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Monday, August 18, 2025
TopicJammu & Kashmir

Topic: Jammu & Kashmir

BJP still pushing for simultaneous J&K and Lok Sabha polls, Modi to visit state on 3 Feb

PM Modi will inaugurate a slew of projects to launch BJP’s push for power in J&K. Governor Satya Pal Malik is on board with the idea of simultaneous polls.

One of Kashmir’s three most-wanted terrorists, Zeenat-ul-Islam, killed in encounter

Zeenat-ul-Islam, a top Al-Badr commander, is believed to have been involved in militancy since 2008.

Kashmiri IAS officer Shah Faesal resigns, to contest Lok Sabha polls

Shah Faesal, who was an IAS topper from Jammu and Kashmir, is set to join the National Conference and is eyeing the Baramulla seat.

Three terrorists killed in Kashmir in first encounter of 2019

The encounter broke out in south Kashmir's Tral belt, known to be a hotbed of terrorists.

Terror attack averted after Army seizes huge cache of arms in Kathua

Security forces conducted the operation after receiving inputs from military intelligence and averted a major terror strike.

PSU status for J&K bank has no legal connotations: Governor Satya Pal Malik

Governor says the PSU proposal makes no new changes, promises review of accountability to legislature and defends decision to bring bank under RTI.

Norway’s former PM visits Kashmir as part of Modi govt’s ‘Glasnost’

Modi govt felt it was ‘time to open up to the outside world’, in the hope that the high-profile visitors would help in changing the narrative on Kashmir.

Ex-governors, including a Vajpayee appointee, question J&K assembly dissolution

Former Governors, UPA or NDA appointees, criticise hurried move, say J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik should have called for floor test. But one disagrees.

Governor Malik jumped the gun in dissolving J&K assembly, it’s advantage Congress-NC

Mehbooba Mufti’s letter to Satya Pal Malik was meant to prevent BJP-backed Sajad Lone from forming the government. But the governor took the bait.

J&K elections could be held beyond 6-month period, like Anantnag bypoll

EC sources say while polls are usually held within 6 months of dissolution of assembly, they can be postponed if law & order situation is not conducive.

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Have we reached a stage where we can say we’re proud of India? The data says so

As we head toward 'Azaadi Ka Amrit Kaal', let us remember the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and keep the growth engine turbocharged and bring energy and prosperity to all.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?