The Supreme Court unanimously upheld the validity of the Centre’s 2019 decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution from Jammu and Kashmir Supreme Court Verdict on Article 370: In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court on Monday upheld the 2019 decision of the Centre to abrogate special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 and set a deadline of September 30 next year for the assembly elections to be held. The unanimous order by a bench of five judges, headed by Chief Justice of…
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Unleash the Power of Generative AI: 6 Free Courses to Elevate Your Expertise By: Javid Amin Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving, transforming industries and unlocking boundless creative possibilities. This powerful technology empowers users to generate realistic text, captivating images, and even innovative code. For those seeking to master generative AI and its diverse applications, several esteemed institutions offer free courses to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills. Here are 6 highly-regarded courses to consider for your professional development: 1. Introduction to Generative AI (Microsoft Learn): This…
Read MoreOmar Abdullah’s Statement Following Supreme Court’s Verdict on Article 370 Abrogation: Disappointment, Resilience, and Continued Struggle
Abdullah took a swipe at the BJP and said it took decades for the party to reach Jammu and Kashmir, while vowing to continue the struggle. National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said he is “disappointed” by the Supreme Court’s judgment on the viability of the abrogation of Article 370 of the Consitution, however, he is “not disheartened”. “It took the BJP decades to reach here. We are also prepared for the long haul,” the former chief minister of erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir wrote on X. In a landmark judgment, the…
Read MoreSupreme Court Delivers Landmark Verdict on Article 370: Abrogation Deemed Constitutionally Valid
The Supreme Court upheld the Centre’s decision to abrogate Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the Centre’s decision to abrogate Article 370, which granted special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. The Supreme Court also directed the Election Commission to hold Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections by September 30, 2024. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, writing the judgment for himself and Justices Gavai and Surya Kant, said Article 370 of the Constitution was a temporary provision…
Read MoreBeyond Article 370: How Today’s Verdict Could Impact Other Central Government Decisions
From delimitation in Jammu and Kashmir to voting rights to West Pakistan Refugees, a host of decisions will be impacted by the SC verdict on pleas challenging the changes made to Article 370. Here are the crucial ones On Monday, when the Supreme Court announces its verdict on a clutch of petitions challenging the changes made to Article 370 of the Constitution and the dividing of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories, the judgement will impact several major decisions taken by the Centre in the…
Read MoreForget Job Fears, Embrace Future Skills: Become Indispensable in the Age of Tech
The Evolution of Learning: Lifelong Learning in the 21st Century By: Javid Amin In the 20th century, education was often seen as a structured journey that concluded with the completion of schooling or higher education, followed by a career until retirement. However, this narrative has undergone a profound shift in the 21st century. Founders and CEOs of edX emphasize that learning has become a lifelong process. In a post-ASU+GSV Summit interview, the point is made that learning continuously is essential. “We all have to become lifelong learners. We have to…
Read MoreKashmir Awaits Supreme Court Verdict: Despair and Uncertainty Prevail
On Monday, the Supreme Court will deliver its judgement on petitions challenging the Article 370’s August 2019 abrogation. As the Supreme Court (SC) is going to announce its judgement on Article 370 case on Monday, there is both hope and dejection among the politicians and common people ahead of this verdict. A constitutional bench of the SC will deliver its judgement on a number of petitions that have challenged the August 2019 abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of J&K state into two Union Territories. The Article 370 had given…
Read MoreSocial Media Censorship in Kashmir: 9 Individuals Face Legal Action for ‘Inflammatory’ Posts
The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday initiated action against nine people for allegedly misusing social media platforms to spread rumours and hateful content, officials said. The action comes after the authorities issued guidelines for social media users in order to contain content that is communally sensitive or promote terrorism and secessionism. Legal action has been initiated against these individuals in Anantnag, Pulwama, Budgam, Baramulla, Bandipora and Ganderbal districts for uploading hateful and abusive content and spreading rumours on social media, police officials said. They said that in Anantnag, police…
Read MoreSupreme Court to deliver Article 370 verdict on Monday: What has changed in J&K since the 2019 revocation?
A lot has changed in Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. With the SC set to deliver its verdict on petitions challenging the move, a look at what has changed. The Supreme Court, on Monday (December 11), will pronounce its verdict on a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution. Article 370, which granted a special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, was repealed in August 2019. Subsequently, the state was bifurcated into two Union Territories – Jammu…
Read MorePDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti Expresses Apprehension Ahead of Supreme Court Verdict on Article 370
Srinagar, December 09, 2023: In remarks likely to stir political discourse, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti expressed apprehension about the impending Supreme Court verdict on Article 370. She voiced her concern that the decision could be detrimental to not only the interests of Jammu and Kashmir but also the nation as a whole. Addressing the media on Saturday, Mufti pointed to recent actions by the Jammu and Kashmir administration, suggesting they foreshadowed a potentially unfavorable judgment. She reiterated her stance…
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