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I apologise if my remarks on violence against protesters in Kashmir hurt anyone, says Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti apologised for her remarks made at Jantar Mantar. She clarified her statement about security forces using force in Kashmir. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had demanded an apology from the PDP president. Abdullah stated her comments could deter people from fighting for rights. He criticised her justification of force…

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PoK protests: Thousands march to Muzaffarabad after failed talks; polls delayed in two districts

Protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) intensified on Monday as thousands of demonstrators began marching towards Muzaffarabad after negotiations between the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and the authorities broke down, while election officials postponed legislative assembly polls in two districts amid the unrest.

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PoK heads to polls amid weeks of deadly clashes and political unrest - what to expect

Elections to the so-called legislative assembly in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) begin on Monday amid heightened security and continuing political unrest. The three-phase polls come after weeks of violent clashes that have left several people dead and hundreds injured.

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India makes data centres, Pakistan creates radical centres: Rajnath Singh on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh sharply attacked Pakistan during Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations. He stated India builds data centres while Pakistan creates radical centres. Singh warned that every Pakistani misadventure would invite a response beyond imagination. He reiterated that dialogue with Islamabad would only occur regarding Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Singh described Pakistan-occupied…

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Thousands detained and homes demolished in Kashmir after policeman killed in ‘militant attack’

Authorities demolish family homes of suspected militants in sweeping overnight crackdown

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India slams Pakistan for "cynically" misusing ASEAN Regional Forum to peddle falsehoods

India strongly criticized Pakistan's unwarranted comments on Kashmir and the Indus Waters Treaty. Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister made these remarks at the ASEAN Regional Forum meeting. New Delhi stated that Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India. The Indus Waters Treaty remains in abeyance due to Pakistan's terrorism sponsorship.…

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Kashmiri activist Khurram Parvez and journalist Irfan Mehraj freed on bail, under tight curbs

A prominent Kashmiri human rights activist and a renowned journalist have been released on bail after years of imprisonment on allegations of financing terrorism in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir

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Pakistan's fifth province? Gilgit-Baltistan assembly passes key resolution amid PoK unrest

Is Pakistan preparing to make Gilgit-Baltistan its fifth province? Amid ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, the Gilgit-Baltistan assembly has passed a resolution urging Islamabad to grant the region provisional provincial status, a move that could majorly redefine its administrative structure.

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India accused of erasing Kashmir’s history after it orders review of books for ‘objectionable content’

Authorities arrest three publishers in restive Himalayan region for allegedly glorifying separatist leaders

The Independent UK

Omar defends invite to Mirwaiz for Delhi protest, says BJP creating 'manufactured controversy'

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah defended inviting Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to a Delhi protest. He accused the BJP and media of creating controversy to divert attention from statehood restoration. Abdullah questioned the BJP's claims about separatism's elimination in Kashmir. He stated the invitation controversy was manufactured to shift…

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Tantra Was Never About Sex: The Most Misunderstood Philosophy India Ever Produced

The text nobody actually readsThe Vijnanabhairava Tantra lists 112 dharanas, meditative techniques for dissolving the boundary between individual awareness and universal consciousness. One asks you to feel the precise moment between inhaling and exhaling, and stay there. Another instructs you to contemplate the sensation of desire at its exact point…

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Banned outfit Hizbul Mujahideen's deputy chief admits Pakistani footprint in Kashmir - video

In a stark public admission that directly exposes neighboring complicity in cross-border militancy, a top commander of the banned outfit Hizbul Mujahideen has openly acknowledged the pervasive footprint of Pakistani terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Times of India

The Tantric Philosophy That Makes Your Body Sacred, Not an Obstacle to the Divine

The Argument You Were Never GivenYou were probably taught, in some form or another, that the body is the problem. Not in those words, maybe. But in the instruction to sit still and not fidget during prayer. In the discomfort around menstruating women entering temples. In the fasting that frames…

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Why Chanting Mantras Still Works Even When You Do Not Understand the Sanskrit Words

The part of you that keeps asking for a translationYou sit with a mala in your hand, lips moving through the Gayatri or the Maha Mrityunjaya, and somewhere in the back of your mind a voice insists: you should know what this means. That voice is not wrong, exactly. Understanding…

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Jammu and Kashmir floods: Several houses, shops buried under debris after heavy rainfall triggers landslide in upper reaches of Doda

Multiple vehicles were upturned with as stones covered the cars and mud made them look as if they were sunk to the ground. Currently there has been no reported casualties in the landslide.

