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‘Will not allow U.S. to use our land to attack Iran’, Qatar, Kuwait say

INTERNATIONAL

Amid a fresh warning that Iran will attack Israel within 48 hours, the United States of America has said that Iran should not engage in any provocative actions. "They will have to respond. It is directly state involvement. They bombed our embassy in Syria and they will have to pay for this. The U.S. and the western countries rather than condemning the action are lecturing us. We will respond," Iran Foreign minister has said. Meanwhile, several countries including India have issued warnings to their citizens asking them not to travel to Israel. Russia and China have issued a stern warning to America and Israel to condemn the action and not launch attacks on Iran, if they retaliate. 'West is destine to fail, no matter how much blackmail they use' - Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minist...

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Statehood and assembly elections in Jammu Kashmir soon, PM Modi in Udhampur rally

INDIA

Giving a major boost to Bhartiya Janata Party’s (BJP’s) ongoing election campaign for Udhampur Parliamentary seat, Prime Minister Narendera Modi Friday said that for the first time in 70 years, J&K will see the Lok Sabha polls where terrorism, stone pelting, bandhs, and Ceasefire Violations (CFVs) are non-issues now. Addressing a mammoth gathering at Udhampur, PM Modi while campaigning for MoS in PMO and BJP’s candidate for Udhampur Lok Sabha seat Dr Jitendera Singh, said that in 1992, he came to Kashmir to unfurl the tri-colour. "And in 2014, I came again with a promise that if people will trust me, I will return the same with interest. I had promised you that I will resolve all issues confronting the people of J&K since the past 70 years and I have fulfilled my promise,” he...

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‘If they don’t lose deposits, I quit politics, let them contest Kashmir’, Omar Abdullah challenges BJP

REGIONAL

On a day when Jammu Kashmir National Conference (NC) announced its candidates for the Lok sabha seats of Baramulla and Srinagar, Omar Abdullah has come down heavily on the BJP stating it had no courage to contest any Lok Sabha seat in Kashmir. During the press conference, the party declared that Abdullah would run as the Lok Sabha candidate from Baramulla, while Shia leader Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi would vie for the seat from Srinagar. "If the BJP's candidates don not lose their security deposits, I'll step away from politics." Abdullah stated at a press conference that if the BJP truly believed in its promises of "development and normalcy," it should contest in the three Kashmir Valley seats. Abdullah responded to the BJP's accusation about the lack of progress by the NC, PDP, and...

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Mehbooba Mufti greets Sikh community on Baisakhi

REGIONAL

J&K Peoples Democratic Party (JKPDP) president and former Chief Minister has extended her greetings on Baisakhi. In her massage of greetings to people especially Sikh brethren she hoped that this festival which is being celebrated every year and also founding day of Khalsa Panth will strengthen the pluralistic culture and socio fabric of Jammu & Kashmir in a true spirit. She also prayed for the peace, prosperity and universal brotherhood of Jammu & Kashmir . Highlighting the J&K’s glorious heritage of religious harmony and cultural diversity, former chief minister also called for strengthening the bonds between various sections of the society and nurturing communal harmony. Other party leaders who extended their greetings to Sikh brethren include senior vice presid...

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10-year-old Hafsa Tanveer impresses with her remarkable calligraphy skills

CULTURE

Sheikh Nadeem Hafsa Tanveer, a 10-year-old self-taught artist from South Kashmir's Anantnag district, is pursuing her dream to revive Calligraphy Art. Hafsa Tanveer, who practices calligraphy in all languages, says her hobby has deepened over the past few years. “My calligraphy looks more like a painting. My classmates find it very attractive. It is difficult and time-consuming to create calligraphy with painting brushes. It requires patience and focus,” she said. Hafsa Tanveer, daughter of Tanveer Ahmad Thakur, a 6th Standard Student at Scholars Scientific, hails from DC Colony Mominabad, Anantnag District, says calligraphy is the most intimate, private, and spontaneous form of expression, and it's unique for every person. She wants to pursue this art along with her studies. She ...

