice of countersignature of the TCs from one CBSE-affiliated school to another.
“However, the CBSE Headquarters and regional offices still receive requests for countersignature of transfer certificates. Non-compliance of CBSE guidelines by schools causes huge inconvenience to stakeholders and is also a hindrance to facilitating all in this age of digitisation,” said CBSE Examination Cont... | |
| | | | 9 climbers, including 2 local guides, killed | | |  Early Times Report
Kathmandu, Nov 4: At least nine climbers, including two Nepalese guides, have been killed in two separate avalanches in Nepal, officials said on Tuesday.
Seven climbers were buried in an avalanche near Mt. Yalung Ri (6,920m) under Gaurishanker Rural Municipality at around 10 am on Monday while attempting to scale the peak, said Deputy Superintendent of Police Gyan Kumar Mahato.
A joint rescue mission have been mobilised to retrieve the bodies of the seven climbers, he ... | |
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