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New Delhi, July 1: In a significant relief for businesses, commercial LPG prices have been reduced by Rs 183.50 with effect from July 1, while domestic LPG cylinder prices remain unchanged across the country.According to the latest revision by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has been…

Srinagar, June 30: Amid the ongoing heatwave in Kashmir, the Regional Transport Office (RTO) Kashmir has issued a public advisory urging citizens to avoid visiting the office unless absolutely necessary.In a notice issued on Tuesday, the RTO said people facing any issue, grievance, or requiring assistance related to driving licences, vehicle registration, permits, taxes, or…

New Delhi: In a significant ruling on rape on the false promise of marriage, the Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld the acquittal of a man accused of rape, observing that a long-term consensual live-in relationship creates a presumption of consent and that a subsequent refusal to marry, by itself, does not amount to the offence…

Srinagar: Tension erupted during a Muharram procession in Hardpanzoo on Sunday after clashes broke out between supporters of the Jammu and Kashmir Shia Association, led by former minister Imran Ansari, and followers of Maulana Masroor Abbas Ansari.According to reports, both groups have accused each other of triggering the violence during the religious procession. The incident…

Sopore, June 29: A human skull recovered from the Jhelum River in Sopore has triggered a major police investigation, creating concern among residents of the Takiyabal area in north Kashmir.According to officials, locals discovered what appeared to be a human skull lying along the Jhelum riverbank in Sopore on Sunday evening and immediately informed Sopore…

Ayodhya, June 27: In a major development in the alleged Ram Temple donation scam, a court in Ayodhya has remanded all eight accused to police custody until June 29 as investigators continue probing the alleged embezzlement of temple donation funds.According to officials, the accused include Avinash Shukla, Anukalp Mishra, Lav Kush Mishra, Manish Kumar Yadav,…

SRINAGAR: In a major development within the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), the Association’s Special General Meeting (SGM) on Saturday declared all orders, notifications, resolutions and communications issued by the Honorary Secretary since May 21 as null and void, while reaffirming Javid Ahmad Kitab as the legitimate President of the JKCA.According to an official…

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said India’s civilisational identity is rooted in inclusivity, religious harmony and respect for all faiths, asserting that the country has never imposed any religion or asked anyone to abandon their beliefs.Addressing the Interfaith Dialogue at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, Sinha said…

Washington/Tehran: US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran agreed not to develop nuclear weapons, calling it a significant step toward easing tensions. However, Tehran has rejected the claim, denying any such agreement and dismissing reports that unfrozen Iranian assets would be used to purchase US agricultural products.Adding to the uncertainty, International Atomic Energy Agency…

Srinagar, June 26: The Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) on Thursday began a secret ballot across all 18 Assembly segments of the Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency to seek public opinion on the proposed resignation of jailed Member of Parliament Engineer Rashid.Voters are participating in the exercise by selecting either “Yes,” “No,” or “NOTA” to indicate whether Engineer…