Envoys' visit to Jammu and Kashmir 'important step', says US but expresses concern over political leaders' detentions, internet shutdown
4 years, 11 months ago

Envoys' visit to Jammu and Kashmir 'important step', says US but expresses concern over political leaders' detentions, internet shutdown

Firstpost  

US expressed concern over continued detention of political leaders, restrictions on internet in region Washington: The US State Department has described the recent visit of envoys of 15 countries to Jammu and Kashmir as an “important step” but expressed concern over the continued detention of political leaders and restrictions on internet in the region. The restrictions were imposed on 5 August last when India abrogated the Article 370 that gave special powers to Jammu and Kashmir, and bifurcated the state into two Union Territories. In the first such trip by foreign diplomats post 5 August, envoys of 15 countries, including the US, last week visited Jammu and Kashmir where they interacted with select political representatives, civil society members as well as top military brass with the Indian government rejecting criticism that it was a “guided tour”. From New Delhi, Wells will fly to Islamabad where she will meet with Pakistan’s top officials and members of civil society to discuss issues of bilateral and regional concern.

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India objects to recent visit of U.S. envoy to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
2 years, 3 months ago

India objects to recent visit of U.S. envoy to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

The Hindu  

India has conveyed its objections to the United States over the recent visit of the American Ambassador to Pakistan’s visit to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, the Ministry of External Affairs said on October 7. Reacting to the visit, which the U.S. referred to as “AJK”, of Ambassador David Blome to Muzaffarabad and other areas across the Line of Control that India recognises …

India protests to US over American envoy Donald Blome’s visit to Pak-occupied Kashmir
2 years, 3 months ago

India protests to US over American envoy Donald Blome’s visit to Pak-occupied Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India has protested to the US over a visit to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir by the American ambassador in Islamabad, whose repeated references to the region as “Azad Jammu and Kashmir ” did not go down well in New Delhi. US ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome made a three-day visit to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir beginning October 2 Donald Blome, the US …

India conveys objections to US over visit by American envoy to PoK
2 years, 3 months ago

India conveys objections to US over visit by American envoy to PoK

India TV News  

India has conveyed its objections to the US over the recent visit to Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir by US Ambassador to Islamabad Donald Blome, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. "Our objection to the visit and meetings in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir by the US ambassador to Pakistan has been conveyed to the US side," MEA spokesperson Arindam …

Pakistan's relationship with India 'particularly complicated' by New Delhi's decisions, says Bilawal Bhutto
2 years, 7 months ago

Pakistan's relationship with India 'particularly complicated' by New Delhi's decisions, says Bilawal Bhutto

Firstpost  

Pakistan’s foreign minister referred to the 5 August 2019 decision to abrogate Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir as well as the recent decision by the delimitation commission New York: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that his country’s relationship with India has been “particularly complicated” by New Delhi’s decision to abrogate Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir …

Pakistan would hold talks with India if New Delhi restores Kashmir's pre-Aug 2019 status: Imran Khan
3 years, 7 months ago

Pakistan would hold talks with India if New Delhi restores Kashmir's pre-Aug 2019 status: Imran Khan

India TV News  

Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Sunday that Pakistan would hold talks with India if New Delhi restores the pre-August 5, 2019 status of Jammu and Kashmir. "If Pakistan revives its relations with India, it will be similar to turning our back on the Kashmiris,” Khan said during a live questions and answers session with the people. Khan said that …

India takes foreign diplomats on tour of disputed Kashmir
3 years, 10 months ago

India takes foreign diplomats on tour of disputed Kashmir

Associated Press  

SRINAGAR, India — Diplomats from more than 20 countries visited Indian-controlled Kashmir on Wednesday as residents of the disputed region’s main city closed their shops and businesses in a sign of protest. This is the third visit by a group of foreign envoys stationed in India’s capital since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government stripped Kashmir of its semi-autonomous status in …

With 4G restored, government plans another trip of envoys to Jammu & Kashmir
3 years, 10 months ago

With 4G restored, government plans another trip of envoys to Jammu & Kashmir

The Hindu  

A week after the government restored 4G Internet connectivity to Jammu and Kashmir, it is preparing to take a group of diplomats to visit Srinagar and Jammu to “showcase” the situation in the Union Territory, officials confirmed to The Hindu. The visit will be the third official one by foreign diplomats of to Jammu and Kashmir since the government’s decision …

No talks possible with India until restoration of autonomous status of J-K: Pak PM
4 years ago

No talks possible with India until restoration of autonomous status of J-K: Pak PM

