The Latest Breaking News from Kashmir

Kashmir leader says the region lacks democracy and asks India to restore its special status

Kashmir’s top pro-India politician says the disputed region lacks democracy four years after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Hindu nationalist party stripped its statehood

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023

US backs direct talks between Pakistan and India after Sharif’s statement

US Department of State says Washington has always maintained the two neighbours should engage in dialogue.

Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2023

India's top court hear petitions challenging government's removal of Kashmir's special status

India’s top court began hearing petitions challenging the constitutionality of the legislation passed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in 2019 that stripped disputed Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, scrapped its separate constitution and removed inherited protections on land and jobs

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023

‘The next Kashmir’: On Manipur ground zero, ‘rising’ bullet prices, armed youth at police bunkers

Eight Meitei ‘village volunteers’ at Terakhongsangbi in Manipur’s Bishnupur district quietly formed an arc and bowed their heads before the shrine of village goddess Keithel Leirenbi on Thursday afternoon – moments before they headed to the site of a gunfight. Donning the Manipur commando fatigues, these ‘volunteers’ were cheered on…

Newslaundry · Jul 28, 2023

BJP defends move to reserve seats for Kashmiri Pandits in J&K Assembly

BJP defended the move to reserve seats for Kashmiri Pandits and displaced residents of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the Assembly of the Union Territory.

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

Shia mourners in Kashmir allowed Muharram procession after three decades

Event held for first time in 34 years after officials banned it in 1989 when popular rebellion against New Delhi began.

Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2023

Indian authorities allow Muslim procession in Kashmir's main city for the first time in 3 decades

Thousands of Shiite Muslims have been allowed to hold a religious procession marking the Muslim month of Muharram in Indian-controlled Kashmir's main city for the first time since an anti-India rebellion broke out in the disputed region more than three decades ago

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

Centre moves Bill to nominate 2 Kashmiri migrants to J&K Assembly

Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai on Wednesday tabled a Bill in the Lok Sabha to nominate two members from the “Kashmiri Migrants” community, who “migrated” when militancy was at its peak in the 1989-90, as members of the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.…

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Centre’s move to empower L-G to nominate members to Jammu & Kashmir Assembly draws flak

Centre's move to reserve seats for Kashmiri Pandits and PoK migrants in J&K Assembly draws flak from regional parties. PDP, NC and JKPC express concerns over L-G's power to nominate members, bypassing Council of Ministers. Move seen as attempt to gain veto powers and subvert democratic will.

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

Another batch of over 3,000 pilgrims leaves for Amarnath yatra

While 1,160 pilgrims left in a convoy of 38 vehicles for the Baltal base camp, another convoy of 81 vehicles carrying 1,865 Amarnath pilgrims left for Pahalgam. Read more on The Hindu

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023