Jammu and Kashmir’s first budget session under the Union Territory status ended in uproar, with opposition parties storming the House over the contentious Waqf law amendment. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather adjourned the session sine die amid chaos and political clashes.
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A fierce gunbattle broke out in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district as security forces engaged terrorists hiding in Jopher locality. Simultaneously, another encounter is underway in Kishtwar’s Chatroo sector.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the family of martyred DySP Humayun Bhat in Srinagar, reaffirming the government’s commitment to honouring police personnel who fall in the line of duty. Bhat, a decorated officer, was killed in a 2023 terror encounter in South Kashmir.
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SRINAGAR: In the backdrop of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s ongoing three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, a fresh political development has taken center stage…
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Kashmir celebrated Ram Navami with vibrant devotion and communal harmony as Kashmiri Pandits led a spirited Shobha Yatra in Srinagar. The inclusive festivities saw local Muslims offering support, reflecting the Valley’s enduring spirit of unity amid religious diversity.
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Chaos erupted in the J&K Assembly as the Speaker denied an urgent debate on the Waqf Amendment Bill, citing judicial restrictions. NC, PDP, Congress, and Independents protested vehemently, storming the Well of the House and shouting slogans, prompting a brief adjournment. The incident set a confrontational tone for the rest of the budget session.
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has defended the amended Waqf Bill, asserting it will empower marginalised Muslims, especially women and weaker sections. Speaking at Kashmir University’s Lok Samvardhan Parv, Rijiju highlighted the long-term benefits of the reforms. J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urged faster approvals for pending development projects and stressed the vital role of minority welfare schemes in uplifting artisans, boosting skills, and fostering national integration.
View More Post Waqf Bill, Minority Minister Rijiju Celebrates with Omar on Kashmir Heritage
During his visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the NC and Congress of destabilizing the region for decades, asserting that PM Modi’s leadership has instead brought peace, development, and integration. In a closed-door strategy meet, Shah urged BJP leaders to communicate the Centre’s transformative impact and prepare for the political challenges ahead. His visit includes high-level security reviews, meetings with martyr families, and groundwork for major infrastructure inaugurations like the “Train to Kashmir.”
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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Colombo on Friday night, kicking off a significant two-day visit focused on strengthening Indo-Lankan ties through high-level…
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SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Jammu on Sunday evening for a three-day visit to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.…
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The Omar Abdullah-led coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir is facing intense criticism over its focus on JKAS officer transfers amid larger political concerns. Opposition leaders, including Mehbooba Mufti, Sajad Lone, and Waheed Para, have accused the ruling alliance of neglecting crucial issues like Article 370’s restoration, religious and cultural preservation, and infrastructure development. The controversy underscores the ongoing power struggle between the elected government and the Lieutenant Governor’s administration.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, marking the first high-level engagement between India and Bangladesh’s interim government since Sheikh Hasina fled to India. The talks come amid rising tensions over attacks on Hindu minorities, India’s asylum grant to Hasina, and Yunus’s remarks on India’s northeastern states. While Dhaka has sought Hasina’s extradition, New Delhi has yet to formally respond, highlighting ongoing diplomatic complexities between the two neighbors.
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