Kashmir 2025: Article 370s Shadow and Question of Statehood
Ashok Bhan ashokbhan@rediffmail.com As 2025 draws to a close, Kashmirs political story reads less like a turning point a
Congress will lose 29 LS poll: Shah takes a dig at Rahul
AHMEDABAD: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said a party wont get votes if it opposes everything people like, qui
Abrogation of Art 370 ended decades of discrimination in J&K: Dr Pardeep
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 26: Dr Pardeep Mahotra, media Incharge, J&K BJP today stated that Article 370 reminds
'No one family drove growth': PM Modi targets Congress with dynastic politics jibe
LUCKNOW: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the countrys growth can no longer be attributed to just one
PM Modi: Freed country from tendency to link all good works with one family
Prime Minister Modi, inaugurating a memorial in Lucknow, criticized past governments for glorifying a single family and
Our Govt brought down wall of Art 370: PM
Constitution of India fully implemented in J&K now *Mookerjee rejected provision of two PMs, Emblems, Constitutions Sanj
Devitalizing Art 370 matter of pride for country: PM
Says Aug 5, 2019 decision ended two flags, two constitutions, strengthened national unity Lucknow, Dec 25: Terming revo
Modi realising India's vision envisaged by Mookerjee, Upadhyaya, Vajpayee: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is realizing the vision of India envisioned by B
BJP proud to have torn down Article 370 wall: PM Modi
LUCKNOW: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the BJP was proud that its government got the opportunity to ear
The Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow was inaugurated on the 101st birth anniversary of former prime minister Atal Bihari
BJP proud our govt had opportunity to tear down wall of Art 370: PM Modi in Lucknow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pride in his government's decision to abrogate Article 370. He spoke at the inaug
Coal block allocation case petitioner lawyer M.L. Sharma passes away
He filed multiple public interest litigations, notably on the abrogation of Article 370, the Pegasus spyware controversy
NCs Facade Of Fighting For Article 370 Is Over: PDP
Srinagar, Dec 17: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday accused the ruling National Conference of giving up it
National Conference's facade of fighting for Article 370 is over: PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party has accused the National Conference of ending its fight for Jammu and Kashmir's special sta
Overground workers got government jobs, real terror victims were hounded in J&K: L-G Manoj Sinha
After the abrogation of Article 370, the families of terror victims have found new courage and self-confidence and are n
From Healing Touch To Healing Victims: How Post-Article 370 J&K Reclaimed Justice And Stability
The shift from a conflict-ridden mindset to one grounded in justice, development, and dignity is not merely a policy cha
Terror victim families rehabilitated: LG Sinha hails changes brought by Article 370 abrogation
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the abrogation of Article 370 brought dynamic changes in Jamm
Chinese national deported to Hong Kong, blacklisted for visa violations
A Chinese national, Hu Congtai, has been deported to Hong Kong. He violated his tourist visa by visiting Ladakh and Jamm
Chinese Man Detained In J&K Got Indian SIM, Searched Article 370 On Phone
The mobile phone of a Chinese man who has been detained in Srinagar for violating visa norms and visiting strategic and
Mehbooba advises centre to review JK Policy, start Reconciliation
Srinagar, Dec 7: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said the Centre should review its policy towards Jammu and Kashm
Chinese Man Detained In J&K, Searched Article 370, CRPF Deployment On Phone
An unusual chatter on the Internet intercepted by the army alerted security agencies in the Kashmir valley, leading to t
Chinese national detained; was visiting J&K, Ladakh without permission: Officials
A Chinese tourist, Hu Congtai, has been detained in Kashmir. He entered Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir without permission,
Centre Should Review Its J&K Policy, Launch Process Of Reconciliation: Mehbooba Mufti
Srinagar, Dec 7: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said the Centre should review its policy towards Jammu and Kashm
Two years on, Jammu-Kashmir govt fails to restore public holiday on NC founders birth anniversary
SRINAGAR: For the second consecutive year, the Omar Abdullah government has been unable to restore the public holiday in
Defense minister Rajnath Singh highlighted Operation Sindoor as a firm response to those ignoring peace, drawing paralle
Article 370 removal completed Indias integration project: Nadda
Patels unification efforts were overlooked by Congress; PM Modi, Amit Shah completed his unfinished mission in Kashmir S
Congress worked hard to erase Sardar Patel from history, says Nadda; slams Nehru for Article 370
The Congress did not want Sardar Patel to be remembered, Mr. Nadda said while addressing a gathering at the Sardar@150 U
Cong Worked Hard To Erase Sardar Patel From History, Says Nadda; Slams Nehru For Article 370
Vadodara, Nov 29: BJP president JP Nadda on Saturday said the Congress made great efforts to erase Sardar Patel from his
NCRuhullah rift: Will party's working committee issue show-cause notice to disgruntled MP?
