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Article 35A is a clarificatory provision to clear the issue of constitutional position as observed in the rest of country in contrast to J&K.

Article 35A touches a raw nerve

Parliament has no power to legislate law about the subject's administration of justice, the land and the other immovable...

15 Aug 2018 12:21 AM IST

Ram Madhav, however, dodged questions over the inclusion of Rajiv Jasrotia, an MLA from Kathua, who had participated in a rally there, after the killing of the eight-year-old girl from the Muslim Bakerwal community. (Photo: PTI)

BJP will be part of next J&K govt, says Ram Madhav

After the BJP pulled out of Mehbooba Mufti's coalition government on June 19, Governor's Rule was imposed in the state.

12 Aug 2018 6:03 AM IST

Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik has been transferred to Jammu and Kashmir and he will replace N N Vohra. (Photo: Twitter | ANI

Malik sworn in as J&K governor, pledges good governance

At the oath ceremony, the warrant of appointment of Mr Malik was read out by chief secretary B.V.R. Subrahmanyam.

24 Aug 2018 2:45 AM IST

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Farooq Abdullah heckled for 'Bharat Mata' chant at Vajpayee prayer...

Farooq Abdullah was heckled during Eid prayers in Srinagar, 2 days after he chanted 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' during prayer...

22 Aug 2018 7:14 PM IST

Remains of Shiva temples at Naranag in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: Yusuf Jameel)

Apathy takes toll on Shiva temples in Naranag

Poor state belies ASI claim; one old structure is used to store cement.

18 Aug 2018 1:13 AM IST

The militants managed to escape after the brief encounter. However, they were intercepted by security forces reinforcements in upper forest area of Laam, leading to fierce gun battle. (Representational Image)

J&K: Encounter underway in Kupwara, Bandipora

No report of casualties or injuries has been reported as of now.

17 Aug 2018 8:27 AM IST

Four policemen on board the vehicle were injured. They were rushed to a nearby hospital where all of them succumbed, the officials said. (Photo: Twitter | ANi)

Jaish-e-Muhammad claims responsibility for killing 4 policemen in...

Sneak attack was carried out hours after security forces had gunned down top commander of Hib-ul-Mujahideen and his...

29 Aug 2018 4:57 PM IST

Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik shot off letters to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as well as Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Chief Justice of the Patna High Court Rajendra Menon in this regard. (Photo: File)

Governor's house will be people's house, says Satya Pal Malik

Malik told PTI in an interview. Jammu and Kashmir is currently under governor's rule.

29 Aug 2018 2:08 AM IST

Jammu & Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik calls on Union home minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

New J&K gov, Rajnath Singh discuss state security

State to get additional forces before local body polls.

29 Aug 2018 1:56 AM IST

Dozens of civilians have been killed or injured in security forces actions against civilian protesters near encounter sites in the past also, augmenting anger in the local population and leading to widespread protests and strikes in the Kashmir Valley.

Challenges for the new leadership in Kashmir

The governor will obviously meet groups of people from all these areas and will need to be a quiet listener.

28 Aug 2018 12:41 AM IST

Security personnel during the search operation for militants at the site of Mondays attack on a yatri bus in which seven pilgrims were killed and 19 others injured, at Batango in Anantnag district of South Kashmir on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

J&K: Pakistani JeM militant killed in encounter in Anantnag

Incriminating materials have been seized from the hideouts and few people have been detained for questioning, DGP Jammu...

24 Aug 2018 11:02 AM IST

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi in Beijing, China, on Thursday. (Photo: PTI/File)

Separate constitution for J&K an 'aberration', says Ajit Doval

Doval's remarks on J&K come at a time the SC is hearing pleas challenging the constitutional validity of Article 35-A of...

5 Sept 2018 9:47 AM IST