Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Israel soon. He expressed his eagerness for the trip on social media. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the visit as historic. The leaders emphasized the strong bond between India and Israel. They highlighted cooperation in innovation and security. The partnership continues to grow across various sectors.
Speaking in the assembly, Omar urged legislators “not to politicise every issue” and clarified that the Feb 18 order was issued by the Kishtwar deputy commissioner (DC) after consulting religious leaders as a safety measure to check donation deceptions. “We shouldn’t mix religion with politics. Some matters require dialogue and understanding at the local level rather than political confrontation,” Omar said.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asserted his commitment against media censorship and using government advertisements for influence. He pledged to rationalize the advertisement policy for transparency, basing allocations on objective criteria like circulation and readership. Abdullah also highlighted efforts to fill thousands of vacant government posts and stressed the urgency of climate change response for the region.
Authorities are intensifying their search for local gangster Karanjit Singh, also known as Gugga, who escaped a Jammu juvenile home with two Pakistani inmates. The Pakistani nationals were apprehended in Ambala and handed over to Jammu and Kashmir Police. Gugga, believed to be the escape's architect, remains at large, with his mother also missing.
Jammu and Kashmir government will not sterilize monkeys despite crop destruction and public safety concerns. Instead, it plans to promote monkey-resistant crops, solar fencing, and deterrent devices. Farmers are also urged to stop feeding the animals, as the simian population continues to pose a major challenge.
