Pakistan will oppose any move by India to 'divide Kashmir' and change its demography, says Shah Mahmood Qureshi
3 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan will oppose any move by India to 'divide Kashmir' and change its demography, says Shah Mahmood Qureshi

Firstpost  

Pakistan’s statement came on a day the Centre invited 14 political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir to participate in a meeting to be chaired by Narendra Modi on 24 June Islamabad: Pakistan said on Saturday that it would oppose any move by India to divide Kashmir and change its demography. Pakistan’s Foreign Office said in a statement that Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has stated that India must refrain from taking any further illegal steps in Kashmir after its actions of 5 August, 2019. The Pakistani statement came on a day when the Centre invited 14 political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir to participate in a high-level meeting to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on June 24, which is expected to set the road map for holding assembly elections in the Union Territory. Tensions between India and Pakistan have spiked since New Delhi abrogated the Article 370 of the Constitution to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir on 5 August, 2019.

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Pakistan continues illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir territory, must vacate: India at UNSC
2 days, 18 hours ago

Pakistan continues illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir territory, must vacate: India at UNSC

Hindustan Times  

India has strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing it of continuing to illegally occupy Jammu and Kashmir and demanding its immediate vacating. He said that India felt compelled to address the “unwarranted remarks” made by the Pakistani delegate regarding the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Relations between India and Pakistan soured significantly after India abrogated Article …

Invite depends on relations: Government on iftar invite from Pak High Commission
6 days, 23 hours ago

Invite depends on relations: Government on iftar invite from Pak High Commission

India Today  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday addressed questions about whether any Indian government official was invited to the iftar dinner hosted at the Pakistan High Commission for Pakistan’s National Day on Thursday. "Nimantran toh rishton pe nirbhar karta hai naa.," Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. says MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on being asked if any Indian Govt official …

India Slams Pak's Response On PM Modi's Remarks On J-K: 'Instead Of Spreading Lies…'
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1 week, 2 days ago

India Slams Pak's Response On PM Modi's Remarks On J-K: 'Instead Of Spreading Lies…'

ABP News  

Hitting out at Islamabad for its reaction to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir during a podcast, New Delhi said that Pakistan should vacate Indian territory under its “illegal” occupation instead of “spreading lies.” The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, said on Tuesday that the world knows the real issue in Jammu and Kashmir is …

‘Instead of spreading lies…’: India rejects Pak’s response to PM Modi comment
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1 week, 2 days ago

‘Instead of spreading lies…’: India rejects Pak’s response to PM Modi comment

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday rejected Pakistan’s reaction to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks on the reasons for poor relations between the two countries and urged Islamabad to vacate Indian territory under its “illegal” occupation. Pakistan’s foreign ministry responded to PM Modi remarks during a podcast with Lex Fridman, by describing them as “misleading and one-sided” During a podcast on …

'Pakistan should…': India's strong response over J&K remarks
1 week, 2 days ago

'Pakistan should…': India's strong response over J&K remarks

Hindustan Times  

India on Tuesday reaffirmed its strong stance on the Jammu and Kashmir issue asking Pakistan to vacate the Indian territory that it illegally occupies. "Pakistan should vacate Indian territory under its illegal and forcible occupation," MEA spokesperson said. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal while responding to media queries on Pakistan's rece 'Kashmir comment,' said that the neighbouring country's …

Vacate Indian territory: Government blasts Pak for remarks on J&K after PM podcast
1 week, 2 days ago

Vacate Indian territory: Government blasts Pak for remarks on J&K after PM podcast

India Today  

India on Tuesday strongly rejected Pakistan's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on New Delhi's attempts to foster peace with Islamabad during a podcast with American podcaster Lex Fridman. New Delhi's response came a day after Pakistan called PM Modi's remarks that every attempt to foster peace was met with hostility and betrayal "misleading and one-sided". Without referring to …

India rebuts Pakistan over J-K remarks after PM Modi’s podcast, says 'Vacate Indian territory first'
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1 week, 2 days ago

India rebuts Pakistan over J-K remarks after PM Modi’s podcast, says 'Vacate Indian territory first'

