Page 25 - Latest Updates on Article 370
Visit by EU MPs not at all 'internationalisation' of Kashmir issue: MEA
In its first comments on the issue, the ministry also said the important point was whether such an engagement serves larger national interests
 "Visit by EU MPs not at all 'internationalisation' of Kashmir issue: MEA")
Sardar Patel inspiration behind abrogation of Article 370, says PM Modi
Attending a function at the Statue of Unity here on Patel's 144th birth anniversary, Modi led the gathering in taking the 'national unity pledge' on National Unity Day
 "Sardar Patel inspiration behind abrogation of Article 370, says PM Modi")
China objects to J&K's bifurcation into UTs, calls it 'unlawful and void'
China had earlier objected to the Indian government's August 5 order of the revocation of Article 370 and the formation of Ladakh as Union Territory
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EU calls on India, Pak to resume dialogue amid tension over Kashmir
Marketa Homolkova, First Secretary, Delegation of the European Union (EU) in Geneva, made the statement while speaking at the General Assembly's First Committee discussion
Kashmir delegation organiser funded by company with zero income
While little is known about Sharma's business interests, she herself was quite an obscure figure until the European MPs Kashmir visit fructified
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Gateway of terrorism into India closed by repealing Articles 370, 35A :Shah
Shah also said Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's unfullfilled dream of integrating Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country was accomplished on August 5
 "Gateway of terrorism into India closed by repealing Articles 370, 35A :Shah")
Jammu & Kashmir ceases to be a state; two Union Territories are born
The UT of Ladakh is to be under direct control of the central government, which will administer the region through a lieutenant governor
 "Jammu & Kashmir ceases to be a state; two Union Territories are born")
Letter to BS: Govt must lift restrictions imposed on people in J&K
Barring a few leaders, no other leader from the Opposition camp has been allowed to visit J&K since August 5.
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EU MP delegation in Kashmir says Article 370 is an internal issue for India
The delegation is the first high-level foreign visit to Kashmir after the August 5 decision of the Centre to revoke the state's special status
 "EU MP delegation in Kashmir says Article 370 is an internal issue for India")
Security heightened in Kashmir after terror attack leaves 5 labourers dead
Clashes also broke out at several places in Kashmir on Tuesday, leaving several persons injured.
 "Security heightened in Kashmir after terror attack leaves 5 labourers dead")
Clashes, shutdown as EU MPs reach Kashmir to assess ground situation
People put up blockades in at least five different places in Srinagar, including Downtown Srinagar and 90 Feet Road
Letter to BS: The humanitarian crisis in J&K is govt's own making
A lot more than the promise of development is needed to address the sense of being occupied and subjugated
 "Letter to BS: The humanitarian crisis in J&K is govt's own making")
Building startups and companies that last
The tendency to announce near-victory is a pervasive disease. This is exemplified by the reports on ease of doing business
 "Building startups and companies that last")
UN urges India to ease Kashmir situation, fully restore Kashmiris' rights
Although some of these measures have been relaxed, their impact on human rights continues to be widely felt, UN said
Shutdown cripples Kashmir's economy, businesses suffer Rs 10000 cr loss
Some shops open for a few hours early in the morning and late in the evening in certain areas, including in the city centre of Lal Chowk in Srinagar, but the main markets are shut
 "Shutdown cripples Kashmir's economy, businesses suffer Rs 10000 cr loss")
US lawmakers write to Indian envoy for access of journalists to Kashmir
The lawmakers' letter to Shringla comes as the US on Thursday sought from India a 'roadmap' to political and economic normalcy in Kashmir and immediate release of all political detainees
BDC polls: High turnout in J&K due to Article 370 move, says PM Modi
The first-ever BDC polls in Jammu and Kashmir recorded a 98.3 per cent voter turnout on Thursday.
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Normalcy eludes Kashmir for 82nd straight day; Jamia Masjid remains closed
Friday prayers have not been allowed at any of the major mosques or shrines, including the Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta, in the Valley for the past more than two months now
India urges countries to act against 'Kashmir cells' set up by Pakistan
The main objective of these cells is to incite the local population with a nationality where they belong to and to radicalise them through false propaganda," MEA spokesperson said
 "India urges countries to act against 'Kashmir cells' set up by Pakistan")
Pleas against Articles 370, 35-A provisions before SC Constitution Bench
While the provisions of Article 370 granted special autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir, Article 35-A provided special rights and privileges to natives of the state
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