SRINAGAR: The differences between National Conference (NC) MP Aga Ruhullah and the ruling party have widened after the M
RuhullahNC confrontation peaks as rebel MP excluded from crucial working committee meet
The National Conference's internal divisions widened sharply after MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi was excluded from a key Wo
NC MP Mehdi slams own govt as party holds key meet
National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has accused his own party's government in Jammu and Kashmir of failing to fulf
Article 370 removal integrated J&K fully with India: Prez
Says it provided citizens access to govt jobs, property rights, social welfare schemes New Delhi, Nov 26: President Dro
In her speech, President Murmu highlighted the enduring intent of the Constitutions architects, countrys social and poli
CJI makes new rule on urgent hearing
NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday administered the oath of office to Justice Surya Kant, who became the 53rd
Confident constitutional values will be further reinforced under Justice Kants leadership: Kharge
NEW DELHI, Nov 24: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday said Justice Surya Kants elevation to the post of Chi
Article 370 Abrogation, Pegasus, Sedition: Key Judgements That CJI Surya Kant Has Been Part Of
Justice Kant was part of the bench that ordered probe into Pegasus spyware being used for unauthorised surveillance of j
From small-town lawyer to pinnacle of judiciary, 53rd CJI Surya Kant delivered many key verdicts
NEW DELHI: Justice Surya Kant, who took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on Monday, has been part of several key
Confident constitutional values will be further reinforced under Justice Kant's leadership: Kharge
NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday said Justice Surya Kant's elevation to the post of Chief Just
Justice Surya Kant became India's 53rd Chief Justice. He took oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of President Mu
Justice Surya Kant to take oath today
NEW DELHI, Nov 23: Justice Surya Kant, who has been part of several landmark verdicts and orders on abrogation of Articl
Justice Surya Kant to take oath on Monday as next Chief Justice of India
NEW DELHI: Justice Surya Kant, who has been part of several landmark verdicts and orders on abrogation of Article 370 re
Justice Surya Kant To Take Oath On Monday As Next CJI
NEW DELHI, Nov 23: Justice Surya Kant, who has been part of several landmark verdicts and orders on abrogation of Articl
BJP criticises Congress for awarding Indira Gandhi Peace Prize to Michelle Bachelet
Party spokesperson says former Chile President Ms. Bachelet attacked Indias sovereignty through her remarks against the
BJP attacks Congress over honouring Michelle Bachelet with Indira Gandhi Prize
NEW DELHI: Amit Malviya, the BJPs in-charge of the National Information and Technology Department, has questioned the Co
BJP Criticizes Congress for Honouring ex-UN Head, Cites Sovereignty Concerns
The BJP's objection to the awardee stems from her remarks expressing concern over the lockdown in Kashmir after the abro
370 abrogation hasn't stopped bloodshed: J&K CM Omar Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has voiced concern over continued bloodshed in the Union Territory. He st
SRINAGAR: The Centre promised to make Jammu and Kashmir safe, but its policies made Delhi unsafe, said PDP supremo and f
India will treat terrorists and their backers alike, says Army Chief
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday asserted that the country will continue to treat terrorists and th
Modi wraps up Bihar campaign, hails high turnout as '65-volt jhatka' to opposition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday concluded his extensive campaign for the Bihar assembly elections, asserting th
Bihar doesnt want return of jungle raj, says Modi
PATNA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a strong attack on the Opposition, warning that the people of Bih
Omar Abdullah blames PDP for axing of Article 370 , J&Ks UT status
High voter turnout in Bihar reflects trust in Modi-Nitish governance, says PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the record turnout in Bihar's first phase of assembly polls, attributing it to
People trust the track record of Narendra-Nitish: Modi hails record turnout in Bihar polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the record voter turnout in the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections
After 4-Year Break, J&K Revives 150-Year-Old Capital-Shifting Tradition