India TV News  

India rebuts Pakistan over J-K remarks after PM Modi’s podcast, says 'Vacate Indian territory first' India has issued a strong response to Pakistan’s criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks on Jammu and Kashmir during a podcast interview. India on Tuesday issued a strong response to Pakistan’s criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comments on Jammu and Kashmir, which …

Vacate Indian territory: Government blasts Pak for remarks on J&K after PM podcast
1 week, 2 days ago

Vacate Indian territory: Government blasts Pak for remarks on J&K after PM podcast

India Today  

India on Tuesday strongly rejected Pakistan's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on New Delhi's attempts to foster peace with Islamabad during a podcast with American podcaster Lex Fridman. New Delhi's response came a day after Pakistan called PM Modi's remarks that every attempt to foster peace was met with hostility and betrayal "misleading and one-sided". Without referring to …

‘Fanatical mindset’: India slams Pakistan for reference to Jammu and Kashmir in UNGA, says, ‘it’s in their habit’
1 week, 5 days ago

‘Fanatical mindset’: India slams Pakistan for reference to Jammu and Kashmir in UNGA, says, ‘it’s in their habit’

Live Mint  

India has criticized Pakistan for its "unjustified" mention of Jammu and Kashmir at the UN General Assembly, stating that such comments will not legitimize Pakistan's claim nor excuse its support for cross-border terrorism. “As is their habit, the former foreign secretary of Pakistan today has made an unjustified reference to the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir,” India's Permanent …

India slams Pakistan for ‘unjustified’ reference to J&K in UNGA
1 week, 5 days ago

India slams Pakistan for ‘unjustified’ reference to J&K in UNGA

The Hindu  

India has slammed Pakistan for its “unjustified” reference to Jammu and Kashmir in the United Nations General Assembly, with New Delhi asserting that such remarks will neither validate the country’s claim nor justify its practice of cross-border terrorism. “As is their habit, the former foreign secretary of Pakistan today has made an unjustified reference to the Indian Union Territory of …

Fanatical mindset: India slams Pakistan for 'unjustified' reference to Jammu and Kashmir in UNGA
1 week, 5 days ago

Fanatical mindset: India slams Pakistan for 'unjustified' reference to Jammu and Kashmir in UNGA

New Indian Express  

India has slammed Pakistan for its "unjustified" reference to Jammu and Kashmir in the UN General Assembly, with New Delhi asserting that such remarks will neither validate the country's claim nor justify its practice of cross-border terrorism. "As is their habit, the former foreign secretary of Pakistan today has made an unjustified reference to the Indian Union Territory of Jammu …

Jaishankar’s assertion on ‘stolen part of Kashmir’ rattles Pakistan
3 weeks ago

Jaishankar’s assertion on ‘stolen part of Kashmir’ rattles Pakistan

Firstpost  

Jaishankar, who is on a visit to the UK, highlighted the developments made in Kashmir in the past couple of years and mentioned the successful conduction of elections in the region following the revocation of Article 370 Pakistan on Thursday rejected EAM S Jaishankar’s ‘stolen part of Kashmir’ remark as “baseless”, adding that India should “vacate the large territories of …

EAM Jaishankar stresses Kashmir dispute will be resolved with return of PoK
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3 weeks ago

EAM Jaishankar stresses Kashmir dispute will be resolved with return of PoK

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that the long-standing Kashmir dispute would be resolved with the “return of the stolen part of Kashmir,” referring to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Speaking at a session at the Chatham House think tank in London on Wednesday, Jaishankar emphasized: “I think the part we are waiting for is the return of the stolen part …

India slams UNHR chief for ‘loose, cherry picking’ remarks on Kashmir, Manipur
3 weeks, 2 days ago

India slams UNHR chief for ‘loose, cherry picking’ remarks on Kashmir, Manipur

Hindustan Times  

India has slammed UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk's "unfounded and baseless" remarks in the 58th regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council regarding the situations in Jammu and Kashmir and Manipur. India's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Arindam Bagchi criticized the comments made in the High Commissioner's global update for the use of …

India-Pakistan were closer to K-issue resolution when Manmohan Singh was PM: Omar Abdullah
3 weeks, 3 days ago

