Jammu and Kashmir
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat: Pahalgam Attack Revealed India's True International Allies at Vijaya Dashami Rally
Oct 02, 2025 01:19 pm CST
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed India's foreign relations during the annual Vijaya Dashami rally, stating that responses to the Pahalgam terror attack revealed which nations are truly India's friends. He emphasized national security vigilance, discussed Operation Sindoor's aftermath, expressed concerns about political unrest in neighboring countries, and advocated for self-reliance in response to US tariffs as the organization marked its centenary.
Omar Abdullah Refuses BJP Alliance for J&K Statehood Restoration: "Would Rather Resign"
Sep 30, 2025 07:36 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has firmly rejected any possibility of aligning with the BJP to restore statehood, stating he would resign instead. Despite acknowledging this stance might delay statehood restoration, Abdullah remains committed to democratic and peaceful means of achieving this goal while citing Ladakh's situation as vindication of his position on the 2019 abrogation of Article 370.
Omar Abdullah Criticizes Central Government for Breaking Statehood Promises to J&K and Ladakh
Sep 29, 2025 04:52 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has accused the central government of failing to honor its commitments on restoring statehood to both J&K and Ladakh, deepening public mistrust despite high electoral participation. Speaking at journalist Harinder Baweja's book launch, Abdullah highlighted the government's unfulfilled three-stage roadmap and questioned why statehood restoration appears contingent on cross-border events rather than democratic principles.
Amit Shah Rejects Maoist Ceasefire Offer: "Surrender Without Conditions, Red Carpet Awaits"
Sep 28, 2025 11:24 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has firmly rejected the ceasefire offer from Maoist groups, instead inviting them to surrender unconditionally with a promise of rehabilitation. Speaking at a 'Naxal Mukt Bharat' seminar, Shah criticized Left parties for their ideological support of extremism and confidently predicted India would be free from Naxalism by March 2026. The government's security operations have already shown success in reducing violence across affected regions including Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast.
Farooq Abdullah Warns Against Force in Ladakh Following Violent Protests: Calls for Dialogue Over Suppression
Sep 25, 2025 08:44 pm CST
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has cautioned the central government against using force in Ladakh following recent violence that left four dead and 90 injured. The former J&K chief minister attributed the unrest to broken promises after Article 370's abrogation and rejected claims that Congress or activist Sonam Wangchuk instigated the violence, instead urging the government to address underlying issues through dialogue rather than suppression.
India's Strategic Indus River Project: Transforming Water Management Before 2029 Elections
Sep 25, 2025 05:26 pm CST
India is developing a major water management initiative by connecting the Indus and Beas Rivers through a 14-km tunnel, scheduled for completion before the 2029 elections. Following the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan, this strategic project aims to maximize India's water utilization across northern states including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Rajasthan, addressing irrigation needs and strengthening national water security.
Congress Leader Charged Over Ladakh Violence, BJP Claims He Was Part Of Mob
Sep 25, 2025 01:33 pm CST
Congress Councilor Phuntsog Stanzin Tsepag has been charged over the massive violence in Ladakh yesterday, for which the government has blamed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and his provocative speeches.
"They Feel Betrayed, Angry": Omar Abdullah On Ladakh Violence
Sep 25, 2025 01:08 am CST
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the situation in Leh town should be an eye-opener on how people of Jammu and Kashmir feel about the denial of statehood, even though Ladakh had not been promised one.
4 Killed, Many Injured In Clashes In Ladakh During Statehood Protests: Report
Sep 24, 2025 09:08 pm CST
Four people were killed and many injured in intense clashes between protesters and security personnel in Leh town of Ladakh on Wednesday, reported news agency Press Trust of India, quoting un-named officials.
3 Separate Elections For 4 Rajya Sabha Seats In J&K, 1 In Punjab
Sep 24, 2025 05:06 pm CST
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the long-awaited Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir, nearly four years after four seats in the Upper House fell vacant.