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PML-N's Najeeb Naqvi sworn in as AJK presidentPublished on: September 25, 2026 4:51 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 25 -- Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) on Thursday took the oath as the 23rd President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) at a ceremony held at the Presiden... Read More


Pakistan courts US financing for Boeing jets, refineries and Reko DiqPublished on: September 25, 2026 4:00 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 25 -- Pakistan sought US Export-Import Bank support for Boeing aircraft purchases, refinery upgrades and the Reko Diq copper-gold mine, according to an official statement circulated on... Read More


Govt approves 6 free LPG cylinders for AAY families

Srinagar, Sept 24, Sept. 25 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's commitment to provide six free LPG cooking gas cylinders annually to Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families across Jammu and Kashmir has bee... Read More


CM introduces Bill to amend J&K Municipal Act, 2000

Srinagar, Sept 24, Sept. 25 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the Housing and Urban Development portfolio, on Thursday introduced a Bill in the ongoing Autumn Session of the Jammu and Ka... Read More


Omar reviews draft Industrial Policy 2026-35

Srinagar, Sept 24, Sept. 25 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday chaired a meeting here at Civil Secretariat to review the draft Jammu & Kashmir Industrial Policy (2026-35). Deputy Chief Minis... Read More


Govt approves six free gas cylinders for AAY families

Srinagar, Sept. 25 -- Jammu and Kashmir Minister Satish Sharma on Thursday informed the assembly that the government has approved six free gas cylinders for AAY families in the Union territory, an ann... Read More


India highlights progress on universal health coverage, hepatitis elimination and sickle cell care at UNGA81

New Delhi, Sept. 25 -- India has reiterated its commitment to making quality healthcare accessible and affordable for all, while sharing its experience in strengthening public health systems and addre... Read More


Karnataka to give Rs 2,500 input subsidy to drought-hit farmers: Karnataka Dy CM G Parameshwara

Bengaluru, Sept. 25 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara on Thursday announced that the State Government will provide an input subsidy of Rs 2,500 each to drought-affected farmers while a... Read More


Vantara founder Anant Ambani appointed Newcastle University prof

Hyderabad, Sept. 25 -- Vantara founder and Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's youngest son, Anant Ambani, has been appointed as Professor of Practice in Sustainability at Newcastle University, raising... Read More


'Defection costs House membership': SC upholds disqualification of MLA

New Delhi, Sept. 25 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the disqualification of Danam Nagender as a member of the Telangana Legislative Assembly, ruling that his decision to contest the 2024 Lok S... Read More