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JAMMU, Apr 1: Legislators cutting across party lines on Wednesday protested in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly over the absence of bureaucrats during Question Hour, raising concerns over accountability. The issue was raised by NC MLA Nazi Gurezi, who alleged that officers were taking the House lightly. Pointing towards the officers gallery, he said [] The post MLAs Protest Absence of Bureaucrats During Question Hour in Assembly appeared first on Northlines .

Congress, BJP members clash; NC MLAs resort to massive proIran sloganeering Jammu Tawi, Mar 27:Massive protests rocked the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly on Friday as legislators from the National Conference and other parties staged demonstrations against the US-Israel attack on Iran and the killing of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. As soon as proceedings began, [] The post Protests rock J&K Assembly over US-Israel attack on Iran appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 27: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators staged a protest inside the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Friday, demanding the establishment of a National Law University (NLU) in Jammu as the second phase of the Budget Session commenced. The BJP MLAs raised slogans and held placards while seeking clarity from the government [] The post BJP MLAs Protest Inside J&K Assembly, Demand National Law University in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Mar 27: National Conference (NC) leaders, led by Tanvir Sadiq, staged a protest outside the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Friday, expressing solidarity with Iran amid the ongoing Middle East crisis. Speaking to the media, Tanvir Sadiq said the entire NC and the J&K government stand together. He noted that, like former [] The post NC Leaders Protest Outside J&K Assembly, Express Solidarity with Iran appeared first on Northlines .

Ashutosh Pandey, Student: IIMC, Jammu In India the courts play a role in protecting the Constitution. When there are issues in society the courts do not just interpret the law they also help guide society. The recent decision about the reservation rights of Castes after they convert to another religion is a good example [] The post Reservation, Conversion and Judicial Interpretation: A Significant Decision on the Test of Social Justice appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Mar 25: Several Opposition MPs on Wednesday staged a protest in the Parliament House complex over the reported LPG supply crunch, raising slogans against the government and accusing it of failing to ensure adequate supply. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, NCP(SP)s Supriya Sule, SPs Dharmendra Yadav, CPI-MLs Sudama Prasad, DMKs T Sumathy and JMMs [] The post Opposition MPs Protest in Parliament Complex Over LPG Supply Crunch appeared first on Northlines .

Compared to 2021 Assembly polls, the 2026 elections will be more challenging to ruling DMK By Kalyani Shankar Tamil Nadu is poised for a competitive three-way contest in the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled for April 23. This election has significant implications for the state and its leaders. The ruling DMK aims to [] The post Tamil Nadu is set to witness three way contests with actor Vijay playing a crucial role appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, March 20: The ABVP on Friday staged protests at the University of Jammu, demanding the withdrawal of a chapter on former Pakistan president Muhammad Ali Jinnah included in the revised postgraduate political science syllabus under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The university, however, maintained that the chapter on Jinnah is part of [] The post JU includes a chapter on Jinnah in Pol Science syllabus, ABVP protests appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi can follow Vietnam model for extracting maximum benefits for domestic units By Subrata Majumder Recently, Government of India tweaked Press Note 3, 2026 to open door for Chinese investment. It permitted Automatic Approval system for Chinese investment after closing down in 2000, owing to clash with China in Galwan valley, killing several [] The post Latest Policy tweak to encourage more investments from China is helpful for Indian Industry appeared first on Northlines .

