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 communications in the Union Territory. The two-day trip of 25 foreign envoys to Jammu and Kashmir culminated with the delegation meeting National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Friday. Speaking exclusively to India Today TV, Germany's Ambassador to India, Walter J. Lindner said: "Positive steps towards restoration of normalcy were visible but there are still some restrictions which remain.

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PM Modi reviews security situation in J&K; says ‘deploy full spectrum of counter-terror capabilities’
6 months, 4 weeks ago

PM Modi reviews security situation in J&K; says ‘deploy full spectrum of counter-terror capabilities’

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 13 reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and other senior officials, Government of India sources said. During the meeting, PM Modi emphasized the importance of deploying the full spectrum of India’s counter-terror capabilities. The Prime Minister also spoke to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha …

NSA Ajit Doval meets counterparts during security meet in Russia
8 months, 2 weeks ago

NSA Ajit Doval meets counterparts during security meet in Russia

Hindustan Times  

India will continue cooperating with other stakeholders to counter terror funding and the misuse of information and communication technologies by terrorists and criminals, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval said on Wednesday. NSA Ajit Doval meets Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Nikolai Patrushev, on the sidelines of the XII International Meeting of High Ranking Officials Responsible for …

India a willing partner to find solution to Russia-Ukraine conflict: NSA Ajit Doval
1 year, 5 months ago

India a willing partner to find solution to Russia-Ukraine conflict: NSA Ajit Doval

Deccan Chronicle  

Jeddah: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Saturday said India remains an active, willing partner to find a lasting, comprehensive solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. NSA Doval on Saturday arrived in Jeddah to participate in a summit of national security advisers and other officials being hosted by Saudi Arabia to discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The NSA meeting on Ukraine …

NSA Ajit Doval visits Jeddah to attend Saudi Arabia-hosted Ukraine peace talks
1 year, 5 months ago

NSA Ajit Doval visits Jeddah to attend Saudi Arabia-hosted Ukraine peace talks

Hindustan Times  

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has arrived in Jeddah to participate in a summit of national security advisers and other officials being hosted by Saudi Arabia on Saturday to discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Ajit Doval, NSA arrived in Jeddah to take part in National Security Advisors' meeting on Ukraine. “Shri Ajit Doval, NSA arrived in Jeddah to take part …

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 …

Jammu & Kashmir: Home minister Amit Shah meets NSA Doval Amid unabated targeted killings in valley
2 years, 7 months ago

Jammu & Kashmir: Home minister Amit Shah meets NSA Doval Amid unabated targeted killings in valley

India TV News  

Jammu & Kashmir: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval at the Ministry of Home Affairs, north block in New Delhi. Image Source : INDIA TV J&K: Timeline of targeted killings since May Vijay Kumar, a manager with the Ellaqui Dehati Bank at Areh Mohanpora branch in the south Kashmir district, received grievous gunshot …

US special envoy for Afghanistan on India visit, meets NSA and foreign secretary
3 years, 1 month ago

US special envoy for Afghanistan on India visit, meets NSA and foreign secretary

Hindustan Times  

Thomas West, the newly appointed United States special representative for Afghanistan reached New Delhi on Tuesday, and called on National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla to discuss current developments in the war-torn country now governed by a Taliban-led regime. Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla meets US special representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West “Foreign Secretary @harshvshringla …

NSA Ajit Doval chairs eight-nation regional dialogue on Afghanistan; key points from meet
3 years, 2 months ago

NSA Ajit Doval chairs eight-nation regional dialogue on Afghanistan; key points from meet

Firstpost  

India is hosting the dialogue to firm up a common approach for confronting increasing threats of terrorism, radicalisation and drug trafficking following the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday chaired an eight-nation Regional Security Dialogue on the Afghanistan crisis. “I am confident that our deliberations will be productive, useful and will contribute to help the …

Security dialogue on Afghanistan will have important implications for the region: NSA Ajit Doval
3 years, 2 months ago

