Shashi Tharoor’s Kashmir Visit Sparks Congress vs Congress Battle: What Lies Behind the Growing Rift? By: Javid Amin | 21 June 2026 Kashmir Outreach Meant to Build Dialogue Ends Up Exposing Deeper Fault Lines Within Congress What was intended to be a political outreach visit to Kashmir has unexpectedly evolved into a fresh episode of internal discord within the Congress party. Senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor’s recent visit to Srinagar has triggered criticism from sections of the party’s Jammu and Kashmir unit, exposing long-simmering tensions over…
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US and Iran Hold First Direct Talks Since 2018 in Oman Amid Gulf Tensions and Nuclear Dispute
Historic Face-to-Face Meeting Breaks Years of Diplomatic Deadlock By: Javid Amin | 21 June 2026 In a development that could reshape the trajectory of one of the world’s most dangerous geopolitical confrontations, senior officials from the United States and Iran have held direct face-to-face talks in Muscat, Oman, marking the first publicly acknowledged high-level meeting between the two countries since 2018. The discussions come after months of escalating military tensions across the Gulf region, including airstrikes, retaliatory attacks, maritime threats and growing fears of a wider regional war involving multiple…
Read MoreEngineer Rashid’s Possible Resignation: AIP Faces Political Test Over Baramulla MP’s Future
Engineer Rashid Resignation Offer: AIP Faces Political Dilemma Over Baramulla MP Seat By: Javid Amin | 21 June 2026 Engineer Rashid’s Resignation Offer Puts AIP in Political Dilemma The political landscape of Jammu & Kashmir has entered another uncertain phase after jailed Baramulla Lok Sabha MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, expressed his willingness to step down from Parliament. The move has placed his party, the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP), in a difficult position — balancing loyalty towards a leader who achieved a major electoral victory while…
Read MoreUS-Iran Nuclear Talks Collapse Amid Lebanon Fighting, Raising Fears of Wider Middle East War
US-Iran Nuclear Talks Collapse as Lebanon Fighting Threatens Fragile Peace Process By: Javid Amin | 19 June 2026 New Violence in Lebanon Delivers Major Blow to Diplomatic Efforts A fresh outbreak of violence in Lebanon has derailed high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran, exposing the fragility of the recently signed peace framework and raising fears that the wider Middle East conflict could once again spiral out of control. The talks, which were scheduled to take place in Switzerland, were intended to launch the next phase of diplomacy following…
Read MoreKashmir Vs Switzerland: Why Travelers Say Jammu & Kashmir Offers the Same Magic with a Unique Soul
Kashmir vs Switzerland: Why Travelers Believe India’s Paradise Can Rival Europe’s Finest Destinations By: Javid Amin | 19 June 2026 From Alpine Meadows to Snow-Clad Peaks, Kashmir Continues to Captivate Travelers For decades, Jammu and Kashmir has been celebrated as one of the most beautiful regions in the world. Often referred to as “Paradise on Earth,” the region continues to draw comparisons with Switzerland, Europe’s iconic alpine destination known for its breathtaking mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and picturesque villages. The latest praise comes from travelers who believe Kashmir offers an experience…
Read MoreDelhi Mangolpuri Furniture Market Fire: Blaze Damages Six Shops, Firefighters Control Flames After Early Morning Emergency
Delhi Mangolpuri Fire: 6 Furniture Shops Damaged in Early Morning Blaze, No Casualties Reported By: Javid Amin | 18 June 2026 Mangolpuri Furniture Market Fire: Six Shops Damaged, Major Tragedy Averted in Delhi A fire broke out at a furniture market in Delhi’s Mangolpuri area during the early hours of Friday, damaging six shops and a tempo parked near the site. The incident triggered panic among shopkeepers and nearby residents, but quick action by the Delhi Fire Service prevented the flames from spreading further. According to officials, no casualties were…
Read MoreIran-US Peace Deal Signed: Where Donald Trump Fell Short of His Original War Objectives
Iran-US Peace Deal Signed, But Trump’s Bigger War Goals Remain Unfulfilled By: Javid Amin | 17 June 2026 Historic Agreement Ends Hostilities, Opens New Chapter in US-Iran Relations After more than three months of military confrontation that rattled global energy markets and pushed West Asia to the brink of a wider regional conflict, the United States and Iran have formally signed a peace agreement aimed at ending hostilities and reopening diplomatic channels. The 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed by US President Donald Trump and Iranian representatives during the G7…
Read MorePahalgam Road Tragedy Claims Two Lives as Tourist Bus Overturns in Tangmarg, Raising Kashmir Safety Concerns
Kashmir Road Tragedies Raise Fresh Safety Concerns as Fatal Pahalgam Crash Claims Two Lives, Tourist Bus Overturns in Tangmarg By: Javid Amin | 17 June 2026 Back-to-Back Accidents in South and North Kashmir Highlight Growing Road Safety Challenges Amid Peak Tourist Season Kashmir witnessed two serious road accidents within a short span on Wednesday, June 17, raising fresh concerns about road safety in the Valley’s major tourist destinations. While two people lost their lives and several others were injured after a car plunged into a gorge on the Aru–Pahalgam route…
Read MoreMuharram-Ul-Haram 2026 Begins June 17 in Jammu & Kashmir: Grand Mufti Calls for Peace, Unity and Prosperity
Muharram-ul-Haram to Begin on June 17 in Jammu & Kashmir; Grand Mufti Highlights Message of Peace and Reflection By: Javid Amin | 15 June 2026 The sacred month of Muharram-ul-Haram, marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year, will commence in Jammu & Kashmir on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, according to an announcement by the Grand Mufti of Jammu & Kashmir, Nasir-ul-Islam. The announcement came after no credible moon-sighting reports were received from across the Union Territory, leading to the declaration that the first day of Muharram would be observed…
Read MoreReturn of Memory or Return Home? Global Kashmiri Pandit Conclave Sparks Hope, While Panun Kashmir Demands Rehabilitation First
Return of Memory or Return Home? Kashmiri Pandit Conclave Revives Debate on Reconciliation and Rehabilitation By: Javid Amin | 15 June 2026 A Gathering That Carried the Weight of Decades For many participants, the Global Kashmiri Pandit Conclave held in Srinagar was far more than a conference. It was an emotional journey into memory, identity, and belonging. More than three decades after the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley, delegates from different parts of India and abroad gathered in Kashmir to reconnect with their roots, revisit places tied to…
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