Jammu And Kashmir

The video, a montage spanning 10 years of the UPA government, featured former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh engaging with Yasin Malik, a pro-Pakistan separatist leader and former president of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF).

Following the first phase on April 19, the upcoming rounds are set for May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1, counting of votes will be held on June 4, as per the Election Commission of India's (ECI) calendar.

An aggregate 60.03 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 7 pm in phase one of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 on Friday, the Election Commission confirmed.

 Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) president Ghulam Nabi Azad has decided not to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, his party said. He has withdrawn his candidature from Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir gears up for its first Lok Sabha election post-Article 370 revocation, with significant shifts in constituency boundaries and party dynamics. The BJP and PDP are contesting fiercely, while the National Conference opts for independent candidacy in Kashmir. Ghulam Nabi Azad's entry adds further intrigue. Developmental strides and high voter turnout mark the post-370 scenario.

According to officials, 12 children have been successfully rescued from the river and are currently receiving medical care. However, concerns have been raised about the circumstances leading to the overcrowding of the boat and the precise number of children aboard during the incident.

The operation was launched based on intelligence about terrorist presence in the area, and despite an exchange of gunfire, security forces managed to neutralize one terrorist

One of the major players which is a factor in deciding the election results is the minority vote bank. There are only 5 such constituencies where only Muslim candidates have won. These include West Bengal's Murshidabad, Assam's Dhubri, Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla, Kerala's Malappuram and union territory Lakshadweep.

Reflecting on the frequent unrest that plagued the valley before the special status was revoked, PM Modi highlighted the significant shift, stressing that organised protests, strikes, and incidents of stone pelting, once rampant, have now become obsolete.

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti is set to contest against former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad in the Lok Sabha polls from the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency, sparking a triangular contest with Farooq Abdullah's National Conference (NC).

Details awaited

The Congress party released its manifesto, titled 'Nyay Patra,' for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections at the AICC headquarters in New Delhi. The manifesto outlines various promises and commitments, including conducting a nationwide socio-economic and caste Census.

The manifesto, unveiled in New Delhi, aims to conduct a nationwide census to evaluate the socio-economic conditions of different castes and sub-castes, intending to strengthen affirmative action initiatives based on the collected data

ISAC voiced deep concern over what it described as a "glaring and misleading trend" that has recently emerged. The association noted instances where certain organizations, groups, and individuals at Columbia have sought to draw parallels between worldwide conflicts and the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

During the confrontation, the gangsters resorted to desperate measures, driving their vehicle onto the hospital grounds, where they were eventually cornered by the police. In the ensuing exchange of fire, one gangster was fatally shot, while Sub-Inspector Sharma sustained a severe head injury.