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| Gave full freedom to avenge Pahalgam attack, fulfilled my responsibility as nation’s leader: PM Modi | | ‘Operation Sindoor’ | |  Pak military attempted retaliation but was decisively defeated by Indian armed forces
Dahod, (Gujarat), May 26:
Agencies
Describing “Operation Sindoor” as reflection of India’s values and emotions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday declared that he fulfilled his responsibility as the nation’s leader, giving full freedom to India’s armed forces to avenge April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 civilians, mostly tourists dead.
Addressing a gathering here, after laying the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 24,000 crore, PM Modi said, “India’s cultural values demand action against injustice. Nation could not have remained silent after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.”
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| Decision to halt military operations taken after request from Pak: EAM Jaishankar | | Says no question of US mediation | |  New Delhi, May 26:
Agencies
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday told a parliamentary panel that Pakistan was informed by the DGMO about Indian strikes on terror camps in their territory only after they were executed, sources said.
He also said he never spoke to Pakistan and cleared the air about alleged US “interference”, saying the decision to halt the military operation was taken bilaterally after a request from the Pakistan side.
Addressing members of the Consultative Com... | |
| | | | Success of armed forces testament to India’s might: LG Sinha | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 26: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday attributed the success of Operation Sindoor to India’s capabilities and
innovations in the defence sector, adding that the military strike showcased the nation’s scientific might. Flagging off the Physics Bharat Yatra from Udhampur, Sinha highlighted that Operation Sindoor has demonstrated India’s scientific prowess. “It has shown that our scientists, defence personnel, and jawans are second to no... | |
| | | | Set district level goals to accelerate J&K’s development: CM Omar | | Chairs high-level meeting of Planning deptt, Sets roadmap for Viksit J&K-2047 | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today underlined the importance of setting short-term, district-level goals rooted in data analysis and tailored to the specific needs and potential of each region.
He stated this while chairing a comprehensive review meeting of the Planning, Development & Monitoring Department at the Civil Secretariat, where detailed presentations were made on three critical initiatives — the Sustainable Development Goals Coordination Centre... | |
| | | | Agitating Ladakhi leaders to meet MHA panel today | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, May 26: Leaders from the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) are gearing up for a crucial meeting with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs’ High-Powered Committee (HPC) on May 27 at North Block, New Delhi. The talks aim to resolve long-standing demands, including statehood for Ladakh, inclusion under the Sixth Schedule, domicile rights, and employment opportunities for the region’s residents.
Originally scheduled for May 20, the HPC meeting was ... | |
| | | | Number of terrorists living in Pak more than terrorists residing all over world: Azad | | |  Manama [Bahrain], May 26:
Agencies
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Democratic Progressive Azad Party Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad, who is part of the all-party delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda, said that probably the number of terrorists that are living in Pakistan is more than the number of terrorists residing all over the world
Azad added that he is happy to see people of all religions living peacefully there. He further said that although Indian leaders may belong ... | |
| | | | Hold Rajya Sabha polls in J&K: National Conference urges EC | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 26: The National Conference on Monday appealed to the Election Commission of India to hold elections for the Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir, while pointing out that more than six months have passed since the Assembly polls.
The Jammu and Kashmir ruling party also pointed out that while the poll panel has announced bypolls to assembly seats in four states, it left out the Budgam and Nagrota assembly segments.
“Jammu and Kashmir has a right to represe... | |
| | | | SC directs reduction in IPS postings at CAPFs | | | | New Delhi, May 26:
Agencies
In a landmark order, the Supreme Court has directed that the deputation of IPS officers up to the inspector general rank in the CAPFs should be “progressively reduced” over two years to give more opportunities to cadre officers.
Pronouncing the order on May 23, a bench of Justice Abhay S Oka (since retired) and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan observed that delayed promotions of cadre officers in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) can “adversely” impact morale.
The much-delayed cadre review of these CAPFs, stayed by the top court in 2020, should be carried out in six months, the Supreme Court bench also said while disposing of multiple grievance petitions filed by of... | |
| | | | Agrees to hear plea challenging proposed NEET-PG 2025 exam in 2 shifts | | | | New Delhi, May 26:
Agencies
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a plea challenging a decision of the National Board of Examination to hold the NEET-PG exam in two shifts.
The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate courses (NEET-PG), 2025, will be conducted on June 15, in two shifts on a computer-based platform. Its results will be declared by July 15.
A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih took note of the submissions of the lawyer and said that the plea will be listed for hearing soon.
On May 23, the bench had said that the plea will be listed for hearing next week and it was not. The lawyer pointed it out again on Mond... | |
| | | | ACB files case against former Director, others | | Post-Matric Scholarship Scam | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 26: ACB Jammu registered a case against a former director Tribal Affairs and others over allegations of gross violation of guidelines and releasing of crores of rupees to un-recognised institutes for un-recognised courses while implementing post matric scholarship scheme entitled for ST candidates
According to a statement, the FIR No. 09/2025 u/s 5(1)(c) (d) r/w section 5(2) of J&K PC Act, Svt. 2006 & section 120-B RPC at P/S ACB Jammu was filed against M S Choudhary, then Director Tribal Affairs J&K, Shanaz Akhtar Malik, Catalog Computers, Auquaf Complex Jammu, Humera Banu & Firdous Ahmed, Chirag Institute of IT. Channi Himmat, Jammu, Sham Lal Targotra, JK... | |
| | | | CBI books then Tehsildar Bahu | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 26: Central Bureau of Investigation/Anticorruption Bureau booked Rohit Sharma then Tehsildar Bahu in Disproportionate Assets case.
According to the FIR that a reliable source information received that Rohit Sharma has acquired huge assets, both movable and immovable, in his name and in the name of his family members during from 01.01.2020 to 14.11.2022, which are disproportionate to his known sources of income. It is further revealed that the suspect Rohit Sharma amassed huge assets from 2020 onwards. Hence, check period is taken as 01.01.2020 to 14.11.2022. It is also revealed that Rohit Sharma acquired assets in the name of his wife Shavi and other famil... | |
| | | | NEET-aspirant from J&K hangs self in Kota | | | | Kota, May 26:
Agencies
An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Jammu and Kashmir allegedly hanged herself from the ceiling fan of her paying guest room here at Pratap Chouraha in Kota, police on Monday said.
This is the 15th such incident this year and second this month alone.
Before she killed herself Sunday evening, the girl, Zeeshan, spoke to a relative of hers on the phone and told him that she might commit suicide before hanging up, Circle Inspector Ramesh Kavia, posted at Mahaveer Nagar Police Station, said.
Burhan, the relative, immediately called another student Mamta, who lived in the same building on the floor above, and asked her to check on Zeeshan, he said.
Mamta rushed to Z... | |
| | | | NIA arrests CRPF personnel for spying | | | | New Delhi, May 26:
Agencies
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a CRPF personnel for allegedly spying for Pakistan, officials said on Monday.
The accused, Moti Ram Jat, was actively involved in espionage activity and had been sharing classified information related to national security with the Pakistan intelligence officers (PIOs) since 2023, they said.
Jat, an assistant sub inspector with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), was receiving funds from the PIOs through various conduits, officials said.
The anti-terror agency has arrested Jat from Delhi and is interrogating him, they said.
Meanwhile, the CRPF said it has dismissed him from the service.
Jat came u... | |
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