Page 29 - Latest Updates on Article 370
After initial opposition to Article 370, JD(U) strikes reconciliatory note
National general secretary of the Janata Dal (United), Ram Chandra Prasad Singh, said the party does not wish to engage in further ideological sparring
 "After initial opposition to Article 370, JD(U) strikes reconciliatory note")
Jammu and Kashmir turmoil: Pakistan expels Indian envoy, suspends trade
The situation in Kashmir remained 'peaceful' but tense
 "Jammu and Kashmir turmoil: Pakistan expels Indian envoy, suspends trade")
J&K: India Inc's premature exuberance
Since investment demands political and social stability, the Centre needs to offer investors something beyond heavy troop concentration
 "J&K: India Inc's premature exuberance")
Cong calls for meeting to discuss Article 370 as internal dissent emerges
Sources said the AICC general secretary organisation has sent a letter to all senior office bearers to attend the meeting
 "Cong calls for meeting to discuss Article 370 as internal dissent emerges")
US calls for dialogue as Pakistan downgrades diplomatic ties with India
Pakistan expelled Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria and downgraded the diplomatic ties with India over what it called New Delhi's "unilateral and illegal" move to revoke the special status of J&K
 "US calls for dialogue as Pakistan downgrades diplomatic ties with India")
Trade suspension to hurt Pakistan's economy more than India's, say experts
Trade relations between India and Pakistan were already strained following the Pulwama terror attack as India imposed 200% customs duty on all goods imported from the neighbouring nation
 "Trade suspension to hurt Pakistan's economy more than India's, say experts")
Letter to BS: Good luck, PM Modi; revoking Article 370 is your great gamble
If the BJP succeeds in its endeavour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi would undoubtedly be hailed as a great leader. However, failure would attract unprecedented condemnation
Letter to BS: Economic benefits stand out amid euphoria over Article 370
Scrapping Article 370 and 35A will only improve the 'ease of doing business'.
Opinion split on Article 370; BSP, Cong struggle to fight dissent within
Leaders like Jyotiraditya Scindia, R P N Singh, Avinash Pande, and some others told the CWC that the public mood was in favour of the govt's move
 "Opinion split on Article 370; BSP, Cong struggle to fight dissent within")
J&K turmoil: Security beefed up at airports; vehicles to undergo checks
A fresh alert was issued on Tuesday in view of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir
 "J&K turmoil: Security beefed up at airports; vehicles to undergo checks")
Jammu & Kashmir and Article 370: Gordian knots have been cut, not untied
Home Minister Amit Shah used a provision of Article 370 which gave Kashmir a special status to demolish that special status. So, some are crying foul on being constitutionally Mankaded
Prez declares abrogation of Article 370 provisions on J&K special status
The move came after both Houses of Parliament passed a resolution in this regard
 "Prez declares abrogation of Article 370 provisions on J&K special status")
Top events today: RBI policy, Sushma Swaraj funeral, HCL Q1 and more
From Sitharaman's first RBI rate cut to all-India protest by CPI(M), Business Standard brings you top events to look forward to on Wedneday
 "Top events today: RBI policy, Sushma Swaraj funeral, HCL Q1 and more")
Unlike other UTs, Jammu & Kashmir to get funds from Centre's divisible pool
Resources for other UTs are allotted from the central government's coffers
J&K loses special status: Google tax may be levied in new Union Territory
The equalisation levy was introduced in June 2016, but not through an amendment in the Income Tax Act despite being a form of direct tax
 "J&K loses special status: Google tax may be levied in new Union Territory")
Parliament approves Jammu and Kashmir reorganisation, Modi hails 'new dawn'
Lok Sabha passed the resolution on scrapping provisions of Article 370 with 366 votes in favour, 66 against, and one abstention. Rajya Sabha had passed the Bill as well as the resolution on Monday
 "Parliament approves Jammu and Kashmir reorganisation, Modi hails 'new dawn'")
Risky moves in Jammu and Kashmir
Things may not go according to the script, and risks should be evaluated and minimized
 "Risky moves in Jammu and Kashmir")
J&K and its discontents
Govt should elaborate its plan for rapid development
 "J&K and its discontents")
Sikkim wants assurance on sanctity of Article 371 providing special status
The Art 371(F) which accords special status to Sikkim is a permanent feature, the HSP spokesperson claimed
 "Sikkim wants assurance on sanctity of Article 371 providing special status")
We will fight, will go to court: NC leader Farooq Abdullah on Article 370
The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said there was a big padlock on his door and he had to "force himself" to come out and speak to the media
 "We will fight, will go to court: NC leader Farooq Abdullah on Article 370")