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BJP received electoral bonds from halal beef exporting company

INDIA

The Allana Group, a prominent Indian exporter of processed beef, donated Rs 2 crore worth of bonds to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Quint reported. The company has also donated electoral bonds worth 5 crores to Shiv Sena. The State Bank of India (SBI) disclosed this information along with the alphanumeric bond numbers on March 21. The Election Commission of India (ECI) subsequently published the electoral bond data on its website. The data revealed that the BJP, having encashed bonds worth ₹6,060 crore from April 12, 2019, to January 24, 2024, benefitted the most from the scheme. Many companies purchased electoral bonds after facing scrutiny from government agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate, Income Tax department, Central Bureau of Investigation, and Goods...

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Srinagar girl tops 2023 Jammu Kashmir Civil Services (Judicial) exam

EDUCATION

Srinagar resident Tasneem Kawoos achieved the highest score in the 2023 Jammu Kashmir Civil Services (Judicial) Examination, scoring 628 marks out of 208 candidates. Kawoos, an Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) graduate currently pursuing her LL M, highlighted the shift towards analytical skills over memorization in the examination. She stressed the importance of analyzing legal issues and understanding laws rather than relying solely on memorization. In an interview with Bar and Bench, she emphasized the need to stay updated on legal developments, recommending a disciplined study routine and the use of legal journals for efficient time management. She also praised legal journals for their condensed summaries of judgments. Alongside her success in the Civil Services (Judicial) Ex...

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NC announces candidates for Lok Sabha seats of Baramulla and Srinagar

REGIONAL

Jammu Kashmir National conference on Friday announced its candidates for the Lok Sabha seats in north and central Kashmir. As per a party spokesperson, Aga Ruhullah will contest Srinagar seat and Omar Abdullah, the party vice president will contest north Kashmir seat for Lok Sabha. Elections for the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat will be held on May 13, 2024-- Phase 4 of Lok Sabha polls-- while votes will be counted on June 4 and results declared on the same day. Aga Ruhullah, a strong NC face Kashmir is a multiple-time MLA and comes from the strong Shia family of Aga's based in Budgam. One of the most vocal leaders of the party post abrogation of Article 370, he is the son of Aga Syed Mehdi. He, on several occassions, has targetted the NC leadership for their "mild approach" to con...

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PM Modi raises Article 370 abrogation at election rally in Rajasthan

INDIA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a stern rebuke to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s questioning of the relevance of discussing Kashmir and the abrogation of Article 370 during his speeches. Speaking at a Jaipur campaign rally, Modi emphasized Rajasthan’s significant role in Kashmir. “When I talk about Kashmir in Rajasthan, they ask if Article 370 is removed from Kashmir, then what is the concern of Rajasthan?” Modi was quoted saying, “I just want to tell the Congress… listen with open ears and send my video to your leaders also. Go to the homes of the brave martyrs of Rajasthan. The soil of their villages will speak the story of its connection with Kashmir. Many heroes from Rajasthan have sacrificed their lives on the soil of Kashmir.” He defended his discussion of Ka...

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Israel put on ‘high alert’ as Iran pledges to retaliate Embassy attack

INTERNATIONAL

Israel was on alert Thursday after its arch-foe Iran threatened reprisals over a strike in Syria this month that killed two Iranian generals, and as the war against Hamas ground on in Gaza. Days after Israel strengthened its air defences and paused leave for combat units, the United States also warned of the risk of an attack by Iran or its allied groups at a time when Middle East tensions have soared. Iran is "threatening to launch a significant attack on Israel", US President Joe Biden said Wednesday, pledging "ironclad" support for its top regional ally despite diplomatic tensions over Israel's military conduct in Gaza. Israel was widely blamed for an April 1 attack that destroyed Iran's consulate building in Damascus and killed seven Revolutionary Guards, including two general...