Srinagar

The arrest of Mohammed Usman Jatt, alias ‘Chinese’, shows how deeply foreign terrorists attempt to integrate into civilian environments. Such blending, security agencies believe, makes detection significantly harder

A probationary sub-inspector in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district allegedly shot his wife dead following a late-night quarrel. The officer, identified as Deep Singh, then reportedly shot himself and is currently in critical condition undergoing treatment. The incident occurred at an SOG camp in the Kandi area.

Five people have been sent to judicial custody for 25 days. The group includes two Pakistani nationals. This development is part of an NIA case concerning terror activities. Earlier, a grenade and bullets were seized from a suspect in Srinagar. His interrogation led to the arrest of the other four individuals.

Villagers in Qazigund, Kashmir, revived a nearly 400-year-old tradition by participating in an annual "fish festival" at Panzath Nag. This community event involves dipping wicker baskets into the spring to catch fish while simultaneously desilting and cleaning the vital water source, which irrigates dozens of villages.

Kartik Aaryan is filming Kabir Khan's upcoming sports drama in Kashmir, reportedly inspired by kickboxing champion Tajamul Islam. Aaryan plays a coach, chronicling Islam's journey to becoming India's youngest world champion. The film, featuring extensive Kashmir shoots, aims for a 2027 release. Aaryan also stars in the fantasy comedy 'Naagzilla'.

The BCCI has announced the 2026-27 domestic cricket schedule, featuring 1,788 matches across various men's and women's categories. The Ranji Trophy will continue its two-phase format, commencing on October 11, while the Duleep Trophy kicks off the season on August 23. Notable changes include the U-23 one-day and Vizzy Trophy inter-zonal university competitions shifting to T20 format.

A devastating fire at a seminary in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, claimed the life of a 12-year-old boy, Bilal Ahmad, and left three others injured. Firefighters successfully controlled the blaze at Faizan Baba Hyder Rishi Darul Aloom. The cause of the incident remains under investigation by authorities.

Nine individuals were apprehended within 12 hours for the brutal abduction and assault of a 21-year-old man in Ajmer. The victim was tied to a tree, beaten, and subjected to extreme humiliation over a community dispute concerning his marriage to a divorced woman. The incident, captured on video, stemmed from a demand for settlement under local custom.