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Kashmir: A month later, shopkeepers refuse to open, even as curbs are eased

Prime Minister Narendra Modi revoked special rights for Jammu and Kashmir on Aug 5, striking down the long-standing constitutional provisions for the Himalayan region

Best of BS opinion: Valuing dissent and dealing with a Valley of discontent

From the the banking industry's new benchmark challenge to managing the problem of urban water and restoring normalcy in the Valley, here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day

Valley of discontent

Normalcy is elusive even a month after Article 370 decision

Sitaram Yechury's affidavit in SC challenges govt's claims on Kashmir

Yechury said that the situation on the ground in Kashmir, to the extent that he saw, was completely contrary to what the government is indicating

SC allows ex-J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti's daughter to meet her in Kashmir

In her petition, Iltija, Mufti's daughter, had submitted that she is concerned about her mother's health as she has not met her for a month

SC orders shifting of ailing CPI(M) leader Tarigami to AIIMS from Srinagar

Yechury told the bench he has no objection if Tarigami, a former CPI(M) MLA, was shifted to AIIMS for better treatment

Modi, Abe have task cut out in Russia: Prying Putin away from China

Apart from better bilateral ties at the expense of China, Modi will probably seek from Putin support for his new Kashmir policy

Jammu and Kashmir, economic slowdown could push India to sign RCEP

The final part of the series looks at how situations at home are putting pressure on the Modi govt to deepen its economic diplomacy

In Kashmir, the initial bravado seems to be giving way to nervousness

The biggest error of judgement by decision-makers in Delhi may be the removal of the mainstream political parties of the state from the public sphere by imprisoning their leaders

Trying to prevent cross border intervention in Kashmir: Harsh Shringla

Pakistan downgraded its diplomatic relations and expelled the Indian high commissioner following the revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir

432 torture cases in Kashmir from 1990-2017, 70% victims civilians: Report

Jammu and Kashmir is considered among the most militarised regions in the world, indicative of an alarming human rights situation

Kashmir turmoil: Day-time restrictions eased in most parts, markets shut

However, many private vehicles were on the road, and inter-district cabs as well as auto-rickshaws were plying in some few areas

South Asian Speakers' Summit ignores Pakistan's assertions on Kashmir

Besides Kashmir, Pakistan sides references to the CPEC also could not find a place in Male Declaration

Daytime restrictions lifted, landline services restored: J&K principal secy

Daytime restrictions have been fully lifted from 92 police stations, up from 81 last week

Situation peaceful in Kashmir; normal life still affected: Officials

The day-time restrictions have been eased in 82 out of 105 police station areas across the Valley

A constitutional legerdemain?

The government might have transgressed the letter and spirit of the Constitution with its decision regarding Article 370 and the division of J&K along with its demotion to Union Territory status

Best of BS Opinion: Slowdown, bank mergers, RBI's generosity and more

Mergers of weak banks do not address tomorrow's challenges

India, Pakistan engage in heated exchange at Speakers meet in Maldives

The Indian delegation in the summit is led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

US Senator Bernie Sanders says 'deeply concerned' about Kashmir situation

Sanders also asked the US govt to "speak out boldly" in support of a UN-backed peaceful resolution to resolve the issue

Normal life remains affected in J&K, despite ease in restrictions

The restrictions were lifted in most areas on Saturday morning