Jammu & Kashmir1 min
6 Kg Charas Seized in Utrasoo Raid; Two Booked in Narcotics Case
News Flicker·April 9, 2026
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Kulgam 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 nodFIR Filed Against Pahalgam Hotel for Hiding Stay of Foreign Tourists: PoliceFIR Filed Against Pahalgam Hotel for Hiding Stay of Foreign Tourists: PoliceED Attaches ₹16.86 Lakh in ‘Digital Arrest’ Cyber Fraud Case in Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir
Kulgam Police Arrest 5 Drug Peddlers, Including 2 in Backward Linkage; Medical Shop Sealed for Violating Schedule H Norms
News Flicker·April 10, 2026·3 min read
Jammu & Kashmir
DIG Traffic Kashmir inspects NH-44, reviews traffic management in South Kashmir
April 9, 2026
Jammu & Kashmir
Pressure Horn Violators to Face ₹10K Fine, Up to 6-Month Jail In J&K
April 5, 2026
Jammu & Kashmir
DC Kulgam chairs meeting to strengthen Waste Collection & Segregation under SBM 2.0
April 4, 2026
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Tech1 min
Full Interview: Mark Surman, president of Mozilla, on the future of the open web, AI agents, and Mozilla’s plans for India
Mozilla President Mark Surman discusses how artificial intelligence is reshaping the foundations of the open web, introducing concepts like portable private memory and emphasizing the need for interoperability, user control, and sustainable business models in…
The News Flicker·April 9, 2026
Tech1 min
Census 2027 to be held in digital mode, first phase in Telangana from May 11 to June 9
On the measures to ensure data protection, as soon as the data is uploaded, it will vanish from the enumerators' devices and be stored in central servers, making it inaccessible to anyone
The News Flicker·April 9, 2026
World News1 min
Om Power Transmission IPO Day 1: Subscribed 6% in early bids; Check GMP and other details
Om Power Transmission’s IPO, valued at Rs 150.06 crore, opened for subscription today. In the initial hours, the issue saw a 6% subscription on the 60.02 lakh shares on offer. The retail portion fared slightly better, with 11% subscription. The IPO will remai…
The News Flicker·April 9, 2026
Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir1 min read
Gunshots heard during search operation in Ganderbal
Ganderbal, Mar 31:- Gunshots heard during cordon and search operation in Arhama area of Central Kashmir Ganderbal district on Monday evening.Official sources to...
News Flicker·March 31, 2026
ACB refutes paper leak claims in fire services recruitment, says probe ongoing
March 31, 2026·2 min
Fire Damages Four Structures at Haba Kadal, Two Firemen Injured During Operation
March 31, 2026·2 min
Tulip Garden Inaugurated at Sagam Kokernag, Boost to Local Floriculture
March 29, 2026·2 min
Major Crackdown on Illegal Mining: 2 Vehicles Seized, Drivers Apprehended in Bijbehara
March 28, 2026·1 min
India
India1 min
Indian oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri to visit Qatar from Thursday
India's Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri is visiting Qatar on April 9 and 10. This visit comes as India faces disruptions in its LPG supply. The trip follows a ceasefire announcement between the United States and Iran. Meanwhile, Israel continues its strikes i…
The News Flicker·April 9, 2026
India1 min
Reflects govt's true commitment to Paris Agreement: Congress on India withdrawing bid to host COP33
India has withdrawn its offer to host the COP33 climate summit in 2028. Prime Minister Modi had announced India's bid at COP28 in Dubai. The Congress party has criticised the decision, questioning the government's commitment to climate agreements. No specific…
The News Flicker·April 9, 2026
India1 min
Oil Minister H S Puri on 2-day visit to Qatar
Puri’s visit comes amidst India’s LNG imports from the Arab nation declined to their lowest on record in March 2026 as the West Asia conflict led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
The News Flicker·April 9, 2026
India1 min
Breaking borders: Non-diaspora audiences from Saudi to Indonesia are getting hooked to Indian video, audio content
Indian audio and video content is breaking out of traditional diaspora markets. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the Philippines, and parts of Africa are now key export destinations, driven by cultural alignment, not just expats.
