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09/07/2025

09/07/2025

In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Srinagar Police on Tuesday attached property worth ₹75 lakh belonging to two notorious drug peddler brothers in Athwajan area of the city. The action was taken under Sections 68-E and 68-F of the NDPS Act after it was established that the seized assets comprising a house and land were acquired through proceeds of drug related crimes. Officials stated that the operation is part of an intensified drive to dismantle the financial networks supporting drug trafficking in the region.

09/07/2025

An Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar fighter jet crashed today in Rajasthan’s Churu district, marking the second such incident involving IAF aircraft in just three months. The crash has sparked concerns over operational safety within the fleet. While details about the cause of the crash are still under investigation, authorities have yet to confirm the status of the pilot. The incident occurred during a routine sortie, and local residents reported hearing a loud explosion before spotting smoke at the crash site.

08/07/2025

Cash was stolen from a donation box at a shrine in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, in an incident that has alarmed the local community. The theft, reported recently, is suspected by residents to be the work of drug addicts, raising concerns over increasing drug-related crimes in the area. The donation box was reportedly broken into, though the exact method remains unclear. Police have launched an investigation, while locals are urging stricter surveillance and action to protect religious places from such acts.

08/07/2025

Over 90,000 pilgrims have performed darshan at the holy Amarnath cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir within the first five days of the annual Yatra, which began on July 3, 2025. The spiritual journey, undertaken by thousands of Hindu devotees, is proceeding smoothly due to tight security arrangements, including facial recognition, RFID tracking, and multi-layered protection. Despite challenging weather conditions, the pilgrimage continues with strong turnout and well-coordinated convoys from Jammu, reflecting the devotion and faith of the yatris.

07/07/2025

78 people were reported dead in Himachal Pradesh following monsoon rains and floods in the region.

13/06/2025

Iran launches Blastic missile attack on israel
The operation was launched with the sacred call 'O Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS)'

13/06/2025

Tehsildar Litar, along with other officials, addresses the prolonged water crisis affecting local farmers of the area.

12/06/2025

Air India flight crashed in Ahmedabad with on board 242 passengers
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