Kashmir Report
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‘A message for mainland’: In Kashmir, few expectations ahead of Modi’s first visit after August 2019
Observers say though the trip is aimed at BJP’s Lok Sabha election campaign, the party may not gain significantly in the Valley.
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Explained: Why Ladakh is up in arms again
The Union territory’s residents are demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status, as they fear loss of control over land and resources after August, 2019.
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Will granting tribal status to Jammu and Kashmir’s Paharis help the BJP?
Observers say the move boosts the party’s electoral ambitions in the Muslim-majority Rajouri and Poonch districts of Pir Panjal.
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Trending
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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‘How is this Naya Kashmir?’ Why end of term of panchayats worsens anxieties about Delhi rule
The BJP-led Centre had pushed for grassroots governance in Jammu and Kashmir. The silence about fresh polls has left panchayat leaders dismayed.
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Why nomination to Jammu and Kashmir Assembly has left many Kashmiri Pandits unimpressed
The cause of reconciliation in Jammu and Kashmir would have been better served by reserving seats for the community, say its leaders.
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After Article 370 verdict, Kashmir’s mainstream parties stare at an identity crisis
With the space for advocating ideas of autonomy gone, the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party now have to rethink their pitch to Kashmiris.
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Video
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Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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‘Another betrayal’: In Kashmir, dismay, disappointment over Article 370 judgement
The verdict, many said, will have ramifications for federalism and deepen the ‘alienation’ of Jammu and Kashmir from India.
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Why relief to Army captain casts shadow on role of senior officers in Amshipora fake encounter
The armed forces tribunal expressed scepticism that Singh carried out the killings of three young men on his own, and without the knowledge of his superiors.
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Why Kargil election result is a clear vote against August 5, 2019
A National Conference-Congress victory was expected, though not on this scale. The alliance won 22 of the 26 hill council seats that went to polls.
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The Reel
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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Premiere date announced for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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The secret ingredient of Pratik Gandhi’s success: ‘Salt to taste’
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‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ trailer: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff team up for action thriller
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In counting tourists, is Jammu and Kashmir taking a leap of faith?
Before 2019, pilgrims and tourists were categorised separately. That has changed.
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Funerals in handcuffs, families torn apart: The cost of the long detention of Rohingyas in Jammu
Over 270 Rohingya Muslims held in Jammu for over two years have held numerous protests, demanding to know when they are likely to be set free.
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Unchecked mining is ruining Kashmir’s rivers. The government is doing little about it
In three districts, Scroll found miners breaking several rules. Worse, the mechanism put in place to check such violations was completely completely absent.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Riyan Parag, bowlers set up win for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals
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IPL 2024: KKR bring in Allah Ghazanfar as replacement player; RR rope in Keshav Maharaj
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: PV Sindhu wins opening match; Indian men’s singles campaign ends
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Captain’s log: The Indian Premier League has become a grooming ground for new captains