On March 7, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first visit to Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019. He spoke to a huge rally held at Bakshi Stadium, attended by over 100,000 people. Modi revealed various development projects valued at over 64 billion Indian rupees ($774 million) during the “Viksit … Read more
India’s Supreme Court has upheld the 2019 decision of the central government to abrogate Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)’s special status under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution. On Monday, a five-judge constitution bench headed by the Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud gave its stamp of approval for both the substance and the procedure adopted … Read more
Five Indian soldiers were killed in gunbattles with rebels fighting against New Delhi’s rule in disputed Kashmir, officials said Thursday. The Indian army said two suspected militants were also killed. The fighting started Wednesday, days after Indian troops started searching for militants in dense forests based on information that at least two rebels were hiding … Read more
An Indian paramilitary soldier guards at a busy market in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Aug 1, 2023. Credit: AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan Advertisement India’s top court Wednesday began hearing a clutch of petitions challenging the constitutionality of the legislation passed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in 2019 that stripped disputed Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, scrapped … Read more
Advertisement In a strategic push to enhance connectivity and strengthen border infrastructure, India is undertaking the ambitious Zojila Tunnel project near the tense China border. Nestled amidst the rugged terrain of the Himalayas, the tunnel aims to provide year-round access to the army and residents of the region, ensuring safer and more secure transport. The … Read more