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The News Flicker·May 12, 2026
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Major Anti-Drug Drive in Kulgam: Property of Drug Peddler Demolished in YariporaDistrict Poonch Galvanizes Against Drug Abuse with Mega Launch of ‘Nasha Mukt J&K’ Campaign and Massive Unity MarchPanchayat Electoral Roll Revision Camp Held at Devsar, DC Kulgam PresidesKulgam Police Arrest 5 Drug Peddlers, Including 2 in Backward Linkage; Medical Shop Sealed for Violating Schedule H NormsDIG Traffic Kashmir inspects NH-44, reviews traffic management in South KashmirGunshots heard during search operation in GanderbalRemove Bottlenecks for Smooth Traffic Regulations in District: DC Kulgam to OfficersACB Nabs Naib Tehsildar Red-Handed While Accepting Bribe in Anantnag's ArwaniRetired Police ASI Killed in Hit-and-Run at Magam; Auto Driver InjuredJKPS to IPS Induction Vacancies Likely to Rise to 10 Amid RetirementsTraffic police to act tough against minors driving vehicles: DySP3-month ration likely in J&K from April, FCS&CA awaits final nod
Latest News
India1 min
Now Indians can bet on the outcome of court cases as litigation funding shapes up to be a new investment asset
A niche form of alternative finance long established in global markets is taking hold in India, where investors are beginning to fund commercial lawsuits in exchange for a share of future court-awarded payouts.
The News Flicker·May 12, 2026
World News1 min
Watermelon deaths in Chhattisgarh: One teen dead and three hospitalised after eating suspected contaminated seasonal fruit
A tragic incident in Chhattisgarh's Janjgir-Champa district saw a 15-year-old boy, Akhilesh Dhivar, die after allegedly consuming contaminated watermelon. Three other children fell ill with similar symptoms of vomiting and diarrhoea. Authorities suspect food…
The News Flicker·May 12, 2026
World News1 min
How authors can protect and pass on copyrights through estate planning
For authors, estate planning isn't limited to houses, investments or even manuscripts. Their most valuable assets may be copyrights for published or unpublished writings. Similarly, for music and art works. While a copyright doesn't last forever, here's how t…
The News Flicker·May 12, 2026
Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir1 min read
Major Anti-Drug Drive in Kulgam: Property of Drug Peddler Demolished in Yaripora
Bhat AshrafKulgam, May 6: In a major crackdown against drug trafficking, Kulgam Police on Wednesday demolished a property belonging to an alleged drug peddler i...
News Flicker·May 6, 2026
Shopian Times Owner Ends Partnership, Issues Public Notice
April 22, 2026·1 min
India will never forget, terror will be met with strength: Rajnath Singh pays tribute to victims of Pahalgam terror attack
April 22, 2026·1 min
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale Addresses Public Meetings in Kulgam, Exudes Confidence in RPI’s Growth
April 20, 2026·2 min
MLA Devsar Asserts No Hill District Bill in Assembly, Vows to Fight for Constituency
April 20, 2026·1 min
India
India1 min
LIC bought shares worth $2 billion in these 10 companies in Q4. Do you own any?
State-run insurer and India's largest institutional investor Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) bought shares worth around Rs 18,500 crore (nearly $2 billion) in several companies including Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel and more during the January-March…
The News Flicker·May 11, 2026
India1 min
Toyota to build new 100,000-units-a-year car factory in India
Toyota plans to build a new SUV factory in India, producing 100,000 vehicles annually and creating 2,800 jobs.
The News Flicker·May 11, 2026
India1 min
Iran war: PM Modi urges Indians to work from home, limit foreign travel
He said the austerity measures would reduce India's fuel use and help save foreign exchange.
The News Flicker·May 11, 2026
India1 min
Indian Film Star Vijay Sworn In as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister After Days of High Drama
Actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar was sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday morning at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, becoming the first in nearly six decades to have no connection to either of the Dravidian parties t…
The News Flicker·May 10, 2026
Education
Education1 min read
CBSE Class 12th Results 2026: How to use IVRS to know subject-wise marks?
