5 years, 4 months ago

Pakistan wants UNHRC panel to probe ’violations of human rights’ in J&K

New Delhi: Pakistan on Tuesday demanded that the UN Human Rights Council set up a commission to inquire into what it termed as instances of “Indian brutality” and “gross violations of human rights” in Jammu and Kashmir since the revocation of the special status granted to the region. In his address the UNHRC, Pakistan’s foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, leading the Pakistani delegation to the 9-27 September session of the UN body, also sought focussed discussion on what he termed were Indian atrocities in Kashmir, calling on the international community to “address the warning signs of a looming catastrophe.” Qureshi’s speech was along expected lines, given that Pakistan has pledged to raise the issue of what they call “alleged human rights atrocities” at all international events and platforms. Qureshi dismissed India’s claim that the revocation of special status to Kashmir was an internal matter, saying that the UN Security Council taking it up for informal discussion on 16 August proved that Kashmir was an international issue. “India’s draconian emergency laws cannot be allowed to stand,” Qureshi said referring to the restrictions put in place by India just days ahead of the 5-6 August move to revoke the special status of Kashmir.

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2 months, 1 week ago

Aakar Patel | India, as a UNSC aspirant, should not ignore UN on human rights

Deccan Chronicle

The United Nations Security Council has 15 members — five permanent and 10 elected. India has been a member of the UN Human Rights Council for 16 of the council’s 18 years — most recently from 2019 to 2024. India has been the subject of 25 critical statements from UN human rights experts and UHCHR since 2019 — during its …

India Blames Pakistan for 'Mischievous Provocation' at UNSC

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2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

India's Diplomatic Response to Pakistan's Anti-India Remarks at the UN

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

India's Diplomatic Response to Pakistan's Anti-India Remarks at the UN

ABP News

India responds to Pakistan's anti-India remarks at the UN Security Council. In a robust rebuttal, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish highlights Pakistan's human rights abuses and the dire situation faced by minority groups within the country. He emphasizes India's commitment to addressing its own challenges while calling out Pakistan's hypocrisy in pointing fingers at others. This exchange underscores the ongoing tensions between …

3 months, 2 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 …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

India flags 3 ‘reds’ in befitting reply to Pakistan at UN Human Rights Council

Hindustan Times

In a fiery exchange at the 55th Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council, India exercised its 'Right of Reply,' staunchly refuting Pakistan's allegations and highlighting its own concerns over Islamabad's track record on human rights. First Secretary Anupama Singh exercising India's 'Right to Reply' at 55th UN Human Rights Council. In a sharp rebuke, Singh pointed out Pakistan's …

1 year, 2 months ago

'Would Treat Remarks With Contempt They Deserve': India On Pakistan's Kashmir Reference At UNSC Meet

ABP News

United Nations, Oct 25 India has said it will treat a reference by Pakistan to Kashmir during a Security Council meeting on the Israel-Gaza situation with the contempt it deserves and will not dignify it with a response. The remarks by India’s Deputy Permanent Representative at the UN, Ambassador R Ravindra, came on Tuesday after Pakistan’s UN envoy Munir Akram …

1 year, 2 months ago

India to treat Pakistan’s reference to Kashmir at UNSC meeting “with contempt it deserves”

The Hindu

India has said it will treat a reference by Pakistan to Kashmir during a Security Council meeting on the Israel-Gaza situation with the contempt it deserves and will not dignify it with a response. Earlier, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the Security Council meeting that all acts of terrorism are unlawful and unjustifiable, whether they are carried out …

1 year, 2 months ago

UNSC meet on Israel-Hamas war: Pakistan draws India's rebuke after it compares Kashmir with Palestine

India TV News

UNSC meet on Israel-Hamas war: India on Wednesday slammed Pakistan during a session of the United Nations Security Council meeting on the prevailing Israel-Gaza situation after Islamabad's representative absurdly brought up the Kashmir issue during his speech. India's Deputy Permanent Representative at the UN, Ambassador R Ravindra said he would treat a reference by Pakistan to Kashmir during a Security …

1 year, 3 months ago

India slams Pakistan on Kashmir at UNGA: ’World’s worst human rights records’

Live Mint

India has hit out at Pakistan after the country's caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar predictably raised the Kashmir topic in his speech at the United Nations General Assembly. In its right to reply, the First Secretary at United Nations for the Second Committee of UNGA, Petal Gahlot said that Pakistan should vacate occupied areas of India and stop cross-border …

1 year, 3 months ago

India hits back after Pakistan caretaker PM raises J&K at UN: ‘Malicious propaganda’