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Sunday that no dialogue is possible with India until New Delhi restores the autonomous status of Jammu and Kashmir. “No talks possible with India until they restore the autonomous status” of Jammu and Kashmir, he said. Ties between India and Pakistan nosedived after a terror attack on the Pathankot Air Force base …

Foreign envoys' visit to J&K concludes
4 years, 10 months ago

Foreign envoys' visit to J&K concludes

India TV News  

The two-day visit of foreign envoys to Jammu and Kashmir concluded on Friday. Foreign envoys' visit to J&K concludes The group had gone to assess the situation following the reorganisation of the erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir into a Union Territory and revocation of its special status on August 5 last year. The European Union acknowledged India's efforts to …

Exclusive | Envoys to J&K urge govt to lift Internet restrictions in Kashmir
4 years, 10 months ago

Exclusive | Envoys to J&K urge govt to lift Internet restrictions in Kashmir

India Today  

Foreign envoys to Jammu and Kashmir on Friday urged the government to 'swiftly' lift the restrictions on communication still imposed in the Valley although "positive steps towards restoration of normalcy were visible". Virginie Battu-Henriksson, EU Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, told India Today TV that the European Union would want to see the swift lifting of restrictions on …

Trump’s India visit: Four Senators write to Mike Pompeo on Kashmir, CAA and NRC
4 years, 10 months ago

Trump’s India visit: Four Senators write to Mike Pompeo on Kashmir, CAA and NRC

The Hindu  

February 14, 2020 02:54 am | Updated November 28, 2021 11:31 am IST - Washington Days before U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to India, four Senators, who have described themselves as “longtime friends of India”, have written to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo asking for an assessment of the situation in Kashmir as well as the Citizenship Amendment Act …

Govt to take second batch of foreign envoys to Kashmir soon
4 years, 11 months ago

Govt to take second batch of foreign envoys to Kashmir soon

India TV News  

Government is planning to take fresh batch of foreign envoys to Jammu and Kashmir either this week or next week to get first-hand information about the ground situation after the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, officials said on Monday. The first batch of envoys, including the US Ambassador to India, had visited Jammu and Kashmir last month. The …

Jammu and Kashmir admin cites terror threat for not resuming internet in Valley, says ban necessary for integrity of India, maintaining public order
4 years, 11 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir admin cites terror threat for not resuming internet in Valley, says ban necessary for integrity of India, maintaining public order

Firstpost  

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has cited possible misuse of the internet by anti-national elements and terrorists as a reason for not restoring these services for the general public and media in the Kashmir Valley Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has cited possible misuse of the internet by anti-national elements and terrorists as a reason for not restoring these …

Kashmir situation violates human rights, says US Congresswoman Debbie Dingell; urges India to end curbs on internet, mass detention
4 years, 11 months ago

Kashmir situation violates human rights, says US Congresswoman Debbie Dingell; urges India to end curbs on internet, mass detention

Firstpost  

In the past several weeks, more than half a dozen US lawmakers have come out in support of India’s position on Kashmir. Washington: The situation in Kashmir violates human rights, a US Congresswoman has said, as she joined as cosponsors to a resolution urging India to end restrictions on communications and mass detentions in the newly-created Union Territory. Congressman Brad …

Envoys in Jammu meet civil society members, get briefed by CS, DGP
5 years ago

Envoys in Jammu meet civil society members, get briefed by CS, DGP

India TV News  

In the first such trip by foreign diplomats post-August 5, envoys of 15 countries including the US on Friday interacted with civil society members and were briefed by a high-level team led by Chief Secretary BVR Subramanian and DGP Dilbag Singh. The team arrived in the Kashmir valley on Thursday where they interacted with select political representatives, civil society members, …

Diplomats Get a Modi-fied View of Kashmir on Day 1 of Visit
5 years ago

Diplomats Get a Modi-fied View of Kashmir on Day 1 of Visit

The Quint  

Over two months after the visit of around 20 Members of the European Parliament, Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday, 9 January, conducted a tour of diplomats from 16 countries as part of the Government of India’s initiative to convince the world that peace and normalcy had returned to the Valley. Authorities have been making efforts to falsify criticism from …

Group of 16 envoys reaches Srinagar; will visit Jammu, meet L-G GC Murmu and civil society members during two-day visit
5 years ago

Group of 16 envoys reaches Srinagar; will visit Jammu, meet L-G GC Murmu and civil society members during two-day visit