India-Pakistan were closer to K-issue resolution when Manmohan Singh was PM: Omar Abdullah

Deccan Chronicle  

JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday claimed that the issue of Jammu and Kashmir was closer to a lasting solution amicably between India and Pakistan when Manmohan Singh was at the helm of affairs as the Prime Minister of India. “May I say that both the countries had come closer to resolving this problem during that period and I …

‘Get over this unhealthy obsession with us’: India rebukes Pakistan over Kashmir remarks
1 month ago

‘Get over this unhealthy obsession with us’: India rebukes Pakistan over Kashmir remarks

Live Mint  

New Delhi severely rebuked Pakistan at the Geneva meet of the United Nations Human Rights Council over its Kashmir remarks, asking it to get over this “unhealthy obsession with India” and focus on the issues that's plaguing its own country. India also said that Pakistan was a failed state, “surviving on International handouts”. “As a country where human rights abuses, …

India calls Erdogan's Kashmir remarks 'unacceptable', lodges 'strong protest'
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1 month ago

India calls Erdogan's Kashmir remarks 'unacceptable', lodges 'strong protest'

The Hindu  

Nearly a week after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke on the issue of Kashmir during his visit to Pakistan, New Delhi on Friday said such "unwarranted" statements on India's territorial integrity and sovereignty were "unacceptable", adding that it has lodged a "strong protest" on the matter with the Turkish ambassador here. "We reject such objectionable comments on matters which …

'Unacceptable': India fumes at Turkish Prez’s Kashmir push during Pak visit
1 month ago

'Unacceptable': India fumes at Turkish Prez’s Kashmir push during Pak visit

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India on Friday rejected Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s call for the Kashmir issue to be addressed in line with a UN resolution, with the external affairs ministry saying a strong protest was lodged with the Turkish envoy over the unwarranted and unacceptable remarks. “Our state and our nation, as in the past, stands in solidarity with our …

India has been victim of terror acts perpetrated by Pakistan: Delhi tells UNSC
1 month, 1 week ago

India has been victim of terror acts perpetrated by Pakistan: Delhi tells UNSC

Deccan Chronicle  

India has been a victim of terror acts perpetrated by Pakistan through groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed and it is a 'supreme irony' when the global epicentre of terrorism pats itself on the back claiming to fight against the scourge, Delhi's envoy told a UN Security Council meeting chaired by China. India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish delivered …

India schools Pakistan deputy PM for raising J&K at UNSC: ‘Global epicenter of terrorism’
1 month, 1 week ago

India schools Pakistan deputy PM for raising J&K at UNSC: ‘Global epicenter of terrorism’

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi's permanent representative to the UN ambassador, during a UN security council meeting on Tuesday, retorted at the Pakistani delegation, saying that they were the “global epicentre of terrorism” and had no right to congratulate themselves on fighting against the issue plaguing the world, reported news agency PTI. A United Nations Security Council meeting Parvathaneni Harish, claimed that Pakistan's …

India has been a victim of Pakistan-sponsored terror acts, UNSC told
1 month, 1 week ago

India has been a victim of Pakistan-sponsored terror acts, UNSC told

The Hindu  

India has been a victim of terror acts perpetrated by Pakistan through groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed and it is a “supreme irony” when the global epicentre of terrorism pats itself on the back claiming to fight against the scourge, Delhi’s envoy told a UN Security Council meeting chaired by China. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish delivered …

J&K will always be integral part of India: Indian envoy to UN
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1 month, 1 week ago

J&K will always be integral part of India: Indian envoy to UN

Deccan Chronicle  

India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, reaffirmed on Tuesday that Jammu and Kashmir is and will always remain an integral part of India and strongly condemned Pakistan's misinformation campaigns.He also emphasised the democratic choice made by the people of Jammu and Kashmir in the legislative assembly elections after Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar raised the Kashmir …

Omar Abdullah, Ruhullah Mehdi, and the National Conference’s Kashmir Strategy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Omar Abdullah, Ruhullah Mehdi, and the National Conference’s Kashmir Strategy