Security dialogue on Afghanistan will have important implications for the region: NSA Ajit Doval

India Today  

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Wednesday, November 10, said that the eight-nation regional security dialogue on Afghanistan will have important implications not only for the people of Afghanistan but also for its neighbours and the region. Charymyrat Amanov, Secretary, Security Council of Turkmenistan, said: “This meeting gives us the opportunity to find solutions to the prevailing situation in Afghanistan, …

With focus on Afghanistan, NSA Ajit Doval holds bilateral talks with Tajik and Uzbek counterparts
3 years, 2 months ago

With focus on Afghanistan, NSA Ajit Doval holds bilateral talks with Tajik and Uzbek counterparts

India TV News  

Ahead of a regional security dialogue on Afghanistan, NSA Ajit Doval and his Uzbek counterpart Victor Makhmudov on Tuesday held that the new Afghan regime should first seek legitimacy within that country before looking for international recognition, official sources said. Doval held separate bilateral talks with Makhmudov and Rahmatjon Mahmudzoda, the secretary of Tajikistan's security council, with a broad focus …

NSA Ajit Doval holds high-level meet with Russian counterpart over Afghanistan situation
3 years, 4 months ago

NSA Ajit Doval holds high-level meet with Russian counterpart over Afghanistan situation

India Today  

A high-level meeting between India and Russia took place on Wednesday over the situation in Afghanistan. The India-Russia inter-governmental consultations on Afghanistan were led by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and his Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev and also included representatives of the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Defence and security agencies. NSA Ajit Doval and his Russian counterpart Gen …

How NSA Ajit Doval plays key role in Centre's Mission Kashmir 2.0
3 years, 6 months ago

How NSA Ajit Doval plays key role in Centre's Mission Kashmir 2.0

India Today  

After playing a critical role in the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is now playing a key role once again in bringing political parties to the talking table with the central government. The meeting is being seen as the most significant step of the Centre to end the political impasse in J&K …

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 …

'Democracy took place here': Foreign envoys visit J&K to assess normalcy
3 years, 10 months ago

'Democracy took place here': Foreign envoys visit J&K to assess normalcy

India Today  

In the third such visit by foreign envoys to Jammu and Kashmir in the last 18 months, diplomats from 24 countries, including the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, began a two-day trip to the Union Territory to assess the ground situation. The envoys arrived in Srinagar amid heightened security as shops remained closed following a shutdown call given by separatists "What …

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 …

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 …

25 foreign envoys kick-off Jammu and Kashmir visit with shikara ride, Iltija Mufti raises questions
4 years, 10 months ago

25 foreign envoys kick-off Jammu and Kashmir visit with shikara ride, Iltija Mufti raises questions

India Today  

Twenty-five foreign envoys kicked-off their two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday with a ride on shikara - a boat famous amongst tourists visiting Dal Lake. Afghanistan's envoy to India Tahir Qadiry wrote on Twitter, "Upon our arrival, we enjoyed a shikara ride on Dal Lake in Srinagar, Kashmir. Reacting to the the Kashmir visit of envoys, Iltija Mufti, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Envoys from 16 nations, including US, on two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir starting today; will meet L-G GC Murmu, civil society members
5 years ago

Envoys from 16 nations, including US, on two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir starting today; will meet L-G GC Murmu, civil society members

Firstpost  

This will be the second visit of a foreign delegation to Jammu and Kashmir since the Centre’s move to revoke the state’s special status and bifurcated it into two Union territories, Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir. New Delhi: US Ambassador to India Kenneth I Juster will be among envoys of 16 countries who will undertake a two-day trip to Jammu …

