Jammu and Kashmir High Court ruled cross-LoC trade as intra-state, asserting Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is part of the Union Territory. The court dismissed petitions from traders challenging GST notices, stating the trade was internal. This ruling comes after the Indian government suspended cross-LoC trade in 2019 due to misuse concerns.
Goa’s Zilla Panchayat elections are set for December 20, with over 8.6 lakh voters participating. The model code of conduct is now in effect. This election is seen as a crucial test for political parties ahead of the 2027 assembly polls. Nominations open December 1, with a Rs 5 lakh expenditure limit per candidate.
Police in Berhampur arrested four individuals and seized 342 mobile phones valued at approximately Rs 17 lakh. The accused, hailing from Andhra Pradesh, had stolen the smartphones from various crowded locations. Authorities also recovered three airbags, mobile phone back covers, and a two-wheeler. The investigation revealed the stolen phones were purchased at low prices and…
Journalist Arafaz Ahmad Daing’s home demolition in Jammu has ignited a political firestorm. Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary is demanding an inquiry, questioning who ordered the action. Former BJP President Ravinder Raina also visited, claiming the LG’s administration wasn’t involved. CM Omar Abdullah accused Raj Bhavan-posted officers of selective demolitions, undermining the elected government.
Nearly 27,000 anganwadi centres in Odisha lack their own buildings, with 7,389 new constructions underway. The state has a total of 74,224 centres, serving over 2.7 million children. While most have electricity and drinking water, a significant number are without toilets.
JJ School of Arts, Mumbai, will partner with Sambalpur Municipal Corporation to develop Kudopali, a site linked to the region’s freedom struggle. This initiative, guided by the Union education minister, aims to create a distinctive memorial and interpretation site showcasing local heroes’ valour.
The African egg-eater snake, Dasypeltis gansi, exhibits remarkable anatomical adaptations for its unique diet of bird eggs. Its highly flexible cranial architecture and distensible soft tissues allow it to swallow eggs significantly larger than its own head. This specialization enables it to thrive in habitats rich with nesting birds, relying on camouflage and mimicry for…