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 11, 2025 21:30 IST - 7 MINS READ When Omar Abdullah became the first elected Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, a restive region over which the Central government has extensive control, he realised that it would be a term filled with colossal challenges and confrontations. On January 9, in an interview, Aga …

Point Blank: Hamas leaders In PoK expose Pakistan's bid to turn J&K into Jihad theatre
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Point Blank: Hamas leaders In PoK expose Pakistan's bid to turn J&K into Jihad theatre

Hindustan Times  

Kashmir Solidarity Day is a calendar event celebrated in Pakistan on February 5 by both Rawalpindi and Islamabad, to keep up the delusion that the Islamic Republic will one day rule the Muslim-majority union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. A file photo of protests in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir Since 2004, the day has been used by Pakistan politicians, generals, and …

Pakistan govt may have formed ‘secret deal’ with India: Jamaat-e-Islami chief make BIG claim
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan govt may have formed ‘secret deal’ with India: Jamaat-e-Islami chief make BIG claim

Live Mint  

Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman lashed out at Pakistan government on Wednesday for its ‘embarrassing’ clashes with India. The Jamaat-e-Islami chief also insisted that Kashmir could not remain in the hands of ‘Hindu brahmins’ and claimed that the former Pakistan Army Chief had made a ‘secret deal’ with India. The developments came even as Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on New Delhi …

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says he wants to resolve all issues, including Kashmir, with India through talks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says he wants to resolve all issues, including Kashmir, with India through talks

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said Pakistan wants to resolve all issues, including Kashmir, with India through talks as he reiterated his “unwavering” support for the Kashmiri people. India has repeatedly told Pakistan that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh “was, is and shall forever” remain an integral part of the country. President Asif Ali Zardari …

Pakistan PM's fresh peace overture to India: Want to resolve Kashmir issue
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan PM's fresh peace overture to India: Want to resolve Kashmir issue

India Today  

Pakistan wants to resolve all issues, including Kashmir, through dialogue with India, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday. Sharif's peace overture came while he was addressing a special session of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir Assembly in Muzaffarabad on "Kashmir Solidarity Day", an annual Pakistani event to show support for the Kashmiris. Sharif said that "India should come out of the …

Kashmir issue not resolved permanently yet: Omar Abdullah
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Kashmir issue not resolved permanently yet: Omar Abdullah

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday termed the BJP’s claim that the revocation of Article 370 resolved the issue of Kashmir permanently as irrational and asked if the Centre’s August 5, 2019 decisions also resolved the occupation of a part of the undivided princely state by Pakistan. Taking a swipe at the BJP over its assertion, …

Jaishankar repeats India's condition for good ties with Pak: Free of terrorists
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaishankar repeats India's condition for good ties with Pak: Free of terrorists

India Today  

India wants to have good relations with Pakistan that are free of terror but if it does not show it is changing its past behaviour, then there will be implications on bilateral ties, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in the Lok Sabha on Friday. The minister also said that trade relations had been disrupted due to certain decisions taken …

Pakistan-administered Kashmir repeals protest restrictions after strike
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan-administered Kashmir repeals protest restrictions after strike

Al Jazeera  

The climbdown in the geopolitically sensitive region comes amid growing anger against the administration. Islamabad, Pakistan – After a four-day wheel-jam strike and the shutdown of markets and civic activities, the government of Pakistan-administered Kashmir has announced the withdrawal of a presidential ordinance that restricted “unregistered organisations” from holding protests without permission. Shaukat Nawaz Mir, a core member of the …

'We love Jammu and Kashmir, they love Article 370': PM Modi slams Congress over Article 370 resolution
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

'We love Jammu and Kashmir, they love Article 370': PM Modi slams Congress over Article 370 resolution

Op India  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted that democracy has strengthened in Jammu and Kashmir and said terrorism has been curbed there since Article 370 was removed. PM Modi also hit out at the ruling National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir, without taking names and said, “…We love Jammu and Kashmir, they love Article 370. The remarks of PM Modi …

At UN, India slams Pakistan for spreading ‘falsehoods’ after debate on J&K
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

