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SRINAGAR, July 13: Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp decline on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Monday, extending losses for the second straight session as escalating US-Iran tensions, rising crude oil prices, and global market uncertainty weighed heavily on investor sentiment.MCX silver futures for September 2026 delivery dropped by ₹5,400 (2.5%) to ₹2,17,277…

SRINAGAR, July 13: The Jammu and Kashmir BJP has served a ₹100 crore defamation notice on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his recent allegations that the party tried to lure National Conference (NC) MLAs with cash and ministerial posts to topple the government.Calling the claims “false, baseless, and defamatory,” the BJP has demanded that Omar…

SRINAGAR: In a major escalation of tensions in the artificial intelligence industry, Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, accusing the ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets and confidential information to accelerate the development of its consumer hardware products.According to Apple’s legal filing, OpenAI…

SRINAGAR: US President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that the United States has already authorised a massive military response against Iran if Tehran attempts to assassinate him, warning that “1,000 missiles are locked and loaded” and aimed at the Islamic Republic.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he had issued standing orders for a…

SRINAGAR: Residents of Panthachowk in Srinagar on Friday staged a peaceful protest against the proposed opening of a wine shop, urging the Jammu and Kashmir administration to cancel the plan.The protesters said the liquor outlet is proposed in a residential area surrounded by several religious institutions, including mosques, making the location inappropriate and against the…

SRINAGAR, July 10: A 68-year-old man lost his life after a wild bear attack in the upper reaches of Darhal in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Friday.The deceased has been identified as Mohammad Amin, son of Ali Mohammad and a resident of Dhok Jangwala, Panj Katha.According to officials, the elderly man was…

SRINAGAR: Six members of a family from a remote village in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir were hospitalised on Thursday after falling ill with symptoms of gastroenteritis and diarrhoea in a suspected food poisoning incident.According to officials, the family reportedly became sick after consuming a wild vegetable. They were immediately shifted to a nearby…

SRINAGAR: In a major anti-drug operation, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir Crime Branch, in coordination with the Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), Kashmir, on Thursday destroyed a large quantity of seized narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances at the IGC Lassipora incinerator facility in Pulwama, following court orders.The destroyed contraband included charas, ganja, and psychotropic…

SRINAGAR: Gold prices in India continued their downward trend on Thursday, with both 24-carat and 22-carat gold rates witnessing a marginal decline across major cities. The fall comes amid weak global cues and rising geopolitical tensions following continued US military strikes on Iran, which have kept investors on edge.According to the latest market data, silver…

Srinagar, July 8: Former District Development Council (DDC) member Safina Baig on Tuesday formally joined the National Conference (NC) during a ceremony held in Srinagar.She was welcomed into the party by NC President Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Vice President Omar Abdullah, and senior party leader Nasir Aslam Wani.The National Conference leadership expressed confidence that Baig’s political…