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Padma awardee Muzaffar Baig, ‘Delhi pointman’ in J&K with links to Abdullahs, Muftis & Lone

A lawyer by profession, Muzaffar Baig once defended separatist ideologue Maqbool Bhat. Now the PDP founder has been given a civilian honour.

Modi govt ministers could meet Kashmiri politicians who are part of an ’emerging front’

Five Modi government ministers are set to visit Kashmir next week. They are likely to meet several Kashmiri politicians, some of whom were previously with the PDP.

PDP expels 9 leaders for meeting with foreign envoys’ delegation and L-G Murmu

PDP’s decision comes amid talks in the Valley to form an alternative political vehicle, allegedly backed by Delhi, ready to look beyond Article 370 restoration.

New political front takes shape in Kashmir, and it’s ready to look beyond Article 370

Political activity in Kashmir is gaining pace with the phased release of several leaders detained when the Modi govt scrapped Article 370.

Kashmir panchayat elections for 12,565 vacant seats get Modi govt approval

Out of Kashmir’s 20,093 panch and sarpanch seats, a massive 12,565 are vacant. Panchayat elections will now be held in Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh.

NC, PDP hold meetings at Srinagar offices, their first since Article 370 was scrapped

Spokespersons of the two major political parties of Jammu and Kashmir say this isn’t ‘resumption of political activity’, demand the release of their leaders.

Angry Kashmiri politicians confront cops after security personnel ‘body search’ Sajad Lone

The verbal spat occurred at the MLA hostel in Srinagar, where the Valley’s political detainees were being moved after complaints of inadequate heating at the earlier ‘sub-jail’ at SKICC.

Shift Mehbooba Mufti to location more suitable for winter, urges her daughter

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija said her mother, currently lodged in a guesthouse, has low levels of vitamin D, hemoglobin and Calcium.

PDP expels Rajya Sabha MP for ‘anti-party activities’ after he attends Lt Gov’s swearing-in

Nazir Ahmad Laway says he was invited to G.C. Murmu's swearing-in ceremony as a Rajya Sabha MP, adds he has received no information about his suspension.

J&K block polls saw ‘historic’ turnout, but people in Valley are not convinced

The polls have been held at a time when leaders of NC and PDP are under house arrest, leaving an open field for the BJP.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

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.