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Thursday, January 8, 2026
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.

On Camera

Budget 2026 must signal rail reform. End cross-subsidies, privatise operations & services

Rail reform must be politically and socially sustainable. Infrastructure ownership should remain sovereign, while privatisation should be limited to new services and assets.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.