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Denial of democracy, development & despotic over-reach stokes unrest in PoK

IANS | August 6, 2026 6:05 PM

Srinagar, Aug 6 (IANS) Even when Jammu and Kashmir's Maharaja Hari Singh acceded all parts of his domain to India, the tribal invasion, sponsored, aided, and assisted by Pakistan, divided the erstwhile state into two parts, and the forcibly occupied areas of the state like Muzaffarabad, Gilgit, and Baltistan came to be known as parts of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Seven years after Article 370; infrastructure, connectivity, economic growth reshape J&K: Report

IANS | August 6, 2026 5:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Seven years after the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir is increasingly being viewed through the lens of infrastructure development, connectivity, tourism, investment and economic growth rather than the political and security challenges that dominated discussions for decades, as per a report.

Tales of two Kashmir: One marches ahead, other remains on tenterhooks

IANS | August 6, 2026 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) As the nation observes the seventh anniversary of the constitutional changes effected on August 5, 2019, the two contrasting tales -- one of development and the other of widespread havoc, both pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir along the Line of Control (LoC), take the centrestage.

Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre in India hosts 'Chai Pe Charcha'

IANS | August 6, 2026 4:38 PM

Taipei/New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Guests from government, academia, business community, and media attended 'Chai Pe Charcha with Taiwan 2026' hosted by Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre (TECC) in India in collaboration with National Chung Hsing University (NCHU).

India and Russia reaffirm commitment to advance defence industrial and technological cooperation

IANS | August 6, 2026 4:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) India and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to enhance mutual trust and advance defence industrial and technological cooperation during the ongoing fifth India-Russia Army Land System Sub-Group (ALSSG) meeting being held in New Delhi.

Wrong to label entire community: BJP, RJD slam Maulana Rashidi for 'Kanwariyas terrorists' remark

IANS | August 6, 2026 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leaders on Thursday criticised the All India Imam Association President Maulana Sajid Rashidi over his remarks on Kanwariyas, saying it was wrong to label an entire community in such a manner.

Gold, diamond jewellery worth Rs 1 crore seized at Kolkata Airport, one arrested

IANS | August 6, 2026 4:04 PM

Kolkata, Aug 6 (IANS) Gold and diamond jewellery valued at over Rs 1 crore was seized at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport in Kolkata on Thursday, leading to the arrest of one person, police officials said.

What else can you expect: Oppn leaders criticise removal of loudspeakers from mosques in West Bengal

IANS | August 6, 2026 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Opposition leaders on Thursday criticised the removal of loudspeakers from several mosques in West Bengal by the police, alleging that the issue was being politicised instead of focussing on development and governance.

J&K terror attacks: ISI plans to pass off Lashkar operations as ISKP attacks

Vicky Nanjappa | August 6, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Two back-to-back terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir have raised concerns about a possible resurgence of terrorism in the Union Territory, but security agencies remain confident that the recent incidents do not signal a sustained trend and have vowed to prevent any revival of the menace.

Row erupts over revocation of permission for Rahul Gandhi’s student event in UP; Cong cries foul

IANS | August 6, 2026 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The withdrawal of permission for Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron ki Goonj’ event, slated to be held in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, has snowballed into a major controversy with many Congress leaders calling out “shameful” conduct, allegedly at the behest of the BJP government in the state.

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Denial of democracy, development & despotic over-reach stokes unrest in PoK

Seven years after Article 370; infrastructure, connectivity, economic growth reshape J&K: Report

Tales of two Kashmir: One marches ahead, other remains on tenterhooks

Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre in India hosts 'Chai Pe Charcha'

India and Russia reaffirm commitment to advance defence industrial and technological cooperation

Wrong to label entire community: BJP, RJD slam Maulana Rashidi for 'Kanwariyas terrorists' remark

Gold, diamond jewellery worth Rs 1 crore seized at Kolkata Airport, one arrested

What else can you expect: Oppn leaders criticise removal of loudspeakers from mosques in West Bengal

J&K terror attacks: ISI plans to pass off Lashkar operations as ISKP attacks

Row erupts over revocation of permission for Rahul Gandhi’s student event in UP; Cong cries foul

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