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PM Modi extends Diwali greetings, says he will celebrate with soldiers

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Rajnath Singh warns of complex security challenges, says warfare no longer limited to border firing

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Delhi schools shift to hybrid mode for classes up to Class 5 amid worsening pollution

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ED probes foreign funding trail over attempts to interfere in India’s domestic affairs

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GRAP-3 restrictions imposed across Delhi-NCR as air quality deteriorates

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 382 in the 'very poor' category, nearing the 400-mark that signals 'severe' air quality.

SC issues contempt notice to Kerala Congress over post targeting CJI Surya Kant

A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and Vipul M Pancholi said the Constitution was supreme and that no individual, institution or political organisation...

“NC will address concerns”: Farooq after meeting disgruntled MLAs

Speaking to reporters after a meeting with disgruntled party legislators at Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's residence in Srinagar, Farooq said reports ...

J-K to set up intelligence units, introduce biometric systems in jails

Jammu and Kashmir is planning to establish dedicated prison intelligence units (PIUs) and introduce biometric systems across all jails in the Union Te...

Jammu and Kashmir is planning to establish dedicated prison intelligence units (PIUs) and introduce biometric systems across all jails in the Union Territory as part of efforts to strengthen prison security and prevent terror-related activities from being carried out behind bars. The proposals were discussed at a high-level review meeting of the Prisons Department chaired by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhavan in Jammu on Thursday. Officials said the proposed intelligence units would help authorities monitor activities inside prisons and tackle instances of terrorists and other hardened criminals allegedly operating networks despite being lodged in jails. Sinha called for a unified coordination mechanism between the Police, Prisons Department and intelligence agencies, directing them to hold regular review meetings and share intelligence to counter terror networks, radicalisation and law-and-order threats. He also directed officials to conduct surprise inspections of prison premises and surrounding areas and ensure forensic examination of any electronic devices seized inside jails. The meeting also discussed expanding telemedicine facilities for inmates and strengthening the human resources of the Prisons Department. At present, none of the prisons in Jammu and Kashmir has a dedicated intelligence unit, The Indian Express reported. However, Srinagar Central Jail and Kot Bhalwal Jail in Jammu have integrated security systems, including biometric verification, round-the-clock CCTV surveillance and full-body scanners. The report noted that security agencies have previously uncovered instances of militants lodged in prisons allegedly using smuggled mobile phones and social media applications to communicate with associates in Kashmir and handlers in Pakistan. Last year, agencies also uncovered an alleged inter-state terror network in which jailed militants were reportedly using encrypted messaging applications to coordinate funding, logistics and recruitment activities across Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. The Lieutenant Governor also reviewed the progress of the upcoming high-security prison at Mahanpur in Kathua district and directed officials to complete the remaining work within the stipulated timeline. The meeting was attended by J-K Police chief Nalin Prabhat, DGP Prisons Deepak Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Chandraker Bharti, ADGP CID M K Sinha and senior officials from the police, intelligence and civil administration.

CJP announces anti-SIR protest in Kochi on Nov 7, renews demand for CEC's removal

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Thursday announced a protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Kochi, Kerala, on ...

3 killed, 18 injured as Pakistani forces target Rawalakot protests

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Centre accuses CJP of receiving foreign funds, alleges links with Pak politicians

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Detention beyond 24 hours without magistrate’s approval must lead to immediate release: SC

The court observed that the 24-hour period must be calculated from the moment a person's liberty is curtailed.

US sanctions Indian couple, nine entities over alleged links to Iran’s oil trade

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the action on Wednesday, warning that individuals and businesses supporting Tehran would face consequenc...

Cabinet approves two-year extension for Agniveers, opens fresh route to regular military service

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Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected to US Senate

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Democrats capture House majority of US Congress in sweeping setback for Trump

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Rahul Gandhi renews debate challenge to PM Modi, Amit Shah says government ready

Gandhi asked Modi to choose any venue and time for the debate, which he said should be held in the presence of the media and young people.

“Where was his conscience?”: NC hits back at Ruhullah Mehdi after resignation

NC accused Ruhullah of using the issues of special status and reservation to justify his resignation, alleging that he had failed to raise these matte...