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US backs direct dialogue between India and Pakistan, says it is the best way to address challenges

August 3, 2023 Editor

US Department of State says Washington has always maintained the two neighbours should engage in dialogue. A day after Pakistan’s leader proposed “conditional” talks with archenemy India, the United States said it supports direct talks between the nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said he was ready to resume bilateral dialogue with India. Pakistan downgraded diplomatic ties with India in 2019 when New Delhi scrapped the special status of Indian-administered Kashmir. The status gave semi-autonomy to the disputed Himalayan region, which is also claimed by…

Supreme Court hears challenges to Kashmir’s special status removal, govt told there was no reason to revoke it

August 3, 2023 Editor

India’s top court takes up case four years after unprecedented decision to scrap region’s autonomy India’s Supreme Court was told that the integration of Jammu and Kashmir was and always has been “unquestionable” but “there was no reason” for the Narendra Modi government to revoke its special status. On Wednesday, India’s apex court began hearing petitions challenging the constitutionality the government’s decision to scrap Article 370 of the Indian Constitution that provided semi-autonomous status to the region and stripped its statehood, demoting it to a federal territory. The five-judge constitutional…

BJP’s ‘Double Engine’ govt fails to prevent communal violence in Manipur and Haryana

August 3, 2023 Editor

The violence in Haryana has cast a shadow on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s assertion of good governance through a “double engine” government, as it comes at a time when the BJP leadership is already battling accusations of administrative deficiencies and lapses by its state government in Manipur. The double engine model of governance — a reference to the party being in power at the Centre and in the state — has been a key campaign plank for the BJP in state elections, with the party asserting that double engine…

Gyanvapi Mosque Survey: Allahabad High Court allows ASI to conduct survey, sets deadline of 3 months

August 3, 2023August 3, 2023 Editor

The Allahabad high court on Thursday ruled that the ASI survey on the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi will continue. The Muslim side’s plea that the survey may damage the structure has been dismissed by the high court. The survey will be done in the terms of the ASI’s affidavit, Vishnu Shankar Jain, the lawyer for the Hindu side said after the Allahabad high court’s major verdict. The nod has come for a ‘scientific’ survey of the barricaded area barring the sealed area of the ‘wazukhana’. “Issue of commission is…

Alarming Rise in Missing Children across J&K: 181 Children Reported Missing in 12 Months

August 3, 2023 Editor

A total of 181 children have gone missing from Jammu and Kashmir from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, reveals an official data of the Ministry of Women and Child Development. As per the data, nearly 58,546 children went missing across India during the same period. Earlier, National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) data revealed that 627 children had gone missing in J&K by 2020 that included 350 boys and 277 girls. In 2020 alone, 230 children including 167 girls and 63 boys went missing in Jammu and Kashmir. The NCRB data suggested…

J&K Police investigate ‘Anti-National’ slogans raised at rally in Poonch

August 3, 2023 Editor

Poonch police on Wednesday lodged an FIR following “Azadi” slogans during a protest rally by Gujjars and Bakerwals in Jammu on Tuesday. The nomadic tribes on Tuesday raised Azadi slogans during a protest rally in Poonch to protest a proposed bill that guaranteed ST status to Pahari community. A 30-second video of the protest rally with Azadi slogans had gone viral on social sites on Tuesday. “After analysing the video, it was found real. Accordingly, an FIR under relevant sections of law has been registered at Poonch police station,” said…

Keran: A Pristine Paradise in Kashmir, Unearthing Its Enchanting Beauty

August 3, 2023 Editor

Tranquil Beauty and Rich Heritage: Exploring the Hidden Gem of Keran in Kashmir By: Javid Amin Nestled within the breathtaking Neelam Valley in Kashmir, the picturesque village of Keran beckons travelers with its enchanting landscapes and warm hospitality. Surrounded by lush green valleys, snow-capped mountains, and the vibrant waters of the Kishanganga River, Keran offers a serene and extraordinary vacation destination for those seeking solace in nature’s embrace. Keran sector is a picturesque region situated in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir (IOK), close to the Line of Control (LoC) that separates…

SC seeks clarity from petitioners on Article 370 abrogation challenge

August 2, 2023August 2, 2023 Editor

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud today commenced hearing a batch of pleas challenging the Centre’s August 5, 2019 decision to abrogate Article 370 Who can recommend the revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir when no constituent assembly exists there? The Supreme Court Wednesday put this question to the petitioners who have challenged the abrogation of the constitutional provision that bestowed special status on the erstwhile state. A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud today commenced hearing a batch of pleas…

Cyber Scam Alert: Woman Loses ₹88 Lakh after being Scammed by Facebook Friend

August 2, 2023 Editor

Accepting a friend request from a stranger on Facebook proved costly for a 43-year old-woman. The woman was befriended by a man claiming to be a pilot from the UK. The fraudster on the pretext of sending gifts to the victim, induced her to pay over Rs 88 lakh in over 20 transactions. According to the police, the victim is a resident of Mulund. On May 08, the victim had received a friend request from a person who claimed to be a pilot and staying in London. The two initially…