BJP storms Well; Randhawa marshalled out Omar says resolution seeks only ‘full Statehood’ Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed a major uproar on Friday...

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the Revenue portfolio, Friday informed the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly that the damage caused by hailstorm in parts of Banakoot Block of Bandipora has been assessed at less than 33 per cent, and therefore does not meet the prescribed threshold for input subsidy under SDRF norms. The Chief Minister was replying to a Calling Attention Notice moved by MLA Bandipora Nizam-ud-Din Bhat regarding the hailstorm accompanied by rainfall and gusty winds reported in certain areas of Banakoot on September 6, which caused localized damage to agricultural and horticultural crops, including paddy, vegetables and fruit orchards. As per the report of the Chief Agriculture Officer, Bandipora, the extent of...

New Delhi: Notwithstanding the ongoing global turbulence, the Indian economy recorded robust growth of 7.8 per cent in Q1 2026-27, demonstrating resilience through August as evident from high frequency indicators, the RBI’s September Bulletin said on Friday. Supported by strong export growth, the merchandise trade deficit narrowed. Headline inflation inched up to 4.8 per cent in August, driven by the food and beverages group along with a pickup in fuel and core components. “System liquidity surplus surged following FCNR (B) deposit flows. A moderate current account deficit in Q1 2026-27 and strong FDI flows supported the external sector, and foreign exchange reserves reached an all time high,” the Bulletin said, adding that the economy performed...