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Tensions prevail in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as a comprehensive strike against soaring prices of wheat flour, exorbitant electricity bills, and burdensome taxes entered its fourth consecutive day on Monday.

In the midst of escalating tensions in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar on Monday reiterated India's unwavering stance on the region, emphasizing that PoK has, is, and will always be an integral part of India.

India is set to sign a 10-year pact with Iran for the strategic management of the Chabahar port, aiming to boost bilateral relations and enhance connectivity for trade with Afghanistan and Central Asian countries. The agreement underscores India's effort to avoid reliance on Pakistan's Karachi port and strengthen its supply routes through Iran

Unknown assailants targetted and shot ASWJ leader Fayyaz Khan (37), in a brazen attack. Rushed to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre by police and emergency responders, Khan succumbed to his injuries. He was identified as the son of Nobat Khan.

The JKJAAC has been protesting against what it perceives as unjust taxation policies, particularly levies imposed on electricity bills. Last August, the committee staged a similar strike, signaling its steadfast opposition to governmental policies deemed oppressive.

A widespread strike paralyzed businesses and daily activities in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, as reported by local media on Saturday.

Former Pakistan minister Fawad Chaudhry, who openly admitted his country's hand in the 2019 Pulwama attack, on Friday cheered Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's release from Tihar jail on interim bail in the ongoing liquor excise policy case.

Protests escalated in various regions of PoJK on Saturday following a call by the JACC for significant demonstrations against skyrocketing inflation, load-shedding, recent police crackdown and more.

The BJP on Saturday slammed Congress for repeatedly giving Pakistan a 'clean chit' after Telangana CM Revanth Reddy questioned India's Balakot strike in response to the 2019 Pulwama attack.

PM Narendra Modi on Saturday responded to Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'respect Pakistan' remark by suggesting that Pakistan's economic challenges have compelled it to resort to selling its nuclear arsenal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was holding a public meeting in Kandhamal, Odisha on Saturday to campaign for the Lok Sabha elections 2024. The PM felicitated Padma awardee Purnmasi Jani on the stage. Watch the video.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated India's claim over Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) during a BJP rally, asserting that every inch of PoK belongs to India. He criticized Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's attempts to promote Rahul Gandhi's political career, contrasting it with PM Modi's successes. Shah's remarks signal BJP's confidence ahead of upcoming elections.

Ahmedabad's recent bomb threats, initially linked to a Russian domain, now reveal a connection to Pakistan. Investigations by the local crime branch identify Tohik Liyakat, operating from Pakistan under the alias Ahmed Javed, as the suspect. No explosives were found, echoing a similar incident in Delhi earlier. Vigilance is urged as the investigation continues.

Mani Shankar Aiyar said, "Pakistan is also a sovereign country and it is also respected. While maintaining that respect, talk as harshly as you want, but at least talk. But if you are roaming around with a gun in your hand, it will not provide any solution... it will just increase the tension. What will happen to the country if a mad person comes there? They have atom bombs."