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Mirwaiz Backs NC’s Jantar Mantar Statehood Protest, Triggering Political Debate Over Broad Outreach

July 11, 2026 Editor

Mirwaiz Backs NC’s Jantar Mantar Protest on J&K Statehood, Political Debate Intensifies Over Broad Outreach By: Javid Amin | 10 July 2026 The National Conference’s (NC) proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi has taken on a new political dimension after Mirwaiz Umar Farooq publicly expressed support for the campaign demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. Mirwaiz described the demand for statehood as a “people’s cause”, welcoming the initiative to raise the issue at the national level. His endorsement has, however, triggered a wider political debate, with…

Omar Abdullah Says NC Awaiting Permission for Delhi Statehood Protest, Alleges Attempts to ‘Sabotage’ Campaign

July 11, 2026 Editor

Omar Abdullah Says NC Awaiting Delhi Police Clearance for Statehood Protest, Alleges Attempts to ‘Sabotage’ Campaign By: News Desk | 10 July 2026 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said the National Conference (NC) is awaiting official permission to hold its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, while alleging that efforts are being made to “sabotage” the party’s campaign for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. The proposed demonstration is the latest step in the National Conference’s statewide and national campaign seeking the restoration of…

If Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID and Passport Aren’t Proof — What Actually Makes You an Indian Citizen?

July 8, 2026 Editor

No Aadhaar, No Passport, No Proof: India's Citizenship Puzzle Explained,The Document India Doesn't Have: Why Citizenship Proof Is So Confusing

If Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID and Passport Aren’t Proof — What Actually Makes You an Indian Citizen? By: News Desk | 08 July 2026 What Proves Indian Citizenship If Not Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID or Passport? A government clarification meant to settle a routine query has instead opened up one of the more uncomfortable questions in Indian public life: if you can’t prove your citizenship with the four documents nearly every adult in the country carries, what exactly can you use? The confusion erupted after the Ministry of External Affairs…

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Opposes Book Bans, Says Democracy Thrives on Debate, Not Censorship

July 8, 2026 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Criticizes Book Bans, Says Democracy Cannot Flourish Where Ideas Are Suppressed By: News Desk | 07 July 2026 Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has spoken out against restrictions on books and ideas, arguing that censorship is inconsistent with democratic principles and that healthy societies advance through open debate rather than the suppression of intellectual thought. His remarks come amid continuing discussions in Jammu and Kashmir over restrictions on certain books and educational material, a subject that has generated differing views among political leaders, educators and civil…

NHRC Takes Cognisance of Alleged Attacks on Kashmiri Students and Traders After JKSA Complaint

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026 Editor

NHRC Takes Cognisance of Alleged Attacks on Kashmiri Students and Traders After JKSA Complaint By: Javid Amin | 13 June 2026 Rights Body Expected to Seek Reports From States Over Alleged Harassment, Assaults and Discrimination The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of allegations concerning harassment, discrimination and attacks against Kashmiri students and traders across several Indian states, marking a significant development in a matter that has drawn growing concern from civil society groups and community representatives. According to the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA), the Commission…

Mehbooba Mufti Calls Detentions Without Trial a ‘Tragedy’, Seeks Review of J&K Prisoners’ Cases

May 24, 2026 Editor

‘A Tragedy for Democracy’: Mehbooba Mufti Raises Alarm Over J&K Prisoners Held Without Trial By: Javid Amin | 23 May 2026 PDP Chief Says Prolonged Detentions Undermine Constitutional Rights and Public Faith in Justice Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti has described the continued detention of many Jammu and Kashmir residents without trial as a “tragedy,” arguing that prolonged incarceration without judicial conclusion represents a serious challenge to constitutional principles and democratic accountability. Her remarks have once again brought attention to a…

“Comfort in Pepleo’s Lives”: PM Modi Pushes Ministers Toward Next-Generation Governance Reforms

May 22, 2026 Editor

PM Modi Urges Ministers to Focus on Ease of Living, Next-Generation Governance Reforms By: Javid Amin | 21 May 22026 Prime Minister Tells Council of Ministers to Focus on Ease of Living, Citizen-Centric Delivery and Long-Term Structural Change Narendra Modi has once again sharpened the Centre’s governance narrative around a simple but politically powerful idea: government policies must ultimately translate into “comfort in people’s lives.” Addressing the Council of Ministers (CoM), the Prime Minister reportedly urged ministers to prioritize next-generation reforms that directly improve everyday living conditions for citizens rather…

Viral Videos of Amritsar College Clash Trigger Debate Over ‘Kashmiri vs Bihari’ Narrative

May 17, 2026 Editor

Amritsar College Clash Videos Go Viral Amid Claims of Kashmiri–Bihari Student Dispute By: Javid Amin | 16 May 2026 Police Investigating Student Altercation as Social Media Amplifies Regional Claims A clash involving students at a college in Amritsar has triggered concern and intense online debate after videos of the altercation went viral on social media platforms. Several posts circulating online have claimed that the incident involved Kashmiri and Bihari students, turning what may have been a campus dispute into a sensitive regional controversy. However, authorities have not officially confirmed whether…

CJI Kant’s ‘Cockroaches’ Remark on Unemployed Youth, Activists Triggers Debate on Judiciary and Dissent

May 16, 2026 Editor

CJI Kant’s ‘Cockroaches’ Remark Sparks National Debate on Judiciary, Activism and Public Dissent By: Javid Amin | 15 May 2026 Supreme Court Observation During Hearing Draws Sharp Reactions Across Legal and Civil Society Circles A courtroom remark by Chief Justice of India Kant has triggered widespread debate after he compared certain unemployed youngsters involved in activism and media work to “cockroaches” and “parasites” while hearing a matter related to senior advocate designation. The comments, made during proceedings before a bench comprising CJI Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, have rapidly moved…

Doda Assembly Ban After Mehraj Malik Rally: Security Measure or Clampdown on Dissent?

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 Editor

Doda Assembly Ban After Mehraj Malik Rally: Security Measure or Clampdown on Dissent? By: Javid Amin | 03 May 2026 Doda Under Restrictions: A New Flashpoint in Jammu & Kashmir’s Political Landscape In a significant administrative move, authorities in Doda have imposed a two-month ban on unauthorised public gatherings under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The order, issued on May 3, 2026, comes immediately after the release and public rally of Mehraj Malik—a timing that has intensified debate across political and civil society circles in Jammu…