Hindustan Times

India on Friday called out Pakistan after its caretaker prime minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar raised Jammu and Kashmir in his address to the UN General Assembly. Kakar had called Kashmir as the key to peace between India and Pakistan, Petal Gahlot, India's first secretary at United Nations for second committee of UNGA. Petal Gahlot, India's first secretary at United Nations for …

1 year, 3 months ago

'Vacate POK, stop terrorism': India talks tough with Pakistan at UN

India Today

India on Friday took on Pakistan at the United Nations and urged it to stop cross-border terrorism, dismantle terror infrastructure on its soil and vacate Indian territories under its illegal occupation. The response came after Pakistan's interim prime minister Anwar Ul Haq Kakar raked up the Kashmir issue during his address to the 78th session of the United Nations General …

1 year, 5 months ago

‘No reason’ to strip Kashmir autonomy: India’s top court told as it hears challenges to special status removal

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 India’s Supreme Court was told that the integration …

1 year, 8 months ago

India slams Pakistan for raking up Kashmir issue at United Nations

The Hindu

India tore into Pakistan after its United Nations envoy raised the Kashmir issue here, saying no amount of rhetoric and propaganda can change the fact that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are and will always be an "inalienable" part of the country. Counsellor in India’s Permanent Mission to the UN Pratik Mathur's remarks came after Pakistan's …

1 year, 9 months ago

World does not need lessons on democracy and human rights from Pakistan: India at UNHRC

India Today

India on Thursday said the world does not need lessons on democracy and human rights from Pakistan, whose contribution as a leading exporter of terror and violence is unparalleled and where terrorists thrive and roam its streets with impunity. Exercising India's Right of Reply at the 52nd Session of Human Rights Council General Debate, Under Secretary Dr PR Thulasidass also …

1 year, 9 months ago

Ensure People In Jammu & Kashmir Have Easy Access To NHRC : Supreme Court Asks Union Govt

Live Law

In a plea to reopen statutory panels in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Supreme Court asked the Union Government to consider bringing a mechanism which will allow people people in Jammu and Kashmir to file their complaints to the NHRC from J&K itself pertaining to human rights issues. Earlier, the court had recorded the statement of Solicitor …

1 year, 10 months ago

India slams Pakistan foriegn minister Bilawal for raking up Kashmir at UNSC debate

Hindustan Times

India tore into Pakistan after its foreign minister raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir at a Security Council debate on women, peace and security, saying it is “unworthy” to even respond to such “malicious and false propaganda”. Responding to Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj …

2 years, 1 month ago

India slams Pakistan for raking up Kashmir issue in U.N.

The Hindu

India strongly hit back at Pakistan on December 14 after it raised the Kashmir issue in the U.N. Security Council, asserting that a country that hosted slain al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden and attacked a neighbouring Parliament does not have the credentials to “sermonise” in the power U.N. organ. Mr. Jaishankar arrived in United Nations on December 13 to preside …

2 years, 1 month ago

India Hits Back After Pakistan Rakes Jammu & Kashmir Issue at UNGA

News 18

India has slammed Pakistan after it raked the Jammu and Kashmir issue during a plenary meeting of the UN General Assembly on Security Council reforms, saying Islamabad’s desperate attempts to peddle falsehoods and its bad habit of abusing the sanctity of multilateral forums deserves the international community’s collective contempt. The General Assembly held a plenary meeting on Thursday on the …

2 years, 3 months ago

MEA explains why India abstained at UNHRC from voting on draft resolution against China

Firstpost

India on Thursday abstained from voting against China on a draft resolution in the UN Human Rights Council on holding a debate on the human rights situation in the country’s volatile north-western Xinjiang province New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday reiterated that India remains committed to all basic human rights and stressed that country-specific resolutions were never …

2 years, 3 months ago

India abstains from UN vote on Uighur Muslims, gives relief to China

Firstpost

The motion brought by US, Britain and Canada at the UN got 17 votes in favor and 19 against while 11 countries did not take part in the UNHRC vote New York: The efforts of the US and Western countries to bring a resolution against China on the situation of Uighur Muslims in the United Nations Human Rights Council suffered …

2 years, 3 months ago

Why India abstained on UNHRC resolution on rights situation in China’s Xinjiang

Hindustan Times

India on Thursday abstained on a resolution at the United Nations Human Rights Council promoting human rights in Sri Lanka but urged the government in Colombo to deliver on commitments towards the Tamil minority. The draft resolution on the situation in Xinjiang was presented by a group comprising Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, the UK and the US, and …

2 years, 3 months ago

Why India Needs to Garner International Support Against Pakistan’s Game Plan in Kashmir - News18

News 18

As expected, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif raked up the Kashmir issue in his debut speech at the 77th session of United Nations General Assembly, contending that abrogation of Article 370 by New Delhi was “illegal”. Prior to Sharif’s UNGA address, Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had also raised the Kashmir issue in New York. Exercising the right of …

