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.

Operation Sindoor: Delhi Assembly members hail PM Modi, Armed forces

IANS | August 4, 2025 5:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) A discussion in the Delhi Assembly on Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev on Monday witnessed sharp exchanges between the ruling BJP and the opposition AAP, with Power Minister Ashish Sood leading the House in hailing the success of the military action under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Two youths nabbed for double murder case in Patna's Janipur

IANS | August 2, 2025 9:59 PM

Patna, Aug 2 (IANS) In a shocking revelation, Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kartikeya Sharma, on Saturday, announced the arrest of two youths in connection with the brutal double murder and arson case in Nadwa village within the Janipur police station limits, police said.

Why not talk to Pakistan if dialogue with China is possible, asks Mani Shankar Aiyar

IANS | August 2, 2025 10:49 AM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Saturday called for the resumption of dialogue between India and Pakistan, while strongly criticising the current foreign policy approach of the Indian government, saying it "lacks both principles and direction." He also said that India continues to maintain hostility towards Pakistan while being open to talks with China.