‘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 …

Ahead of J&K visit, NSA briefs EU panel on Kashmir
5 years, 2 months ago

Ahead of J&K visit, NSA briefs EU panel on Kashmir

India Today  

NSA Ajit Doval on Monday briefed the 28-member European parliamentary panel on Jammu and Kashmir, ahead of their visit to the Valley on Tuesday. Pakistan violated its Standstill agreement with princely state of J&K and sent invaders supported by regular Pak Army to forcefully annex J&K. State of J&K signed instrument of Accession with India following exactly the same legal …

Opinion | J&K to open up
5 years, 3 months ago

Opinion | J&K to open up

Live Mint  

Satya Pal Malik, the governor of Jammu and Kashmir, has directed the withdrawal of an advisory, issued two months ago, that asked tourists and pilgrims to leave the state. The state has been under a complete lockdown since 5 August, when the Centre revoked its special status under Article 370 to integrate it wholly with India, and decided to split …

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 …

NSA Ajit Doval reviews security arrangements, discusses measures to ease restrictions in Kashmir
5 years, 3 months ago

NSA Ajit Doval reviews security arrangements, discusses measures to ease restrictions in Kashmir

The Hindu  

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is camping in Srinagar ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday. The NSA held a series of meetings in Srinagar on Thursday where he reviewed the security arrangements and discussed “measures to ease restrictions further.” An official spokesman said Mr. Doval appreciated that no …

Intensify anti-militancy operations in J&K but ensure there is no collateral damage: Ajit Doval
5 years, 3 months ago

Intensify anti-militancy operations in J&K but ensure there is no collateral damage: Ajit Doval

India TV News  

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval chaired a high-level meeting here on Thursday during which he directed security officials to intensify anti-militancy operations but ensure that there is no collateral damage to civilians in Jammu and Kashmir. Doval, who was on a day-long visit to Srinagar and returned to the national capital on Wednesday, held a series of meetings with security …

NSA Doval Arrives in Kashmir on 2nd Visit Since Art 370 Abrogation
5 years, 3 months ago

NSA Doval Arrives in Kashmir on 2nd Visit Since Art 370 Abrogation

The Quint  

The NSA had camped for 11 days in the valley after the Centre announced its decision to withdraw the special status of the state under Article 370 and split it into two UTs on 5 August. He had also addressed personnel of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, CRPF and Army separately, telling them about their successes in disturbed areas and …

NSA Ajit Doval says he is "totally convinced" that most Kashmiris support abrogation of 370
5 years, 4 months ago

NSA Ajit Doval says he is "totally convinced" that most Kashmiris support abrogation of 370

India TV News  

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Saturday said he is "totally convinced" that a majority of Kashmiris support the abrogation of Article 370, and assured them that restrictions in Kashmir are aimed at preventing Pakistan from creating more mischief through their proxies and militants. In a wide-ranging interaction with a select group of journalists, Doval said restrictions have anyway been …

Amit Shah meets NSA Ajit Doval, Intelligence chief over security situation in Jammu and Kashmir
5 years, 4 months ago

Amit Shah meets NSA Ajit Doval, Intelligence chief over security situation in Jammu and Kashmir

India TV News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Monday was briefed over the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, where restrictions have been imposed since August 5 - the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh into two Union Territories. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Monday briefed Home Minister Amit Shah on the prevailing security …

Restrictions in Kashmir Valley to ease in phased manner, says government
5 years, 4 months ago

Restrictions in Kashmir Valley to ease in phased manner, says government

India TV News  

Restrictions in Kashmir Valley will be eased out in a phased manner, the government said Tuesday. Government spokesperson Rohit Kansal said that the decision to ease restrictions was taken after an assessment by local authorities of the situation prevailing in various parts of the Valley. Kansal, who was accompanied by Commissioner Secretary Information MK Dwivedi and Director, Information and Public …

Restrictions to be eased for Friday prayers in Kashmir, security forces on high alert
5 years, 5 months ago

Restrictions to be eased for Friday prayers in Kashmir, security forces on high alert

