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Unnecessary speculations: PDP clarifies stance on post-election alliances

Srinagar: The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has clarified its position amid speculations about its post-election strategy. Iltija Mufti, Media Advisor to former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, took to Twitter today to set the record straight, stating that PDP’s senior leadership will make a decision on extending support to a secular front only after the election […]

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2 militants killed as army foils infiltration bid in Kupwara

Srinagar: Two militants were killed in the gunfight that erupted late last night in the Gugaldhar area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara, the army said on Saturday morning. On the intervening night of Oct 4 and 5, the army reported that it launched a joint operation after receiving intelligence inputs regarding “likely infiltration bids in Kupwara.”

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No back-channel talks outside INDIA Bloc: NC

Srinagar: Ahead of the vote counting process, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) has categorically denied rumors suggesting “back-channel” discussions with some parties and independent candidates outside the INDIA bloc. In a statement, party spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar dismissed the claims of back-channel talks outside the INDIA alliance as baseless and urged the public

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2 army men wounded in suspected mine blast in Kupwara

Srinagar: At least two army personnel were injured in a suspected mine blast during a patrol in the Gogaldara Jamgund area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. According to official sources, the two soldiers, belonging to the 19th Sikh Regiment, were injured due to a landmine explosion while patrolling the area. The soldiers were subsequently shifted

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Foreign diplomats to visit Kashmir to take first-hand view of J&K elections

Srinagar: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has invited a group of senior diplomats, primarily from American, European, and ASEAN embassies, to visit Kashmir for “a first-hand account of the ongoing election process in J&K,” a report in the The Hindu newspaper said. According to official sources, the MEA extended invitations to around 20 diplomats

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Faction-ridden Congress goes for major rejig in Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar: The Congress has appointed M.K. Bhardwaj and Bhanu Mahajan as acting working presidents of its Jammu and Kashmir unit. This reshuffle comes as the party gears up for the ongoing assembly polls. The appointments, made by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, were announced via a party statement, effective immediately. The reshuffle follows the earlier replacement

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Removal of Article 370 didn’t benefit J&K: Muzaffar Baig

Srinagar: Former deputy chief minister and independent candidate for Baramulla assembly, Muzaffar Hussain Baig, stated on Sunday that the abrogation of Article 370 didn’t bring any significant benefits to Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking with reporters, Baig mentioned that there was no tangible harm in retaining the constitutional provision that granted special status to Jammu and

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4 persons arrested for staging fake accident in Ramban: Police

Srinagar: Police in Ramban district have arrested four individuals for orchestrating a staged truck accident. According to a police statement, on September 14, Police Station Ramsoo received information that a truck (registration no. JK20C-3611) driven by Mohd Shabir, a resident of Tuli Reasi, had rolled into a 350-400 meter gorge near Panthyal on NH-44. Based

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