With Indus Treaty on Hold, India Invites Bids for 1,856 MW Sawalkote Hydro Project on the Chenab

With Indus Treaty on Hold, India Invites Bids for 1,856 MW Sawalkote Hydro Project on the Chenab

India Floats Tender for Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project After Suspending Indus Waters Treaty By: Javid Amin | 31 July 2025 A Watershed Moment in India’s Water Diplomacy In a decisive and symbolic move, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT)—signed with Pakistan in 1960—and simultaneously floated international tenders for the 1,856 MW Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project on the Chenab River. This marks not only an ambitious boost to J&K’s hydropower capacity but also a significant recalibration of India’s policy over its western rivers. Treaty in Abeyance—Why It Matters On April 23, 2025,…

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Kashmir’s Silent Tsunami: When Paradise Drowns in Despair, Debt, and Disconnection

Kashmir's Silent Tsunami: When Paradise Drowns in Despair, Debt, and Disconnection

Kashmir Crisis: Beyond Politics – Mental Health, Marriage Debt, Drugs & Spiritual Disconnect | Cultural Breakdown By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 25 July 2025 Paradise Under Siege Kashmir. The very name conjures images of breathtaking, snow-capped Himalayas reflected in the serene waters of Dal Lake, vibrant saffron fields, and intricate handicrafts. For centuries, it has been celebrated as “Jannat” – Paradise on Earth. Yet, beneath this postcard-perfect facade, a profound and devastating crisis is unfolding – one not solely defined by geopolitical conflict, but by a deep, internal fracturing…

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Ghulam Nabi Azad: ‘The Sooner, the Better’ — A Renewed Call for Jammu & Kashmir Statehood

Ghulam Nabi Azad: 'The Sooner, the Better' — A Renewed Call for Jammu & Kashmir Statehood

Ghulam Nabi Azad Urges Immediate Restoration of Jammu & Kashmir Statehood | The Sooner, The Better By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 24 July 2025 A Political Voice for Urgency and Unity In the ever-evolving political landscape of Jammu & Kashmir, Ghulam Nabi Azad has yet again taken a firm stand on one of the region’s most sensitive and critical demands—the restoration of statehood. During his recent visit to Reasi district, the seasoned politician and current chairman of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) struck a chord with the public,…

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Microsoft Issues Urgent Security Alert: Zero-Day Cyberattack Targets SharePoint Servers Used by Governments and Enterprises

Microsoft Issues Urgent Security Alert: Zero-Day Cyberattack Targets SharePoint Servers Used by Governments and Enterprises

Microsoft SharePoint Zero-Day Cyberattack: Urgent Alert for Businesses and Government Agencies By: Javid Amin | 22 July 2025 What Happened and Why It Matters In a dramatic cybersecurity development, Microsoft has issued a critical warning about active cyberattacks exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in SharePoint Server, a platform widely used by government agencies and enterprises for internal document sharing and collaboration. The exploit has not affected SharePoint Online (cloud-based), but tens of thousands of on-premise SharePoint servers remain at risk. This attack highlights the increasing sophistication of cyber threats and the…

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AI Bots & Customer Services: Are We Sacrificing Human Touch for Corporate Profits?

AI Bots & Customer Services: Are We Sacrificing Human Touch for Corporate Profits?

JioFiber’s AI Bots: The Rise of Automation, The Fall of Customer Service By: Javid Amin | Jammu | 22 July 2025 AI is undeniably the future. But are we deploying it in the right places—or blindly letting it replace human empathy and common sense? My recent ordeal with JioFiber is a case study in how AI bots and hyper-automation can turn minor issues into full-blown crises, leaving suffering clients stranded and helpless. The Beginning of the Nightmare — July 17 It all started when my JioFiber connection suddenly stopped working.…

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Mehbooba Mufti Slams ‘Communalisation’ of Urdu in Jammu and Kashmir Recruitment Row

Mehbooba Mufti Slams ‘Communalisation’ of Urdu in Jammu and Kashmir Recruitment Row

Language, Identity, and the Battle for Urdu in Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 16 July 2025 The Urdu Controversy: A Lingual Flashpoint In July 2025, Jammu and Kashmir found itself at the center of yet another political and cultural firestorm — this time, over language. The controversy erupted after the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) issued an interim stay on the requirement of basic Urdu proficiency for candidates applying for the prestigious Naib Tehsildar posts in the region. The ruling directed the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection…

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Rahul Gandhi & Mallikarjun Kharge Write to PM Modi: ‘Restore Statehood to Jammu & Kashmir Now’

Rahul Gandhi & Mallikarjun Kharge Write to PM Modi: 'Restore Statehood to Jammu & Kashmir Now'

Congress Demands Statehood for Jammu & Kashmir: Rahul Gandhi, Kharge Write to PM Modi Before Parliament Session By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 16 July 2025 As the national spotlight continues to intensify over the political situation in Jammu & Kashmir, top Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have stepped into the fray—urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to restore full statehood to the region in a strongly worded joint letter. Released just days ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, the letter adds legislative pressure to the growing popular…

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Congress Questions LG Manoj Sinha’s Accountability After Pahalgam Attack: Deflection or Admission of Failure?

Congress Questions LG Manoj Sinha’s Accountability After Pahalgam Attack: Deflection or Admission of Failure?

Pahalgam Terror Attack Fallout: Congress Slams LG Manoj Sinha Over Delayed Accountability By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 14 July 2025 Background: What Happened in Pahalgam? On April 22, 2025, a terrorist attack in the popular tourist destination of Pahalgam in south Kashmir left 26 tourists dead and dozens injured. The attack occurred in an open meadow near Aru Valley, an area known for scenic beauty—but with limited permanent security infrastructure despite growing footfall. The tragedy shook the region and raised immediate concerns about security planning, intelligence failures, and tourist…

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BJP Vs Omar Abdullah: Jallianwala Bagh Analogy Sparks Political Firestorm in Kashmir

BJP Vs Omar Abdullah: Jallianwala Bagh Analogy Sparks Political Firestorm in Kashmir

BJP Slams Omar Abdullah Over Jallianwala Bagh Comparison: Kashmir’s History or Political Provocation? By: Javid Amin | Srinagar / Jammu | 14 July 2025 What Sparked the Controversy? On July 13, 2025, marking the anniversary of the 1931 killings outside Srinagar Central Jail, Omar Abdullah took to social media, describing the event as “Kashmir’s Jallianwala Bagh.” The statement invoked the memory of the 1919 massacre in Amritsar, where British troops opened fire on unarmed Indian civilians. According to Omar, the 22 Kashmiri Muslims killed by Dogra forces were not rioters…

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The 21-Course Curse: Kashmir’s Lavish Weddings & The Shocking Rise Of Instant Divorce – Can Tradition Be Saved?

The 21-Course Curse: Kashmir's Lavish Weddings & The Shocking Rise Of Instant Divorce – Can Tradition Be Saved?

Kashmir Marriage Crisis: Lavish Weddings, Rising Divorce & Islamic Solutions | Social Change By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 12 July 2025 The majestic valleys of Kashmir, often called “Paradise on Earth,” are echoing with a dissonant sound: the clatter of extravagant wedding festivities swiftly followed by the hushed, painful whispers of divorce papers filed within weeks, sometimes days. Beneath the surface of vibrant phirans, glittering jewelry, and the intoxicating aroma of wazwan, a profound social crisis is fracturing the very fabric of Kashmiri society. This isn’t merely about changing…

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