Firstpost  

A group of 16 envoys arrived in Srinagar on Thursday for a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir. This is the second visit by foreign envoys to the Union Territory after the erstwhile state’s special status A group of 16 envoys arrived in Srinagar on Thursday for a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir. The diplomats will visit Jammu and …

‘Farcical exercise’: Foreign envoys in Kashmir on India invite
5 years ago

‘Farcical exercise’: Foreign envoys in Kashmir on India invite

Al Jazeera  

New Delhi accused of organising yet another ‘guided tour’ of region that has been under lockdown since August 5. Srinagar/New Delhi, India – Delhi-based foreign diplomats are visiting Indian-administered Kashmir on the invitation of the Indian government, with Kashmiris and opposition leaders decrying it as a “guided tour” designed by New Delhi to show normalcy in the Muslim-majority region. Meanwhile, …

More envoys to visit Kashmir Valley soon
5 years ago

More envoys to visit Kashmir Valley soon

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: With requests coming in from foreign diplomatic missions based in New Delhi to visit Jammu and Kashmir so that top foreign diplomats can see the situation for themselves first-hand, the government is understood to be working on a plan to take foreign diplomats to the Valley in the near-future. “There have been recent discussions going on between the …

Allow democratic activity in Kashmir, National Conference urges Centre
5 years, 2 months ago

Allow democratic activity in Kashmir, National Conference urges Centre

The Hindu  

The National Conference on Tuesday urged the government to release all political leaders being detained in Jammu and Kashmir, allow political activities and normalise the situation there. In a statement, the party said November 5 marks three months since the central government abrogated the special status given to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 and its bifurcation into two Union …

Before EU delegation visit, Army briefs foreign diplomats on Pak-sponsored terror
5 years, 2 months ago

Before EU delegation visit, Army briefs foreign diplomats on Pak-sponsored terror

India Today  

The Indian Army briefed a delegation of defence attachés from different countries just ahead of the visit by European Union delegation to Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The briefing comes days after Pakistan targeted civilians in Tangdhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir at the Line of Control last week. Currently, a delegation of European Union Member of Parliament is in …

European parliamentary panel to visit Kashmir on October 29
5 years, 2 months ago

European parliamentary panel to visit Kashmir on October 29

India Today  

A European parliamentary panel consisting of around 28 MPs will visit Kashmir on October 29. PM Modi and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval briefed the delegation and also discussed the issue of Kashmir and the situation there after the abrogation of Article 370. Iltija Mufti, from the Twitter handle of her mother and former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti, said, "Hope …

Six US lawmakers seek clarification from Indian envoy on Kashmir situation
5 years, 2 months ago

Six US lawmakers seek clarification from Indian envoy on Kashmir situation

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Six members of the US Congress’ House foreign relations committee have written to Indian ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringla asking some tough questions and seeking clarifications about the situation in Kashmir following restrictions ahead of the revocation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution in August. The letter dated 24 October also comes after US lawmakers …

US asks India for roadmap on restoring normalcy in Kashmir
5 years, 2 months ago

US asks India for roadmap on restoring normalcy in Kashmir

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The US has asked India to come up with a "roadmap" for the restoration of political and economic normalcy in Kashmir following the imposition of restrictions in the region after New Delhi revoked a provision in its constitution that conferred special status on Kashmir. Acting Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Alice Wells sought the …

US expresses support for India's objective on repealing Article 370, but will continue to press New Delhi on human rights
5 years, 2 months ago

US expresses support for India's objective on repealing Article 370, but will continue to press New Delhi on human rights

Firstpost  

The Trump administration on Tuesday said while it supports India’s development agenda behind the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 370, it was concerned over the current situation in the Valley The Trump administration on Tuesday said while it supports India’s development agenda behind the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 370, it was …

Team of diplomats to visit Kashmir
5 years, 3 months ago

Team of diplomats to visit Kashmir

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Under pressure from the international community over restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir since August 5, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government plans to take a group of foreign diplomats to the state. Even though the government claims that the situation in J&K is largely normal, there are still restrictions in many parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Though the world …

US lawmakers urge envoys to facilitate de-escalation of India-Pakistan tensions, call it 'tremendous danger' to global peace
5 years, 3 months ago

US lawmakers urge envoys to facilitate de-escalation of India-Pakistan tensions, call it 'tremendous danger' to global peace

Firstpost  

A group of American lawmakers have expressed concern over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and urged the US envoys in India and Pakistan to facilitate de-escalation of tension between the two countries Washington: A group of American lawmakers have expressed concern over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and urged the US envoys in India and Pakistan to facilitate …

US senators urge India and Pakistan to ’de-escalate tensions’ on Jammu & Kashmir issue
5 years, 3 months ago

