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Tense Second Day in J&K Assembly: NLU Stand-Off, Statehood Demand & Harassment of Kashmiris Take Centre Stage

February 4, 2026 Editor

Second Day of J&K Assembly Budget Session Dominated by NLU Debate, Statehood Demands & Kashmiri Harassment Concerns By: Javid Amin | 03 February 2026 Political Heat Surges in Budget Session On February 3, 2026, the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly’s Budget Session turned sharply political, marked by uproarious debates over the proposed National Law University (NLU), renewed calls for restoration of statehood, and intense condemnation of harassment of Kashmiris outside the Union Territory. Lawmakers from ruling and opposition benches engaged in noisy exchanges that reflected broader political divides within J&K’s…

Jama Masjid Closed, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Placed Under House Arrest Ahead of Shab-e-Barat Prayers in Srinagar

February 4, 2026 Editor

Jama Masjid Closed & Mirwaiz Under House Arrest Ahead of Shab-e-Barat in Srinagar | Religious Rights Clash with Security Measures By: Javid Amin | 03 February 2026 Historic Mosque Sealed on Holy Night Authorities in Srinagar abruptly closed the gates of the historic Jama Masjid just after Asr prayers on Tuesday and denied permission for Shab-e-Barat observances inside the centuries-old mosque — one of the valley’s most important religious sites for Kashmiri Muslims. At the same time, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief cleric of Jama Masjid and a prominent religious…

Centre Tells Supreme Court Wangchuk Tried to Instigate Nepal-Type Gen-Z Protests in Ladakh

February 3, 2026 Editor

Centre Tells Supreme Court Wangchuk Tried to Instigate Nepal-Type Gen-Z Protests in Ladakh | NSA Detention Explained By: Javid Amin | 02 February 2026 A Strategic Legal Battle in India’s Highest Court In a critically watched legal confrontation, the Central government of India has informed the Supreme Court that prominent Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk attempted to “instigate Gen-Z” in Ladakh towards **protests similar to those seen in Nepal and Bangladesh.” The argument was advanced as the government defended its decision to detain him under the National Security Act (NSA) —…

PDP Leader Waheed Para Moves Adjournment Motion in J&K Assembly Over Hate Crimes Against Kashmiris Outside the Union Territory – In-Depth Analysis

February 3, 2026 Editor

A Defining Moment in J&K Politics By: Javid Amin | 02 February 2026 In a session that sharply reflected the rising political and social fault lines in the Union Territory, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Waheed Ur Rehman Para submitted an adjournment motion in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly — urging lawmakers to urgently discuss the surge of hate crimes, harassment, and targeted attacks against Kashmiris living, studying, and working outside the Union Territory. This legislative move marked a significant escalation in regional political discourse, thrusting issues of safety,…

How Reels Affect Learning

February 2, 2026 Editor

From Scroll to Skill: How Reels Shape Modern Learning By: Dr. Aqib | 02 February 2026 The rise of reels and short-form content is reshaping attention spans, study patterns, and classroom engagement. In today’s digital age, students are learning in a world very different from that of previous generations. Between school assignments and extracurricular activities, many young people spend hours each day scrolling through short videos on platforms like Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and similar apps. These clips, often just seconds long, deliver entertainment, trends, and information at lightning speed.…

Mehbooba Mufti Demands Separate Budget for Old Srinagar Ahead of J&K Assembly Budget Session

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti Urges Separate Budget for Old Srinagar Ahead of J&K Legislative Budget Session | Heritage, Urban Development Focus By: Javid Amin | 01 February 2026 Political Call for Fiscal Attention to Old City Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president and former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has publicly urged the Union Territory government to allocate a dedicated budget for Old Srinagar city (Shahr-e-Khaas), underscoring deep-rooted concerns over heritage preservation, infrastructure neglect, and uneven development. Her appeal comes on the eve of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly’s budget…

Union Budget 2026–27: India’s Growth Blueprint — From Semiconductors to Social Equity, A Strategic Leap Forward

February 2, 2026 Editor

Union Budget 2026–27 India: Growth, Semiconductors, Infrastructure & Price Impact Report | GDP, Taxes, Policy By: Javid Amin | 01 February 2026 A Milestone Budget in India’s Economic Timeline On 1 February 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026–27 in the Lok Sabha — marking her ninth consecutive budget and the first Sunday presentation in independent India’s history. The annual financial blueprint underscores India’s priorities for the coming fiscal year, balancing economic growth with fiscal discipline and social inclusion. The headline numbers from the budget reflect an…

Gold and Silver Rate Today LIVE: Delhi Gold at ₹1,69,340 per 10g — Prices Cool After Record Rally, What It Means for Buyers and Investors

January 31, 2026 Editor

Gold and Silver Rate Today LIVE: Prices Ease After Record Highs — What the Latest Bullion Moves Mean for India By: Javid Amin | 31 January 2026 Gold and silver prices across India showed mixed movement today, pausing after a sharp rally that pushed bullion to record territory earlier this week. In Delhi, 24-karat gold is trading at ₹16,934 per gram — or ₹1,69,340 per 10 grams — while silver is hovering near ₹3.95 lakh per kilogram in most major markets. After days of aggressive upward momentum driven by safe-haven…

‘Disturbing and Unacceptable’: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Assault of Kashmiri Shawl Vendor in Uttarakhand

January 31, 2026 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Condemns Uttarakhand Attack on Kashmiri Shawl Vendor, Raises Safety Concerns By: Javid Amin | 30 January 2026 A Moral Voice Raises Alarm The violent assault on a young Kashmiri shawl vendor in Uttarakhand has continued to reverberate across Jammu & Kashmir, drawing reactions not only from mainstream political leaders but also from prominent religious and community figures. Adding his voice to the growing chorus of condemnation, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chief cleric of Kashmir and chairman of the Hurriyat Conference, has termed the incident “disturbing and unacceptable.” His…

Uttarakhand Attack on Kashmiri Shawl Seller: Ashok Kaul Condemns Violence, Sajad Lone Seeks Jobs Focus in Budget

January 31, 2026 Editor

Condemnation, Jobs and Safety: J&K Leaders React to Uttarakhand Attack on Kashmiri Shawl Seller By: Javid Amin | 30 January 2026 One Attack, Many Questions The brutal assault on a young Kashmiri shawl seller in Uttarakhand has triggered widespread political reaction in Jammu & Kashmir, cutting across party lines and ideologies. What might otherwise have remained a local law-and-order incident has evolved into a larger conversation about safety, dignity, migration, and employment for Kashmiri youth. As visuals of the injured trader circulated on social media, senior leaders from different political…