Page 22 - Latest Updates on Article 370
Valley of discontent
Normalcy is elusive even a month after Article 370 decision
 "Valley of discontent")
Sitaram Yechury's affidavit in SC challenges govt's claims on Kashmir
Yechury said that the situation on the ground in Kashmir, to the extent that he saw, was completely contrary to what the government is indicating
 "Sitaram Yechury's affidavit in SC challenges govt's claims on Kashmir")
SC allows ex-J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti's daughter to meet her in Kashmir
In her petition, Iltija, Mufti's daughter, had submitted that she is concerned about her mother's health as she has not met her for a month
 "SC allows ex-J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti's daughter to meet her in Kashmir")
SC orders shifting of ailing CPI(M) leader Tarigami to AIIMS from Srinagar
Yechury told the bench he has no objection if Tarigami, a former CPI(M) MLA, was shifted to AIIMS for better treatment
 "SC orders shifting of ailing CPI(M) leader Tarigami to AIIMS from Srinagar")
Imran Khan discusses Kashmir situation with Saudi, UAE foreign ministers
Khan said that Saudi Arabia and the UAE along with the world should play a role in urging India to reverse its recent decision on Kashmir
 "Imran Khan discusses Kashmir situation with Saudi, UAE foreign ministers")
In Kashmir, the initial bravado seems to be giving way to nervousness
The biggest error of judgement by decision-makers in Delhi may be the removal of the mainstream political parties of the state from the public sphere by imprisoning their leaders
 "In Kashmir, the initial bravado seems to be giving way to nervousness")
Trying to prevent cross border intervention in Kashmir: Harsh Shringla
Pakistan downgraded its diplomatic relations and expelled the Indian high commissioner following the revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir
 "Trying to prevent cross border intervention in Kashmir: Harsh Shringla")
Kashmir turmoil: Day-time restrictions eased in most parts, markets shut
However, many private vehicles were on the road, and inter-district cabs as well as auto-rickshaws were plying in some few areas
Situation peaceful in Kashmir; normal life still affected: Officials
The day-time restrictions have been eased in 82 out of 105 police station areas across the Valley
 "Situation peaceful in Kashmir; normal life still affected: Officials")
A constitutional legerdemain?
The government might have transgressed the letter and spirit of the Constitution with its decision regarding Article 370 and the division of J&K along with its demotion to Union Territory status
India, Pakistan engage in heated exchange at Speakers meet in Maldives
The Indian delegation in the summit is led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
 "India, Pakistan engage in heated exchange at Speakers meet in Maldives")
Normal life remains affected in J&K, despite ease in restrictions
The restrictions were lifted in most areas on Saturday morning
War is not an option to deal with Kashmir issue: Pakistan FM Qureshi
His remarks came at a time when Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been repeatedly threatening the possibility of a nuclear war with India over Kashmir
 "War is not an option to deal with Kashmir issue: Pakistan FM Qureshi")
Meet Kannan Gopinathan, the officer who quit IAS over Centre's Kashmir move
Gopinathan resigned in solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, and to reclaim his freedom of expression
 "Meet Kannan Gopinathan, the officer who quit IAS over Centre's Kashmir move")
Closure of airspace with India to be decided at a time of our choosing: Pak
Foreign Office Spokesperson Mohammad Faisal during a media briefing on Thursday said the issue had been discussed at the highest level
 "Closure of airspace with India to be decided at a time of our choosing: Pak")
Pakistan has no locus standi on Kashmir, no country backing it: Rajnath
He said US Defense Secretary Mark Esper during a telephonic conversation told him that abrogation of provisions of Article 370 was an internal matter of India
 "Pakistan has no locus standi on Kashmir, no country backing it: Rajnath")
Kashmir internal issue for India, Imran Khan's rhetoric absurd: US lawmaker
The US lawmaker has also said that Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan needs to cool his heated rhetoric
 "Kashmir internal issue for India, Imran Khan's rhetoric absurd: US lawmaker")
Russia calls J&K move 'internal' matter in strong show of support
The Russian envoy said India and Pakistan should resolve all outstanding issues through dialogue and on the basis of Simla agreement and Lahore declaration
 "Russia calls J&K move 'internal' matter in strong show of support")
Five-judge SC Bench to hear pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370
Also allows CPI(M)'s Yechury to visit J&K to meet party colleague Md Yousuf Tarigami
 "Five-judge SC Bench to hear pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370")
Will make detailed statement on situation after I return from J&K: Yechury
The bench said if the Left leader indulged in any political activity, the authorities were free to report it to the apex court
 "Will make detailed statement on situation after I return from J&K: Yechury")