US senators urge India and Pakistan to ’de-escalate tensions’ on Jammu & Kashmir issue

Live Mint  

Washington: A group of American lawmakers have expressed "grave concern" over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and urged the US ambassadors in New Delhi and Islamabad to "de-escalate tensions" between India and Pakistan. Tension between the two Asian nations spiked after India revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status under Article 370 on August 5 and bifurcated the state into …

PM Modi government's multi-pronged approach for 'Mission Kashmir'
5 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi government's multi-pronged approach for 'Mission Kashmir'

India TV News  

India has a game plan ready with a multi-pronged approach to deal with Jammu and Kashmir post the landmark decision to revoke Article 370 on August 5. Pakistan is expected to repeat its claims of human rights violations in Kashmir against the backdrop of the government's decision but India is ready with its counter-attack plans. India has its diplomatic manoeuvres …

Thanks, but no thanks, PM Modi tells US on Kashmir
5 years, 4 months ago

Thanks, but no thanks, PM Modi tells US on Kashmir

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Biarritz: Speaking loud and clear in the presence of US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G-7 summit in Biarritz, France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the issues between India and Pakistan were bilateral in nature and he “doesn’t want to trouble any third country” on this, thereby categorically rejecting any case for third-party …

Jammu and Kashmir after Articles 370 and 35a: A look at what happened over the past three weeks
5 years, 4 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir after Articles 370 and 35a: A look at what happened over the past three weeks

Firstpost  

Kashmir, being the tense, conflict-induced zone that it is today, witnessed a series of events that unfolded over the past three weeks. In a tweet addressed to Malik, Gandhi said he along with a delegation of Opposition leaders would take up his ‘gracious invitation’ to visit Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, but added they don’t need the aircraft. You are …

US working on two-prong strategy to ease Indo-Pak tensions over Kashmir issue: Senior officials
5 years, 4 months ago

US working on two-prong strategy to ease Indo-Pak tensions over Kashmir issue: Senior officials

India TV News  

The US is working on a two-pronged strategy to defuse fresh tensions between India and Pakistan after New Delhi revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, senior officials from the Trump administration here said. "The 1989 playbook was a failure for both the people of Kashmir as well as for Pakistan," the official said, adding that the US does …

Kashmir issue: Donald Trump asks Imran Khan to reduce tensions with India through bilateral dialogue
5 years, 4 months ago

Kashmir issue: Donald Trump asks Imran Khan to reduce tensions with India through bilateral dialogue

India Today  

US President Donald Trump on Friday conveyed the importance of India and Pakistan reducing tensions through bilateral dialogue during a phone call with Prime Minister Imran Khan, the White House said. "The President conveyed the importance of India and Pakistan reducing tensions through bilateral dialogue regarding the situation in Jammu and Kashmir," Deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley said in a …

Kashmir remains paralyzed by lockdown as resentment simmers
5 years, 4 months ago

Kashmir remains paralyzed by lockdown as resentment simmers

CNN  

CNN — Eleven days after the Indian government suspended all communications in Indian-controlled Kashmir, the disputed region still has no contact with the outside world. In an unprecedented move, the Indian government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut off the entire Jammu and Kashmir region at midnight on August 5. Less than 12 hours after the lockdown, Indian Home Minister …

Post-Article 370’s revocation, Kashmir observes first Independence Day amid curfew
5 years, 4 months ago

Post-Article 370’s revocation, Kashmir observes first Independence Day amid curfew

Live Mint  

Jammu and Kashmir, shorn of its special status, spent Independence Day under a tight security blanket on Thursday amid a communications blackout, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and governor Satya Pal Malik reached out to Kashmiris. With Kashmir reeling from a complete clampdown following the scrapping of its special status under Article 370 and the state’s bifurcation, both Modi …

Kashmir updates: Overall situation calm, some restrictions to continue | As it happened
5 years, 4 months ago

Kashmir updates: Overall situation calm, some restrictions to continue | As it happened

India Today  

The Congress expressed concern on Tuesday over the prevailing situation in Jammu and Kashmir, while urging the government to initiate a political dialogue and convene an all-party meeting on the issue. Senior Congress spokesperson Anand Sharma said opposition leaders should be allowed to visit Jammu and Kashmir freely and speak to the people there and demanded immediate release of all …

'Need freedom to travel and meet locals, not an aircraft'; Rahul Gandhi 'takes up' Governor Satya Pal Malik's offer to facilitate Kashmir visit
5 years, 4 months ago

