Article 370
Chinese National Detained in Kashmir After Unauthorized Entry and Suspicious Searches on CRPF and Article 370
Dec 08, 2025 12:32 pm CST
A 29-year-old Chinese national was detained in Kashmir after entering restricted areas without authorization. Security agencies apprehended Hu Congtai following suspicious internet activity, discovering searches related to CRPF deployments and Article 370 on his phone. Despite having a limited tourist visa, he traveled to Ladakh and Kashmir, visiting sensitive locations and staying in unregistered accommodations before authorities intervened.
Former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti Declares Post-2019 Kashmir Policy Failed Following Delhi Blast
Dec 08, 2025 01:02 am CST
Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti critiques the Central government's Kashmir policy post-Article 370 abrogation, citing the recent Delhi blast as evidence of failure. She calls for reconciliation and dialogue to allow Kashmiris to live with dignity, while urging youth to reject violence during her outreach program in Srinagar.
Rajnath Singh Claims Nehru Wanted to Build Babri Masjid With Public Funds While Patel Opposed It
Dec 02, 2025 11:28 pm CST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh alleged that former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to use public funds to build the Babri Masjid, which Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel prevented. Speaking at a Unity March commemorating Patel's 150th birth anniversary, Singh compared this to the privately funded Somnath Temple and Ram Temple projects, calling Patel a true secular leader while criticizing efforts to diminish his legacy.
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Rules PoK Trade Exempt from GST: Reaffirming PoK as Integral Part of India
Dec 01, 2025 02:04 am CST
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ruled that trade between J&K and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) qualifies as intra-state trade, exempting it from GST taxation. This landmark ruling reinforces India's territorial claim that PoK is an integral part of India despite cross-LoC trade remaining suspended since 2019 due to security concerns.
India's Constitution: A Symbol of National Pride and Path to Shedding Colonial Mindset, Says President Murmu
Nov 26, 2025 04:42 pm CST
President Droupadi Murmu celebrates Constitution Day by highlighting how India's Constitution serves as both a cornerstone of national identity and a guide for embracing nationalistic thinking while abandoning colonial perspectives. She emphasizes recent legislative reforms and development achievements that are helping India present a new model of progress to the world.
Former CJI BR Gavai's Selfless Gesture: Relinquishes Official Mercedes for Successor Justice Surya Kant
Nov 24, 2025 07:12 pm CST
Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai demonstrated a remarkable gesture of professional courtesy by forgoing the use of his official Mercedes-Benz vehicle following Justice Surya Kant's swearing-in ceremony. This symbolic act ensured the new Chief Justice had immediate access to the official vehicle on his first day, highlighting Justice Gavai's commitment to a smooth transition of power in India's highest judicial office.
Indian Army Chief Warns Pakistan: Operation Sindoor Was Just a Trailer of India's Military Capabilities
Nov 17, 2025 03:11 pm CST
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi warned Pakistan that Operation Sindoor, which concluded in 88 hours, was merely a trailer of India's military capabilities. Speaking at the Chanakya Defence Dialogues event, he emphasized the importance of armed forces integration, strategic preparedness, and India's firm stance against state-sponsored terrorism. The Army Chief also highlighted significant security improvements in Jammu & Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370.
National Conference Faces Historic Defeat in Budgam as Estranged MP Celebrates Omar Abdullah's Political Setback
Nov 15, 2025 01:58 am CST
The National Conference party suffered a significant defeat in the Budgam bye-elections, with estranged MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi celebrating this as a victory against Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. This historic loss in a traditional NC stronghold highlights growing internal tensions and shifting political dynamics in Jammu and Kashmir, marking the first time since 1957 that the party has lost control of this central Kashmir constituency.
Omar Abdullah's Critical Battle in J&K Bypolls: Internal Party Conflict Amid Statehood Struggle
Nov 07, 2025 09:17 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah campaigns in Budgam amid significant challenges, facing opposition not only from the PDP and BJP but also from within his own National Conference party. The by-election has become a critical test of his leadership as he continues advocating for the restoration of statehood while managing internal party dissent from senior MP Aga Ruhullah.
Jammu Celebrates Historic Return of 'Darbar Move' After Four-Year Suspension
Nov 03, 2025 11:57 pm CST
After a four-year hiatus, the 150-year-old tradition of 'Darbar Move' has been restored in Jammu and Kashmir by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, reviving the biannual capital shift between Jammu and Srinagar. The return of this practice, which was discontinued in 2021 following the abrogation of Article 370, marks a significant step toward regional balance and economic revitalization for Jammu's business community.