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Saturday, March 16, 2024
TopicJammu and Kashmir

Topic: Jammu and Kashmir

‘Stone pelting reduced, no hartals, but no changes to development, governance in J&K’ — Omar Abdullah

In an interview, former J&K chief minister says despite a decrease in civil unrest, there has been stagnation in development and investment since the abrogation of Article 370.

‘Told EC we’re ready’ — after Abdullah, Azad, BJP’s J&K unit endorses simultaneous polls

J&K BJP leaders say prepared for simultaneous polls but final call rests with Centre on account of security and logistical challenges. Assembly polls were last held in J&K in 2014.

‘Unlawful association’: Jammu Kashmir National Front led by Nayeem Ahmad Khan banned under UAPA

Ministry of Home Affairs said the JKNF has been 'indulging in unlawful activities, which are prejudicial to the integrity, sovereignty, and security of the country.'

Modi must now break the Aristocracy of Collaborators controlling Muslim Personal Law, AMU

Much like Article 370, the Muslim Personal law has been a charter for a state within a state, creating its own Aristocracy of Collaborators, which keeps betraying India and the Muslim community while feeding on both.

Broken fountains, damp walls — inside Modi govt’s Hazratbal shrine revamp. ‘Minor things,’ say officials

Govt spent Rs 33-cr on facelift for one of country's most revered Muslim shrines. Some components built years ago already worn out, not operational, public toilets have no electricity.

Modi’s New Kashmir promise means nothing unless J&K gets the same rights as rest of India

Successful peacebuilding in Kashmir requires restoring legitimacy to its political institutions through timely elections and reinstating genuine democracy.

Thousands throng Shankaracharya temple for Maha Shivratri — ‘coupled Kashmir with terror, not anymore’

Shankaracharya temple on hilltop overlooking Srinagar was decked up with flowers and lights, as devotees praised improved security situation in valley after abrogation of Article 370.

Modi wasn’t just out to ‘win hearts’ in J&K. It was also a signal to the world

PM Modi did not mention elections, but he did make an outreach to the Muslim community at large and send out a signal to the world through his inauguration of the Hazratbal project.

J&K Bank was ‘victim of nepotism’ but govt reforms turned it profitable, says Modi

At 'Viksit Bharat, Viksit Jammu Kashmir' event in Srinagar, Modi rebuked previous governments for corrupt practices that destroyed bank & risked thousands of crores of depositors' money.

Afghan envoy hails Hazratbal inauguration by Modi, experts say signal for Indian Muslims, Arab world

Modi inaugurated Hazratbal shrine project during 1st visit to Kashmir since abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, which was met with 'muted' response by many in Arab world.

On Camera

Electoral Bonds data by SBI needs different levels of inquiry: Ashok Lavasa

The setting up of a National Election Fund is a suggestion that needs serious consideration but can it eliminate or minimize the use of black money in elections?

Complaints to RBI ombudsman up 68% in FY23, banks biggest cause for customer grievances

Data shows large public sector banks received highest number of complaints in absolute terms, but fared better than several private banks when looked at on complaints-per-branch basis.

Pakistan Navy gets its first spy ship, PNS Rizwan, courtesy China 

With this ship, smaller than the Indian counterpart, Pakistan has joined an elite list of countries to operate these ships, including India, France, the US, the UK, Russia, and China.

CAA comes not with a bang, but with a whimper. Without NRC, it will fade into academic debate

For BJP, CAA was strategic move that did not quite work out because those it would benefit could’ve been accommodated under existing laws, and new entrants would remain excluded.