‘It’s This or Nothing’: How U.S.–Iran Diplomatic Talks Collapsed Before They Began

'It’s This or Nothing': How U.S.–Iran Diplomatic Talks Collapsed Before They Began

U.S.–Iran Talks Collapse: Breakdown in Diplomacy Raises Middle East Tension By: Javid Amin | 04 February 2026 A Diplomatic Deal That Never Materialized Attempts to restart negotiations between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran took yet another dramatic turn in early February 2026. Plans for high-level diplomatic talks — aimed at reducing tensions and addressing long-standing disagreements — were abruptly canceled before they ever began. According to multiple sources, U.S. officials told Tehran that talks could only proceed under a strict set of conditions. When Iran rejected…

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Asiya Andrabi Sentencing: Delhi Court Ends Deadlock, Convicting Judge to Decide Punishment

Asiya Andrabi Sentencing: Delhi Court Ends Deadlock, Convicting Judge to Decide Punishment

Impasse Ends Over Judge to Decide Kashmiri Separatist Asiya Andrabi’s Sentence By: Javid Amin | 04 February 2026 A Legal Deadlock Finally Broken A prolonged legal uncertainty surrounding the sentencing of Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi has finally been resolved. A Delhi court has ruled that the same judge who convicted Andrabi under stringent anti-terror laws will also determine her punishment, bringing clarity to a case that carries both legal gravity and political sensitivity. The ruling ends weeks of confusion triggered by the transfer of the presiding judge shortly after…

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J&K Assembly Disrupted After LoP Sunil Sharma’s Pir Panjal Remark, Lawmakers Demand Apology

J&K Assembly Disrupted After LoP Sunil Sharma’s Pir Panjal Remark, Lawmakers Demand Apology

J&K Assembly Disrupted Over LoP’s ‘No Official Pir Panjal Region’ Remark | Lawmakers Demand Apology By: Javid Amin | 04 February 2026 Uproar in the House Over Regional Identity Remarks Proceedings of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly were thrown into disarray on Wednesday after Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma sparked a political storm by stating that there is “no official Pir Panjal region” in Jammu and Kashmir. The comment triggered protests from lawmakers representing the Pir Panjal belt, especially from Rajouri and Poonch, prompting demands for a formal…

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Tense Second Day in J&K Assembly: NLU Stand-Off, Statehood Demand & Harassment of Kashmiris Take Centre Stage

Tense Second Day in J&K Assembly: NLU Stand-Off, Statehood Demand & Harassment of Kashmiris Take Centre Stage

Second Day of J&K Assembly Budget Session Dominated by NLU Debate, Statehood Demands & Kashmiri Harassment Concerns By: Javid Amin | 03 February 2026 Political Heat Surges in Budget Session On February 3, 2026, the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly’s Budget Session turned sharply political, marked by uproarious debates over the proposed National Law University (NLU), renewed calls for restoration of statehood, and intense condemnation of harassment of Kashmiris outside the Union Territory. Lawmakers from ruling and opposition benches engaged in noisy exchanges that reflected broader political divides within J&K’s…

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Jama Masjid Closed, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Placed Under House Arrest Ahead of Shab-e-Barat Prayers in Srinagar

Jama Masjid Closed, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Placed Under House Arrest Ahead of Shab-e-Barat Prayers in Srinagar

Jama Masjid Closed & Mirwaiz Under House Arrest Ahead of Shab-e-Barat in Srinagar | Religious Rights Clash with Security Measures By: Javid Amin | 03 February 2026 Historic Mosque Sealed on Holy Night Authorities in Srinagar abruptly closed the gates of the historic Jama Masjid just after Asr prayers on Tuesday and denied permission for Shab-e-Barat observances inside the centuries-old mosque — one of the valley’s most important religious sites for Kashmiri Muslims. At the same time, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief cleric of Jama Masjid and a prominent religious…

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Centre Tells Supreme Court Wangchuk Tried to Instigate Nepal-Type Gen-Z Protests in Ladakh

Centre Tells Supreme Court Wangchuk Tried to Instigate Nepal-Type Gen-Z Protests in Ladakh

Centre Tells Supreme Court Wangchuk Tried to Instigate Nepal-Type Gen-Z Protests in Ladakh | NSA Detention Explained By: Javid Amin | 02 February 2026 A Strategic Legal Battle in India’s Highest Court In a critically watched legal confrontation, the Central government of India has informed the Supreme Court that prominent Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk attempted to “instigate Gen-Z” in Ladakh towards **protests similar to those seen in Nepal and Bangladesh.” The argument was advanced as the government defended its decision to detain him under the National Security Act (NSA) —…

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PDP Leader Waheed Para Moves Adjournment Motion in J&K Assembly Over Hate Crimes Against Kashmiris Outside the Union Territory – In-Depth Analysis

PDP Leader Waheed Para Moves Adjournment Motion in J&K Assembly Over Hate Crimes Against Kashmiris Outside the Union Territory – In-Depth Analysis

A Defining Moment in J&K Politics By: Javid Amin | 02 February 2026 In a session that sharply reflected the rising political and social fault lines in the Union Territory, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Waheed Ur Rehman Para submitted an adjournment motion in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly — urging lawmakers to urgently discuss the surge of hate crimes, harassment, and targeted attacks against Kashmiris living, studying, and working outside the Union Territory. This legislative move marked a significant escalation in regional political discourse, thrusting issues of safety,…

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How Reels Affect Learning

How Reels Affect Learning

From Scroll to Skill: How Reels Shape Modern Learning By: Dr. Aqib | 02 February 2026 The rise of reels and short-form content is reshaping attention spans, study patterns, and classroom engagement. In today’s digital age, students are learning in a world very different from that of previous generations. Between school assignments and extracurricular activities, many young people spend hours each day scrolling through short videos on platforms like Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and similar apps. These clips, often just seconds long, deliver entertainment, trends, and information at lightning speed.…

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Mehbooba Mufti Demands Separate Budget for Old Srinagar Ahead of J&K Assembly Budget Session

Mehbooba Mufti Demands Separate Budget for Old Srinagar Ahead of J&K Assembly Budget Session

Mehbooba Mufti Urges Separate Budget for Old Srinagar Ahead of J&K Legislative Budget Session | Heritage, Urban Development Focus By: Javid Amin | 01 February 2026 Political Call for Fiscal Attention to Old City Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president and former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has publicly urged the Union Territory government to allocate a dedicated budget for Old Srinagar city (Shahr-e-Khaas), underscoring deep-rooted concerns over heritage preservation, infrastructure neglect, and uneven development. Her appeal comes on the eve of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly’s budget…

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Union Budget 2026–27: India’s Growth Blueprint — From Semiconductors to Social Equity, A Strategic Leap Forward

Union Budget 2026–27: India’s Growth Blueprint — From Semiconductors to Social Equity, A Strategic Leap Forward

Union Budget 2026–27 India: Growth, Semiconductors, Infrastructure & Price Impact Report | GDP, Taxes, Policy By: Javid Amin | 01 February 2026 A Milestone Budget in India’s Economic Timeline On 1 February 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026–27 in the Lok Sabha — marking her ninth consecutive budget and the first Sunday presentation in independent India’s history. The annual financial blueprint underscores India’s priorities for the coming fiscal year, balancing economic growth with fiscal discipline and social inclusion. The headline numbers from the budget reflect an…

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