Page 12 - Latest Updates on Article 370
US Congress Committee urges India to lift 'devastating' Kashmir curbs
Restrictions were first imposed across Kashmir on August 5 when the Centre announced its decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution and bifurcate J&K into two union territories
 "US Congress Committee urges India to lift 'devastating' Kashmir curbs")
A tale of conflicted gathering: When Kashmiri Pandits, Muslims meet on Eid
The occasion of Eid al-Adha in and around the capital offered a glimpse of what they are grappling with and how the unfolding crisis lays bare complex relations between Kashmiri Muslims and Pandits
 "A tale of conflicted gathering: When Kashmiri Pandits, Muslims meet on Eid")
SMS services resume in Kashmir Valley; prepaid phones, internet still down
The resumption of service messages will help the general public, especially business-persons, receive service messages from banks, they said
 "SMS services resume in Kashmir Valley; prepaid phones, internet still down")
Pakistan PM urges global community to press India to lift J&K restrictions
Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari also tweeted that while the world marks Human Rights Day, "it cannot ignore the massive human rights violations...and continue the restriction for over 4 months.
 "Pakistan PM urges global community to press India to lift J&K restrictions")
EU concerned over Kashmir's situation, important to restore normalcy: Envoy
The ambassador also said that the visit to Kashmir by the Members of the European Parliament was not 'an expression of EU's policy decision'
 "EU concerned over Kashmir's situation, important to restore normalcy: Envoy")
Supreme Court starts hearing on petitions against Article 370 abrogation
The hearing before a five-judge Constitution bench, headed by Justice N V Ramana, started with senior advocate Raju Ramachandran, appearing for petitioner and bureaucrat-turned-politician Shah Faesal
 "Supreme Court starts hearing on petitions against Article 370 abrogation")
J&K admin, not Centre, to decide on releasing detained leaders: Amit Shah
The minister's statement came after Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury asked the government when political leaders would be released
 "J&K admin, not Centre, to decide on releasing detained leaders: Amit Shah")
Rights of locals will be protected to maximum extent possible: J&K BJP
BJP accused opposition parties and groups of making "false and irresponsible" statements to incite public
 "Rights of locals will be protected to maximum extent possible: J&K BJP")
SC agrees to hear application for live streaming proceedings on Article 370
A bench headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde is yet to fix any date of hearing on the application filed by former RSS ideologue KN Govindacharya
 "SC agrees to hear application for live streaming proceedings on Article 370")
Why are Kashmiris disappearing from WhatsApp amid internet shutdown?
The locals who disappeared from the platform have long been active participants in Whatsapp groups sharing news and updates. No one was quite sure of what was happening
 "Why are Kashmiris disappearing from WhatsApp amid internet shutdown?")
Shekhar Gupta: Pakistan gets a Modi Yorker
Until now, it was Pakistan that always set the pace on Kashmir. Modi has turned the tables by scrapping Article 370 and Pakistan is struggling for a response
 "Shekhar Gupta: Pakistan gets a Modi Yorker")
Needed: A 370 type job on the economy
What PM Modi must now do with the economy - move the government out of the way in the same spirit as he moved Article 370 out of Kashmir's way
 "Needed: A 370 type job on the economy")
India's economy needs urgent attention and PM Modi is no longer in denial
Two messages from Mr Modi came out loud and clear -one for the bankers and the other for industry leaders
With polls in Tamil Nadu & Bengal, 2021 will be year of BJP's Great Test
Elections are due in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal that year. Early indications show Bengal holds promise; the party might have to recast itself to win over Tamil Nadu
 "With polls in Tamil Nadu & Bengal, 2021 will be year of BJP's Great Test")
Congress policies destroyed nation, did injustice to J&K: Modi on Art 370
He also attacked the Congress on the Kartarpur Corridor issue, saying for 70 years the devotees had to seek 'darshan' of the Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara using binoculars
 "Congress policies destroyed nation, did injustice to J&K: Modi on Art 370")
Internet to be restored in phases once situation gets 'more normal': J&K LG
The Centre announced abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status under Article 370 of the Constitution on August 5
Kashmir shutdown caused $1-bn losses, will sue govt, says trade body
Besides severing telecoms links ahead of its decision, India imposed curbs on travel and sent thousands of troops to the heavily-militarised region, citing security concerns
 "Kashmir shutdown caused $1-bn losses, will sue govt, says trade body")
Pakistan rules out military option to counter India's Kashmir move
He says he will soon travel to China to inform Beijing about the situation after India downgraded the special status of Kashmir
 "Pakistan rules out military option to counter India's Kashmir move")
Kashmir situation under control but curbs to continue for a while: J&K ADG
The situation in Jammu and Kashmir is totally under control and there have been no major injuries to anyone, Additional Director General Munir Khan said
 "Kashmir situation under control but curbs to continue for a while: J&K ADG")
Kashmiris have been humiliated, feel betrayed: Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami
The government claims there is normalcy since there is no bloodshed. Yes, there is silence in the graveyards. Don't make my Kashmir, our Kashmir a graveyard; he said
 "Kashmiris have been humiliated, feel betrayed: Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami")
