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From 'govt's failure' to 'strong foreign policy': Leaders divided over US diplomat's J-K remarks

US Ambassador Gor stated Jammu and Kashmir is an important part of India. Pakistan protested these remarks by summoning the US charge d'affaires. The BJP welcomed the statement as a diplomatic achievement for India. Congress stated the US diplomat merely stated the obvious fact. Other political leaders offered differing interpretations…

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I support Article 370. I'm a dimaagi Naxal: Former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti 'dimaagi Naxal' comment came after Union Minister Kiren Rijiju's statement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had previously warned about 'dimaagi Naxals' in his Independence Day speech.

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FIR filed against Mehbooba, daughter for 'assault' on cop during Article 370 protest

Mehbooba Mufti and her daughter Iltija Mufti have been booked by police officials. They are accused of assaulting a police officer during a protest on Tuesday. The protest was held against the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Iltija Mufti allegedly bit the officer, causing a bleeding injury.…

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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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Mehbooba Mufti targets UP CM Yogi Adityanath over demotion order of Jauhar University

Mehbooba Mufti criticized the Uttar Pradesh government's action against Jauhar University. She stated that destroying the institution displayed hatred and vengeance. The Rampur Development Authority ordered the demolition of university buildings on July 15. This action was taken citing a lack of plan approvals for constructions. The university, founded by…

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What to know about the funeral and burial of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and who's attending from India

Iran and Iraq prepare for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after his death in a US-Israel war. The delayed ceremony, beginning Saturday, will gauge the theocracy's public support following recent crackdowns. The event's significance is amplified by the potential first public appearance of his successor, Ayatollah…

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PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti to pay final tribute to Ayatollah Khamenei after receiving invitation from Iran

Mehbooba Mufti, president of the Peoples Democratic Party, is set to visit Iran to pay her respects at the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following an invitation from his office. This invitation underscores the long-standing and strategic relationship between Iran and India. Mufti regards this as a significant…

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Revive bilateral dialogue, restore normal ties: Politicians, former diplomats from India, Pak urge both govts

Over 100 prominent figures from India and Pakistan, including former CMs Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, have penned an open letter urging Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif to revive bilateral dialogue. The appeal calls for restoring full diplomatic ties, resuming trade, and reopening cross-border transport links. Signatories emphasize sustained engagement…

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Mehbooba claims party workers placed under house arrest to foil protests over 'backdoor appointments'

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti alleged that the NC government placed party leaders and workers under house arrest to suppress protests against alleged "backdoor" appointments in government jobs. Mufti accused the administration of hypocrisy, highlighting its swift action against dissent while claiming helplessness on accountability. Police reportedly foiled a PDP protest…

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NC govt in J-K has made 25,000 backdoor appointments, alleges Mehbooba Mufti

Jammu and Kashmir PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has accused the National Conference government of making 25,000 "backdoor appointments" in just 25 months. She claims these government posts were given to ministers, MLAs, and alliance partners, with allegations of candidates paying bribes. Mufti demanded an immediate halt to such practices and…

The Economic Times

Oscar winner AR Rahman apologises after saying he faces discrimination in Bollywood

Rahman says while he had not faced overt discrimination early in his career, there have been changes in the last eight years

The Independent UK

BJP office torched, Ladakh tense, several injured in clashes

A BJP office was torched while the situation in Leh town turned tense amid stone-pelting, teargas, and baton charges.

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At Least 24 Killed In Kashmir Attack On Tourists: Indian Police Source

At least 24 people were killed in Indian-administered Kashmir when gunmen opened fire on tourists on Tuesday, a senior police officer told AFP, with authorities calling it the worst attack on civilians in years.

International Business Times

Abrogation of Article 370 failed to address region's problems: Mehbooba Mufti

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of exploiting the Kashmir issue for political gains, asserting that the abrogation of Article 370 has failed to resolve any of the region's problems Read further on Dynamite News:

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Modi’s party told to take down campaign ad targeting Muslims

Opposition leaders criticise ad as ‘deplorably communal’ and betrayal of India’s secular principles

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J&K: Uproar in Assembly as PDP submits resolution to restore Article 370

An uproar erupted in the Assembly when PDP leader Waheed Para introduced a resolution against the revocation of Article 370 and to restore the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Modi’s Kashmir statehood promise. Poll rhetoric or genuine outreach?

Modi promises Kashmir statehood amid regional elections, but analysts doubt full autonomy will be restored.

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Kashmir elections 2024: Who’s in the fray and what’s at stake?

These are the first regional elections in Kashmir since New Delhi stripped its semi-autonomous status in 2019.

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Kashmir election: Are separatist candidates change agents or Trojan horses?

For decades, the Jamaat-e-Islami boycotted elections. Now, the banned group has upended its position—and the campaign.

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Politics buzzing in UP as Oppn cries religious discrimination on Govt 'nameplate directive'

After Uttar Pradesh government issued a directive for food shops on the Kanwar Yatra route to display their owners' names, the opposition parties continued to attack the state government, citing discrimination on the basis of religion, while the ruling party defended itself. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mehbooba Mufti may skip INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi

Top leaders of the opposition bloc INDIA are meeting in the national capital in the afternoon to assess their performance in the Lok Sabha election. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Millions vote amid heatwave alert in Phase 6 of India’s staggered election

Many people lined polling stations before the start of voting at 7am to avoid blazing sun at peak of summer.

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Millions head to polls in penultimate round of India's grueling election

Millions of Indians are voting Saturday in the next-to-last round of a grueling national election with a combined opposition trying to rattle Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s campaign for a third-consecutive term for himself and his Hindu nationalist party.

The Hindu

Shah has told BJP proxies to defeat us: Omar

Omar Abdullah expressed fears that Amit Shah’s recent two-day visit was to “direct the administration and the BJP to ensure the defeat of the National Conference“ in the upcoming elections.

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Amit Shah’s Kashmir visit focuses on uptick in voter turnout, strategy to keep regional parties at bay

Union Home Minister Amit Shah concludes Kashmir visit, discusses voter turnout, election preparations, and alleged interference in electoral process.

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