India TV News  

Restrictions will be put on ease on Kashmir to allow people to offer Friday prayers in local mosques, there will, however, be no Friday congregation at the historic Jama Masjid here. Officials said that security forces were put on high alert across the Valley in an apparent move to prevent possible protests. Ahead of the prayers, security forces have been …

NSA Ajit Doval's visit to Kashmir's Shopian sends strong message to those who predicted doom, gloom if Article 370 was revoked
5 years, 5 months ago

NSA Ajit Doval's visit to Kashmir's Shopian sends strong message to those who predicted doom, gloom if Article 370 was revoked

Firstpost  

Call it a confidence-building measure or a display of extreme confidence on part of the Union government, either way, NSA Ajit Doval’s visit to Shopian in Kashmir, just a day after the Parliament passed a resolution on Article 370, will be discussed and debated for a long time On Wednesday, visuals showed National Security Advisor Ajit Doval walking all alone …

India briefs envoys on J&K move
5 years, 5 months ago

India briefs envoys on J&K move

The Hindu  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday reached out to the member-states of the U.N. Security Council and briefed envoys on the decision to end the Special Status of Jammu and Kashmir, sources confirmed. “Senior MEA officials are briefing the envoys of several countries, including permanent members of U.N., on proposals related to Article 370 of the Indian Constitution and …

PM Narendra Modi meets NSA Ajit Doval, Amit Shah before urgent Cabinet meeting
5 years, 5 months ago

PM Narendra Modi meets NSA Ajit Doval, Amit Shah before urgent Cabinet meeting

Live Mint  

New Delhi: With chaos gripping Jammu and Kashmir, the Centre is chairing an urgent cabinet meeting in the National Capital, on Monday. All eyes are on the Cabinet meeting which will be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and attended by Union home minister Amit Shah and other top leaders, shortly before the Parliament session. While Modi also held a …

Kashmir turmoil: Amit Shah meets NSA Ajit Doval, likely to visit Kashmir soon
5 years, 5 months ago

Kashmir turmoil: Amit Shah meets NSA Ajit Doval, likely to visit Kashmir soon

Live Mint  

New Delhi: As Kashmir remains restive, Union home minister Amit Shah has set the wheels in motion to contain the situation in the Valley. Shah’s visit comes amid uncertainty and tension in the Valley ahead of Independence Day celebrations, with regional parties seeking greater clarity from the Centre about the developments in the state. While 10,000 additional troops were sent …

Kashmir Turmoil: Amit Shah holds high-level security meeting, Ajit Doval also attends
5 years, 5 months ago

Kashmir Turmoil: Amit Shah holds high-level security meeting, Ajit Doval also attends

India TV News  

Provisions are fast vanishing from the shelves of departmental stores and even from small grocery stores in towns and villages across the Kashmir Valley. Earlier on Saturday, the Army foiled an attack by Pakistan's Border Action Team on a forward post along the Line of Control in Keran sector, killing five to seven intruders. Indian Army asks Pak military to …

Kashmir turmoil: Mobile internet services snapped in Jammu and Kashmir, security tightened
5 years, 5 months ago

Kashmir turmoil: Mobile internet services snapped in Jammu and Kashmir, security tightened

India Today  

Panic gripped the Kashmir Valley after the Jammu and Kashmir government's security advisory on Friday for tourists and pilgrims of Amarnath Yatra to curtail their pilgrimage. pic.twitter.com/g5XndHNWK9 ANI August 5, 2019 6: 20 am The meeting that is set to begin by 9:30 am at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, will take place amid house arrest of mainstream political leaders of …

Security tightened in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of Narendra Modi's 3 February visit; police, paramilitary to be deployed
5 years, 11 months ago

Security tightened in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of Narendra Modi's 3 February visit; police, paramilitary to be deployed

Firstpost  

Security has been beefed up across Kashmir ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on 3 February, officials said on Friday. Srinagar: Security has been beefed up across Kashmir ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on 3 February, officials said on Friday. Police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed in strength around the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre, the venue …

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