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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
The Pulse | Society | South Asia The lifting of the ban on such processions comes as the overall security situation improves in Kashmir, say authorities. A man waves a flag that reads “O! Hussein” as Kashmiri Shiite Muslims participate in a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Thursday, July 27, 2023. Credit: AP Photo/Dar Yasin Advertisement Thousands … 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
Advertisement As India prepares to host a meeting of tourism officials from the Group of 20 in the disputed region of Kashmir, authorities have deployed elite commandos and stepped up security in the region’s largest city. The meeting will be the first significant international event in Kashmir since New Delhi stripped the Muslim-majority region of … Read more