Topic: Article 35A
Govt amends Panchayat law to set up District Development Councils in J&K, elections soon
Officials said the Central government's move to establish these councils is aimed at enhancing grassroots-level democracy across J&K.
J&K parties find new L-G Manoj Sinha ‘too saffron’ as he is set to assume charge
Officials in J&K administration insist Manoj Sinha’s appointment is an attempt to revive political activity in the UT, but the Valley’s mainstream parties are not buying it.
Modi govt promised J&K 50,000 jobs after Article 370 move, only 4,300 posts filled so far
J&K administration maintains it has been regularly making recruitments, and that it also launched ‘accelerated recruitment drives’ but the pandemic posed hindrance.
Kashmir wakes up to deserted streets, closed shops on first anniversary of Article 370 move
J&K administration had Tuesday said curfew was being lifted but Section 144 and Covid-19 restrictions will be put in place.
Govt marks 5 Aug with special shows on AIR, DD but there’s no mention of Articles 370, 35A
AIR and DD have been told to avoid mentioning the scrapping of Articles 370, 35A, political statements on it and the anniversary celebrations in the programmes.
Book on sacrifices, flag-hoisting in all J&K panchayats — BJP’s plans to mark 5 August
The BJP is planning a host of events to mark the first anniversary of Jammu and Kashmir losing its special status.
Modi govt redefines J&K domicile rule, extends it to those who have lived in UT for 15 yrs
New rules say those who have studied in J&K for 7 years and appeared in either Class 10 or Class 12 exam will also be eligible for J&K domicile certificates.
J&K residents not impressed with Modi speech, say opening up Kashmir will hurt state
Few in J&K have bought into PM Modi's Thursday speech promising all-round development, early and transparent elections and an end to terrorism.
After Scindia, Congress leader Karan Singh says govt’s Kashmir move has some positives
Karan Singh, the son of former J&K ruler Maharaja Hari Singh, said he didn't agree with a blanket condemnation of the government scrapping Article 370, which gave the state special status.
Art 370: Express says it’s ‘history’, Hindu calls it ‘surgical strike’, Arnab sees ‘justice’ done
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Erdogan’s assault on Macron is the height of cynicism
There was a time when Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan didn’t see the West as Turkey’s enemy and even wanted to join the European Union.
Turkey waging new war of economic liberation, says Erdogan after country’s currency falls
Erogan's speech follows the Turkish lira weakening to a record low of 8.3849 per dollar on Friday.
Defence
Here is why US changed Rajnath Singh’s statement on ‘reckless aggression’ by China
Both the US State and Defense departments have added footnotes to the transcripts they released on Rajnath Singh’s remarks at 2+2. The State Department has also updated the text.
5 reasons for the crisis in global Islam
If tens of crores of Muslims across the world feel they are victims of mass Islamophobia, their holy prophet shown deliberate disrespect, it is a sense of crisis and siege.