The 150-year-old tradition of the Darbar Move in Jammu and Kashmir has been restored by the newly elected J&K government
CM elected to govern, not for statehood: LoP
Says Article 370, 35-A will never return Srinagar, Oct 31: Leader of the Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislativ
Shifting Tides of Language in J&K Assembly
Critics attribute this change to the broader socio-political transformations following the abrogation of Article 370 on
PM Modi fulfilled Sardar Patels dream of unified India by abrogating Art-370: HM Shah
NEW DELHI, Oct 31: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Friday that it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi who fulfilled Sar
631 non-residents buy over 386 kanals of land in J&K since Article 370 abrogation
SRINAGAR: Since the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A on August 5, 2019, a total of 631 non-residents have purchased ove
Removing Article 370 was a true tribute to Sardar Patel: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath marked Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary. He inaugurated '
PM Modi fulfilled Sardar Patels dream of unified India by abrogating Article 370: Amit Shah
Because of Article 370, J&K was not fully integrated into India so PM Modi accomplished the work of Sardar Patel by abro
PM Modi fulfilled Sardar Patel's dream of unified India by abrogating Article 370: Amit Shah
NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Friday that it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi who fulfilled Sardar Valla
PM Modi pays floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Statue of Unity in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Gujara
Justice Surya Kant appointed as 53rd CJI; Art 370, OROP among his key verdicts
On November 24, Justice Surya Kant will officially step into the role of the 53rd Chief Justice of India, marking a new
Justice Surya Kant appointed as next Chief Justice of India, will take charge from November 24
President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Justice Surya Kant as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI) with effect from Nove
UP Governor greets Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh on foundation day
LUCKNOW, Oct 30: Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel on Thursday extended her greetings on the foundation day of the
Congress protected Article 370 for 7-decades: Amit Shah
PM Modi led regime removed provision, crushed terrorism in J&K Darbhanga (Bihar), Oct 29: Union Home Minister Amit Shah
J&K Rajya Sabha polls spark match-fixing allegations as BJP wins one seat
SRINAGAR: In a dramatic turn of events, Jammu and Kashmirs first Rajya Sabha elections since the abrogation of Article 3
CJI Gavai recommends Justice Surya Kant as next Chief Justice of India
Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has recommended Justice Surya Kant, the second senior-most judge of the
Jayesh demands Statehood restoration
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 26: Political activist, Jayesh Gupta has submitted a detailed memorandum to the Union
Srinagar, Oct 26:Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that the National Conference has kept the issue o
Omar Abdullah must name MLAs who cross-voted, says NC MP Ruhullah Mehdi
SRINAGAR: The National Conference's Lok Sabha MP Ruhullah Mehdi on Saturday asked Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar
NC Sweeps Three of Four Rajya Sabha Seats in J&K
In a dramatic outcome of the first-ever Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370,
BJP stops NC clean sweep in J&K RS poll, wins 1 seat with 4 'extra' votes
In Jammu and Kashmir's first Rajya Sabha election post-Article 370 abrogation, the BJP secured an unexpected victory for
Army Commanders Conference | Post-370, J&K streets filled with hope: Rajnath
Says Op Sindoor shows Indias strength; will continue against terrorists Srinagar, Oct 24: Stating that post abrogation o
Modi Govt transformed J&Ks destiny after Art 370 abrogation: Rijiju
Says Govts focus now on sustaining peace, ensuring growth across sectors Jammu Tawi, Oct 24: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju
BJP scores surprise in J&K RS polls; wins one seat amid cross-voting, NC bags three
SRINAGAR: The opposition BJP on Friday caused an upset by winning a seat in the Rajya Sabha polls from Jammu and Kashmir
National Conference leaders Sajad Kichloo, Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan, and GS (Shammi) Oberoi won the election to Rajya S
NC Wins 3, BJP 1 In J&Ks First Rajya Sabha Polls Post Article 370 Abrogation
