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Imran Khan to raise Kashmir issue at UNGA session next month: Report

Khan's General Debate speech at the world body is scheduled for September 27, the Express Tribune reported

Imran Khan to raise Kashmir issue at UNGA session next month: Report
Updated On : 20 Nov 2019 | 5:10 PM IST

Will the new Governors deliver on expectations?

The recent appointment and transfer of governors in other states can also be best understood for the impact it will have on the general election

Will the new Governors deliver on expectations?
Updated On : 20 Nov 2019 | 3:52 PM IST

Blocking communication helped save lives in Jammu & Kashmir: Governor Malik

In a statement, the Jammu and Kashmir administration also said 1,165 out of 1,666 chemist shops in Srinagar remained open on Sunday

Blocking communication helped save lives in Jammu & Kashmir: Governor Malik
Updated On : 20 Nov 2019 | 3:52 PM IST

EU MPs' J&K visit will help them a clear view of governance priorities: PM

There should be zero tolerance for terrorism, Modi told the delegation that had called on him ahead of its visit to Jammu and Kashmir.

EU MPs' J&K visit will help them a clear view of governance priorities: PM
Updated On : 20 Nov 2019 | 3:43 PM IST

Revocation of Article 370 in Kashmir figures in UK election campaign

On August 5, India revoked the special status to Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated the state into two Union territories, evoking strong reactions from Pakistan

Revocation of Article 370 in Kashmir figures in UK election campaign
Updated On : 10 Nov 2019 | 1:23 AM IST

Clashes, shutdown as EU MPs reach Kashmir to assess ground situation

Clashes, shutdown as EU MPs reach Kashmir to assess ground situation



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Srinagar, Oct 29

Clashes, shutdown as EU MPs reach Kashmir to assess ground situation
Updated On : 30 Oct 2019 | 3:38 AM IST

Letter to BS: The humanitarian crisis in J&K is govt's own making

A lot more than the promise of development is needed to address the sense of being occupied and subjugated

Letter to BS: The humanitarian crisis in J&K is govt's own making
Updated On : 29 Oct 2019 | 9:46 PM IST

Jay Panda and Yechury to face off in Oxford debate on Kashmir issue

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Vice-President Baijayant Panda (pictured) will speak in favour of the motion and Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury will talk ag

Jay Panda and Yechury to face off in Oxford debate on Kashmir issue
Updated On : 28 Oct 2019 | 10:04 PM IST

Normalcy eludes Kashmir for 82nd straight day; Jamia Masjid remains closed

Friday prayers have not been allowed at any of the major mosques or shrines, including the Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta, in the Valley for the past more than two months now

Normalcy eludes Kashmir for 82nd straight day; Jamia Masjid remains closed
Updated On : 25 Oct 2019 | 2:24 PM IST

Detention of J&K Congress chief 'outrageously illegal', says Chidambaram

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday dubbed the detention of party's Jammu and Kashmir chief Ghulam Ahmad Mir as "outrageously illegal" and hoped that the courts will take cognizance of the matter. In a series of tweets, the former finance minister said Mir is under house arrest in Jammu since Friday. "There was no written order of detention. Outrageously illegal ... I hope the courts will act and secure the liberty of citizens," he wrote. On Friday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad had condemned the arrest of Mir and senior leader Ravinder Sharma in Jammu. "I strongly condemn the arrest of our J&K PCC Chief, Shri Ghulam Ahmed Mir & spokesperson, Shri Ravinder Sharma in Jammu today. With this unprovoked action against a national political party, the Govt has delivered democracy another body blow. When will this madness end?," Gandhi wrote on Twitter. The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Congress was prevented from ..

Detention of J&K Congress chief 'outrageously illegal', says Chidambaram
Updated On : 22 Oct 2019 | 12:26 PM IST

J&K Governor announces 50,000 govt jobs for Kashmiris in next 3 months

In his press conference, the J&K Governor sought to justify detention and imprisoning of mainstream politicians

J&K Governor announces 50,000 govt jobs for Kashmiris in next 3 months
Updated On : 29 Aug 2019 | 12:04 AM IST

Opposition leaders to visit J&K Saturday, Rahul Gandhi likely to join

According to sources, among some of the parties that will be part of the opposition all-party delegation are Congress, CPI-M, CPI, RJD, NCP, TMC and DMK and Rahul Gandhi is likely to accompany them

Opposition leaders to visit J&K Saturday, Rahul Gandhi likely to join
Updated On : 23 Aug 2019 | 10:01 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir unit of BJP initiates process for organisational polls

BJP's state election co-incharge Munish Sharma said the saffron party had already nominated the district-level poll in-charges

Jammu and Kashmir unit of BJP initiates process for organisational polls
Updated On : 21 Aug 2019 | 7:39 PM IST

HC seeks Centre's response on Shah Faesal's plea challenging his detention

A division bench of Justice Manmohan and Justice Sangeeta Dhingra Sehgal slated the matter for hearing to August 23.

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Updated On : 19 Aug 2019 | 11:19 PM IST

UN Security Council to meet on Friday on India's moves in Kashmir

It is extremely rare for the Security Council to discuss Kashmir

UN Security Council to meet on Friday on India's moves in Kashmir
Updated On : 16 Aug 2019 | 9:14 AM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Climate change, India's economic challenge, and more

From J&K to Indian economy, read best of Business Standard opinion here

Best of BS Opinion: Climate change, India's economic challenge, and more
Updated On : 15 Aug 2019 | 6:18 AM IST

Ex IAS officer Shah Faesal sent back to J-K from Delhi, detained under PSA

The former bureaucrat from Jammu and Kashmir had floated a political outfit after resigning from the Indian Administrative Service

Ex IAS officer Shah Faesal sent back to J-K from Delhi, detained under PSA
Updated On : 14 Aug 2019 | 3:36 PM IST

Why J&K's reorganisation makes it similar to Delhi, not Puducherry

The J&K Reorganization Act makes it clear that the 'Delhi model' will be followed on policing and public order. On issues like land and powers of court, there is no clarification

Why J&K's reorganisation makes it similar to Delhi, not Puducherry
Updated On : 14 Aug 2019 | 2:46 PM IST

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
Updated On : 08 Aug 2019 | 8:43 AM IST

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
Updated On : 07 Aug 2019 | 10:11 PM IST