India, Kashmir
Modi visits Indian-administered Kashmir on local election campaign amid massive security
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the main city in Himalayan Kashmir to campaign for his party in the staggered local election in a first such vote since New Delhi stripped the disputed region’s semi-autonomy in 2019.
Why Kashmir’s local election could usher in a new political era
With fresh faces emerging to challenge the traditional political powerhouses, the region’s political dynamics already appear to be changing.
They boycotted elections for over 30 years to ‘free Kashmir’. Now they want people to vote
Once a powerful force in the region, separatist movement Jamaat-e-Islami’s surprise return to electoral politics after decades of boycotting elections in Kashmir has surprised many. Maroosha Muzaffar
Brisk voting for local government in Indian-controlled Kashmir for first time after losing autonomy
A phased election for choosing a local government in Indian-controlled Kashmir has opened in the first such vote since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government stripped the disputed region of its special status five years ago.
Many in Indian-controlled Kashmir plan to vote this time to deny Modi total control
SRINAGAR, India — For decades, boycotting elections in Indian-controlled Kashmir was a sign of protest against Indian rule.
Indian-controlled Kashmir sees brisk voting for local government
Voting in the first phase of a staggered election to choose a local government concluded Wednesday in Indian-controlled Kashmir, the first such vote since Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government stripped the disputed region of its special status five years ago.
In Kashmir, voting begins in first local elections since India revoked autonomy
In Indian-controlled Kashmir, residents are voting in elections that some hope will lead to restoration of the territory's statehood, which ended when it became a federally governed territory in 2019.
Kashmir's saffron comes under threat due to rising global warming
Saffron has long been more than just a crop for the people of Kashmir valley, it is a symbol of heritage and a vital source ...
Bus accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam kills 4 jawans, injures 28 ahead of assembly polls - Top 10 updates
In Budgam district, a bus carrying BSP personnel for election duty fell into a gorge, resulting in death of 4 jawans and ...
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Peace in South Asia depends on settlement of Kashmir dispute: PM
Shehbaz Sharif said that the foundation for any lasting resolution in the region hinges solely on achieving a fair and just ...
ThePrint1h
Saffron in peril: Kashmir’s golden harvest threatened by global warming
In Kashmir Valley, saffron has long been more than just a crop; it is a symbol of heritage and a vital source of income for local farmers. But its farming is grappling with significant sustainability ...
India Today on MSN11h
Jammu-Kashmir gears up for 2nd phase of voting, voters speak their mind
It is the last week of campaigning before the second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections takes place on October ...
Modi’s Key Rival in Kashmir Says Restoring Statehood Is Priority
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s top political opponent in India’s volatile Jammu and Kashmir region says restoring power in ...
Foreign Policy1d
Kashmir, Five Years On
This issue is preventing our website from loading properly. Please review the following troubleshooting tips or contact us at [email protected]. Your guide to the ...
India Today on MSN17h
How youth, sports, first-time voters are shaping the future of Jammu and Kashmir
In this special show 'Mission Election Jammu and Kashmir', the focus is on how youth, sports and first-time voters are ...