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Kashmir policy, at cross-purposes
By not engaging with those who condemn its actions, India is unwittingly putting Kashmir on the global stage
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'Too small to fight India': Malaysia rules out action over palm oil ban
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has criticised India's new religion-based citizenship law.
 "'Too small to fight India': Malaysia rules out action over palm oil ban")
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")
Govt gets wiggle room in Kashmir, but it may not be enough for calm
Foreign diplomats' visit and Supreme Court ruling may give government ways to create some semblance of a return to 'normalcy' in Jammu and Kashmir.
J&K cop Davinder Singh who allegedly sheltered terrorists suspended
The DySP had applied for leave from Sunday till Thursday, they said. Police had carried out searches at his residence here and seized two pistols and an AK rifle beside a large quantity of ammunition
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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
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Top events: Infosys Q3, Khelo India, SC verdict on curbs in J&K, and more
Business Standard brings you top events that are lined up for Friday
 "Top events: Infosys Q3, Khelo India, SC verdict on curbs in J&K, and more")
Envoys from 16 nations in Kashmir to assess ground situation
They will meet Lt Governor G C Murmu as well as civil society members, they said.
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Kashmir to get connected with rest of India through rail by Dec 2021
Konkan Railway has said it was most challenging project in the post-independent history of the Indian Railways.
 "Kashmir to get connected with rest of India through rail by Dec 2021")
SMS returns to mobile phones, internet returns to govt hospitals in Kashmir
However, Internet and pre-paid mobile services in Kashmir are yet to be restored
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Kashmir reels under intense cold, Srinagar records coldest night of season
Pahalgam, in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, was the coldest recorded place in the valley
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Pakistan will never compromise on Kashmir issue, says Army chief Bajwa
"There will never be a compromise on Kashmir whatever the cost," Bajwa told soldiers during his address
 "Pakistan will never compromise on Kashmir issue, says Army chief Bajwa")
Jaishankar rejects Indian-American Congresswoman's resolution on Kashmir
Pramila Jayapal's resolution is not a 'fair characterization' of the situation in Kashmir, says India.
6 dead, several injured in poll violence in Srinagar
Voter turnout was abysmally low at 5.8% till 1500 hours
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Discontent in Srinagar
Violence and low poll turnout show Valley's growing alienation
Kashmir bypoll violence: Repoll begins in 38 polling stations of Srinagar
All these polling stations are located in Kashmir's Budgam district, the worst-hit by violence
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Kashmir crisis: EC cancels Anantnag bypoll, says fair election not possible
EC said the ground situation is not conducive to hold free and fair elections
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Massive operation in Kashmir: Forces go door to door hunting for militants
Last week, at least 2 clips appeared on social media with gun toting militants marching in Shopian
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Kashmir: While army hunts for militants in Shopian, mob pelts stones
He said a large number of security forces are involved in the search operation in Jammu and Kashmir
Kashmir conference likely soon as opposition leaders back Yashwant Sinha
New Delhi, May 9A non-governmental proposal to hold a conference to discuss the current situation in Jammu and Kashmir today received a shot in the arm when it found support from former J and K chief minister Farooq Abdullah.During his half an hour meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, Abdullah requested Modi to look at the proposed initiative by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha and supported by opposition parties and leaders, including Janata Dal (United)'s Sharad Yadav and the Communist Party of India (Marxist), as a means to reach out to the people of Kashmir.Today, Sinha, Yadav and CPI (M) chief Sitaram Yechury also reached out to the Congress party to be a part of the initiative to hold a conference on Jammu and Kashmir. After his meeting with the PM, Abdullah later met some of these leaders. According to Opposition sources, apart from Sinha and Yadav, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad and CPI (M) chief Yechury are likely to send a joint invite for ...
 "Kashmir conference likely soon as opposition leaders back Yashwant Sinha")