Campaigning for the final phase of J&K assembly elections ended peacefully, covering 40 segments across seven districts with heightened security due to recent terrorist activities. Key candidates include Ajaz Ahmad Guru and Sajad Gani Lone. This election is the first since Article 370’s abrogation, featuring fierce competition among BJP, Congress-NC alliance, and PDP.
Read MoreIndia is set for its fifth winter of troop deployment in eastern Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh-Sikkim due to ongoing distrust with China. Although political-diplomatic talks indicate some progress, the trust deficit with the PLA remains significant. The Indian Army is transitioning to its winter posture and reviewing the operational situation.
Read MoreThe Kashmir poll campaign saw National Conference adopting a slogan originally coined by PDP’s Iltija Mufti, creating an energetic and competitive atmosphere. The catchy chant spread widely on social media and among supporters, heightening the rivalry as both parties gear up for the much-anticipated election results after a decade-long wait.
Read MoreChief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted that those who formerly criticized India and questioned its sovereignty are now greeting people with ‘Ram Ram’. During election rallies in Haryana, he asserted that a stronger BJP would result in even opponents of Ram and Shri Krishna temples chanting ‘Hare Rama, Hare Krishna’ on the streets.
Read MoreShashi Negi, an apple trader from Shimla, was apprehended for running an interstate drug racket involving ‘chitta’ (adulterated heroin). Orders were placed via WhatsApp and delivered through a complex network to avoid detection. Police connected him to Nigerian and other gangs, seizing 465 grams of drugs and arresting 25 associates.
Read MoreErika Diarte-Carr, a 33-year-old mother from Utah, faces a terminal diagnosis of Stage 4 small cell lung carcinoma and Cushing Syndrome. With just three months left, she has raised over $840,000 through GoFundMe for her children’s future. Erika plans to spend her remaining time creating lasting memories with her kids.
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