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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…

The Economic Times · Jul 12

Tear Gas Fired as Protests Erupt in Kashmir Over Killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader

Police on Monday fired tear gas shells to disperse protesters demonstrating against the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amid sweeping restrictions imposed across Kashmir as a precautionary measure.

Whats Hot · Mar 2

When media ‘solves’ terror cases, Kashmiris are collateral damage

The story about the Delhi blast on November 10, where a car exploded at peak hour in the Red Fort area, killing 15 people and injuring many more, continues to unravel as we read every day about the police and investigating agencies uncovering so-called “terror modules” and arresting more people.

Newslaundry · Nov 27, 2025

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Kashmir’s top cleric was a fiery freedom advocate. Now he preaches patience

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s changed tone reflects a changed Kashmir where space for dissent has shrunk, say analysts.

Al Jazeera · Aug 30, 2025

Indian authorities in Kashmir ban books by eminent writers and scholars

Indian authorities have banned 25 books in Kashmir, accusing them of promoting a "false narrative" and "secessionism."

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

Designer apologises for ‘discomfort’ caused by fashion show at India ski resort during Ramadan

Jammu and Kashmir’s chief minister says organisers failed to respect local sensitivities

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025

Police in disputed Kashmir raid bookstores, seizing books related to Islamic group

Police in Indian-controlled Kashmir have raided bookstores and seized 668 books linked to a major Islamic organization in the disputed region, where a strict controls on the press have escalated in recent years

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

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Indian FM rules out bilateral talks during SCO Summit in Pakistan

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar rules talks as prominent Kashmir leader urges India, Pakistan to ‘break the ice and engage’.

Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2024

Top Kashmir leader says India has silenced dissenting voices as region votes in final phase of polls

A key resistance leader in Indian-controlled Kashmir says the regional polls to choose a local government will not resolve the decades-old conflict over the disputed region

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024

Boycott call carries no sense after 2019, our objections to misrepresent these polls stand: Mirwaiz

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest ahead of Srinagar polling, advocating for peaceful resolution of Kashmir issue.

The Hindu · May 3, 2024

Release Kashmiri prisoners as Ramzan goodwill gesture: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

Valley's chief cleric urges release of Kashmiri political prisoners, unity, and education in Ramzan sermon at historic Jamia Masjid.

The Hindu · Mar 15, 2024

Mirwaiz attends Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid as his petition on ‘detention’ stands before J&K High Court

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq leads prayers at Jama Masjid in Srinagar after being told he is a free man.

The Hindu · Mar 8, 2024

Mirwaiz is a free man, J&K administration tells High Court

Kashmir's Mirwaiz Umar Farooq is declared a free man by J&K administration amid security concerns.

The Hindu · Mar 6, 2024

Jammu and Kashmir High Court to hear Mirwaiz’s petition on ‘house detention’ on March 6

The J&K High Court is likely to pass directions in a petition filed by Hurriyat chairman and the Valley’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on alleged restrictions on his movement

The Hindu · Mar 5, 2024

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The Hindu · Mar 1, 2024

Mirwaiz again ‘denied’ permission to join Friday prayers, expect justice from court: Auqaf

Authorities disallowed Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to lead the prayers at Jamia Masjid even as the Jammu and Kashmir HC has listed his “house detention” case for March 6.

The Hindu · Feb 23, 2024

Kashmir’s grand mufti constitutes first ever moon-sighting body to avoid controversies

Kashmir's grand mufti forms moon-sighting committee to resolve controversies over Islamic calendar, with Mirwaiz Umar Farooq as member.

The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024

Hurriyat chief Mirwaiz Umar Farooq allowed to travel to New Delhi

Kashmir’s chief cleric and Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has been allowed to travel to New Delhi, for the first time since he was placed under house arrest

The Hindu · Dec 29, 2023

‘Denied access’ to Jamia Masjid on Fridays, Mirwaiz urges J&K L-G govt. to relook policy of ‘detention’

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urges J&K L-G to restore his religious rights by granting access to Jamia Masjid on Fridays.

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The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

Upset with SC verdict, J&K parties pledge to ‘continue struggle for Article 370’

J&K political parties disappointed by SC verdict on Article 370; NC's Omar Abdullahand& PDP's Mehbooba Mufti pledge to continue struggle to restore pre-August 5, 2019 position. Abdullah and Mufti criticize decision, call for unity. CPI(M)'s Tarigami says verdict undermines federal structure

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

Friday prayers banned at Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid over Gaza

For six consecutive Fridays, Jamia Masjid in Srinagar has been barred from congregational prayers due to fears of protests over Gaza. Anjuman Auqaf, the mosque's caretaker body, claims the mosque is being targeted and the conflict in Gaza is a mere excuse. They argue that the ban on Friday prayers…

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Gupkar alliance leaders urge India to play role to end bloodshed in Palestine

The Kashmiri leaders expressed regret over India’s vote during the United Nations’ resolution on the ceasefire in Palestine

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

J&K Waqf Board ‘mutes’ Palestine issue from sermons, prayers to contain protests in Valley

Most of the Board-run shrines and mosques in Kashmir Valley have avoided sermons or speeches on the current situation in Palestine.

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Once again, Friday prayers ‘disallowed’ at Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid

J&K L-G admin closed Jamia Masjid for Friday prayers due to fears of protests over civilian deaths in Palestine. Mosque's chief cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, under house detention for 2nd consecutive Friday

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Over 30 Muslim religious groups in Kashmir condemn Gaza hospital attack

As many as 30 Muslim bodies under the banner of Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), headed by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on October 18, condemned the bombing of a hospital in Palestine’s Gaza “in an Israeli air strike”. The National Conference (NC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) also expressed their concern.

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Srinagar grand mosque ‘closed for Friday prayers’ amid fears of protests over Palestine deaths

Jamia Masjid in Srinagar closed Oct 13 due to fears of protests against Israeli action in Gaza. Security forces deployed to maintain law and order. No official word on reason for closure. Auqaf Jamia Masjid statement said police closed gates, no prayers allowed. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq put under house arrest.

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