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BPO firm Aegis mulls shutting Srinagar ops, but not over Kashmir unrest

The decision to shut down was driven by the ongoing slowdown in the telecom sector, rather than unrest in Kashmir

How to tackle Kashmir militancy? Youth need change, not surrender policies

This time, the youth has to be wooed and the realities of mass media means that the government needs to 'market' its product efficiently

Fear is not the key: Kashmir militancy could spill over to rest of India

There is little prospect of progress on Kashmir issue without a dialogue with Pak. Modi govt will have to make its own tortuous journey to the realisation that Pak is a stakeholder in this tangle

Internet ban to prevent terror acts on dark web justified: Govt on Kashmir

The dark web refers to encrypted online content that is not indexed by conventional search engines

Kashmir clashes: 5 militants gunned down, civilian killed in Shopian

All the five militants are locals and have been identified as Umer Nazir Malik, Waqar Ahmad Sheikh, Aijaz Ahmad Paul, Arshad Ahmad Khan and Arif Ahmad Mir

Deployment of troops in J&K is based on internal security situation: MHA

Sources said 100 companies had been for ordered

Pakistan rules out military option to counter India's Kashmir move

He says he will soon travel to China to inform Beijing about the situation after India downgraded the special status of Kashmir

Kashmir situation under control but curbs to continue for a while: J&K ADG

The situation in Jammu and Kashmir is totally under control and there have been no major injuries to anyone, Additional Director General Munir Khan said

'Shutting down phone, internet in J&K for 90 days not temporary measure'

Anuradha Bhasin has challenged the restrictions imposed in the valley and alleged that those violated the freedom of speech and expression of the press

Kashmir local elections 2018: 69% of 598 wards did not witness polling

Separatists in the valley had also asked the people to boycott polls

Jammu-Srinagar highway reopens after three days closure due to heavy snow

Air traffic was also restored between the valley and the rest of the country on Sunday

MHA announces end of Ramzan ceasefire; security operations to resume in J&K

The Centre today decided not to extend the suspension of operations against terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir announced in the beginning of Ramazan. "The operations against the terrorists to resume," the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a statement. The government commends the security forces for having shown exemplary restraint during Ramazan despite grave provocations, it said. Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the government is committed to working for creating an environment free of terror and violence in Jammu and Kashmir. "The Government of India decides not to extend the suspension of operations in J&K announced in the beginning of Ramazan," the MHA said. The announcement comes days after senior journalist Shujaat Bukhari was shot dead in Srinagar.

Letter to BS: BJP-PDP divorce smacks of political opportunism

Everyone has the right to experiment and to learn from their mistakes. Why should the ruling party be denied this right?

Terror incidents down, infiltration bids up since abrogation of Article 370

Union minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy also said in Lok Sabha that the security forces neutralised 157 terrorists in 2019 so far

Normalcy in Kashmir 4 months after Article 370's revocation, internet shut

As per the 'new normal', students have started going to schools though without wearing uniforms. Schools have asked their pupils to attend classes in casual clothes for security reasons

No study on cost incurred for deployment of forces in JK after Aug 5: Govt

G Kishan Reddy also said a total of 5,161 people including stone pelters, overground workers, separatists etc., were taken into preventive custody in Kashmir Valley since August 4

Territories under J&K include PoK: Kishan Reddy in Lok Sabha

Reddy said in the Lok Sabha that the territory of the erstwhile state of J&K comprised the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir immediately before the commencement of the Constitution

Internet curb in Kashmir due to Pakistan's anti-India campaign online: Govt

In view of the aggressive anti-India social media posts being pushed from across the border, certain restrictions on internet have been resorted to: Govt

J&K: Attempt to set shops ablaze in Srinagar averted, investigation on

Late on Sunday night, an inflammable substance was sprinkled on a few shops in Lambert Lane market on Residency Road but alert residents of the building foiled the attempt to set the shops on fire

JKNPP calls for 'Jammu bandh' on Dec 7 against mobile service suspension

Mobile Internet services were snapped across Jammu region on August 4