2 years, 3 months ago

United Nations | India hits back at Pakistan PM Sharif’s criticism on Kashmir

The Hindu

India hit back at accusations made by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his United Nations General Assembly address on September 23, saying it was “regrettable” that he made false accusations against India. “He has done so to obfuscate misdeeds in his own country and to justify actions against India that the world considers unacceptable,” Indian diplomat, First Secretary Mijito …

2 years, 7 months ago

‘Release Yasin Malik…’: Pak foreign minister writes to UN human rights chief

Hindustan Times

Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has written to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet to urge India to acquit Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik from all charges and ensure his immediate release from prison so that he can be reunited with his family. Pakistan's Foreign Office said in a statement that the foreign minister, as part of …

2 years, 8 months ago

India abstains in UNHRC resolution on deteriorating human rights situation in Ukraine due to Russian aggression

The Hindu

India abstained in the UN Human Rights Council on a resolution on the deteriorating human rights situation in Ukraine stemming from the Russian aggression, in which the Council reiterated its demand for an immediate cessation of military hostilities. Since January this year, India has abstained on procedural votes and draft resolutions in the UN Security Council, the General Assembly and …

2 years, 8 months ago

India Abstains in UNHRC Resolution on Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in Ukraine Due to Russian Aggression

News 18

2 years, 8 months ago

India And 10 Other Nations Abstain From Voting On UNHRC Ukraine Resolution

News 18

India, Pakistan and 10 other nations abstained from voting on a UN Human Rights Council resolution which aimed to address the situation in Ukraine caused due to Russia’s ‘aggression’ on Ukraine. The resolution wanted an additional mandate for the Commission of Inquiry established earlier which will probe human rights violations committed by the Russian army in the cities of Kyiv, …

2 years, 9 months ago

UN General Assembly votes to suspend Russia from Human Rights Council; India abstains from vote

The Hindu

Russia’s membership to the Human Rights Council, to which it was elected in 2020, was suspended on Thursday after the United Nations General Assembly voted, 93 to 24, with 58 abstentions, including India, to adopt a resolution suspending Moscow from the UN body. And it is for an immediate end to violence,” Mr. Tirumurti said, calling for diplomacy and reiterating …

2 years, 10 months ago

India abstains in UN Human Rights Council vote on Russia-Ukraine crisis

India Today

India has abstained in a vote in the UN Human Rights Council that has decided to urgently establish an independent international commission of inquiry as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. READ | Foiled assassination plot against President Zelenskyy, claims Ukraine official India has abstained on two resolutions on Ukraine in the 15-nation Security Council and one in the …

2 years, 10 months ago

India abstains from Human Rights Council vote to probe Russian actions

The Hindu

New Delhi India on Friday abstained on a vote at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva as the Council decided to set up an international commission of enquiry into Russia’s actions in Ukraine. The resolution, the strongest one to be adopted by the UN system yet, “strongly condemned” aggression by Russia, and said it was “gravely concerned” about reports …

3 years, 4 months ago

India hits out at Pak, OIC for raising Kashmir issue at UN Human Rights Council

Firstpost

Exercising India’s rights to respond to comments made by Pakistan and the OIC on Kashmir, Badhe said it does not need lessons from a “failed state” like Pakistan which is the “epicentre of terrorism and worst abuser of human rights”. At the 48th session of the human rights council, India said Pakistan has been globally recognised as a country openly …

3 years, 4 months ago

Don't need lessons from a failed state: India hits out at Pak for raising Kashmir issue at UNHRC

India Today

India on Wednesday castigated Pakistan and the OIC for raising the Kashmir issue at the UN Human Rights Council, saying it does not need lessons from a "failed state" and the "epicentre of terrorism" and chided the 57-nation bloc for "helplessly" allowing itself to be held "hostage" by Islamabad. 'India does not need lessons from a failed state like Pakistan' …

3 years, 4 months ago

Plea In J & K & Ladakh High Court Seeks Reopening Of Human Rights Commission, Women Commission Etc. To Adjudicate Pending Cases

Live Law

A writ petition has been filed before the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court for reopening of Jammu and Kashmir Human Rights Commission, Women Commission, Accountability Commission and State Information Commission for adjudicating the pending cases which were closed on account of the removal of Article 370 and Article 35A. Preferred by Human Rights Activist Nikhil Padha, the petition …

3 years, 7 months ago

India defends decision to abstain during UNHRC vote on Israel-Hamas conflict

Hindustan Times

India on Thursday defended its abstention in a vote at the UN Human Rights Council that led to the setting up of an inquiry into rights violations during the Israel-Hamas conflict, saying it had also acted in a similar manner in the past. Malki’s letter had stated that India’s abstention during the vote on May 27 “stifles the important work …