The Economic Times

Pakistani forces open fire on protest rally as massive anti-Islamabad uprising grips PoJK

Massive protests have erupted across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) as the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) defies state crackdowns. Thousands are demanding the release of arrested leaders amidst reports of unprovoked firing on civilians. The movement is gaining momentum, with international diaspora also voicing strong condemnation of…

The Economic Times

Massive anti-Pakistan protests begin in PoJK following brutal crackdown, arrest of 600 civil rights activists

Massive protests have erupted across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir following the arrest of over 600 activists, including leader Shaukat Nawaz Mir. The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) is demanding their release, highlighting severe shortages and humanitarian crises. Appeals for help have reached across the ceasefire line, with a call for…

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Army corners two local LeT terrorists in J&K's Shopian; counter-terror op underway

A significant counter-terror operation is underway in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, after two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were cornered in a dense orchard. Security forces, including Army, J&K Police, and CRPF, have cordoned off the Meemandar area. The trapped militants, identified as Latif and Zakir from Kulgam, opened fire, prompting a gunfight.…

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Punjab revokes livestock transit levy, ending Kashmir mutton supply crisis

Kashmir's severe mutton shortage has ended after the Punjab government lifted an illegal levy on livestock transport vehicles. Following intervention from Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who contacted his Punjab counterpart, the unauthorized fee collection has ceased. This resolution, achieved after days of negotiation by Kashmiri traders, ensures…

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No one should object to India-Pak dialogue aimed at improving ties: Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for an end to objections regarding India-Pakistan dialogue aimed at improving bilateral relations. He highlighted that the decades-old conflict has intensified recently. Abdullah pointed out the hypocrisy where RSS leaders advocating for better ties face no criticism, while similar sentiments from…

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Punjab levy row leaves Kashmir's wedding season facing a mutton crunch

Kashmir's wedding season is marred by a severe mutton shortage, with traders blaming an "illegal" levy imposed by Punjab on livestock. This alleged 'Goonda Tax' is disrupting supplies from Rajasthan and Delhi, causing significant financial losses and forcing some families to consider postponing celebrations. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged…

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Pakistan says it will ‘chop off hand’ that tries to turn off its water supply in unsubtle dig at India

Pakistan’s warning comes as it rallies support from the world at the Indus Water Treaty conference

The Economic Times

Yasin Malik named as main accused in charge sheet in brutal 1990 killing of nurse Sarla Bhat by terrorists

A groundbreaking development has emerged as the State Investigation Agency has lodged a comprehensive 700-page chargesheet against Yasin Malik, the head of JKLF, along with four others for the tragic kidnapping and murder of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat in 1990. Filed 36 years post-incident, this document underscores the relentless…

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True Gen Z builds nation, does not question its Constitution: BJP chief Nitin Nabin

BJP President Nitin Nabin asserted that India's Gen Z are constructive nation-builders, not those challenging the Constitution or culture. Interacting with students, he emphasized that Indian youth are pro-establishment, contributing to economic growth through startups and sports, unlike those with divisive mindsets. He urged countering misinformation and highlighted the positive…

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PoK protests, Islamabad's repression blow apart farce created by Pakistan

Pakistan's army chief's international peacemaker image clashes with domestic repression, particularly in 'Azad Kashmir'. Protests demanding freedom from Pakistani rule have erupted, mirroring past unrest in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The government's heavy-handed tactics, including internet shutdowns and media smear campaigns, are intensifying the crisis, raising concerns about Pakistan's internal…

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