Row over exclusion of Jammu players turns football selection into political flashpoint By: Javid Amin | 14 December 2025 A political controversy has erupted over the selection of Jammu & Kashmir’s Santosh Trophy football squad, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleging regional discrimination against players from Jammu, while the J&K Sports Council has categorically rejected the charge, asserting that the selection process was strictly merit-based and transparent. The dispute has triggered strong reactions from football clubs, former players, parents, and fans in Jammu province, turning what is ordinarily a…
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IndiGo’s December 2025 Meltdown: How India’s Largest Airline Triggered the Country’s Worst Aviation Crisis
INDIGO’S DECEMBER 2025 MELTDOWN: HOW INDIA’S LARGEST AIRLINE TRIGGERED A NATIONAL AVIATION CRISIS By: Javid Amin | 14 December 2025 In December 2025, India witnessed one of the most severe disruptions in its civil aviation history. What began as routine winter-season turbulence escalated into a full-blown operational breakdown at IndiGo Airlines, the country’s largest carrier. Over the course of weeks, thousands of flights were cancelled, airports overflowed with stranded passengers, ticket prices surged, and confidence in India’s aviation system took a significant hit. This was not merely an airline misstep.…
Read MoreNo Eggoz Eggs Found in Kashmir, DFA Clarifies: Testing Underway to Calm Adulteration Fears
No Eggoz Eggs in Kashmir, Confirms DFA | Adulterated Egg Panic, Testing Ongoing By: Javid Amin | 14 December 2025 Clearing the Air Amid a Climate of Food Safety Anxiety In a region already shaken by repeated food adulteration scandals—from rotten meat and stale fish to counterfeit packaged foods—reports of toxic residues in eggs triggered widespread anxiety across Kashmir. Eggs, a staple in most households and a key source of affordable nutrition, suddenly became the center of public suspicion. Amid growing concern and social media speculation, the Drug and Food…
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