3 years, 7 months ago

India abstains from voting on UNHRC resolution to probe alleged crimes during Gaza conflict

India Today

India was among 14 countries that abstained from voting on a resolution at the UN Human Rights Council to launch an investigation into alleged violations and crimes during the 11-day conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. "The Human Rights Council this afternoon adopted a resolution on ensuring respect for international human rights law and international humanitarian law in the …

3 years, 10 months ago

'Do not get exploited by Pakistan': India at UNHRC after OIC rakes up Kashmir issue

India Today

Exercising its "Right to Reply" at the 46th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, India on Tuesday responded to the statements made by Pakistan and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation over the issue of Jammu and Kashmir. It is regrettable that OIC continues to allow itself to be exploited by Pakistan to indulge in anti-India propaganda.” Pakistan's raking …

3 years, 10 months ago

UN rights experts concerned over India’s changes in Kashmir

Associated Press

SRINAGAR, India — U.N. human rights experts have urged India to ensure that the rights of people in Kashmir are safeguarded after New Delhi stripped the disputed region’s semi-autonomous status and imposed a slew of administrative changes through new laws. Two experts for the Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights said in a statement that the changes …

3 years, 10 months ago

UN experts: Loss of Kashmir autonomy undermining minority rights

Al Jazeera

Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir – United Nations human rights experts have expressed concern over India’s decision to strip Kashmir’s limited autonomy in 2019 and the subsequent passing of new laws, which they warned “could curtail the previous level of political participation of Muslims and other minorities”. “The loss of autonomy and the imposition of direct rule by the Government in New …

4 years, 4 months ago

'Don't Deserve Unsolicited Lecture on Human Rights from You': India Slams Pak for Persecuting Minorities

News 18

India on Tuesday described Pakistan as an epicenter of terrorism and said no one deserves unsolicited lecture on human rights from Islamabad that has consistently persecuted its ethnic and religious minorities including Hindus, Sikhs and Christians. “Neither India nor others deserve this unsolicited lecture on human rights from a country that has consistently persecuted its ethnic and religious minorities, is …

4 years, 4 months ago

'Grassroots Democracy Revived': India Responds to UN Rights Chief's Criticism on Situation in Kashmir

News 18

A day after the United Nations human rights chief issued a statement on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, India responded to the criticism saying grassroots-level democracy has been revived in the region and the government is pushing for economic development despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic and continued efforts of Pakistan to derail the process. India’s envoy …

4 years, 4 months ago

India calls for permanently removing Jammu and Kashmir issue under 'outdated agenda item' from UNSC

India Today

India at the UN has called for permanently removing the issue of Jammu and Kashmir under the outdated agenda item of the India-Pakistan question from the Security Council's agenda, saying such "irrational exuberance" has no takers in a dignified world. Pakistan, backed by its âall-weather allyâ China, has been repeatedly seeking to have a discussion on the issue of Jammu …

4 years, 5 months ago

UN discusses Kashmir for 3rd time since India ends statehood

Associated Press

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council discussed disputed Kashmir at Pakistan’s request Wednesday for the third time since India’s Hindu nationalist government decided to end the Muslim-majority region’s semi-autonomy a year ago. Nonetheless, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said afterward that holding the meeting signified “that Jammu and Kashmir is an international dispute firmly on the agenda of …

4 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan slams India's move to alter J&K's domicile law, accuses New Delhi of 'taking advantage' of global focus on coronavirus

Firstpost

Pakistan has been unsuccessfully trying to drum up international support against India for withdrawing Jammu and Kashmir’s special status on August 5 and bifurcating it into two Union territories. Islamabad: Pakistan on Thursday termed as “reprehensible’ India’s decision to change the domicile law for Jammu and Kashmir when the international community’s focus is on the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Pakistan Foreign …

4 years, 10 months ago

‘Epicentre of global terror shouldn’t lecture on human rights in J-K’: India’s response to Pakistan at UN

Hindustan Times

Pakistan, the “epicentre of global terrorism”, shouldn’t lecture others on human rights issues in Jammu and Kashmir, which is an integral part of India, a senior Indian diplomat told the UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday. Indian envoy Vikas Swarup refuted Pakistan’s allegations on human rights abuses in Kashmir during a session at UN Human Rights Commission in Geneva, Feb …

4 years, 10 months ago

J&K 'was, is and shall forever' remain its integral part: India tells Pakistan at UNHRC meeting

India TV News

Jammu and Kashmir "was, is and shall forever" remain an integral part of India, a top Indian diplomat asserted at the UN Human Rights Council's meeting in Geneva on Wednesday, a day after Pakistan sought the international community's intervention on the Kashmir issue. "Jammu and Kashmir was, is and shall forever remain an integral part of India," Swarup asserted a …

