LPG Price Hike 2026: ₹29 More for Every Cylinder, Middle Class Feels the Heat as Cost of Living Crisis Deepens

LPG Price Hike 2026: ₹29 More for Every Cylinder, Middle Class Feels the Heat as Cost of Living Crisis Deepens

Domestic LPG Price Hike Adds Fresh Burden on Families Already Struggling With Inflation By: Javid Amin | 06 May 2026 Cooking Gas Becomes Costlier Again; Is the Common Man Paying the Price of Every Economic Shock? India’s middle class and low-income households woke up to another inflationary blow on June 7, as domestic LPG cylinder prices were increased by ₹29 per 14.2-kg cylinder. The latest revision marks the second hike in just three months, further increasing the financial burden on families already grappling with rising prices of food, education, healthcare,…

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NEET Re-Test Leaves Kashmir Aspirants Battling Stress, Burnout and Uncertainty Over Medical Dreams

NEET Re-Test Leaves Kashmir Aspirants Battling Stress, Burnout and Uncertainty Over Medical Dreams

NEET Re-Test Leaves Kashmir Aspirants Battling Stress, Burnout and Uncertainty By: Javid Amin | 05 May 2026 Months of Preparation, One More Test, and Growing Emotional Fatigue For thousands of aspiring doctors across Kashmir, the announcement of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination has brought more than just another date on the calendar. It has reignited anxiety, prolonged uncertainty, and forced students back into an exhausting preparation cycle when many believed their toughest challenge was already behind them. The National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the original NEET-UG 2026 examination conducted on May…

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“Time Has Come to Remind Delhi of Its Promise”: Tanvir Sadiq Signals New Phase in NC’s Statehood Campaign

“Time Has Come to Remind Delhi of Its Promise”: Tanvir Sadiq Signals New Phase in NC's Statehood Campaign

Tanvir Sadiq Says Time Has Come to Remind Delhi of Its Statehood Promise By: Javid Amin | 05 May 2026 As Omar, Farooq and Tanvir Speak in Unison, National Conference Sharpens Pressure for Statehood Restoration NC’s Message Is Becoming More Direct The National Conference’s political messaging on statehood restoration appears to be entering a more assertive phase. After weeks of discussions surrounding governance reviews, cabinet expansion, opposition criticism and internal party dynamics, senior National Conference leader Tanvir Sadiq has delivered what may be the clearest indication yet of the party’s…

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Kashmir Under Weather Alert as Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds and Thunderstorms Lash Valley; MeT Warns of Flash Floods and Landslides

Kashmir Under Weather Alert as Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds and Thunderstorms Lash Valley; MeT Warns of Flash Floods and Landslides

Kashmir Valley Battles Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds and Flash Flood Threat; Weather Set to Improve After June 6 By: Javid Amin | 05 May 2026 MeT warns of landslides, mudslides and localized flooding as an active weather system keeps Kashmir under a spell of rain and thunderstorms The Kashmir Valley remained under the grip of an active weather system on Friday evening, with widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, gusty winds and isolated hailstorms affecting several districts and prompting fresh warnings from meteorological authorities. From Srinagar’s rain-soaked boulevards to the mist-covered meadows of…

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Mehboob Beg Targets NC, Says ‘Even Kejriwal Delivered More in a UT’: Governance Debate Heats Up in J&K

Mehboob Beg Targets NC, Says ‘Even Kejriwal Delivered More in a UT’: Governance Debate Heats Up in J&K

“Even Kejriwal Delivered More in a UT”: Mehboob Beg Sharpens Attack on National Conference By: Javid Amin | 04 June 2026 Senior Leader Questions NC’s Governance Record as Statehood Debate Gains Momentum A fresh political debate has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after veteran politician Mehboob Beg launched a pointed critique of the ruling Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, arguing that governance performance—not political rhetoric—should determine a party’s credibility. In remarks that have quickly gained political attention, Beg drew a comparison between the National Conference’s record in Jammu and Kashmir…