'Need freedom to travel and meet locals, not an aircraft'; Rahul Gandhi 'takes up' Governor Satya Pal Malik's offer to facilitate Kashmir visit

Firstpost  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accepted Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik’s offer to visit Kashmir and observe the situation, saying that he will visit the state along with a delegation of Opposition leaders New Delhi: We need the freedom to travel and meet people, not an aircraft, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday. The Gandhi scion’s remark came …

Reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir does not violate any border, international LoC: Indian envoy to US on Article 370
5 years, 4 months ago

Reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir does not violate any border, international LoC: Indian envoy to US on Article 370

Firstpost  

India’s decision to reorganise Jammu and Kashmir and to scrap Article 370 is an internal matter as it does not violate any border or international line of control, said India Ambassador to US Washington: India’s decision to reorganise Jammu and Kashmir and to scrap Article 370 is an internal matter as it does not violate any border or international line …

The Latest: UN chief urges no action on Kashmir status
5 years, 5 months ago

The Latest: UN chief urges no action on Kashmir status

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — The Latest on India’s security clampdown in Kashmir : 10:35 p.m. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling on India and Pakistan to refrain from taking any steps that would affect the status of Kashmir. He said Guterres also recalls the 1972 Simla agreement on bilateral relations between India and Pakistan “which states that the final status of …

Kashmir crisis: You can read this article. An internet blackout means no-one in Indian-controlled Kashmir can
5 years, 5 months ago

Kashmir crisis: You can read this article. An internet blackout means no-one in Indian-controlled Kashmir can

CNN  

CNN — One of the world’s most sensitive regions is in the midst of a crisis and could be on the verge of conflict, but the world may not find out what’s happening there until it’s too late. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement that he was “concerned over reports of restrictions on the Indian-side of Kashmir, which …

Pakistan expels Indian envoy, suspends trade over Kashmir move
5 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan expels Indian envoy, suspends trade over Kashmir move

India TV News  

Pakistan has expelled the Indian envoy as it downgraded diplomatic ties and suspended bilateral trade relations with New Delhi, according to media reports. The National Security Committee, chaired by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Wednesday decided to review diplomatic ties with India in the aftermath of the Centre's Kashmir move. "Our ambassadors will no longer be in New Delhi …

Indian-Americans urge Donald Trump administration to ‘fully support’ abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir
5 years, 5 months ago

Indian-Americans urge Donald Trump administration to ‘fully support’ abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir

Firstpost  

The Indian-American community in the US has urged the Trump administration to “fully support” India’s decision to revoke the constitutional provision that accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Washington: The Indian-American community in the US has urged the Trump administration to “fully support” India’s decision to revoke the constitutional provision that accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir and …

Closely following events in Jammu and Kashmir, says US
5 years, 5 months ago

Closely following events in Jammu and Kashmir, says US

The Quint  

Washington, Aug 6 The US said that it has taken note of India's move to change the status of Jammu and Kashmir and that New Delhi has described it as "strictly and internal matter". In a cautious statement, State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus voiced concern over reports of the detention of some Kashmiri leaders, and urged "respect for individual rights" …

Article 370: U.S. urges all stakeholders to maintain peace, stability along LoC
5 years, 5 months ago

Article 370: U.S. urges all stakeholders to maintain peace, stability along LoC

The Hindu  

The US on Monday said it was “closely” observing the events in Jammu and Kashmir following the revocation of provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution by the Indian government and urged all stakeholders to maintain peace and stability along the Line of Control. Rajya Sabha approved the resolution abrogating Article 370 for J&K and a Bill to bifurcate the …

Article 370: US urges all stakeholders to maintain peace, stability along LoC
5 years, 5 months ago

Article 370: US urges all stakeholders to maintain peace, stability along LoC

India Today  

The US on Monday said it was "closely" observing the events in Jammu and Kashmir following the revocation of Article 370 of the Constitution by the Indian government and urged all stakeholders to maintain peace and stability along the Line of Control. Rajya Sabha approved the resolution abrogating Article 370 for J&K and a bill to bifurcate the state into …

Pakistani media reacts to India's decision to end Jammu and Kashmir's Special Status
5 years, 5 months ago

Pakistani media reacts to India's decision to end Jammu and Kashmir's Special Status

India TV News  

The media in Pakistan reacted aggressively to India's decision to scrap the Article 370 that gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir. "Pakistan would knock the doors of International Court of Justice besides taking other steps if India decides to quash the special status of Indian Held Kashmir since it would be defeating the position of the United Nations about …

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