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Attacks on Kashmiris Outside J&K Unacceptable, Must Stop: Omar Abdullah’s Appeal Amid Surge in Assaults

January 30, 2026 Editor

“Attacks on Kashmiris Outside J&K Unacceptable, Must Stop”: Omar Abdullah Condemns Rising Violence and Calls for Protection By: Javid Amin | 29 January 2026 From Dehradun to Himachal: CM Omar Abdullah’s appeal to the Centre, ground patterns of assault on Kashmiris, and what it means for national unity A Political Plea Amid a Disturbing Pattern Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has issued a stark warning on the growing pattern of attacks targeting Kashmiris living or working outside the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). In a statement that has reverberated…

AR Rahman Breaks Silence On Backlash: Music, Misunderstanding, And The Weight Of National Conscience

January 18, 2026 Editor

AR Rahman Responds to Backlash: Patriotism, Music, and the Meaning of Misunderstanding in Modern India By: Javid Amin | 17 January 2025 After facing social media backlash over remarks made in an interview, A.R. Rahman releases a heartfelt video message reaffirming his love for India, his intent as an artist, and the deeper responsibility of cultural voices in a polarized era. When a Cultural Icon Speaks—and Is Misheard Few artists in India command the emotional, cultural, and global respect that Allah Rakha Rahman does. For over three decades, A.R. Rahman…

US Lawmakers and New York Mayor Stand With Umar Khalid | Global Voices Demand Fair Trial, Raise Human Rights Questions

January 2, 2026 Editor

A Case Capturing Global Attention By: Javid Amin | 01 January 2025 Over five years after his arrest, the case of student activist Umar Khalid has become more than a legal proceeding in India. It has transformed into an international flashpoint — a contest between state security laws, civil liberties, and the global perception of democratic norms. This article examines the latest developments: the endorsement of Khalid by US political figures, the core legal and human rights questions his incarceration raises, how the case unfolded, and what it signals for…

Jaishankar Outlines Steps to Resolve Kashmir Issue, Emphasizes Return of PoK

March 6, 2025 Editor

If Pakistan Vacates PoK, Kashmir Issue Will Be ‘Solved’: Jaishankar Srinagar 05 March 2025: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said that Pakistan vacating Pakistan Occupied Kashmir would resolve the Kashmir issue in its entirety. The Minister was responding to a question from a member of the audience at the Chatham House, the London-based thinktank. The question was about whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi could use his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump to “solve” the Kashmir issue. “Removing Article 370 was step number one,” Mr. Jaishankar said, referring to…

Bharat Ratna to L K Advani: The ‘Charioteer’ Who Led BJP to Rise, Leaving an Enduring Mark on Indian Politics

February 3, 2024 Editor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced Bharat Ratna honour for BJP veteran L K Advani. Advani, who served as the president of the Bharatiya Janata Party for the longest period, was instrumental in building the party in the 90s and guiding it to power at the centre. It was under Advani that the BJP saw a phenomenal rise from 2 Lok Sabha seats in 1984 to 85 seats in 1989 and then 120 in 1991. Advani, who served as deputy prime minister in Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s government besides holding…

Political Groups, Individuals Renew Fight for Autonomy: Review Petitions Filed on Article 370

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 Editor

A month after a five-judge Constitution Bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud upheld the Centre’s decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution that gave special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, several petitioners filed petitions in the Supreme Court seeking review of the December 11, 2023 historic verdict. In a unanimous verdict, a five-judge Constitution Bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud had ruled that Article 370 of the Constitution was a temporary provision and the President had the power to abrogate the provision which…

Bihar University Professor’s Social Media Post Prompts Protests Over Comments on Muslim National Identity

January 7, 2024 Editor

A professor at a Bihar university is being investigated by the police for his demand of a “separate homeland for Muslims” through his social media posts. The social media post by Khursheed Alam triggered protests by the students and ultimately led to his resignation from his post. Khursheed Alam was an assistant professor at Jai Prakash University. He wrote two anti-India protests – one post read “United Pakistan and Bangladesh #Zindabad” and the other “…the Indian Muslims want a separate homeland adjoining Pakistan and Bangladesh” – on social media a…

Seeking Truth and Justice: ‘Custodial Torture’ Survivor Recounts Tales of Horror & Abuse

December 28, 2023 Editor

Following Thursday’s ambush at Dhatyar Morh that left four soldiers dead and three injured, the army on Friday had detained nine men for questioning. “I am a pile of broken bones and limbs. My body is pockmarked with injuries. Who will feed my family now and who will provide for the education of my only daughter,” says Mohammad Farooq, 36, one of the five men who were allegedly picked up and tortured by the army. Following Thursday’s ambush at Dhatyar Morh that left four soldiers dead and three injured, the…

Abdullah downplays expectations ahead of Rajnath Singh’s J&K visit

December 28, 2023 Editor

National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah voiced scepticism on Wednesday regarding the visit of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to J&K, stating that he harboured no expectations from the visit but hoped it would prevent incidents similar to the recent civilian deaths in Poonch. “I have no expectation from his visit. Can he bring back the dead? But he can do this much that such injustice is not repeated,” Farooq told reporters in Kulgam, 80 km south of Srinagar. Expressing his concerns over the civilian deaths in Poonch, the NC leader…

Cyber Attack Warning: Hackers Plan ‘Party’ Targeting India’s Critical Infrastructure

December 8, 2023 Editor

A nationwide alert has been sounded as one of the largest hacker groups has announced an impending cyberattack on Indian websites and critical infrastructure. The gravity of the situation is underlined by the fact that ministries and departments are now actively engaged in enhancing their cybersecurity measures to stop any unauthorised access. They have been instructed to adhere to Cyber Hygiene Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) and perform necessary tasks to safeguard data from potential hacking or breaches. Central agencies are particularly vigilant, anticipating that the health sector’s cyber infrastructure might…