Pakistan and China are strategic partners and closely cooperate on different issues
We want an elected Assembly in J&K, a new government, new energetic people to become legislators and ministers, Modi told the nation in a televised address
Pakistan on Wednesday expelled Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria and downgraded diplomatic ties with India
There were reports that Pak had closed down routes for Indian flights following its decision to downgrade diplomatic ties with India in response to New Delhi's move to revoke special status of Kashmir
Veteran Congress leader Karan Singh on Thursday said he does not agree with a blanket condemnation of the government's move on Jammu and Kashmir, pointing out what he called were its several positives. Singh, son of former J&K ruler Maharaja Hari Singh, welcomed the union territory status for Ladakh and said political dialogue must continue in Kashmir to help resolve the issue. In a statement issues here, the Congress leader said he supported the abrogation of provisions of Article 35A as the issue of gender-discrimination needed to be addressed. He, however, said two main political parties of Jammu and Kashmir -- the Peoples Democratic Party and National Conference -- should not be termed "anti-national".
Advocate M L Sharma, who has filed the petition, urged the court that his plea be listed for hearing either on August 12 or 13
Congress leaders said that Azad was stopped by the administration and will be sent back by a flight later in the afternoon
Thousands of troops have put Jammu and Kashmir under an unprecedented lockdown as Narendra Modi speaks.
"Are they ready to review their decisions? If they do, we can also review our decisions. Review will be on both sides. That is what Simla (agreement) says," Qureshi said
Pakistan's latest move comes a day after it expelled Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria
The last time he addressed the nation was on March 27 during the Lok Sabha polls
Islamabad on Wednesday expelled Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria and said it would not be sending its high commissioner-designate to New Delhi. Listen to this podcast for more.
Congress activist Tehseen Poonawalla said he has filed a petition in the apex court and will mention it for urgent hearing on Thursday
However, the government may not immediately release the arrested leaders -- former CMs Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti -- who were lodged in guest houses
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi is set to visit China to discuss the situation in Kashmir and ties with India
All Under Graduate and Post Graduate examinations to be held on August 8, 2019 stand postponed, University of Jammu Spokesperson said
The situation in Kashmir remained 'peaceful' but tense
Since investment demands political and social stability, the Centre needs to offer investors something beyond heavy troop concentration
Pakistan expelled Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria and downgraded the diplomatic ties with India over what it called New Delhi's "unilateral and illegal" move to revoke the special status of J&K
Trade relations between India and Pakistan were already strained following the Pulwama terror attack as India imposed 200% customs duty on all goods imported from the neighbouring nation