4 years, 10 months ago

J-K ‘was, is and shall forever’ remain integral part: India tells Pak at UNHRC

Hindustan Times

Jammu and Kashmir “was, is and shall forever” remain an integral part of India, a top Indian diplomat said at the UN Human Rights Council’s meeting here on Wednesday, a day after Pakistan sought the international community’s intervention on the Kashmir issue. India abrogated the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 on August 5 and bifurcated it …

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 …

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, …

5 years ago

UN Security Council to meet on Kashmir at China’s request

Al Jazeera

The council will meet for the first time since a similar gathering in August after India scrapped the Article 370. The United Nations Security Council will meet at China‘s request on Tuesday to discuss the situation in Indian-administered Kashmir, diplomats said. The council will meet behind closed doors for the first time since a similar gathering in August, which was …

5 years, 1 month ago

Qureshi rejects bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir in letter to top UN officials

India TV News

In a letter to the UN Secretary General and the President of the Security Council, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has expressed rejection to India's decision to bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories, the Foreign Office said on Monday. According to a statement with the Foreign Office, as part of his ongoing effort to highlight the Kashmir …

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Rights defenders across the world face 'unacceptably high risks,' says UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

New Indian Express

Emphasising that human rights defenders do the important work of documenting and exposing human rights violations, shedding light on the underlying causes of conflict and call for accountability, Türk said that they are the key to conflict resolution. Killings, kidnapping, detention, harassment and intimidation of journalists, humanitarian personnel, human rights monitors, and so many others are major threats," Türk pointed …

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What it takes to be on right side of facts

The Hindu

Navigating powers in a conflict zone in search of truth is a daunting challenge for journalists. In the case of Kashmir, which has seen different phases of violent conflict, journalists could not operate without survival kits. Covering Kashmir in the 1990s, at the peak of militancy, required one set of survival kits to navigate warring parties’ intimidation and threats to …

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'Policy Matter': Delhi High Court Refuses To Order 'Rehabilitation Package' For Pakistan Migrants Under CAA

Live Law

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to pass directions to the Central Government on a petition seeking “comprehensive rehabilitation package” for Pakistan migrants who have obtained citizenship under the Citizenship Act. A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said that rehabilitation package was purely a matter of policy of the Government. The …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Book Review: Unravelling the Kashmir Knot – Past, Present and Future By Dr. Aman Hingorani

Live Law

Three decades ago, I read Freedom at Midnight by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre. Jammu s Kashmir's Accession and the Legal Framework At the time of independence, colonial India's territory included around 560 princely states, which had the option to accede to India, Pakistan, or remain independent under the Indian Independence Act of 1947 read with the amended Government of …

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In 2025, India should play the role of peacemaker in world affairs

Live Mint

Go home and get a nice, quiet sleep": When Neville Chamberlain gave this piece of advice after signing the Munich Agreement with Adolf Hitler in 1938, he also used the phrase “peace for our time." We only have to look at the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans, US, a city known for its love of music and …

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Pakistan amplifies anti-India propaganda ahead of Kashmir 'Self-Determination Day'

India Today

In a renewed effort to internationalise the Kashmir issue, Pakistan is leveraging its annual observance of Kashmir Self-Determination Day on January 5 to amplify anti-India narratives. Intelligence inputs from Indian defence establishments reveal a coordinated campaign orchestrated by Pakistan’s state-backed entities, involving media outlets, social media influencers, and organised protests aimed at tarnishing India’s image globally. India’s defence agencies have …

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Pakistan gets non-permanent UNSC seat: Why this could be bad news for India

Firstpost

Pakistan in June was elected to the United Nations Security Council as a non-permanent member. Let’s take a closer look at why this is not a favourable development for India – which has been trying to become a permanent member of the UNSC for ages and reform the council On 1 January, 2025, Pakistan joined the United Nations Security Council …

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Chhattisgarh’s Anti-Naxal Operations 2024: Civilian Deaths, Tribal Rights, and Corporate Interests

The Hindu

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Pakistan begins its two-year tenure as non-permanent member of UNSC, gains seat on terror sanctions committee

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Pakistan begins its two-year tenure as non-permanent member of UNSC, gains seat on terror sanctions committee

India TV News

Islamabad: Pakistan began its two-year tenure as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council on January 1, with Ambassador Munir Akram saying that the Pakistani delegation will play an “active and constructive” role in addressing key challenges facing the world. From Wednesday, Pakistan will sit in the Security Council for the 2025-26 term as a non-permanent member — …

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US, UK, EU condemn Pakistan’s convictions for civilians: Why it matters

