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Topic: Anantnag

In life term to 15-yr-old’s rapist father, J&K court’s question to society—’will sentencing alone work?’

Sessions court relied on Supreme Court ruling in Bhanei Prasad Raju vs State of Himachal Pradesh case, emphasising the irreparable nature of breach of trust in 'incestuous cases'.

J&K HC slams cops for ‘shamelessly’ building case against Anantnag man wrongfully jailed under PSA

J&K HC ordered release of Anantnag resident, noting case of mistaken identity and criticising the authorities for ‘shamelessly’ trying to build a case against him.

Pahalgam doesn’t have a hospital, just a PHC. Terror attack victims had to be ferried 40 kilometres

Ecological concerns, operational issues & a PIL pushed the Master Plan 2005-2025 back by years. A 50-bed sub-district hospital, sanctioned in 2011, is still not operational.

A Pahalgam pony wallah stood up to the terrorists. They sprayed him with bullets

28-year-old Syed Adil Hussain Shah was killed while trying to help a woman who lost her father in Pahalgam. He was the eldest of 6 siblings & married 2 years ago.

A vote ‘for hope’: Glimpses from J&K’s Anantnag-Rajouri seat that saw record voter turnout

Polling was held in Anantnag-Rajouri seat in 6th phase Saturday. Many, like 82-yr-old Mohammed Bhat, said they were happy about being able to exercise their right to vote.

How a dance performance at college fest in J&K’s Anantnag set off moral policing frenzy

Some users expressed concern about the impact on the college's reputation and students' values while others were downright critical and disrespectful in their comments.

PDP chief in fray, Azad’s flip flop, Paharis, delimitation — why Anantnag-Rajouri is a must-watch seat

Though battle is between NC & PDP on paper, results cannot be taken for granted as there are players like DPAP, Apni Party. Constituency is geographically & ethnically diverse.

Seven-day firefight in Kokernag ends even as hunt still on for Hizbul’s ‘Doctor’

There were 16 local & 12 Pakistani terrorists active in Kulgam, Anantnag prior to Kokernag op, it is learnt. Security forces' main target there is Hizbul commander known as 'Doctor'.

LeT commander Uzair Khan among 2 terrorists killed in Kashmir’s Anantnag encounter

The manhunt, which began last Tuesday, also saw the deaths of two Army officers and a J&K police officer.

Why Pir Panjal region is becoming a militant hotspot— porous LoC, routes to Kashmir, ‘local support’

The killings of 1 police and 3 Army officers in Anantnag this week was a grim reminder of growing militancy in the Pir Panjal region, which spans Poonch and Rajouri districts of Jammu.

On Camera

Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.