Landmark ruling reinforces judicial resolve on UAPA-linked separatist trials; raises questions about prolonged detention and political messaging in post-370 Kashmir New Delhi | June 13, 2025 — In a significant development in India’s legal and counter-terrorism landscape, the Delhi High Court has dismissed the bail plea of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah, who has been under custody since 2019 in a high-profile terror funding case filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). A division bench comprising Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Shalinder Kaur upheld the July 2023 order of…
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Trump Claims to Have Averted War Between India and Pakistan Over Kashmir
As Trump rekindles his mediation rhetoric on Kashmir, India’s position remains resolute: No third-party role Washington, D.C. | June 11, 2025 — Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited controversy with fresh claims that he “stopped a war” between India and Pakistan over Kashmir through personal diplomacy and trade pressure, adding that he could still resolve the long-standing dispute if given the opportunity. Speaking at a bill-signing event at the White House, Trump said he had spoken to both nations during his presidency to diffuse tensions that had escalated dangerously…
Read MoreIndia’s Deadliest Crash in Over 30 Years: Air India Flight AI171 Disaster
The Crash That Shook a Nation On June 12, 2025, Flight AI171, carrying 242 souls from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed just 33 seconds after takeoff, plummeting into the doctors’ hostel at B. J. Medical College in Meghani Nagar, about 3 km from the runway.This horrific accident claimed 260 lives—including 241 onboard and at least 28 on the ground, marking it as India’s worst aviation disaster in three decades. Human Stories: Lives Torn Apart Tragic Losses The crash ravaged the doctors’ hostel, where over 50 medical students were dining. At least…
Read MoreWhy More Women in Kashmir Are Ending Marriages — And Why That’s Not a Bad Thing
Why More Women in Kashmir Are Ending Marriages — And That’s Not a Bad Thing By : Javid Amin | Srinagar | 12 June 2025 A Bold Shift in Marriage Dynamics Across Kashmir For generations, Kashmiri women—like women around the world—were expected to endure. To adjust. To stay for family honor, for the sake of children, for societal approval. A marriage was less of a partnership and more of a lifelong commitment to endure — regardless of fairness, respect, or fulfillment. But across the Valley today, something is changing. Quietly,…
Read MoreScorching Silence: Jammu & Kashmir’s Heatwave Sparks Climate Alarm, Health Fears, and Early Summer Break Plans
A Region Unprepared for the Heat Srinagar | 12 June 2025 The Himalayan beauty of Jammu & Kashmir has long been celebrated as India’s summer escape. Snow-capped peaks, flowing streams, and pine-scented breezes define the region’s identity. But something has changed. June 2025 has turned this paradise into a furnace, pushing temperatures to dangerous levels and leaving residents gasping for relief. From bustling Jammu city to the quiet lanes of Kupwara, an intense heatwave in Jammu & Kashmir is forcing schools to reconsider their calendars, farmers to rethink their work…
Read MoreAI Job Search Mastery: 7 Proven Techniques to Land Interviews Faster with Artificial Intelligence
The AI Edge in a Competitive Job Market: 7 Smart Tools to Get You Hired Faster By Javid Amin | 11 June 2025 Your Smart Career Starts Here In today’s fast-paced job market, standing out is more challenging than ever. A staggering 75% of job applications never reach a human—they’re filtered out by Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) before they can do their magic. But thanks to artificial intelligence, that no-man’s land between application and opportunity is undergoing a seismic shift. With AI-driven tools, your job hunt no longer has to…
Read MorePower Play in J&K: Cabinet Sub‑Committee’s Business Rules Draft Creates Bureaucratic Impasse
Between Statehood Aspirations and Administrative Gridlock In the complex governance structure of Jammu & Kashmir, a fresh political standoff has emerged—this time revolving around the Transaction of Business Rules (TBR). The draft, prepared by a Cabinet sub-committee led by Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary, was submitted in early March 2025, only to be returned with objections by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in early May. The impasse underscores a deeper tension: Who holds real power in the UT—elected officials pushing state-like authority, or the LG safeguarding constitutional boundaries under the Reorganisation Act,…
Read MoreFly Over Chenab Bridge: World’s Tallest Railway Arch Bridge in Jammu & Kashmir – Sky-High Travel & Engineering Marvel
Chenab Bridge: A Sky-High Experience Over the World’s Tallest Railway Arch Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir Imagine you’re seated aboard an aerial-bound flight descending into Srinagar, cruising at around 35,000 feet, when a calm voice comes over the PA: “Ladies and gentlemen, please look out your window—right below you is the world’s tallest railway arch bridge, the Chenab Bridge, spanning the majestic gorge at 359 meters above the Chenab River.” Instantly, passengers spring to attention, cameras emerge, and a collective moment of stunned silence turns into applause. This isn’t just…
Read MoreGoogle Warns of UNC6040 Vishing Scam: iPhones and Android Phones at Risk
Google Alert: These Incoming Calls Could Compromise Your Phone—Ignore Them to Stay Safe By : Javid Amin | June 10, 2025 Google and the FBI have issued urgent warnings about a sophisticated phone scam targeting both Android and iPhone users. This emerging threat, orchestrated by a cybercriminal group known as UNC6040, is part of a rising trend in vishing attacks—where hackers use fake voice calls to manipulate victims into compromising their devices. What’s Happening? According to Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, UNC6040 doesn’t break into your phone using malware or brute…
Read MoreReservation Policy Under Fire: Students and Civil groups demand Clarity, Justice, and Equal Opportunity
Discrepancies between official statements spark criticism, political backlash, and public uncertainty over reforms in the reservation system. By – Javid Amin | Editor | Srinagar | June 10, 2025 A Policy Adrift in Political Waters In a politically sensitive region like Jammu & Kashmir, policy reforms are never merely administrative. They often reflect deeper crises tied to regional identity, social justice, and governance credibility. Today, the controversy surrounding Jammu and Kashmir’s reservation policy reforms has turned into a full-blown crisis of trust and accountability. Conflicting official statements about the Cabinet…
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