Ranji Trophy Final Live Score Updates: Karnataka face first-time finalists Jammu & Kashmir in a bid to clinch their 9th Ranji Trophy title.

In a rare show of support for Rahul Gandhi, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has hit back at suggestions of a leadership change within the INDIA bloc.

67 years after Jammu & Kashmir first appeared in the Ranji Trophy, they now stand on the verge of winning the title when they take on Karnataka in the title clash in Hubbali.

Operation Trashi-1, the long, sustained hunt for Pakistan-trained terrorists by the Indian Army, police tactical units, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the forests and mountains of Jammu and Kashmir, is a shining example of courage.

The tag of favourites is attached to Karnataka not merely because of their rich legacy, but it is a well-earned one after a season in which they consistently rose above the opponents.

In a display of unwavering bravery, Army dog Tyson led troops to a terrorist hideout in the Chhatroo area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar, helping security forces eliminate three Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists.

Kashmiri Pandits have expressed serious concern over threats by Pakistan-backed terrorist groups after purported terror posters surfaced in the valley.

A most wanted terrorist of the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed was among three terrorists who were shot dead by the security forces during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar today.

A terrorist was killed in an ongoing operation by security forces in a remote area in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, officials said.

Rahul Gandhi has expressed deep concern over the recent spate of attacks on Kashmiris in various parts of the country. The Congress leader blamed the "politics of hate" for these incidents.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today defended the order regulating charity during the month of Ramzan and asked political leaders, including of his own party, not to "politicise religious matters".

Karnataka entered the Ranji Trophy final after a hiatus of 11 years, advancing by virtue of a first innings lead from their drawn semifinal match against Uttarakhand.

A political row has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after the administration in Kishtwar district ordered regulating charity collections during the month of Ramzan.

A man from Jammu and Kashmir was arrested near Delhi's Red Fort for allegedly posing as a NIA officer and defrauding vulnerable people on the pretext of providing jobs.

In Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, directives have been issued to prevent diversion of Ramadan donations to unlawful and subversive activities.

The upcoming Ranji Trophy final between Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir is set to be played at the KSCA Stadium in Rajnagar, Hubballi, from February 24.

After a 10-month forced furlough, Reyaz Ahmad has finally welcomed his first customer for a horse ride at Doodhpathri in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district.

Jammu and Kashmir head coach Ajay Sharma knows that his side's entry into its maiden Ranji Trophy final is bigger than his cricketing "rebirth".

On Wednesday, when the Jammu and Kashmir team created history by reaching its first ever Ranji Trophy final, Manhas could afford to be a bit emotional.

Jammu & Kashmir reached their first-ever Ranji Trophy final by defeating Bengal, becoming the first Himalayan team to reach the pinnacle of India's premier domestic cricket tournament.

With summers on the horizon, Pakistan's water woes may worsen as India is planning to halt the flow of surplus water from the Ravi to Pakistan.

Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Meghwal on Tuesday said statehood to Jammu and Kashmir would be restored soon, prompting a quick response from Chief Minister Omar Abdullah who said that he hoped that the wait is not too long.

A day after Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ordered reopening of 14 tourist spots closed after Pahalgam terrorist attack last year, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah thanked Home Minister Amit Shah for the decision.

Auqib Nabi delivered a performance to remember, claiming a nine-wicket match haul, while his counter-attacking 42 at No. 9 put Jammu and Kashmir on the cusp of a historic maiden Ranji Trophy final appearance