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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicAnantnag constituency

Topic: Anantnag constituency

In first post-Article 370 test, Mehbooba Mufti loses from crucial Anantnag-Rajouri seat

Mufti's loss in newly carved Anantnag-Rajouri seat is a blow for PDP ahead of J&K assembly polls, with NC's Mian Altaf Ahmad winning by a comfortable margin of 2,81,794 votes.

Democracy triumphs in South Kashmir as Anantnag-Rajouri sees record voter turnout at 52%

Erstwhile Anantnag seat saw a turnout of 8.98 percent in 2019, while the turnout in Shopian was a mere 3% that same year.

BJP looks to transfer vote as Altaf, Mehbooba fight to regain clout — factors in Anantnag-Rajouri

PDP chief is pitted in party stronghold against NC candidate, who is banking on Gujjar-Bakarwal votes. Apni Party has fielded Zaffar Manhas, a Pahari supported by BJP.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.