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Monday, October 27, 2025
TopicMirwaiz Umar Farooq

Topic: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

Media’s Pahalgam coverage to blame for targeting of Kashmiris—Hurriyat chief Mirwaiz in Friday sermon

Delivering his first Friday sermon after 4 weeks of restrictions, the Mirwaiz said that Kashmiris stand in solidarity with the families of Pahalgam attack victims.

Centre might need to do business with J&K’s mainstream parties. Even if it’s painful for Modi

Ever since J&K lost its special status, the Awami Action Committee and the Ittihadul Muslimeen had escaped proscription, with New Delhi hoping its leaders would steer followers toward democratic politics.

Hurriyat chief calls for dialogue to resolve J&K issue in first public appearance after 4 years

After his release from house arrest, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said that the Kashmiri people believe in peaceful coexistence and have always supported the return of Kashmiri Pandits.

Hurriyat Conference claims govt went back on its decision to release Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

A Hurriyat spokesperson said police visited Mirwaiz's residence Thursday to convey that he continues to be under house arrest and won't be allowed to go to the Jamia Masjid Friday.

Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq released from house arrest after 19 months

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who is also Kashmir's chief priest, was among hundreds of political leaders who were arrested or detained when the govt scrapped Article 370 in 2019.

Modi govt shows shift in Kashmir policy but a lot depends on Hurriyat, and Amit Shah

Modi’s first term was dominated by a ‘hard’ policy focused on eliminating terrorists without political engagement. But it bore no fruits.

Separatists in Kashmir call for a strike against first-phase polling for Lok Sabha

Separatists also said in a statement that they have called for a complete shutdown as a protest against NIA's stance against JKLF chairman Yasin Malik, among other issues.

NIA carries out raids on separatists, including Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, in Kashmir

Searches were carried out at multiple locations across the Valley, including at the house of Nayeem Geelani, son of pro-Pakistan separatist Syed Ali Shah Geelani.

Why Kashmir’s separatists were given security cover & what it has cost the state

The J&K govt last year said Rs 10.88 crore had been spent on providing security cover to separatist leaders.

J&K govt withdraws security cover from Mirwaiz & 4 other separatist leaders

Security cover withdrawn after union home minister Rajnath Singh had said some separatist leaders had links to Pakistan’s ISI and terror organisations.

On Camera

After losing no.2 carmaker spot, Hyundai is betting big on the new Venue

Indian car buyers are just as tech-obsessed as their Chinese counterparts, and that obsession has taken precedence over handling and performance.

Paper in MoSPI journal flags financial inclusion gap—highest among Hindus, lowest for Muslims

Research paper, however, finds lowest indebtedness level among Muslims at 12.3% & highest among Hindus at 14.9%. Overall national financial inclusion level at 87.2%, indebtedness at 14.7%.

From battle of wits and daring air strikes to artillery fury, new details emerge of Operation Sindoor

Fresh details of operation conducted by IAF, Army have come out in gazette notification giving citations of those who were awarded Vir Chakra for their bravery.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.