The Latest Breaking News from Jammu and Kashmir

INDIA bloc parties likely to meet on September 30 to discuss EC related concerns: Report

Parties from the India bloc plan to meet in Delhi on September 30 to address various issues. Rising tensions surrounding the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision have prompted protests across several states. Demonstrations have been reported in regions such as Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, and Uttar Pradesh, among…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

India tears into Pakistan at UN, accusing Islamabad of terror, deceit & ‘regime of the army'

India launched a strong response to Pakistan at the UN General Assembly regarding claims of terrorism and Kashmir. India's First Secretary highlighted the Pakistani regime's military dominance and treatment of minorities. The statement referenced the historic presence of Osama bin Laden near a Pakistani military site. India reiterated its stance…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

New CBSE chairperson appointed: Senior IAS officer Mandeep K Bhandari to take charge

Senior IAS officer Mandeep K Bhandari has been appointed chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) as part of a bureaucratic reshuffle approved by the Centre. Bhandari, a 2001-batch AGMUT cadre officer and currently Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, will replace Lokhande Prashant…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

BRICS Declaration condemns Pahalgam terror attack, backs India's UNSC aspirations

BRICS countries condemned the 2025 Jammu and Kashmir terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The New Delhi Declaration called for zero tolerance towards terrorism and rejected double standards. Acts of terrorism were deemed criminal and unjustifiable regardless of motivation or perpetrator. BRICS reiterated commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

Just as Modi government finished off Naxalism, it will also eliminate menace of drugs: Amit Shah

Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, expressed determination to tackle the drug threat, likening it to the fight against Naxalism. He noted that Naxalism has dwindled significantly due to proactive government measures. Furthermore, terrorism levels in Jammu and Kashmir have dropped sharply since 2019, with numerous armed groups in the…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

War against drugs: Modi govt has prepared roadmap to make India drug-free by 2029, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a roadmap to make India drug-free by 2029. He stated that drug-free youth power will lead to a developed India in 2047. The government is prioritizing the fight against narcotics as a national security issue. Naxalism has been eradicated, and terrorism in Jammu and…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

SC seeks Centre's response on plea by OCI card holder to visit J&K to attend wedding

The Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s response to an 82-year-old US-based OCI card holder’s plea to visit Jammu and Kashmir for a family wedding. Khalid Jahangir Qazi’s OCI status was cancelled in 2023 over allegations of “pro-Pakistan propaganda” and security concerns.

The Economic Times · Aug 26

No reason to comment on Pakistan's frustration: MEA on Islamabad summoning US Charge d'Affaires in Islamabad

India on Friday dismissed Pakistan’s objection to US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor’s remarks that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India, with MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal saying there was “no reason” to comment on Pakistan’s frustration.

The Economic Times · Aug 21

MEA dismisses Pakistan's "frustration" over US envoy's remarks; reaffirms J-K is "indivisible" part of India

The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday dismissed Pakistan’s objections to US envoy Sergio Gor’s remarks describing Jammu and Kashmir as an “important part of India”. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated that Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh are integral and indivisible parts of India, amid a diplomatic row between Islamabad and…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

From 'govt's failure' to 'strong foreign policy': Leaders divided over US diplomat's J-K remarks

US Ambassador Gor stated Jammu and Kashmir is an important part of India. Pakistan protested these remarks by summoning the US charge d'affaires. The BJP welcomed the statement as a diplomatic achievement for India. Congress stated the US diplomat merely stated the obvious fact. Other political leaders offered differing interpretations…

The Economic Times · Aug 20