Srinagar, Oct 24: The National Conference (NC) on Friday clinched three out of four Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kas
Voting begins for four Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu & Kashmir, first since Article 370 abrogation
SRINAGAR: Polling for four vacant Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir, the first since the abrogation of Article 37
J&K Assembly Session Sparks Heated Debate Over Satya Pal Maliks Legacy and Article 370
Malik, the last governor of the erstwhile state of J&K, passed away in August 2025
Row in J&K Assembly: NC, BJP spar during obituary for Satya Pal Malik; clash over Article 370 role
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly's autumn session began with heated debates over former governor Satya Pal Malik's role in
Heated debate between NC, BJP in J&K Assembly during obituary reference to Satya Pal Malik
The first day of the autumn session of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed a heated debate during obituary references a
Obituary reference to Satya Pal Malik triggers heated exchange between NC, BJP in J-K Assembly
The J-K Assembly's autumn session opened with heated exchanges over the role of former governor Satya Pal Malik in the 2
Dynasties, women emerge as key forces in high-stakes J&K bypolls
SRINAGAR: Dynastic influence and womens political leadership are at the forefront of the high-stakes Jammu and Kashmir A
Obituary Reference To Satya Pal Malik Triggers Heated Exchange Between NC, BJP In J&K Assembly
Srinagar, Oct 23: Heated exchanges were witnessed between the ruling National Conference and opposition BJP members duri
Statehood demand to raise heat in J&K House as session begins today
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly is headed for a stormy nine-day autumn session beginning Thursday, with issues
NC names Shia leader Agha Syed Mehmood as candidate for Budgam assembly bypoll
SRINAGAR: The National Conference (NC) on Sunday announced Shia leader Agha Syed Mehmood as its candidate for the Budgam
Congress says seat deal done; Amit Shah asks why Rahul silent on SIR
PATNA: Amid possible friendly fight on at least nine seats, the Congress on Saturday claimed that seat-sharing arrangeme
Srinagar Diary | Omar completes one year as J&K CM
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah completed one year in office on October 16. He became the first CM after the National Confe
As Omar Abdullah Completes One Year in Office, Mehbooba Mufti Alleges Betrayal of Public Trust
PDP chief calls Omar-led administration a otal failure in one year, says National Conference has abandoned promises on A
From Art 370 to Op Sindoor, Govt broke all walls of terrorism: Shah
Says forces deny terrorists safe havens within or outside India Manesar (Gurugram), Oct 14: Union Home Minister, Amit Sh
Who is Kannan Gopinathan who joined Congress? He became famous for...
Former IAS officer Kannan Gopinathan, who resigned from service in 2019 as a mark of protesting the shutdown of Jammu an
Former IAS officer Kannan Gopinathan joins Congress
Kannan Gopinathan resigned from the service in 2019, protesting against the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashm
BJP announces candidates for J&K Rajya Sabha polls, Sat Pal Sharma to contest from safe seat
SRINAGAR : The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced its candidates for three of the four vacant Rajya Sabha
PDP-BJP alignment responsible for Art 370 & 35-A abrogation: Nasir
Dr. Farooq has decided to stay in J&K; we need his guidance Srinagar, Oct 10: Senior National Conference leader and Advi
Pleas seeking restoration of statehood of J&K: SC grants 4 more weeks to Centre to file reply
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday granted the Union government an additional four weeks to file its detailed respon
SC gives Centre four weeks to respond on J&K statehood restoration pleas
The Supreme Court on Friday granted the Central government four weeks to respond to a series of petitions seeking the re
Jailed MP Er Rashids party to field own candidate in J&K RS polls, refuses to support BJP or NC
SRINAGAR: In a significant political move, the Awami Ittihad Party (AIP) of jailed Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) MP Er Rashid
SC to Hear J&K Statehood Petitions on Oct 10
Srinagar, Oct 9: The Supreme Court will on Friday hear a batch of petitions seeking the restoration of Jammu and Kashmi
NC, BJP face high-stakes test in J&K's Budgam, Nagrota by-elections
SRINAGAR: The by-elections for Budgam and Nagrota Assembly seats in Jammu and Kashmir have turned into a high-stakes pol
