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Thursday, May 9, 2024
TopicJammu and Kashmir

Topic: Jammu and Kashmir

India urges UK for strong action against London protesters, diplomats warn of strained ties

Govt calls London protest 'Pakistan-incited'. Former diplomats say violence unacceptable and India should put economic pressure on UK.

Army detains 2 Pakistani nationals with LeT links in Kashmir

The Indian Army released videos of the apprehended Pakistanis, in which they claim terrorist launch pads are active along the LoC, and infiltration attempts are made daily.

Kashmiri teen dies from injuries sustained in last month’s protests, restrictions reimposed

Asrar Ahmed Khan, 18, was part of a mob holding protests in Soura on 6 August and was heavily injured in clashes with security forces.

Protests over Kashmir outside Indian High Commission in London turn violent

London Mayor Sadiq Khan condemned the violent protests, saying it was "unacceptable" after damages were caused to the Indian High Commission's building.

How Kashmir’s getting by — dark humour, scars of a missed Eid & apples sold for a pittance

A reporter travels through his hometown of Pulwama and neighbouring areas of south Kashmir to find a people bruised by government restrictions.

Kashmir Press Club says restrictions aimed at forcing journalists to ‘toe a particular line’

The Press Club criticised the communication blockade, saying it amounted to coercion, and demanded the govt restore internet and telephone facilities to media outlets.

With Article 370 gone, Maharashtra govt plans tourist resorts in J-K & Ladakh

Maharashtra tourism minister Jaykumar Rawal said a letter will be sent to J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik seeking land to build the resorts, a move which comes ahead of assembly polls in the state.

Classrooms empty, Srinagar’s private schools bring lessons home via video CDs

Students of govt schools, however, do not have the privilege of video lessons. College goers facing trouble in filling up forms for competitive exams.

Pakistan says no change in nuclear policy — ‘Imran Khan’s statement taken out of context’

International news agency Reuters had quoted Khan Monday as saying that his country will not use nuclear weapons first.

How foreign media has covered Kashmir crisis — and run foul of Modi govt

From BBC, NYT to Guardian and The Post, foreign media has criticised Modi govt’s Kashmir move through reports & editorials, much of which was refuted by India.

On Camera

CEA Nageswaran says India’s FY24 growth could hit 8%, but World Bank warns this is ‘above potential’

Speaking at an event, World Bank country director Auguste Tano Kouamé said growth above potential would result in high inflation.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.