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TopicKashmir elections

Topic: Kashmir elections

J&K civil servants must adjust to loss of power. And avoid Delhi-like CM-LG war

Civil servants in J&K will need to shift their role from being the primary decision-makers to implementing the policies and directives set forth by the new political leadership.

SubscriberWrites: Futility of elections in Kashmir without addressing the core issue

Over 700,000 Indian troops remain stationed in Kashmir, making it one of the most militarized regions in the world.

In Kashmir DDC polls, Modi govt, security forces fuelling insecurity, doing great disservice

The militants and separatists have not issued any threats or calls for poll boycott, indicating an easing of threat perception.

Govt amends Panchayat law to set up District Development Councils in J&K, elections soon

Officials said the Central government's move to establish these councils is aimed at enhancing grassroots-level democracy across J&K.

Kashmir freeze will continue in 2020 as Modi govt’s promises to develop Valley look bleak

The silence maintained by the Kashmiri population and the leaders can in no way be taken as acceptance of Modi govt’s decision of 5 August 2019.

Independents, BJP are big winners in J&K block polls boycotted by NC, PDP

The Block Development Council polls marked the first election exercise in J&K since the scrapping of Article 370 in August.

Can’t wait for ideal situation to emerge for Kashmir elections: CEO Shailendra Kumar

Chief Electoral Officer Shailendra Kumar announced Sunday that block development council polls in J&K and Ladakh will be held on 24 October.

BJP claims victory in Kashmir local body polls but the numbers tell a different story

Of the 100 seats BJP won in Kashmir, 76 were uncontested. In 2 seats, even its own candidate stayed away from polling booth.

On Camera

There’s a method in Trump’s Pakistan romance. It’s all about Gulf security

Like Turkey and Egypt, Pakistan is one of a handful of powers with the human resources and infrastructure to help secure the Persian Gulf as Trump’s America draws down its military presence.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.