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

US, UK, EU condemn Pakistan’s convictions for civilians: Why it matters

Al Jazeera

The EU has warned that Pakistan could be violating a preferential trade deal. Islamabad, Pakistan – The recent sentencing of 25 civilians by a military court in Pakistan drew sharp criticism from the United States, which accused the proceedings of lacking “judicial independence, transparency, and due process guarantees”. The EU also highlighted Pakistan’s beneficiary status under the Generalised Scheme of …

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On India’s international obligations towards Rohingya refugees | Explained

The Hindu

The story so far: A recent study examining the plight of Rohingya refugees detained in India, conducted jointly by The Azadi Project, a U.S.-registered non-profit, and Refugees International, an American organisation advocating for displaced populations, has highlighted “gross violations of constitutional and human rights” and criticised India’s “failure to uphold its obligations under international human rights treaties.” Based on interviews …

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US and UK criticize Pakistani military court convictions of civilian supporters of Imran Khan

The Independent

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Protests in J&K over reservation policy, CM Omar Abdullah's son joins stir

Hindustan Times

Several political leaders and hundreds of students have gathered outside the residence of Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah to seek a review of the reservation policy, which was introduced by the lieutenant governor-led administration earlier this year. J&K govt forms panel to review policy On December 10, the Jammu and Kashmir government formed a three-member panel to review …

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Crimes against humanity and an obtuse Indian stance

The Hindu

On December 4, 2024, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution approving the text of a proposed treaty governing the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity. This resolution comes five years after the International Law Commission submitted the draft text of the CAH treaty to the Sixth Committee — the primary forum for considering legal questions in the UNGA. …

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{SAD’s disqualification from HSGMC polls} HC seeks response from Hry govt, gurdwara panel

Hindustan Times

The Punjab and Haryana high court has sought response from Haryana government and the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee on a plea from Shiromani Akali Dal against the party’s disqualification to contest the gurdwara committee elections in the state. The high court bench of justice GS Sandhawalia and justice Meenakshi I Mehta has sought response by December 23. As per …

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Hasina involved in forced disappearances, says Bangladesh inquiry commission

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Hasina involved in forced disappearances, says Bangladesh inquiry commission

The Hindu

In a new turn of events, the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearance set up by the interim government of Bangladesh filed a report on Saturday stating that it found the “involvement of Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina” in enforced disappearances of individuals during her tenure. On the inquiry, a statement from the Chief Adviser’s Office said, “The commission chairman said they …

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UN Security Council criticizes Taliban ban on Afghan women's medical education

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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 …

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Pakistan at the UNSC, the points of its compass

The Hindu

On January 1, 2025, Pakistan enters the United Nations Security Council as an elected non-permanent member for a two-year term — its eighth. This is true not just of Pakistan but also of countries India considers as “close friends”, even in the Global South. In retaliation, Pakistan has presented several “dossiers” to the UN Secretary General, that have fancy claims …

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1 month ago

Two-member UN team meets Rohingya Muslims in Jammu

Deccan Chronicle

Jammu: A two-member team of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees met Rohingya Muslims at a slum here amid a heated debate whether the illegally settled immigrants be provided water and electricity. Senior Protection Officer Tomoko Fukumura along with Protection Associate Ragini Trakroo Zutushi on Monday met the Rohingya Muslims and some local residents in the Kiryani Talab area …

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ISKCON Kolkata urges UNHCR to take note of atrocities on religious minorities in Bangladesh

New Indian Express

KOLKATA: ISKCON's Kolkata centre on Tuesday called upon the UNHCR to take note of atrocities on religious minorities in Bangladesh and described such violation of human rights as deeply saddening. The interim government in Bangladesh should take strong action against the fundamentalists fomenting trouble in that country and arrest them to build confidence among the minorities there, ISKCON Kolkata spokesperson …

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1 month, 1 week 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 …

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1 month, 1 week ago

'Delegitimising human rights': What does the police action against Nadeem Khan reveal?

New Indian Express

The Delhi Police attempted to illegally detain prominent human rights activist and national secretary of the Association for Protection of Civil Rights, Nadeem Khan, just hours after filing a first information report accusing him of "promoting enmity between groups" on November 30. The FIR was filed the next day and within hours police personnel from the Shaheen Bagh police station …

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1 month, 1 week ago

NHRC asks MHA, Lt. Governor of Ladakh to consider human rights issues in the UT

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission has asked the Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India and the advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, Union Territory of Ladakh to gracefully consider the issues raised by the human rights defender. Acting on a petition filed by Supreme Court advocate and noted human rights activist, Radhakanta Tripathy, the NHRC passed the …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh HC Grants Relief to Allu Arjun

