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India rejects Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission

India has rejected the Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission, stating it lacks legal standing. New Delhi asserts that territories transferred by Pakistan to China were illegal. The Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh remain integral parts of India. India opposes any attempts to legitimize illegal occupation of its territories.…

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What was choking Dal Lake is now shaping Kashmir's traditional art

A Kashmiri artisan is transforming lake weeds into a new papier-mache ingredient. This innovation addresses the rising cost of traditional paper for the craft. Simran Irshad developed a technique using dried and pulverized lake vegetation. She has trained approximately fifty women in this sustainable new method. Irshad hopes to expand…

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Bengal CM Suvendu leads mega march near JU, vows to uproot forces raising 'Kashmir wants freedom' slogans

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari led a procession in south Kolkata on Wednesday. He asserted that those raising 'Kashmir wants freedom' slogans would be uprooted. The 'Gerua Samman Yatra' began at Golpark and concluded near Jadavpur University. Monks and seers joined the procession, chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' and carrying…

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Kunal Kemmu’s ancestral home in Kashmir features carved woodwork, stone walls and a traditional baithak, holding on to cherished family memories decades after they were forced to leave

Kunal Kemmu Kashmir house: Kunal Kemmu's family recently visited their ancestral home in Srinagar after decades away. The traditional mansion showcased handcrafted wooden balconies and exposed stone walls. Karishma Khemu documented the emotional homecoming and shared childhood memories within the house. The once-sprawling family mansion has now been divided into…

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Jammu & Kashmir: Army kills one terrorist in forest area of Budgam; hunt on for second

A Pakistani terrorist was killed in a Budgam encounter on Friday. Security forces are still searching for a second suspect believed to be injured. The operation began after tracking suspicious movement patterns in the Pir Panjal range. Troops trekked for ten hours to reach the isolated encounter site. An AK…

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Iftikhar Gillani elected PoK PM after polls marred by protests, rigging claims

Barrister Iftikhar Ali Gillani was elected prime minister of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Friday. He secured 30 votes in the legislative assembly while his challenger received 14 votes. Recent elections were marred by violent protests and widespread allegations of rigging. Gillani was elected on a reserved seat after losing a direct…

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Pakistan: Protests continue in Azad Kashmir despite repression and internet blackout

Harshly repressed protests that have shaken Pakistan-administered Kashmir since early June have continued through local legislative elections held in July and August. With internet access cut off and access by foreign media restricted, local residents are attempting to report on the situation on the ground.

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JK SIA reopens Wandhama massacre case, security stepped up in Shopian amid threats to Kashmiri Pandits

The Jammu and Kashmir SIA is reopening several Kashmiri Pandit killings cases. Investigations include the 1998 Wandhama massacre and other prominent murders. Security has been heightened in Shopian due to reported threats to the community. Raids are being conducted across the Kashmir Valley targeting suspected terror associates. These searches mark…

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India-US ties are looking up, but the Russia and Iran sanctions bill, FCRA & BRICS will test reset

US-India ties have improved at the working level, particularly in defence, with a new 10-year framework and Javelin missile sales, while Indian exports to the US rose 5.5% to nearly $60 billion in the first nine months of FY26. However, uncertainty remains over Washington’s broader India policy.

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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…

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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…

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Weather Tomorrow August 21: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh forecast and upcoming weather outlook

Weather Tomorrow August 21: Several areas in India are bracing for heavy rainfall, prompting new weather alerts. On August 21, Delhi and Punjab can expect light to moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms. Meanwhile, Maharashtra is preparing for morning storms, and Jammu and Kashmir are likely to have a mix of…

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"Most welcome, perhaps long overdue": MJ Akbar backs US envoy to India Gor's J-K remarks

MJ Akbar welcomed the US Ambassador's statement on Jammu and Kashmir being an important part of India. He hoped this position would be reiterated by the US Ambassador in Pakistan. Akbar also questioned the implications and future steps of the recent Mecca Pact. He sought clarity on the pact's objectives…

