Red Fort Blast Fallout: Kashmir Politics Roiled as Leaders, Students Voice Fears of Collective Suspicion

Red Fort Blast Fallout: Kashmir Politics Roiled as Leaders, Students Voice Fears of Collective Suspicion

From Mehbooba Mufti’s criticism of the Centre to Omar Abdullah’s caution against stereotyping—and JKSA’s plea to the PM—the Delhi blast has reignited debates over security, identity, and national integration. By: Javid Amin | 17 November 2025 A Blast That Echoed Far Beyond Red Fort The November 10 blast near Delhi’s historic Red Fort, which killed 10–12 people and injured several others, has quickly transformed from a national security incident into a full-scale political and social flashpoint. While investigations by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Faridabad Police are underway, the…

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Kashmir Schools to Shut for 10-Day Summer Break from July 1 Amid Scorching Heat

Kashmir Schools to Shut for 10-Day Summer Break from July 1 Amid Scorching Heat

Kashmir Schools to Remain Closed for 10-Day Summer Vacation from July 1 Due to Heatwave Srinagar | 20 June 2025 In response to the relentless heatwave sweeping across the Valley, Jammu & Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo has announced a 10-day summer break for all government and private schools in the Kashmir division, starting July 1 to July 10, 2025. The announcement, made during a press briefing at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar, comes as daytime temperatures continue to hover well above 32°C, with meteorologists reporting a 26% rainfall deficit…

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