Machines are deciding who lives and who dies By Marc Vandepitte NEW YORK: War is increasingly being fought less by humans and more by algorithms. In Iran, we see how artificial intelligence is driving the pace of destruction to an unprecedented speed, bringing with it a host of profound moral problems. New wars [] The post Iran war for U.S. and Israel is a test lab for AI warfare appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 15 : A four-member delegation of the ruling National Conference MLAs called on Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here on Sunday to seek withdrawal of cases against youths arrested during the recent protests in the Valley over the killing of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The delegation comprised MLA Zadibal [] The post NC MLAs urge LG to withdraw cases relating protests over Khameneis killing appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 13: Authorities imposed restrictions in parts of Kashmir on Friday after protests erupted in some Shia-dominated areas against US-Israel strikes on Iran, officials said. Demonstrations were reported from areas including Magam and Budgam, where protesters raised slogans against the US and Israel and expressed support for Palestine. Officials said the protests remained peaceful [] The post Curbs in Kashmir as Protests Erupt in Shia Areas Over Iran Strikes appeared first on Northlines

New Delhi, Mar 10 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the aspirations of Indias youth are the countrys greatest capital, stressing that their drive to innovate and contribute is a key strength for the nations future. Speaking at a post-Budget webinar on Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana, Modi said the new tradition of such consultations [] The post Youth aspirations Indias greatest capital: PM appeared first on Northlines .

It is really a matter of great concern for the people of the country, especially middle-class and lower-income families, that the prices of domestic LPG and commercial cylinders have been hiked by a steep Rs 60 and Rs 114.5, respectively, on account of the increase in energy costs due to the present crucial situation in [] The post Litmus Test For A Welfare State appeared first on Northlines .

A State that turns its guns on its own populace By S P Singh State Response to Peaceful Demonstrations What began as solemn gathering of mourners to express grief over the killing of Irans Supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khomenei, has turned into a tragic chapter in history of Giligit Baltistan.Shias marched peacefully, [] The post Gilgit Baltistans destiny Life of a protestor appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Mar 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Friday announced it will hold protests across districts on March 9 against the India-US trade deal, with party unit chief Tariq Hameed Karra demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue. Addressing a rally against the trade deal in the R S [] The post Cong to protest across J&K on Mar 9 against India-US trade deal appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar: For the fifth consecutive day, large parts of the Kashmir Valley remained under strict security restrictions amid fears of protests following congregational Friday prayers over the killing of Irans Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Security measures continued in several sensitive areas of Srinagar, particularly around Lal Chowk and in a number of Shia-majority localities. [] The post Strict curbs in parts of Kashmir amid fears of protests over Iran appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 5: Normal life in Kashmir remained affected for the fifth consecutive day on Thursday as authorities continued to enforce partial restrictions on the movement and assembly of people following protests over the killing of Irans supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The restrictions were imposed on Monday after spontaneous protests erupted across the valley [] The post Restrictions Continue in Kashmir After Protests Over Khameneis Killing appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Mar 4: Restrictions remained in force on Wednesday for the third consecutive day in parts of Kashmir, while mobile internet services continued to be throttled to prevent further protests over the killing of Irans Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The curbs were enforced strictly in areas with sizeable Shia populations. In Srinagar, heavy deployment [] The post Kashmir under restrictions to curb protests over Khamenei killing appeared first on Northlines .

Procedures will make young lovers fully dependent on parents for decision By T N Ashok Last Friday, in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi rose to announce what the BJP government described as a measured administrative reform. Couples who elope and wish to register their marriage, Sanghavi [] The post Gujarat Govts latest marriage notification order has ominous consequences appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Feb 19: Congress MLAs Irfan Lone and Iftikhar Ahmed on Thursday staged a protest outside the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, alleging harassment of Kashmiris outside the Union Territory and demanding immediate intervention to stop such incidents. Holding a pamphlet reading Stop harassment of Kashmiris, Lone and Ahmed demonstrated on the assembly stairs and were [] The post Congress MLAs Protest in J&K Assembly Over Alleged Harassment of Kashmiris appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Feb 17: BJP legislator Vikram Randhawa on Tuesday clarified in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly that his earlier remarks on alleged encroachments on Jammu Development Authority (JDA) land were not directed against any community, following uproar and slogan-shouting by Congress and an Independent MLA. The House witnessed chaotic scenes for nearly half an [] The post Randhawa Clarifies Remarks in J&K Assembly After Protests by MLAs appeared first on Northlines .