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Weather Tomorrow August 20: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check forecast for Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and more

Weather Tomorrow August 20: Several regions will experience heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on August 20. In Delhi, moderate rain is anticipated along with overcast skies. Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir are under warning for intense rain and possible lightning strikes. Additionally, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra are set for heavy showers,…

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Jammu and Kashmir: SIA raids nine locations in 1990 double murder case

Jammu and Kashmir Police's State Investigation Agency conducted multiple raids across the Union Territory. These searches are connected to the 1990 abduction and murder of Sarwanand Koul Premi and his son. The writer and his son were killed by terrorists thirty-six years ago in Anantnag. This investigation is part of…

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After weeks of violent protests, PoK votes in final election phase amid PTI, JAAC boycott calls

Polling for Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir's so called assembly elections entered its final phase on Monday amid heightened security and reports of Islamabad-backed crackdown in the region.

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British national shot dead in Kashmir by Pakistani security forces

Mohammad Akhtar, 50, from Peterborough killed during clashes between authorities and protesters

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6 Himalayan Passes You Can Drive Across in India That Feel Like Crossing Into a Different Country

Sach Pass, Himachal Pradesh, Where the Road Forgets You ExistAt 4,414 metres, Sach Pass sits between the Chamba and Pangi valleys and stays buried under snow for eight months of the year. When it opens, typically from late June to early October, the 65-kilometre stretch from Killar to Bairagarh is…

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'What is the right time': NC asks Centre to restore statehood to J-K

The National Conference questioned the Centre about restoring Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. They highlighted unfulfilled promises made after delimitation and Assembly elections. Leaders stated that seven years have passed since Article 370 was abrogated. The party and Congress demanded restoration of constitutional rights and statehood. Both parties held protest rallies…

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MMA fighter Owais Yaqoob hid his illness and made history as Jammu and Kashmir's first BRAVE CF winner: Who is he?

MMA fighter Owais Yaqoob news: Owais Yaqoob made history as the first from Jammu and Kashmir to win in BRAVE Combat Federation. He competed while unwell, choosing not to disclose his sickness before the significant bout. His journey from Pulwama to international MMA showcases determination and relentless training. Yaqoob also…

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‘I just want to find them’: deadly cloudbursts devastate Kashmir’s mountain communities

Increasingly erratic weather patterns due to climate change mean people are losing homes, crops and livestock

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3 Adi Shankaracharya Teachings on Focus and Mastery That Beat Any Productivity App

The problem Shankaracharya actually solvedAdi Shankaracharya walked from Kerala to Kashmir and back, twice, before he was thirty-two. He debated the sharpest philosophical minds of his era, wrote commentaries on the Brahmasutras, the Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Gita, and established four mathas at Sringeri, Dwarka, Puri, and Joshimath. He did…

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J-K LG Sinha, CM Abdullah congratulate bowler Auqib Nabi for Indian Test team selection

Baramulla cricketer Auqib Nabi has been selected for the Indian Test squad. He replaces the injured Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour. Nabi becomes the first from Kashmir Valley to join India's Test team. Officials congratulated Nabi, calling his selection a proud moment. He aims to perform well…

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Weather updates today, August 2: IMD issues rain alert; check if your state is on the list

Weather updates today, August 2: Widespread rainfall is forecast across India from August 2 to 7. Northwest, central, and eastern regions will experience heavy showers and thunderstorms. Many states including Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan anticipate significant precipitation. Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir are also expected to receive widespread rain.…

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Air Marshal A K Bharti, face of Operation Sindoor briefings, retires from IAF

Air Marshal A K Bharti retired from the Indian Air Force after a distinguished career. He served as Director General Air Operations during Operation Sindoor last year. Air Marshal Bharti paid homage to fallen heroes at the National War Memorial. He was part of tri-service media briefings for Operation Sindoor.…

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