CBSE Class 12th Results 2026: Apart from the official websites at cbse.gov.in, cbseresults.nic.in, another key method available for students is the IVRS facility. Students in Delhi can dial 24300699, while candidates from other parts of India can call 011‑243…
The News Flicker·May 11, 2026
Canvas outage wreaks havoc for students during college finals
May 8, 2026·1 min
Nation-Building and Imperialism: Education as a Tool of the Centralized State
May 8, 2026·1 min
Jaishankar highlights India's response to 'world in transition', stresses Global South unity, reformed multilateralism, multipolarity
May 6, 2026·1 min
Professor's speech praising pro-Palestinian students sparks backlash
May 5, 2026·1 min
Health
Health1 min
Trump is getting another medical exam this month
President Donald Trump is scheduled to see doctors for a medical and dental checkup later this month. It will be his fourth publicized visit to medical experts since returning to office. The White House says the session at Walter Reed National Military Medica…
The News Flicker·May 12, 2026
Health1 min
Pediatricians say schools need to make time for recess for kids of all ages
For the first time in more than a decade, a leading pediatricians group has put out new guidance about recess, saying it’s crucial for good health and good grades and should be part of the school day for students of all ages. The updated policy statement by t…
The News Flicker·May 11, 2026
Health1 min
Ancient wisdom, modern plague: Ayurveda’s answer to the cholesterol crisis
The article describes a resurgence of interest in Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old Indian medical system, as a natural and preventative approach to managing modern issues like high cholesterol and triglycerides, contrasting it with conventional pharmaceutical-focus…
The News Flicker·May 10, 2026
Health1 min
Hantavirus complications in a postpartum woman in India: What this 2016 case study reveals about the severity of the disease and how it should be tackled
A rare hantavirus case in a postpartum Indian woman, previously undocumented, highlights the disease's unexpected severity and potential to strike vulnerable individuals. Meanwhile, a cruise ship outbreak of the human-transmissible Andes virus strain has caus…
The News Flicker·May 10, 2026
Sports
Sports1 min read
Arshdeep Singh seen roaming with rumoured girlfriend Samreen Kaur in Dharamshala without security ahead of PBKS vs DC IPL match, fans say 'let them breathe'
Cricketer Arshdeep Singh was seen walking hand-in-hand with rumoured girlfriend Samreen Kaur on the streets of Dharamshala, sparking discussions about player security and public interaction. He was seen roaming with his Samreen ahead of the PBKS vs DC IPL mat…
The News Flicker·May 11, 2026
Iran wants team members who are ex-Revolutionary Guard should get World Cup visas
May 9, 2026·1 min
IPL 2026: 'I felt good after Virat Kohli's wicket, but more important is LSG won the game', says Prince Yadav
May 8, 2026·1 min
Is 15-year-old IPL wonderkid ready to play for India?
May 7, 2026·1 min
Is 15-year-old IPL wonderkid ready to play for India?
May 7, 2026·1 min
Tech
Tech1 min
South Korea's ambitions for AI robots start with workers folding napkins
Workers at a five-star hotel fold napkins and wipe silverware with body cameras recording their every move. Their motions are then fed into a database that will one day teach a robot to do the same. Just as chatbots trained on vast troves of internet text, AI…
The News Flicker·May 12, 2026
Tech1 min
AI agent 'Mona' runs a Swedish cafe in a test of its real-world use
The coffee might be poured by a human hand, but behind the counter something far less traditional is calling the shots at an experimental cafe in Stockholm. San Francisco-based startup Andon Labs has put an artificial intelligence agent nicknamed “Mona” in ch…
The News Flicker·May 11, 2026
Tech1 min
Bank of America taps tech dealmaker Richard Hardegree as vice chair of M&A, memo shows
Bank of America has appointed Richard Hardegree as its new vice chair for mergers and acquisitions. Hardegree, a seasoned banker with over 30 years of experience, joins from UBS. He will focus on the semiconductor sector and will be based in Palo Alto, Califo…
The News Flicker·May 9, 2026
Tech1 min
‘QA is always the first hit’: Freshworks’ 500 layoffs fuel fears of AI replacing testers
Freshworks is laying off 500 employees globally as it restructures around AI, triggering fears among QA professionals over automation-driven job losses. Workers told LiveMint AI-led testing workflows are reshaping careers, with some saying roles are increasin…
The News Flicker·May 7, 2026
World News
World News1 min read
Infex Therapeutics secures £4.3 million funding to advance anti-infective pipeline targeting drug-resistant infections
Investment led by Jon Moulton supports progression of clinical and preclinical programmes addressing critical-priority pathogensInfex to present results from Phase IIa trial for first-in-class anti-virulence therapy RESP-X at ATS 2026
The News Flicker·May 12, 2026
US Imperialist War in Iran Looks Like an Economic Rescue Mission
May 12, 2026·1 min
Groww turns multi-bagger for Peak XV, YC, Ribbit after IPO lock-in expiry
May 12, 2026·1 min
Labour sitting pretty in confusing start to Te Pāti Māori MP’s new party, amid ongoing turmoil – Adam Pearse
May 12, 2026·1 min
Adults improve music skills and foster friendships over summer band camp
May 12, 2026·1 min
Business
Business3 min
IEA Urges Immediate Lifestyle Changes to Curb Oil Shock
The International Energy Agency has called for immediate lifestyle and policy changes, including work-from-home, reduced highway speeds and curbs on air travel to cushion consumers from a historic global oil supply shock.
News Flicker·March 20, 2026
Business2 min
LPG Crunch Continues, Supplies Rationalised for Commercial Users
LPG supply crunch continued for the third straight week on Friday, but there was some easing in bookings for refills, a sign of things slowly crawling towards normalcy.
News Flicker·March 20, 2026
Business2 min
1.53 Lakh Sheep Transported To Kashmir In 30 Days
Over 1.53 lakh sheep have been transported to Kashmir from various states in the past 30 days ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, marking a significant logistical operation.
News Flicker·March 20, 2026
Opinion
Opinion2 min read
The Soundscape of Eid
An editorial exploring the sounds that define Eid in Kashmir — from the pre-dawn calls for prayer to the joyful exchanges of greetings and the silence that marks the absence of those who can no longer celebrate.
News Flicker·March 20, 2026