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Optional Practical Training (OPT) in Jeopardy: 3 Lakh Indian Students Face Career Uncertainty in US

April 8, 2025 Editor

Proposed Bill Threatens Career Prospects for International Students Washington, D.C. – A New Immigration Challenge A recently introduced bill in the United States Congress has sent shockwaves through the international student community, particularly among Indian students. The legislation seeks to terminate the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, a work authorization initiative that allows international graduates to remain in the US for up to three years after completing their studies. If passed, the bill could disrupt the career trajectories of thousands of students, forcing many to leave the country immediately after…

Three Key Bills Passed by J&K Assembly Receive Lieutenant Governor’s Assent

April 8, 2025 Editor

Legislative Milestone Marks Progress in Governance and Financial Reforms Jammu, 07 April 2025: A Significant Legislative Development The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has achieved a major milestone with the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha granting assent to three key bills passed during the budget session. Secretary of the Legislative Assembly, Manoj Kumar Pandit, informed the House on Monday that the bills were approved on March 25, 2025, marking a significant step in the region’s governance and financial reforms. The Bills in Focus The three bills that received gubernatorial assent are:…

Speaker Faces Backlash Over Waqf Bill Debate Ban: Opposition and Mirwaiz Criticize Decision

April 8, 2025 Editor

Political and Religious Leaders Unite Against Assembly Speaker’s Move Srinagar,07 April 205: A Controversial Decision Sparks Outrage The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather has come under fire from opposition parties and religious leaders for disallowing a discussion on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill during the ongoing budget session. The decision, citing the sub judice status of the matter, has been labeled as a betrayal of the public mandate and an alarming sign of political capitulation. The Waqf Bill Controversy The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, passed by Parliament and signed…

Amit Shah’s Kashmir Visit Coincides with Separatists Renouncing Hurriyat Ideology

April 8, 2025 Editor

A Historic Shift as Leaders Pledge Allegiance to the Constitution Srinagar, 07 April 2015: Winds of Change in the Valley Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s arrival in Kashmir has coincided with a significant political development: three senior separatist leaders have publicly renounced their association with the Hurriyat Conference and pledged allegiance to the Constitution of India. This marks a historic shift in the region’s political landscape, as separatist leaders increasingly distance themselves from the ideology that has dominated Kashmir’s discourse for decades. A Series of Renunciations The latest leaders to…

PTMs or Pressure Tactics? How Schools Are Turning Parent-Teacher Meetings into Dictates

April 7, 2025April 8, 2025 Editor

‘Your Child Will Suffer If You Don’t Obey’: How Kashmir’s Schools Are Weaponizing PTMs to Enforce Fear, Fees, and Silence. An Investigative Exposé on the Brutal Reality of Kashmir’s Education System By: Javid Amin PTMs as Tools of Oppression in a Conflict Zone In Kashmir, where children have grown up amid pellets, protests, and perpetual uncertainty, education is often the only hope for a future beyond conflict. Yet, that hope is being crushed by schools-turned-mafias using Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs) to extort money, humiliate families, and enforce authoritarian control. This report uncovers how…

Chaos Erupts in J&K Assembly Over Waqf Law: NC MLAs Tear Copies, Call It ‘Betrayal of Mandate’

April 7, 2025 Editor

Tensions Soar as Speaker Rejects Adjournment Motion on Controversial Legislation Srinagar, 07 April 2025: Legislative Turmoil Unfolds The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly descended into chaos on Monday as National Conference (NC) legislators staged a dramatic protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The uproar began when Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather rejected an adjournment motion filed by NC members, citing the sub judice status of the matter. The decision sparked outrage among the ruling party’s MLAs, who tore copies of the Waqf Act and stormed the well of the House, calling the…

Amit Shah Rallies BJP Legislators to Counter NC-Led Government in J&K

April 7, 2025 Editor

Union Home Minister Strategizes with Party Leaders Amid Political Tensions Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir – A High-Stakes Meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah convened a closed-door meeting with BJP legislators during his three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, focusing on strategies to counter the ruling National Conference (NC)-led government. The meeting, held at the BJP headquarters in Jammu, comes amid heightened political tensions in the region, with key issues such as statehood restoration, the Waqf (Amendment) Act, and Article 370 dominating the discourse. Key Agenda Points During the meeting, Shah…

Travel Surge in J&K Sparks Concerns Over Environmental and Cultural Impact

April 7, 2025 Editor

Why J&K Wants Tourism Regulated: Striking a Balance Between Growth and Sustainability Srinagar 06 April 2025: A Rising Tide of Tourism, and Its Ripple Effects Jammu and Kashmir, long hailed as the crown jewel of India’s tourism sector, has witnessed an unprecedented boom in travelers visiting its scenic valleys, alpine lakes, and historic landmarks in recent years. While this surge has brought much-needed economic relief to the region, it has also sparked serious concerns among policymakers, environmentalists, and locals about the consequences of unregulated tourism. Calls for stricter regulations and…

NC Government Faces Backlash as Minister Acknowledges Error in Reservation Policy Affidavit

April 7, 2025 Editor

Opposition Parties Seize Opportunity to Criticize the NC-Led Administration Srinagar, 06 April 2025 – A Controversial Admission The National Conference (NC)-led government in Jammu and Kashmir has come under intense scrutiny after Education Minister Sakina Itoo publicly admitted an “error” in an affidavit submitted to the High Court regarding the region’s reservation policy. The statement followed sharp criticism from opposition parties, who accused the administration of negligence and insensitivity toward marginal communities. The controversy has ignited a political storm, with opposition leaders accusing the NC-led coalition of failing to uphold…

Srinagar MP Syed Ruhullah Mehdi Labels Waqf Amendment Bill as ‘Anti-Muslim Intent’: Sparks Political Debate

April 5, 2025 Editor

RSS-BJP Criticized for Ignoring Minority Voices in Parliament Srinagar 04 April 2025: A Controversial Bill Ignites Political Backlash – As the Rajya Sabha passed the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Friday, senior National Conference leader and Srinagar MP Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has strongly condemned the legislation, accusing the RSS-BJP regime of reaffirming its “anti-Muslim, anti-minority intent.” Mehdi, in a sharply worded statement, criticized the government for its majoritarian approach, claiming it has “ignored and humiliated” the lived realities of Muslims in India. Structural Marginalization in Parliament Mehdi expressed frustration over…