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‘No Theatrics, Only Consistency’: Ruhullah Throws Down the Gauntlet in Jammu & Kashmir’s Statehood Debate

'No Theatrics, Only Consistency': Ruhullah Throws Down the Gauntlet in Jammu & Kashmir's Statehood Debate

No Theatrics, Only Consistency: Aga Ruhullah Mehdi Redefines J&K Statehood Debate By: Javid Amin | 04 June 2026 A Message That Resonated Beyond the Party At a time when Jammu and Kashmir’s political discourse is once again revolving around statehood restoration, one statement from National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has triggered conversations far beyond party circles. “No theatrics, only consistency.” The phrase may appear simple, but in Kashmir’s current political climate it carries significant weight. Coming just days after the National Conference’s high-profile Dachigam retreat—a meeting Ruhullah notably did…

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Trump Calls Netanyahu ‘Crazy’ as US-Iran Talks Face Pressure; Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Offers Fragile Hope

Trump Calls Netanyahu ‘Crazy’ as US-Iran Talks Face Pressure; Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Offers Fragile Hope

Trump Calls Netanyahu ‘Crazy’ as Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Raises Hope for US-Iran Deal By: Javid Amin | 03 June 2026 Trump’s Stunning Rebuke of Netanyahu Exposes Growing Strains in Middle East Diplomacy In one of the most remarkable public acknowledgments of friction between Washington and Jerusalem in recent years, U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed reports that he referred to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “crazy” during a heated discussion over Israel’s military operations in Lebanon. The comment, unusual for two leaders often viewed as close political allies, highlights growing…

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Ruhullah’s Absence, Opposition Fire and Omar’s Leadership Test: How One Dachigam Retreat Triggered a Political Storm in J&K

Ruhullah's Absence, Opposition Fire and Omar's Leadership Test: How One Dachigam Retreat Triggered a Political Storm in J&K

Ruhullah Skips NC Dachigam Retreat as Opposition Targets Omar Abdullah Over ‘Floor Test Politics’ By: Javid Amin | 03 June 2026 NC’s Show of Unity Faces Questions as Aga Ruhullah Stays Away, Opposition Labels Retreat a ‘Floor Test’ One Absence That Spoke Louder Than the Meeting The National Conference’s June 3 legislature party retreat at Dachigam National Park was intended to project unity, confidence and internal coordination. Instead, the gathering has triggered a fresh round of political speculation, opposition attacks and questions about the state of affairs within Jammu and…

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NC’s Dachigam Retreat: More Than a Meeting, Less Than a Turning Point

NC's Dachigam Retreat: More Than a Meeting, Less Than a Turning Point

NC’s Dachigam Retreat: Omar Abdullah Reviews Governance as Cabinet Expansion Pressure Brews Within By: Javid Amin | 03 June 2026 Behind the Secluded Legislature Party Meeting, National Conference Faces Growing Questions on Governance, Representation and Political Direction The National Conference Legislature Party meeting held on June 3 in Srinagar was expected to produce a major political announcement. Instead, it concluded without any resolution, cabinet reshuffle, or policy declaration. Yet dismissing the gathering as routine would be a mistake. The real significance of the meeting lies not in what was announced…

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Mehbooba’s Outreach Vs Omar’s Reply: Why Jammu & Kashmir’s Politics Remains Divided Despite Shared Aspirations

Mehbooba’s Outreach vs Omar’s Reply: Why Jammu & Kashmir’s Politics Remains Divided Despite Shared Aspirations

Mehbooba Mufti’s Unity Call Meets Omar Abdullah’s Caution: Can Jammu & Kashmir Overcome Political Rivalries? By: Javid Amin | 02 June 2026 Ladakh’s United Voice Has Become a Mirror Reflecting Jammu & Kashmir’s Political Fragmentation In politics, symbolism often matters as much as substance. That is why the recent exchange between former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has generated attention far beyond a routine political disagreement. At the heart of the debate lies a simple but powerful question: Can Jammu & Kashmir’s political leadership set aside…

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