At UN, India slams Pakistan for spreading ‘falsehoods’ after debate on J&K

Hindustan Times  

In a strong retort, India slammed Pakistan for peddling “falsehood” after it referred to Jammu and Kashmir during a debate on peacekeeping operations in the UN. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi used his right to reply at the UN to answer back against Pakistan's comments on Jammu and Kashmir “India chooses its right to reply in response to the comments made …

India slams Pakistan for peddling falsehood over Kashmir during UN debate
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India slams Pakistan for peddling falsehood over Kashmir during UN debate

India Today  

In a strong retort, India slammed Pakistan for peddling "falsehood" after it referred to Jammu and Kashmir during a debate on peacekeeping operations in the UN. "India chooses its right to reply in response to the comments made by Pakistan that has yet again made an attempt to divert this august body from its agenda," Member of the Rajya Sabha …

India rebukes Pakistan on J&K, says 'falsehoods won't alter facts' in strong Right of Reply at UN
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India rebukes Pakistan on J&K, says 'falsehoods won't alter facts' in strong Right of Reply at UN

New Indian Express  

Trivedi asserted that the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir "was, is and will remain an integral part of India." He added that out of respect for the august members of the UN forum, India will refrain from responding to any further attempts by Pakistan to "abuse" the UN procedures. Later in a post on X, Trivedi said that during …

India Blames Pakistan for 'Mischievous Provocation' at UNSC
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5 months ago

India Blames Pakistan for 'Mischievous Provocation' at UNSC

Hindustan Times  

India expresses deep displeasure over Pakistan's use of provocative language and political propaganda at the UNSC. The Indian Permanent Representative to the UN, P Harish, strongly condemned Pakistan's actions and highlighted the plight of women belonging to minority communities in the country. He also drew attention to the ongoing conflict in Kashmir, which he said is a matter of self-determination …

Heart-wrenching Loss of Life in Jammu and Kashmir: Former Chief Minister Expresses Deep Sorrow
5 months ago

Heart-wrenching Loss of Life in Jammu and Kashmir: Former Chief Minister Expresses Deep Sorrow

New Indian Express  

Former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah expresses deep sorrow over the recent attack in Jammu and Kashmir, where seven people were killed and five sustained injuries. He emphasizes that the attack was a painful incident that targeted poor labourers who came to the region to earn a livelihood. Abdullah strongly condemns the terrorists for their actions and urges Pakistan to resolve …

Indian-controlled Kashmir votes in final phase of polls to elect local government
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian-controlled Kashmir votes in final phase of polls to elect local government

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Voting in the final phase of the election …

India's Ambitious Stance on Pakistan's Role in Kashmir: A Crucial Moment in Indo-Pak Relations
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India's Ambitious Stance on Pakistan's Role in Kashmir: A Crucial Moment in Indo-Pak Relations

ABP News  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has stated that resolving the issue of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) is now paramount in the context of India-Pakistan relations. He emphasized that Pakistan's policy of cross-border terrorism will never succeed and that it will face consequences for its actions. Jaishankar further clarified India's position, stating that they will not tolerate Pakistan's involvement in terrorism and …

India and Pakistan spar at UN after Shehbaz Sharif likens people of Kashmir to Palestinians
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India and Pakistan spar at UN after Shehbaz Sharif likens people of Kashmir to Palestinians

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India and Pakistan sparred over …

Kashmir at the Boiling Point as Elections Loom
6 months ago

Kashmir at the Boiling Point as Elections Loom

The Diplomat  

As Kashmir gears up for its first local assembly election in a decade, there is a battle underway. By framing the genesis of a vexing political conflict as a mere corollary to economic instability and arguing that Kashmir’s special status scuppered economic development, the right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party aims to legitimize its monopolization of power in J&K and deflect focus …

Residents in India-controlled Kashmir vote in the second phase of polls surrounded by heavy security
6 months ago

Residents in India-controlled Kashmir vote in the second phase of polls surrounded by heavy security

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ …

Jammu and Kashmir votes in regional elections first time in a decade after losing special status in 2019
6 months, 1 week ago

Jammu and Kashmir votes in regional elections first time in a decade after losing special status in 2019

