Page 17 - Latest Updates on Article 370
CAA, Article 370 factors behind India's slide democracy index: Shiv Sena
Sena said a slowdown in economy gives rise to unrest and instability, and this was getting reflected in the prevailing situation in the country
Why Mahathir panning Indian politics may boost domestic edible oil firms
India is Malaysia's top buyer of palm oil and that country's efforts to push exports have been the cause of tension for the Indian edible oil refining industry
 "Why Mahathir panning Indian politics may boost domestic edible oil firms")
Prepaid mobile services restored in J-K after over five-month suspension
The administration has also ordered fixed line internet connectivity with precautions to the companies engaged in software services in the valley.
 "Prepaid mobile services restored in J-K after over five-month suspension")
Spread the message of development in J-K: PM tells union ministers
As part of a massive outreach programme, 36 central ministers will visit Jammu and Kashmir starting from Saturday
 "Spread the message of development in J-K: PM tells union ministers")
36 ministers to visit J&K next week, five months after Article 370 move
These ministers are set to hold 51 meetings in Jammu and eight in Kashmir
China-backed Pakistan bid to raise Kashmir issue at UNSC fails yet again
The attempt failed as other member countries felt Kashmir is a bilateral matter between India and Pakistan
 "China-backed Pakistan bid to raise Kashmir issue at UNSC fails yet again")
Union ministers to visit Kashmir to spread awareness over scrapping Art 370
The visit is an initiative of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the ministry is coordinating it, the sources said
 "Union ministers to visit Kashmir to spread awareness over scrapping Art 370")
Army chief Gen Naravane hails abrogation of Article 370 as 'historic step'
"We have many options to counter those who promote terrorism and we will not hesitate to use them," he said
 "Army chief Gen Naravane hails abrogation of Article 370 as 'historic step'")
China makes fresh pitch to raise Kashmir issue in closed-door UNSC meeting
China has made a request to deliberate on the Kashmir issue under the agenda of "Any Other Business Points".
 "China makes fresh pitch to raise Kashmir issue in closed-door UNSC meeting")
India plans cuts to imports from Malaysia, Turkey over remarks on Kashmir
The world's biggest buyer of edible oils has already effectively stopped importing palm oil from Malaysia by asking Indian importers to look elsewhere
 "India plans cuts to imports from Malaysia, Turkey over remarks on Kashmir")
Situation in Kashmir violates human rights: US Congresswoman Debbie Dingell
Dingell represents 12th Congressional District of Michigan
Net freedom
SC constraints on govt actions are welcome
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Letter to BS: SC order on internet lockdown in J&K a whiff of fresh air
It was proof that left to itself, the apex court is capable of pronouncing fair, impeccable and stellar judgments
J&K restrictions: Freedom of speech, biz via Net are basic rights, says SC
Orders J&K curbs review in a week; says Sec 144 can't be used as a curb on democratic rights
Experts hail SC judgement on internet access in Jammu and Kashmir
The court had held that complete suspension of services should be considered only if "necessary" and "unavoidable"
 "Experts hail SC judgement on internet access in Jammu and Kashmir")
The politics of cool
However much the government and its outreach community might insist it is merely an enabling act, it is hard to see it as anything but the first step towards a constitutionally Hindu nation
 "The politics of cool")
How internet shutdowns cost India more than $1.3 billion in 2019
Government-led internet shutdowns cost the global economy $8 billion in 2019. India lost $1.3 billion due to 4,196 hours of no internet. 122 major shutdowns took place in 21 countries during the year
 "How internet shutdowns cost India more than $1.3 billion in 2019")
J&K restrictions: SC orders review of internet suspension within a week
Freedom of speech and expression includes right to the internet within Article 19 of the Constitution of India, said the apex court
Article 370: Supreme Court verdict on pleas challenging curbs in J&K today
A bench of Justice N V Ramana, Justice R Subhash Reddy and Justice B R Gavai had reserved the judgement on November 27 last year
 "Article 370: Supreme Court verdict on pleas challenging curbs in J&K today")
Envoys J&K visit to display measures taken to restore normalcy: MEA
Diplomatic sources said envoys from several European countries conveyed to the government that they cannot go at such a notice and sought to visit Kashmir without any restrictions
 "Envoys J&K visit to display measures taken to restore normalcy: MEA")