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Article 370 abrogation anniversary: PDP president, NC leaders claim house arrest

REGIONAL

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti and several other regional party leaders on Monday claimed that they have been placed under house arrest on the fifth anniversary of the reading down of Article 370 of the Constitution that provided special status to Jammu and Kashmir. "I have been placed under house arrest while the PDP office has been locked," Mehbooba told PTI. The former chief minister later took to social media, saying "5th August 2019 will go down in history not just as a dark day for J&K but a blot on Indian democracy". "The day when a semi autonomous state was disempowered, dismembered & robbed of everything special & sacrosanct to us. Since then the state has been threatened into silence which is touted as 'peace and normalcy' to the rest of the country. Five years...

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Abrogation of Article 370 good only for BJP, neither for country nor democracy: Ruhullah Mehdi

REGIONAL

Jammu Kashmir National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Monday said the abrogation of Article 370 five years ago was good neither for the country nor democracy. Participating in a debate on the demands for grants for the Union Ministry of Fishing, Animal Husbandry and Dairy in the Lok Sabha, the Srinagar MP termed the abrogation as "kala karnama (black act)". The Narendra Modi-led government had on this day in 2019 annulled Article 370 and Article 35(A) that gave special rights to the then Jammu and Kashmir state, which was also divided into two Union territories. "What happened five years ago was not good for the country, was not good for the democracy. It didn't go well for us," Mehdi said. His remarks evoked a sharp reaction from the treasury benches. Intervening ...

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Two dead, one injured in road accident at Bangus

REGIONAL

Two girls were killed and another person injured when their vehicle plunged into a deep gorge along the Handwara-Bangus road, officials reported on Monday. The victims were on a picnic and are believed to be siblings, though their exact relationship has not been confirmed. The vehicle overturned before falling into the gorge. One of the deceased has been identified as Saba Shafi, the daughter of Mohammad Shafi Baba from Pantha Chowk, Srinagar. The other two individuals, Aliza and Nooran Ahmad Baba, sustained injuries. They were initially taken to NTPHC Qalamabad and later referred to GMC Handwara for further treatment. Despite efforts to save her, Aliza succumbed to her injuries shortly after admission, while Nooran Ahmad remains hospitalized and is receiving treatment.

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Sheikh Hasina reaches India; Interim government announced in Bangladesh

INTERNATIONAL

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reportedly fled the country amid deadly protests over a special job quota and landed in Agartala, Tripura, India, on Monday. According to news agency AFP, Hasina and her younger sister, Sheikh Rehana, departed from Bangabhaban around 2:30 PM on a military helicopter and reached a safe location in Agartala. Local media reports confirm that Sheikh Hasina has resigned from her position as Prime Minister. In response to the escalating crisis, Bangladesh’s Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman confirmed Hasina’s departure and announced that an interim government will soon be formed with the participation of all political parties. “After holding fruitful discussions with all political parties, we have decided to establish an interim gover...

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Death toll of Israeli army troopers in Gaza crosses 10,000

INTERNATIONAL

Israeli media reported on Sunday that at least 10,000 Israeli soldiers have been killed or injured since the Gaza conflict began on October 7. According to Yedioth Ahronoth, around 1,000 soldiers are being transferred each month to the Defense Ministry’s rehabilitation department due to injuries from the ongoing war in Gaza. The newspaper highlighted a severe shortage of personnel, noting that the army is struggling with the loss of approximately 10,000 soldiers over the extended months of conflict. Yedioth Ahronoth criticized the Knesset for its summer recess from July 22 to mid-October, during which no legislation was passed to extend mandatory military service. “This is unprecedented in the history of Israel’s wars... soldiers are fighting in enemy territory under harsh cond...

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Jubilant protesters celebrate in Bangladesh as Sheikh Hasina flees

INTERNATIONAL

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled her palace on Monday, according to an AFP source, as large crowds of protesters demanding her resignation took to the streets of Dhaka. Meanwhile, the army chief was scheduled to address the nation. In the capital, jubilant crowds waved flags and celebrated peacefully, with some even dancing on top of a tank. A source close to the embattled leader revealed that Hasina had left her palace for a "safer place." Hasina’s son has called on the country’s security forces to prevent any potential takeover of her rule. A senior advisor mentioned to AFP that Hasina’s resignation was now a “possibility” when asked about her future plans. The source added that Hasina had intended to record a speech but was unable to do so. Violent clashes during s...

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Centre to bring bill to amend Waqf Act 1995: Here is what you need to know

INDIA

The Indian government is preparing to introduce a Bill in Parliament to amend the 1995 Waqf Act, causing a significant uproar among opposition leaders and the Muslim community in India. The proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill includes around 40 amendments aimed at bringing extensive changes to the current Act, including renaming it as the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development Act, 1995. Key changes proposed in the bill involve mandatory verification for all property claims by Waqf Boards, which critics argue will strip state Waqf Boards of their extensive rights to claim properties, often without adequate verification. The proposed amendments also plan to involve district magistrates in the monitoring of Waqf properties, which has been a contentious point. ...

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Flash floods, heavy rainfall on Jammu Kashmir for next 3 days, MeT issues advisory

REGIONAL

The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has issued a fresh weather advisory predicting a range of extreme weather conditions over the next three days. The forecast includes the possibility of flash floods, cloudbursts, landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones in vulnerable areas of Jammu Kashmir, along with heavy rainfall in select locations. The advisory highlights the expectation of intense showers at various times, with a significant risk of flash floods, cloudbursts, and landslides, particularly in sensitive regions. Heavy rainfall is also anticipated in some areas during this period. From August 5th to 7th, brief spells of rain and thunderstorms are likely during the daytime, with light to moderate rain expected at many locations across Jammu and Kashmir during the night and ear...

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Wanted decision on Art 370 to happen with concurrence of people rather than imposition: PM Modi

REGIONAL

"There was complete clarity in my mind that taking the public in Jammu Kashmir into confidence was essential for the execution of the decision," Prime Minister Narendra Modi says about his government's decision to abrogate Article 370 in Jammu Kashmir. The prime minister's remarks come in the foreword of a new book titled "370: Undoing the Unjust, A New Future for J&K". "We wanted the decision, whenever it would be taken, to happen with concurrence of the people rather than imposition," he writes in the book, researched and written by non-profit organisation BlueKraft Digital Foundation and published under the Penguin Enterprise imprint. The book mentions in detail how Modi managed to achieve the goal that he set out for himself. The publishers said the book, which is sched...

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Social media post sparks outrage: Alleged sexual harassment at school washroom, School denies allegation

EDUCATION

A disturbing social media post has ignited widespread outrage and concern among the people, the post reveals a shocking case of alleged sexual harassment at a prestigious school, of the valley, News Eye reported. The post claims that the "two male students of the Tyndale-Bosco harassed a fellow classmate in a school washroom for three consecutive years, using threats to harm the classmate’s sister, who attends Mallinson Girls' School. The post further alleges that the school only responded by discharging the students involved." https://twitter.com/mshrftwts/status/1820131680805376297 In response to the growing public uproar, Principal Tyndale-Bosco said "We are aware of the concerns being circulated online regarding an alleged incident involving three children at our school, we a...