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The three-phased election for choosing a local government …

Many in Indian-controlled Kashmir plan to vote this time to deny Modi total control
6 months, 1 week ago

Many in Indian-controlled Kashmir plan to vote this time to deny Modi total control

Associated Press  

SRINAGAR, India — For decades, boycotting elections in Indian-controlled Kashmir was a sign of protest against Indian rule. “There is a desperate need to end the onslaught of changes coming from there.” India wants to keep Kashmir under direct rule Indian security forces walk past Indian flags and flags of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party as a motorcycle rally by …

India to hold first assembly elections in disputed Kashmir in 10 years
7 months, 1 week ago

India to hold first assembly elections in disputed Kashmir in 10 years

Associated Press  

SRINAGAR, India — India on Friday announced three-phased assembly elections in disputed Kashmir, the first in a decade and in a new political environment after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in 2019 stripped the Muslim-majority region of its semi-autonomy and downgraded it to a federally controlled territory. Mohit Bhan, a spokesman for Kashmir’s People’s Democratic Party, said the announcement was …

Frustrated by dwindling local recruitment, Pakistan pushing foreign terrorists into J-K: L-G Sinha
7 months, 1 week ago

Frustrated by dwindling local recruitment, Pakistan pushing foreign terrorists into J-K: L-G Sinha

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said Pakistan was pushing foreign terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir as it was frustrated by dwindling local recruitment and increasing faith of people in democracy, reflected in record turnouts during the Lok Sabha polls here. "A country which is unable to provide basic amenities like two square meals to its own citizens, is …

Pakistan terms PM Modi’s remarks as jingoism
8 months ago

Pakistan terms PM Modi’s remarks as jingoism

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: Pakistan has rejected the statement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 25th commemorative ceremony of the Kargil Vijay Diwas, terming it as “belligerent’ and smacking “jingoism.” A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad late Friday evening said, “Pakistan rejects the Indian Prime Minister’s belligerent remarks made in Drass. Prime Minister Mr. Modi had …

Jammu targeted to ease pressure in Kashmir, Ladakh: Experts
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Jammu targeted to ease pressure in Kashmir, Ladakh: Experts

Hindustan Times  

With the arc of terror spreading to the hitherto peaceful districts of Jammu region, security experts on Tuesday attributed the spike in attacks, including the Kathua attack, to the imminent assembly elections, infiltration of terrorists via the border and Line of Control besides local support and the redeployment of troops from the area. The Jammu region, he said, is vulnerable …

'Politically motivated, unfounded': India condemns 'baseless' remarks by Pakistan on Kashmir at UN
9 months ago

'Politically motivated, unfounded': India condemns 'baseless' remarks by Pakistan on Kashmir at UN

India TV News  

New York: India once again dismissed and condemned 'baseless' remarks on the Kashmir issue by Pakistan in the UN Security Council, calling it an another habitual attempt to divert attention from the "grave violations" against children that continue unabated in Pakistan. India’s strong response came after Pakistan's envoy at the UN Munir Akram spoke at length about Jammu and Kashmir …

India slams Pakistan for 'baseless & deceitful narratives' on Kashmir at UNGA
9 months ago

India slams Pakistan for 'baseless & deceitful narratives' on Kashmir at UNGA

The Hindu  

India has slammed Pakistan for its “baseless and deceitful narratives” as Islamabad’s envoy made references to Kashmir in the United Nations General Assembly “Earlier in the day, one delegation misused this forum to spread baseless and deceitful narratives, which is not a surprise," Minister in India’s Permanent Mission to the UN Pratik Mathur said on June 25. Mr. Mathur was …

India smashes Pakistan for its Kashmir rhetoric at UN: 'Will not respond to save valuable time...'
9 months ago

India smashes Pakistan for its Kashmir rhetoric at UN: 'Will not respond to save valuable time...'

India TV News  

United Nations: India has slammed Pakistan for its “baseless and deceitful narratives” as Islamabad’s envoy made references to Kashmir in the UN General Assembly. Pakistan's Dy PM's sends "positive" message to India India's firm reply came on the same day when Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar sent a “positive message” to India and said his country …

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