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‘Cockroaches’ and crackdowns: Can Pakistan’s Gen Z storm the barricades?

Just look at what is happening in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. People have taken to the streets over bread-and-butter issues and local election grievances. At least 40 protesters have died this week alone. To add insult to injury, Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif has described these protesters as “enemies” like India and…

The Times of India

PoK's 'Azadi' protests turn Pakistan's Kashmir narrative on its head

Pakistani forces brutally suppressed peaceful protests in Azad Kashmir against electoral malpractices. The Joint Awami Action Committee continues its march despite significant casualties and an internet shutdown. Pakistan's defense minister blames India for the ongoing unrest and protests. The protests challenge Pakistan's stance on self-determination for Jammu and Kashmir. These…

The Economic Times

The enduring legacy of Kashmir’s poet-saints who built bridges between faiths

Kashmir remains one of the world’s most contentious geopolitical flash points. In April 2025, India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed countries that share a tense border, came dangerously close to a major confrontation after militants attacked Indian tourists near the popular resort town of Pahalgam in Indian Kashmir. Against this backdrop,…

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'Frustration of their failure': Ex-envoy Vidya Bhushan Soni slams Pakistan over PoK unrest

Unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir highlights public frustration with economic challenges. Former Indian envoy Vidya Bhushan Soni noted Pakistan's failed international mediation attempts. Groups like Baloch and PoK residents are pressuring Islamabad due to its difficult position. Pakistan's focus remains international rather than addressing its own citizens' needs. The situation in…

The Times of India

Security forces’ crackdown, civil unrest continue in POK, 20 dead

Unrest and violence persist in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as security forces crack down. Protesters faced lethal force during a long march, resulting in civilian casualties. Amnesty International USA condemned the authorities' history of unlawful violence against demonstrators. Communication blackouts and service suspensions continue across the region. Declining public confidence suggests further…

The Times of India

'How many times do I have to explain this to you?': MEA Fact Check uses viral meme to reaffirm J&K, Ladakh as integral parts of India

The Ministry of External Affairs used a meme to counter misinformation in J&K. India reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of the nation. Pakistan's electoral exercise in the region was called cosmetic and an attempt to hide violations. Protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir highlight economic…

The Economic Times

'Illegally occupied': Indian Embassy in US slams foreign media for misleading headline over PoK killings

The Indian Embassy criticized The New York Times for its inaccurate reporting. The embassy stated Pakistan illegally occupies parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Violent clashes have occurred in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir since early June. Protests are ongoing over regional legislative assembly seats and alleged manipulation. India attributes these protests to Pakistan's…

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No Pakistani Kashmir, only Pakistan-occupied Kashmir: Indian Embassy in US

The Indian Embassy in the US stated there is no Pakistani Kashmir. It corrected a New York Times headline calling it Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The embassy affirmed Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India. Pakistan has illegally occupied parts of these territories and oppresses its people. Recent clashes…

The Economic Times

Pakistan's decades-old Kashmir story starts coming apart in PoK

Protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir challenge Islamabad's long-held narrative. Pakistani forces faced accusations of killing dozens of demonstrators during recent unrest. The defense minister's remarks equating protesters with India caused significant rhetorical strain. Changes in Jammu and Kashmir contrast with the ongoing crisis in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Diaspora protests in Britain also…

The Economic Times

Dozens killed as police ‘open fire’ on protesters amid election unrest in Kashmir

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The Independent UK

Pakistan accused of fatally shooting 30 unarmed protesters in Kashmir

Local civil rights group alleges authorities removed evidence of killings amid communications blackout

The Guardian - UK

Kashmiri activists protest outside Pakistan consulate in UK over PoK killings

Kashmiri activists staged a protest outside the Pakistan Consulate in UK's Bradford on Tuesday, condemning what they described as atrocities by Pakistani security forces in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and demanding justice for civilians reportedly killed during recent demonstrations.

The Times of India

Protesters killed in Kashmir as elections erupt into violence

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The Independent UK

At least 30 killed as start of crucial election in Pakistan-administered Kashmir marred by violence

Security forces allegedly open fire at protesters in Rawalakot as supporters of a banned civil rights group try to march towards regional capital

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I apologise if my remarks on violence against protesters in Kashmir hurt anyone, says Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti apologised for her remarks made at Jantar Mantar. She clarified her statement about security forces using force in Kashmir. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had demanded an apology from the PDP president. Abdullah stated her comments could deter people from fighting for rights. He criticised her justification of force…

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PoK protests: Thousands march to Muzaffarabad after failed talks; polls delayed in two districts

Protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) intensified on Monday as thousands of demonstrators began marching towards Muzaffarabad after negotiations between the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and the authorities broke down, while election officials postponed legislative assembly polls in two districts amid the unrest.

The Times of India

PoK heads to polls amid weeks of deadly clashes and political unrest - what to expect

Elections to the so-called legislative assembly in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) begin on Monday amid heightened security and continuing political unrest. The three-phase polls come after weeks of violent clashes that have left several people dead and hundreds injured.

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India makes data centres, Pakistan creates radical centres: Rajnath Singh on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh sharply attacked Pakistan during Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations. He stated India builds data centres while Pakistan creates radical centres. Singh warned that every Pakistani misadventure would invite a response beyond imagination. He reiterated that dialogue with Islamabad would only occur regarding Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Singh described Pakistan-occupied…

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The Independent UK

Thousands detained and homes demolished in Kashmir after policeman killed in ‘militant attack’

Authorities demolish family homes of suspected militants in sweeping overnight crackdown

The Economic Times

India slams Pakistan for "cynically" misusing ASEAN Regional Forum to peddle falsehoods

India strongly criticized Pakistan's unwarranted comments on Kashmir and the Indus Waters Treaty. Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister made these remarks at the ASEAN Regional Forum meeting. New Delhi stated that Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India. The Indus Waters Treaty remains in abeyance due to Pakistan's terrorism sponsorship.…

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Kashmiri activist Khurram Parvez and journalist Irfan Mehraj freed on bail, under tight curbs

A prominent Kashmiri human rights activist and a renowned journalist have been released on bail after years of imprisonment on allegations of financing terrorism in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir

The Times of India

Pakistan's fifth province? Gilgit-Baltistan assembly passes key resolution amid PoK unrest

Is Pakistan preparing to make Gilgit-Baltistan its fifth province? Amid ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, the Gilgit-Baltistan assembly has passed a resolution urging Islamabad to grant the region provisional provincial status, a move that could majorly redefine its administrative structure.

The Independent UK

India accused of erasing Kashmir’s history after it orders review of books for ‘objectionable content’

Authorities arrest three publishers in restive Himalayan region for allegedly glorifying separatist leaders

The Economic Times

Omar defends invite to Mirwaiz for Delhi protest, says BJP creating 'manufactured controversy'

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah defended inviting Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to a Delhi protest. He accused the BJP and media of creating controversy to divert attention from statehood restoration. Abdullah questioned the BJP's claims about separatism's elimination in Kashmir. He stated the invitation controversy was manufactured to shift…

Times Life

Tantra Was Never About Sex: The Most Misunderstood Philosophy India Ever Produced

The text nobody actually readsThe Vijnanabhairava Tantra lists 112 dharanas, meditative techniques for dissolving the boundary between individual awareness and universal consciousness. One asks you to feel the precise moment between inhaling and exhaling, and stay there. Another instructs you to contemplate the sensation of desire at its exact point…

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