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Sunday, February 15, 2026
TopicBJP-PDP

Topic: BJP-PDP

Modi govt shows shift in Kashmir policy but a lot depends on Hurriyat, and Amit Shah

Modi’s first term was dominated by a ‘hard’ policy focused on eliminating terrorists without political engagement. But it bore no fruits.

The scars of Burhan Wani & PDP-BJP tie-up: What kept south Kashmir away from voting

Anantnag in south Kashmir, the hotbed of homegrown militancy, recorded a 13.61% voter turnout in its first phase of polling.

‘Rogue elements’ were lured by money to contest Kashmir local polls, Mehbooba Mufti says

Former CM Mehbooba Mufti also says low turnout shows Kashmir local body polls are a wasted effort

This is how Modi govt hopes to push through J&K local polls & defeat PDP, NC boycott call

The controversy over Article 35A and Article 370 has threatened to derail J&K elections to urban local bodies and panchayats, due later this year.

To stop split in party, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti launches grassroots-connect campaign

Former J&K chief minister is meeting party workers from central as well as violence-hit south Kashmir to strengthen organisation

BJP dumped PDP more due to voter sentiment than terrorism, suggests BJP mouthpiece

The PDP-led state government had alienated Jammu, Ladakh, left BJP with no option but to quit, says Kamal Sandesh.

Governor’s Rule need not be hardline policy, can give a healing touch: N.N. Vohra

In his first interview after Governor's Rule was imposed in J&K, NN Vohra says that the focus will be on confidence building among the disillusioned youth of Kashmir.

Sad to see BJP disown own initiatives, says Mehbooba after Amit Shah’s attack

Former J&K CM rejects charges against her government saying they are false. Never wavered from 'Agenda of Alliance', she says.

BJP-PDP breakup in Kashmir and Rahul Gandhi’s coalition saga

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

Article 370: Can Modi revoke it before 2019 and will it heal or hit Kashmir’s ties with rest of India?

Barely 48 hours after the BJP pulled out of the alliance with the PDP in Kashmir, talks on revoking Article 370 have gained steam. BJP MP, Sabha Subramanian Swamy in a tweet claimed to have written to the PMO on “why Article 370 can be deleted without Parliament concurrence."

On Camera

Trump kills the ‘Obama Switch’. How will it affect the future of the automotive industry?

US President Donald Trump, along with EPA Director Lee Zeldin, announced that his administration will be rolling back the  Start/Stop button.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Australian amphibian aircraft firm eyes Indian civil & military market, ties up with Apogee Aerospace

Aligning with India's push to promote inter-coastal air connectivity, Apogee has ordered 15 seaplanes in a deal valued at Rs 3,500 crore.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.