The Legitimate

04/08/2025

“In a three-day joint search operation in Kalaroos, Kupwara, BSF, Army and JKP uncovered a stony cave. Sesurity forces recovered 12 Chinese grenades, Chinese pistol with ammunition, Kenwood radio set, Urdu IED manual and fire sticks from the hideout,” a BSF spokesman said.

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Security forces today busted a militant hideout inside a cave in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition

04/08/2025

The operation is being carried out jointly by the Army’s elite Special Forces, CRPF, and Jammu and Kashmir Police, with support from Rudra attack helicopters and surveillance drones, relentlessly combing the area to flush out the hiding militants. The dense and rugged terrain has made the search effort especially challenging, officials said.

The area remains under a tight cordon to prevent the remaining militants from escaping. Senior security officials are on the ground, closely monitoring the situation.

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The anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district entered its fourth day today, with intermittent exchanges of fire and explosions continuing

04/08/2025

He stressed the need to enhance the security of vulnerable targets and ensure foolproof security arrangements and directed the district heads to closely monitor social media platforms to prevent
any attempt to spread disinformation impacting public safety and order.
A police spokesman said the DGP was apprised of the prevailing security situation in the Union Territory by the Zonal Inspectors General and heads of various wings.

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At a high-level security review meeting here today on the eve of sixth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of

04/08/2025

“Does Rahul Gandhi, who has sworn to uphold the Constitution as Leader of Opposition, not realise the gravity of his statements? The Supreme Court has made it clear – ‘If you are a true Indian, you would not say this.’ This raises a serious question: Does Bharat deserve a better Leader of Opposition?” Bhatia remarked.

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Following the Supreme Court's rap over his remarks against the Indian Army, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi drew flak from the Bharatiya Janata

04/08/2025

He observed that fragmented land holdings, depleting water resources and the unchecked use of chemical-based fertilizers are issues that demand urgent course correction, calling for a decisive shift toward sustainable and organic practices. He also emphasized the rising concerns around microplastics in the food chain and climate vulnerability, noting that environmental awareness is no longer optional, but an operational imperative.

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Addresses 9th Convocation of SKUAST-Jammu

04/08/2025

“In a three-day joint search operation in Kalaroos, Kupwara, BSF, Army and JKP uncovered a stony cave. Sesurity forces recovered 12 Chinese grenades, Chinese pistol with ammunition, Kenwood radio set, Urdu IED manual and fire sticks from the hideout,” a BSF spokesman said.

https://www.thelegitimatenews.com/militant-hideout-in-kupwara-cave-busted-12-chinese-grenades-among-cache-of-arms-recovered/

Security forces today busted a militant hideout inside a cave in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition

03/08/2025

An FIR was registered against an army officer after assaulting spice jet employees at Srinagar airport over excess baggage issue. 2 employees were critically injured.

03/08/2025

The bridge, sanctioned way back in 2009, was meant to provide an alternate route between , , and adjoining areas, reducing the pressure on the heavily-used Cement Bridge and improving access to Sher-i-Kashmir of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), .

The much-talked-about Qamarwari-Noorbagh Bridge is still not ready—five months after officials confidently promised it would open in March this year.

03/08/2025

Speaking at the Conference on “Sovereign Tech for India’s Digital Transformation” under the theme ‘Bharat@100’, Dr. Singh emphasized that the initiative, anchored by the Anusandhan National Foundation (ANRF), is designed to accelerate ’s journey towards sovereign tech .

Reaffirming the Centre’s commitment to technological self-reliance, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that the government’s ₹1 lakh crore Research,

03/08/2025

Since its launch in February 2019, -Kisan has become one of the largest direct income support programmes for the farmers globally, benefitting millions of households and contributing to the strengthening of the economy. With the release of the 20th installment, the scheme continues to act as a vital support for the famers in J&K where remains a key pillar of the economy.

A whopping amount of Rs 184 crore has been credited directly into the bank accounts of 8.80 lakh farmers in Jammu & Kashmir as 20th instalment under the

03/08/2025

“The open the window to the world. Books offer new ideas and fresh perspectives that change the way we perceive things and promote critical thinking. will connect the new generation to our precious literary heritage and inspire them to preserve and promote our left behind by our ancestors,” he said.

Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today attended the 'Chinar Book Festival' organised by National Book Trust of India at Srinagar.

03/08/2025

Dar, already acclaimed for his micro-artwork featuring , is now pioneering a unique form of eco-friendly installation art by repurposing discarded plastic into visual stories that highlight urgent global issues like , climate change, and environmental degradation. He is believed to be the first artist from —and among the first globally—to lead such a movement using plastic waste as a primary medium.

From painting the world’s smallest image of the Holy Kaaba to transforming plastic waste into eco-conscious masterpieces, Mudasir Rehman Dar, a self-taught