The News Flicker·April 8, 2026
Education
Education1 min read
A new Texas public schools reading list draws overflow crowd to meeting
Biblical stories like Jonah and the whale would be required reading for Texas public schools students under proposals that are putting the state at the center of another contentious wrangling over the role of religion in classrooms. Religious leaders, teacher…
The News Flicker·April 7, 2026
Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show data on race admissions
April 4, 2026·1 min
Moms for Liberty finds a receptive ally in the Trump administration
April 4, 2026·1 min
President Trump signs executive order that aims to stabilize college sports
April 3, 2026·1 min
UDF releases manifesto for Kerala Assembly polls, promises free bus travel for women
April 2, 2026·1 min
Health
Health1 min
RFK Jr. is launching his own health podcast
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is launching a new podcast called “The Secretary Kennedy Podcast.” It aims to bring “radical transparency in government.” The show will feature conversations with doctors, scientists, and agency staff. In a teaser video,…
The News Flicker·April 8, 2026
Health1 min
Israel strikes central Beirut, killing at least 182 people after Iran ceasefire
Lebanon’s health ministry says that Israeli strikes during the day killed 182 people, the highest single-day death toll in the Israel-Hezbollah war. Israel launched a barrage of strikes in central Beirut and elsewhere in the country on Wednesday as a shaky ce…
The News Flicker·April 8, 2026
Health1 min
Rapper Offset shot and is stable, spokesperson says
The rapper Offset has been shot and is in stable condition. A spokesperson for the Migos rapper has confirmed the shooting and says he is being treated at a hospital. His exact condition is unknown. The Seminole Police Department says a person sustained injur…
The News Flicker·April 7, 2026
Health1 min
India's aviation growth to stay muted in FY26 as capacity curbs, disruptions weigh on traffic
India’s domestic air passenger traffic is set to grow just 0–3% in FY26, the slowest pace since the pandemic. Aircraft groundings, safety checks after the Air India crash, IndiGo’s flight cuts, and geopolitical disruptions have constrained capacity despite st…
The News Flicker·April 6, 2026
Sports
Sports1 min read
India Women's Hockey Team Prepares for World Cup with Argentina Series
The Indian senior women's hockey team will tour Argentina for a four-match series in Buenos Aires, offering crucial preparation for the FIH Hockey World Cup and Asian Games later this year.
The News Flicker·April 7, 2026
UCLA's Lauren Betts dominates her way to national title and most outstanding player award
April 5, 2026·1 min
UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women's basketball title
April 5, 2026·1 min
IPL 2026: Lucknow Super Giants seek batting revival against confident Sunrisers Hyderabad
April 4, 2026·1 min
‘Finishers’ no longer a defined role in modern cricket, says Stephen Fleming
April 4, 2026·1 min
Tech
Tech1 min
Digital lending platform KreditBee raises $280 million, enters the unicorn club
The company plans to scale its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to drive sharper risk assessment, improve credit penetration, and enable more personalised financial offerings across customer segments
The News Flicker·April 8, 2026
Tech1 min
Trump’s $100K H-1B visa fee sparks backlash as foreign labor policies shift
The $100,000 H-1B visa fee has drastically reduced applications, with only 85 paid by mid-February compared to 65,000 approvals in FY2024. Tech executives warn this could stifle innovation, hurt startups and push skilled workers to competing nations like Cana…
The News Flicker·April 4, 2026
Tech1 min
The Gold Rush 2.0: A wake-up call for financial sovereignty
“The Gold Rush 2.0: How BRICS, Blockchain, and the Collapse of the Dollar Will Reshape Global Wealth” points out that the U.S. dollar, propped up by debt and coercion, is rapidly losing dominance as nations like China and Russia reject dollar-based trade, hoa…
The News Flicker·April 3, 2026
Tech1 min
UPI hits record high in March 2026: 5 tips to stay protected during digital transactions
UPI transactions hit a record high in March 2026, underscoring the rapid growth of digital payments. This reinforces the importance of following security tips to protect money and ensure safe, seamless financial transactions nationwide.
The News Flicker·April 2, 2026
World News
World News1 min read
As US and Iran talk ceasefire, Israel digs in for a 'forever war'
Israel is establishing buffer zones in Gaza, Syria, and Lebanon. This marks a strategic shift following the October 7 attacks. The country is preparing for a prolonged conflict across the Middle East. This new doctrine acknowledges that regional adversaries c…
The News Flicker·April 9, 2026
Skeptical Science New Research for Week #15 2026
April 9, 2026·1 min
Army veteran charged with leaking classified information to journalist
April 8, 2026·1 min
Newly created Polymarket accounts bet big on US-Iran ceasefire in hours before Trump's announcement
April 8, 2026·1 min
Even after a ceasefire agreement, the fate of Iran's missile and nuclear program is unclear
April 8, 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