April 23, 2026 | Kashmir POST

Taxes, Fines & Broken Roads: Why Citizens Feel Overcharged and Underserved

April 23, 2026 Editor

Taxes vs Infrastructure in Kashmir: Why Citizens Feel Over-Penalized and Underserved By: Javid Amin | 23 April 2026 The Everyday Friction: Paying More, Getting Less Across India, a growing frustration is taking hold: citizens are paying more—through taxes, tolls, and fines—but receiving inconsistent infrastructure and services in return. From daily commuters navigating pothole-ridden roads to vehicle owners juggling compliance rules, the system often feels tilted. The core grievance is simple: if the financial burden is rising, why isn’t the quality of public infrastructure keeping pace? A Day in the Life:…

Yasin Malik Case: NIA Tells Delhi High Court Political Links Don’t Erase Terror Charges

April 23, 2026 Editor

Yasin Malik’s Delhi High Court Appeal: NIA Asserts Political Links Can’t Override Terror Charges By: Javid Amin | 23 April 2026 A Defining Legal Battle in Kashmir’s Separatist Landscape The appeal of Yasin Malik before the Delhi High Court has emerged as one of the most consequential legal battles tied to Kashmir’s separatist movement. In a firm submission, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has argued that invoking past interactions with senior politicians and bureaucrats does not absolve Malik of serious charges related to terror funding and militant activities. At its…

Iran Demands End to US Naval Blockade Before Talks | Hormuz Crisis Deepens

April 23, 2026 Editor

Iran Sets Red Line: No Talks Until US Lifts Naval Blockade By: Javid Amin | 23 April 2026 A fresh diplomatic standoff is unfolding as Iran has made it unequivocally clear: no negotiations with the United States will resume unless Washington lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports and access to the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s UN envoy, Amir Saeid Iravani, has called the blockade a direct violation of the ongoing ceasefire, raising the stakes in an already fragile geopolitical environment. A Ceasefire Under Strain: Diplomacy Meets Coercion The current…