Record Temperatures Scorch the Valley and Plains By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 14 June 2025 Jammu & Kashmir is currently battling one of its harshest pre-monsoon heatwaves in recent memory. The region is experiencing temperature spikes of 5°C to 7°C above normal in the Kashmir division, while parts of Jammu are reporting deviations of 4°C to 6°C — alarming figures that have prompted a yellow alert from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). On June 13, Srinagar recorded 32.4°C, unusually high for this time of year in the Kashmir Valley.…
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Israel’s Operation Rising Lion: The Largest Preemptive Strike on Iran
Background: Building to the Brink of War Decades of Tension Since the 1979 Iranian Revolution and Israel’s unwavering establishment, relations between Tehran and Jerusalem have been fraught. Iran’s nuclear ambitions, its support for militant proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas, and its repeated threats to Israel’s existence have fueled escalating mistrust. Conversely, Israel has upheld a firm stance against any perceived nuclear threat at its doorstep. Recent State of Play In recent years, the conflict intensified. Iran’s direct drone and missile strikes—most notably in April 2024—put Israel’s airbases at risk and…
Read MoreDelhi High Court Denies Bail to Kashmiri Separatist Leader Shabir Shah in Terror Funding Case
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…
Read MoreTrump 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…
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