'I am just a worker,' says Jagdish Panchal in his first address as Gujarat BJP chief
AHMEDABAD: In a strategically timed move, Gujarat BJP has officially appointed senior leader Jagdish Panchal as its new
Police attach property worth Rs 2 crores belonging to TRF founder Sajjad Gul in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Police on Saturday attached property worth Rs Two crores of the Sajjad Gul, the founder of the militant group
Leh sees calm as curfew lifts; Ladakh talks stall, opposition criticizes Centre
Talks between the Union government and Ladakh representatives stalled on Tuesday after the Kargil Democratic Alliance (K
LEH: The Leh Apex Body on Monday announced that it will stay away from talks with the High Powered Committee of the Home
2018 J-K assembly polls delayed under conspiracy for backdoor abrogation of Art 370: NC MP
SRINAGAR: (Sep 29) National Conference (NC) Lok Sabha MP Ruhullah Mehdi on Monday said the assembly elections in Jammu a
NC MP extends support to Ladakh, says duty is to keep BJP away
Srinagar, Sept 29: National Conference (NC) MP from Srinagar Ruhulla Mehdi today said that the disempowerment of Ladakh
Two civilians killed in Ladakh protests cremated amid curfew in Leh
The unrest in Ladakh is the BJPs own creation. The same people who once cheered abrogation of Article 370 now feel betra
Why is Sonam Wangchuk so famous? Sonam Wangchuk, the inspiration behind '3 Idiots', faces arrest amidst violent protests
Ladakh tensions: MHA calls Leh Apex Body for prep meet before key Oct 7 talks
SRINAGAR: Amid the recent unrest in Ladakh , the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), which has blamed climate activist Sonam
Cong: Violence in Ladakh has exposed centre
Congress asserts that the recent violence in Ladakh, resulting in fatalities, reveals the central government's failure t
Restrictions continue in Leh after violent protests over Ladakh statehood, Sixth Schedule demand
SRINAGAR: Restrictions under Section 163 continued in Ladakhs violence-hit areas on Thursday, a day after clashes over s
Ladakh's Big Statehood Movement. What Is It, What Do Protesters Want?
In August 2019 the government passed a law stripping Jammu and Kashmir of special status under Article 370. J&K was spli
Ladakh protests intensify as Sonam Wangchuk leads hunger strike demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule safeguards after
ECI announces Rajya Sabha polls for four vacant J&K seats on October 24
SRINAGAR: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday finally announced the schedule for biennial elections to f
NC Govt inherits difficult legacy post Aug 2019: DyCM
Suhail Bhat Srinagar Sept 23: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary today said Jammu and Kashmir is being run b
Yasin Malik, the bridge that broke between Delhi and Kashmir
Yasin Malik , once one of Kashmirs most recognisable separatist faces, is back in the headlines. This time not for stree
Centre invites Ladakh leaders for talks on October 6
SRI NAGAR: The deadlock in talks between Ladakh leaders and the Centre has finally been broken, with the next round of d
Centre invites Ladakh leaders for talks on statehood, 6th schedule status on October 6
SRI NAGAR: The deadlock in talks between Ladakh leaders and the Centre has finally been broken, with the next round of d
Former J&K CM Mehbooba urges Amit Shah to review Yasin Maliks case through humanitarian lens
SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has written to Union Home Minister Am
Omars min raps party MP for picking holes in NC govt
A public disagreement has surfaced within the National Conference as Education Minister Sakina Itoo criticized MP Aga Ru
Senior Hurriyat leader Prof Abdul Gani Bhat, a voice of moderation in Kashmir, passes away at 90
SRINAGAR: Prof Abdul Gani Bhat, senior separatist leader and former chairman of Hurriyat Conference, passed away on Wedn
NEW DELHI: In a first-of-its-kind gesture marking Prime Minister Narendra Modis 75th birthday , Union Ministers from his
Narendra Modi's 11 years as Prime Minister have been marked by transformative policies impacting governance, infrastruct
With 14 crore memberships, BJP world's largest political party: JP Nadda
JP Nadda stated that BJP is now the world's largest political party. It boasts 14 crore members. Nadda addressed a party
Amit Shah: India's longest serving Home Minister and the architect of a new internal security order
Last month, Amit Shah became Indias longest-serving Union Home Minister, marking 2,258 days in office and surpassing LK