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Omar Abdullah govt backs quota review outside, opposes it in court

The Omar Abdullah government faces criticism for requesting the HC to dismiss a petition challenging J&K’s high reservation policy, which limits access for open merit candidates. Minister Sakina Itoo suggested the affidavit was an error, promising a fresh one and affirming the government's commitment to reviewing the reservation system. from Times of India via iamshivamvns

BSF foils infiltration bid, shoots dead Pak intruder along intl border in Jammu

Alert BSF forces thwarted an infiltration attempt, killing a Pakistani intruder crossing into the RS Pura sector of Jammu. Despite warnings, the intruder persisted and was shot dead. A flag meeting with Pakistan Rangers followed, who refused to accept the body. Security officials are enhancing measures in the region. from Times of India via iamshivamvns

IPL 2025: Iyer, Arora lead KKR to dominating 80-run victory over SRH

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) triumphed over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 80 runs in IPL 2025, powered by Venkatesh Iyer’s explosive 60 off 29 balls and Vaibhav Arora's 3-wicket haul. KKR set a formidable total of 200/6 and dismissed SRH for 120, showcasing strong teamwork and a dominant performance at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. from Times of India via iamshivamvns

Trump tariffs: Dow Jones drops 1,400 points, US market leads global sell-off

The US stock market saw a sharp decline as the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 1,400 points, or 3.3%, following President Trump’s new tariffs on imports. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also dropped, reflecting a global market sell-off. Economists warn these tariffs could lower US economic growth and increase inflation, potentially leading to a recession. from Times of India via iamshivamvns

With coconut & coke, American tried to befriend Sentinelese

A US national, Mykhailo Viktorvych Polyakov, was arrested for entering prohibited North Sentinel Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. He was remanded to custody with video evidence confirming his visit. Polyakov claimed to be a thrill seeker and had previously attempted similar actions, including making contact with isolated tribes. from Times of India via iamshivamvns