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TopicJammu & Kashmir

Topic: Jammu & Kashmir

JeM terrorist and Pulwama attack conspirator killed in encounter in J&K

JeM terrorist Mohammad Ismail Alvi, who was a Pakistani national and an Afghan war veteran, was involved in conspiracy and planning of the 2019 Pulwama attack.

Pro-India Kashmiris more or less hated here, but Delhi won’t hear the truth: Farooq Abdullah

In exclusive interview to ThePrint ahead of 5 August, second anniversary of Article 370 revocation, ex-CM Farooq Abdullah speaks about Modi govt's treatment of people in Kashmir.

CBI carries out searches at 40 locations in J&K, Delhi in arms licence case

CBI confirmed that the exercise was being conducted in connection with allegations that between 2012 and 2016, deputy commissioners in J&K had fraudulently issued bulk arms licences.

Carefree walks, new roads, electricity in villages — how ceasefire has changed life along LoC

The current LoC ceasefire began on 25 February this year, and has brought comfort to villagers living near the border and the defence personnel posted there.

Hizbul chief Salahuddin’s sons among 12 sacked by J&K govt for ‘aiding, funding terrorists’

The other employees included an orderly at ITI, Kupwara, two teachers from Anantnag, three constables of Jammu & Kashmir Police, an orderly at the health department, among others.

Arrest in auto theft case puts Delhi Police on possible terror trail, team heads to Kashmir

Delhi Police team is set to carry out probe in Kashmir after they recovered images of suspected terrorists & attacks on the mobile phones of 2 men arrested in an auto theft case.

In open letter to PM Modi, ex-IPS officers say govt efforts in Kashmir ‘exemplary’

The signatories, 10 of whom have served as state DGPs, said the complete integration of Kashmir with Union of India was an unfinished task since the Constitution was adopted in 1950.

IIT-K team predicts likely scenarios for third Covid wave

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

CPEC project is an economic initiative & has not affected its stand on Kashmir, says China

At a media briefing Monday, China defended the USD 60 billion CPEC project with Pakistan, disregarding India's protests as it is being laid through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

66 senior officers transferred in major reshuffle in Jammu & Kashmir

The order issued by the General Administration Department said the decision was taken in the interest of the administration and will come into effect immediately.

On Camera

America’s out-of-control militarised police forces are a threat to democracy

The world watched aghast as police armed with tasers, tear-gas masks—and in one case backed up by snipers—arrested hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters at universities across the United States.

Asia’s growth outlook remains positive despite external uncertainties, says ADB

The Asian Development Outlook 2024 report suggests that policymakers in the region should monitor a number of risks. These include escalating conflicts and geopolitical tensions.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

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.