Deccan Chronicle

It was contended that the FIR originated from a complaint by the deputy tahsildar of Nandyal, claiming that the visit of a Tollywood star to the MLA’s residence resulted in a large gathering, thereby breaching Section 144 of the CrPC and election code regulations. The Counsel for the petitioner would point out that the police had failed to apply due …

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Sambhal Violence | Inquiry Panel Already Formed By UP Govt: Allahabad HC Allows Withdrawal Of PIL Against 'Police Atrocities'

Live Law

The Allahabad High Court today allowed the withdrawal of a PIL plea seeking an independent probe into the alleged incidents of police atrocity during the Sambhal violence. A bench of Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Justice Dr Gautam Chowdhary allowed the withdrawal of the PIL plea filed by the Association of Protection of Civil Rights, noting that the State Government …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh High Court Weekly Roundup November 25 - December 1, 2024

Live Law

Nominal Index: Dilawar Javid Bhat Vs UT Of J&K 2024 LiveLaw 317 Abdul Majeed Lone Vs Union of India 2024 LiveLaw 318 Kewal Krishan Vs Sham Lal 2024 LiveLaw 319 Ajeet Kumar Vs UT Of J&K 2024 LiveLaw 320 Shenaz Begum th. Abdul Mazeed Vs UT Of J&K 2024 LiveLaw 321 UT Of J&K Vs Seema Koul & Anr 2024 …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Book Review | Should India seek ICJ verdict on Kashmir?

Deccan Chronicle

Unravelling the Kashmir Knot, Aman Hingorani’s first book published in 2016, turned out to be an eye-opener. Published in 2024, Hingorani’s third edition of the book titled Unravelling the Kashmir Knot: Past Present and Future includes a major extension that covers the period after abrogation of Article 370. The first and second editions highlight important declassified documents of British archives …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pak clashes deaths: Indian-American Congressman calls for sanctions against Pak officials

ABP News

Washington, Nov 28 : An India-American Congressman has called for visa bans and freezing of assets of senior Pakistani officials following reports of an alleged attempt to cover up killings of peaceful protesters in Pakistan. Reportedly, four people were killed and 50 injured in a crackdown by authorities on a protest march by jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan's …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Assam MLA writes to Modi, pleads for India’s intervention in Bangladesh

Deccan Chronicle

Guwahati: Assam MLA Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha has written a letter to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pleading for India’s intervention on atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh and ensuring the release of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das. Mr Purkayastha, a Congress MLA who has extended support to the BJP government without giving up his assembly membership has urged the PM for …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Sanction Not Required For Investigation,' Jharkhand To Supreme Court In Deoghar Airport Case Against MPs Nishikant Dubey, Manoj Tiwari

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard State of Jharkhand's plea against Jharkhand High Court's decision to quash the FIR against BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey, Manoj Tiwari, and others in the Deoghar Airport case. In July 2023, the Court issued notice on a petition filed by the State of Jharkhand challenging the Jharkhand High Court's decision to quash the FIR against …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

26/11: The day India changed forever

Firstpost

26/11, often called the 9/11 of India, was a dark chapter in India’s security history, an event that shook the collective security consciousness of India and changed the security paradigm in the region forever The night of November 26, 2008, 10 terrorists from the Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group of Pakistan entered Mumbai city across the sea route in inflatable speedboats after …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pak protests: US calls on Pakistani authorities to respect human rights, fundamental freedoms

ABP News

Washington, Nov 26 : As thousands in Pakistan defied a crackdown to rally for the release of former prime minister Imran Khan, the United States called on Pakistani authorities to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms and to ensure respect for the country's laws. The 72-year-old former premier, who has been in jail since August last year, issued a "final …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Farmers approach NHRC against forcible land acquisition for pharma cluster by T’gana govt

Hindustan Times

Aggrieved farmers from Lagacharla village of Vikarabad district in Telangana have sought the intervention of the National Human Rights Commission in New Delhi on Monday. The farmers, protesting against the alleged forcible acquisition of their lands by the state government for a proposed pharma cluster, submitted a memorandum to the NHRC. “The Congress government is forcibly acquiring our lands to …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Jhansi hospital fire: Human rights body issues notice to Uttar Pradesh government

India Today

The National Human Rights Commission on Saturday issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government and the state police chief after a children’s ward of Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi was gutted by fire. The commission observed that the contents of the reports are "indeed disturbing and indicate negligence" resulting in a "grave violation" of the human rights of …

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'Article 370 won't be restored even if Indira Gandhi returns from heaven': Amit Shah jabs Congress

Trending News

2 months ago

'Article 370 won't be restored even if Indira Gandhi returns from heaven': Amit Shah jabs Congress

