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Two Special Police Officers Found Dead in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar District
Two Special Police Officers (SPOs), Rashpal Kumar and Babi Chand, went missing on November 11 while traveling from their camp to an Army post in the Dachhan-Marwah area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district. Their mobile phones were initially reachable but later switched off. A large-scale joint search involving police, Army, and CRPF was launched. On November 12, their bullet-riddled bodies were recovered, with their service weapons missing, raising suspicions of militant involvement. Authorities continue investigating the circumstances amid ongoing security challenges in the region.
India Reduces Visa Categories to Nine, Simplifies Application Process
India's Ministry of Home Affairs has streamlined its visa system by reducing main categories from 13 to nine and sub-categories from 49 to 23, effective August 27, 2026. Application forms now require 65-70% fewer fields, simplifying the process for foreign nationals. The Tourist Visa has been renamed Visitor Visa, divided into V-1 for short visits and V-2 for longer stays, covering a broader range of activities. These changes aim to boost tourism, medical travel, education, and business while improving clarity and administrative efficiency.
Kareena Kapoor Receives Legal Notice Over Quranic Verse Pendant Worn at Diwali
Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan has received a legal notice from Congress leader Abbas Hafeez over wearing a 30-carat emerald pendant inscribed with Ayat-ul-Kursi, a revered Quranic verse, during her Diwali 2026 celebrations. The pendant, a 200-year-old heirloom from the Bhopal royal family via Saif Ali Khan's lineage, sparked debate over the use of sacred inscriptions as fashion accessories. Hafeez demanded removal of related social media posts and a public apology, citing hurt religious sentiments. Hindu groups have defended Kareena, rejecting the apology demand and supporting her choice to wear the heirloom.



