J&K: From Constitutional shift to developmental surge

IANS | August 5, 2025 9:21 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Six years after the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A, J&K stands transformed - not just in its constitutional status, but in its developmental trajectory. The decision taken on August 5, 2019, marked a watershed moment in India’s political history, ending decades of special status and ushering in a new era of integration, reform, and revitalisation for the region.

Voice from Kashmir: Beyond silence and slogans

IANS | August 5, 2025 6:00 PM

Srinagar, Aug 5 (IANS) There’s a father in Kashmir whose grief cannot be measured in words. He once carried his son home not in his arms, but zipped inside a body bag. His son, a casualty of a conflict he never understood, was buried in the soil of their village.

From Hurriyat to harmony: Kashmir after 370 - no stones, no strikes

Deepika Bhan | August 4, 2025 6:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Six years ago, when Article 370 was abrogated, few believed that there would be complete silence on the issue in Kashmir. Once a place where stone pelting had become a means of livelihood for some and a tool of disruption for Pakistan-backed separatists, the region underwent a dramatic transformation after one decisive step by India’s Parliament and the strong resolve of the Modi government.