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Want peace but not without resolving Kashmir issue, says Pak FM Qureshi

Qureshi reiterated Pakistan's demand that US President Donald Trump should mediate to resolve the Kashmir issue

Situation in Kashmir violates human rights: US Congresswoman Debbie Dingell

The situation in Kashmir violates human rights, a US Congresswoman has said, as she joined as cosponsors to a resolution urging India to end restrictions on communications and mass detentions in the newly-created Union Territory. The resolution No 745 that was introduced in the House of Representatives last year by Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal now has 36 cosponsors, of whom two are Republicans and 34 from the opposition Democratic party. "The situation in Kashmir violates human rights. Thousands have been detained unjustly & millions are without access to the internet & telephones," Congresswoman Debbie Dingell said in a tweet Monday night. "That's why I signed onto House Resolution 745 so the US can let the world know we will not stand by while these violations happen," she said. Dingell represents 12th Congressional District of Michigan. The Congressional resolution is currently before the House Foreign Affairs Committee for necessary action. Congressman ...

Restoration of mobile internet in J&K would help ease situation: NC

In a significant ruling on Friday, the Supreme Court said access to the Internet is a fundamental right under Article 19 of the Constitution

Article 370: Supreme Court verdict on pleas challenging curbs in J&K today

A bench of Justice N V Ramana, Justice R Subhash Reddy and Justice B R Gavai had reserved the judgement on November 27 last year

15 foreign envoys' J&K visit attempt to normalise clampdown in valley: PDP

Envoys from 15 countries, including US Ambassador to India Kenneth I Juster, arrived in Srinagar on Thursday on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir

Every question by petitioners on Kashmir restrictions must be answered: SC

A bench headed by Justice NV Ramana told Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, that petitioners challenging the restrictions have argued in detail and he will have to answer all questions

US regulator warns airlines of flight disruptions in Pakistan airspace

The warning is a part of a US Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) notice to airmen (NOTAM) on December 30, in which it has also flagged risks involved in operating flights in Pakistan airspace

Normalcy returning to Kashmir; almost no terror cases reported: Rajnath

The minister said that the region has been facing terror incidents for the past 35 years and security forces were dealing with them effectively

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

India rejects Donald Trump's claim of PM Modi seeking help on Kashmir

The US president made the claim while meeting Pakistani PM Imran Khan at the White House

Normalcy in Kashmir 4 months after Article 370's revocation, internet shut

As per the 'new normal', students have started going to schools though without wearing uniforms. Schools have asked their pupils to attend classes in casual clothes for security reasons

Imran Khan to raise Kashmir issue with China's Xi Jinping in Beijing

Tensions over Kashmir have risen drastically since August when New Delhi revoked the autonomy of its portion of the territory, which both India and Pakistan rule in part and claim in full

Special status for Jammu and Kashmir ends: Govt celebrates, Oppn protests

J&K to be reorganised into two Union territories. 10% quota in jobs, education for poor Kashmiris. Opposition cries 'murder of democracy'

Pulwama-like attacks can happen after revocation of Article 370: Imran Khan

"This will be a war that no one will win and the implications will be global," he warned

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

Top events today: Shiv Sena plea against Prez rule, BRICS Summit, and more

From Trump impeachment hearing to Supreme Court deciding whether or not the CJI office comes under the ambit of RTI, Business Standard brings you the top events for the day

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

Pak exports terror, stifles women's voices for political gains: India at UN

India's strong response came after Pakistan's outgoing UN envoy Maleeha Lodhi commented on the situation in Kashmir, revocation of Article 370 and women's rights in the Valley

India eliminated big reason behind terrorism and separatism, says Modi

Addressing the Indian diaspora, prime minister Modi said his government was working to fulfil those aims that seemed impossible

Visit by EU MPs not at all 'internationalisation' of Kashmir issue: MEA

In its first comments on the issue, the ministry also said the important point was whether such an engagement serves larger national interests