India TV News

Maharashtra elections: Days after the Jammu and Kashmir government introduced a resolution to restore Article 370 in the Assembly, which had granted special status to the erstwhile state, Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that the provision 'will not be restored even if Congress stalwart and late PM Indira Gandhi comes down from heaven.' Speaking at an election rally in …

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2 months ago

Meghalaya-based Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council banned for five years: MHA

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The government issued a notification on Thursday designating the Meghalaya-based Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council as an "unlawful association" under the provisions of the anti-terror law UAPA. In the notification, a copy of which is with TNIE, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs stated that the move was taken in light of the unlawful activities committed by the HNLC …

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PM Modi Has Eliminated Terrorism, Naxalism; Article 370 Will Never Be Restored In J&K: Amit Shah In Maharashtra

Trending News

2 months ago

PM Modi Has Eliminated Terrorism, Naxalism; Article 370 Will Never Be Restored In J&K: Amit Shah In Maharashtra

ABP News

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has successfully eliminated terrorism and Naxalism from India, and stressed that Article 370 will never be reinstated in Jammu and Kashmir. "I want to tell Rahul Gandhi that even if his fourth generation comes, Article 370 will not be restored in Jammu and Kashmir," he said, adding that …

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2 months ago

Betrayal or Diplomacy? Why NC’s Resolution on Article 370 Has Drawn Criticism

The Quint

After storming the assembly well, the BJP MLAs were marshalled out of the House after which they held a "parallel assembly" within the lawns. Sunil Sharma, BJP MLA and the Leader of Opposition even threatened to run a parallel government if the "behaviour" of the government didn't change. While the PDP, the People's Conference and the Awami Ittehad Party supported …

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Behind the veil: Human rights under siege in Pakistan

Firstpost

The United Nations Human Rights Committee and other foreign organisations have been paying more attention to Pakistan’s human rights situation. In addition to breaking Pakistan’s international commitments, the persistent abuses of fundamental human rights are a sign of a broader socio-political crisis in which the weakest members of society are being used as bargaining chips. One of the most serious …

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

Trending News

2 months 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 …

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

Trending News

2 months, 1 week 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 …

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2 months, 1 week 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 …

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2 months, 1 week 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 …

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2 months, 1 week ago

PM Narendra Modi slams NC-Cong's Article 370 resolution: 'Conspiracy against Kashmir'

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday slammed the Congress-National Conference alliance after the Jammu and Kashmir assembly passed a resolution demanding the restoration of Article 370, saying the action was part of a conspiracy against the union territory. Two days ago, they passed a resolution in the J&K legislative assembly to restore Article 370," PM Modi said in Maharashtra's Dhule. …

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2 months, 1 week ago

At Maharshtra rally, PM Modi attacks INDIA bloc for J&K assembly resolution on Article 370

Live Mint

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 8 addressed a rally in Maharashtra's Dhule where he criticised the Congress and INDI alliance for their actions in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly regarding the restoration of Article 370. While addressing the public rally, PM Modi said, “As soon as Congress and INDI alliance got the chance to form government in J&K, they started …

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2 months, 1 week ago

India votes against Pakistan resolution on conventional arms control

Deccan Chronicle

United Nations: India voted against a resolution by Pakistan on 'Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels'.The resolution by Pakistan and Syria on 'Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels' in the First Committee of the UN General Assembly was adopted by recorded vote with 179 members voting in favour, an abstention by Israel while India …

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DC Edit | Focus on J&K statehood, not 370

Trending News

2 months, 1 week ago

DC Edit | Focus on J&K statehood, not 370

Deccan Chronicle

The resolution passed by Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Wednesday seeking special status for the Union territory and the one moved in the house on Thursday calling for the restoration of Article 370 and Article 35A of the Constitution reflect political expediency and oneupmanship by the parties and does not exactly contribute to the genuine demand for the restoration of …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Jammu and Kashmir assembly move on 370, 35A signals intent to rekindle terror: Yogi

Hindustan Times

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday strongly condemned the recent resolution passed in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly by the National Conference and the Congress seeking to reinstate Articles 370 and 35A. The 140 crore people of India stand firmly for the unity and integrity of the nation and are prepared to respond decisively to any threats.” He further cautioned …

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A tale of many resolutions: How Article 370 has become bone of contention in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly

Trending News

2 months, 1 week ago

A tale of many resolutions: How Article 370 has become bone of contention in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly

Firstpost

A scuffle broke out during the first session of the newly-elected Jammu and Kashmir Assembly today when Sheikh Khursheed, brother of Engineer Rashid, entered the Well of the House with a banner calling for the restoration of Article 370. The chaos came a day after the Assembly passed a government resolution seeking a ‘dialogue’ with the Centre for reinstating the …

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