Kashmir Report
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‘On shaky ground in Valley’: Why BJP has ducked a Lok Sabha contest in Kashmir
Political observers say the decision is a tacit acknowledgement of the anger at the party over the decisions of August 5, 2019.
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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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Trending
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Unnatural sex between husband and wife not rape, woman’s consent immaterial: Madhya Pradesh HC
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‘Exhuma’ review: A grave holds secrets to a troubled Korean past
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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Shifting goalposts: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey needs to come clean on the ISL not having relegation
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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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‘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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Video
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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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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‘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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The Reel
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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‘The Broken News’ S2 review: A competent second round of TV channel rivalry
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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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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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The Field
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IPL 2024: Kolkata beat Mumbai in a thriller at Wankhede for the first time in 12 years
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Brijesh, Aryan and five other Indians enter finals
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Cricket, ICC rankings: India remain No 1 in ODIs and T20Is, ranked second in Tests
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Watch, ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Sean Paul and Kes combine to create tournament's official anthem
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Four Indians move to semi-finals with comprehensive wins