VP Dhankhar criticises SC’s use of Article 142, calls it ‘nuclear missile against democracy’ | Free Press Kashmir - https://freepresskashmir.news/2025/04/17/vp-dhankhar-criticises-scs-use-of-article-142-calls-it-nuclear-missile-against-democracy/
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VP Dhankhar criticises SC’s use of Article 142, calls it ‘nuclear missile against democracy’
New Delhi: Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar has raised serious concerns over the judiciary’s expanding interpretation of Article 142 of the Constitution, stating that the Supreme Court’s special powers under the provision are now being used as a “nuclear…
SC considers stay on key provisions of new Waqf law | Free Press Kashmir - https://freepresskashmir.news/2025/04/17/sc-considers-stay-on-key-provisions-of-new-waqf-law/
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SC considers stay on key provisions of new Waqf law
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has said it may stay parts of the Waqf Act, 2025—particularly those removing the concept of waqf-by-user, allowing non-Muslim representation on waqf boards, and empowering Collectors to reclassify disputed waqf land. Chief Justice…
SC seeks explanation from Bombay HC over delay in listing Dargah demolition plea | Free Press Kashmir - https://freepresskashmir.news/2025/04/17/sc-seeks-explanation-from-bombay-hc-over-delay-in-listing-dargah-demolition-plea/
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SC seeks explanation from Bombay HC over delay in listing Dargah demolition plea
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Bombay High Court Registrar to explain why a petition challenging a demolition notice against the Satpeer Dargah in Nashik was not listed for urgent hearing. The notice had been issued by the Nashik Municipal…
SC backs use of Urdu on Maharashtra civic body signboard | Free Press Kashmir - https://freepresskashmir.news/2025/04/17/sc-backs-use-of-urdu-on-maharashtra-civic-body-signboard/
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SC backs use of Urdu on Maharashtra civic body signboard
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the use of Urdu on a municipal signboard in Maharashtra, stating that language reflects culture and should not divide people. It described Urdu as a key example of Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb, symbolising India's composite…
Civil society, Govt join hands in Srinagar to rethink urban transport; solutions proposed | Free Press Kashmir - https://freepresskashmir.news/2025/04/18/civil-society-govt-join-hands-in-srinagar-to-rethink-urban-transport-solutions-proposed/
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Civil society, Govt join hands in Srinagar to rethink urban transport; solutions proposed
Srinagar: In a collaborative civil society-government effort toward reimagining urban mobility in the region, the Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu & Kashmir State Centre, in collaboration with the Group of Concerned Citizens (GCC), hosted a high-impact…
NC must apologise for ‘secretly’ backing Art 370 abrogation, says Mehbooba | Free Press Kashmir - https://freepresskashmir.news/2025/04/18/nc-must-apologise-for-secretly-backing-art-370-abrogation-says-mehbooba/
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NC must apologise for ‘secretly’ backing Art 370 abrogation, says Mehbooba
Srinagar: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti launched a blistering attack on the National Conference (NC) and its president, Dr Farooq Abdullah, accusing them of decades-long political opportunism and betrayal of public trust. Her remarks…
What about Dulat’s claims on Mufti Sahab?, Omar questions Mehbooba’s selective endorsement | Free Press Kashmir - https://freepresskashmir.news/2025/04/18/what-about-dulats-claims-on-mufti-sahab-omar-questions-mehboobas-selective-endorsement/
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What about Dulat’s claims on Mufti Sahab?, Omar questions Mehbooba’s selective endorsement
Srinagar: Former Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah responded sharply to People’s Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti's comments on AS Dulat's latest book. Mehbooba had endorsed the book's claim that NC President…
Put under house arrest, move aimed to weaken Muslim institutions: Mirwaiz | Free Press Kashmir - https://freepresskashmir.news/2025/04/18/put-under-house-arrest-move-aimed-to-weaken-muslim-institutions-mirwaiz/
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Put under house arrest, move aimed to weaken Muslim institutions: Mirwaiz
Srinagar: Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has once again alleged that he is being placed under "arbitrary house arrest" every Friday, calling it a deliberate attempt to silence him and weaken key Muslim institutions in the Valley. “Every Friday I am put…
Four Indian grey wolves brought to Jammu’s Jambu Zoo from Gujarat | Free Press Kashmir - https://freepresskashmir.news/2025/04/18/four-indian-grey-wolves-brought-to-jammus-jambu-zoo-from-gujarat/
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Four Indian grey wolves brought to Jammu’s Jambu Zoo from Gujarat
Jammu: Two pairs of Indian grey wolves on Thursday reached Jambu Zoo on the outskirts of the winter capital city from Gujarat, officials of the Jammu and Kashmir Department of Wildlife Protection said. The animals were received from Sakkarbaug Zoological…
Assistant professor alleges assault by ‘Indian Army personnel’ in Rajouri | Free Press Kashmir - https://freepresskashmir.news/2025/04/18/assistant-professor-alleges-assault-by-indian-army-personnel-in-rajouri/
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Assistant professor alleges assault by ‘Indian Army personnel’ in Rajouri
Rajouri: Dr Liaqat Ali, Assistant Professor at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Maidan Garhi, New Delhi, has alleged he was assaulted by personnel of Indian Army in Rajouri’s Nowshera tehsil while en route to attend a family wedding. In a statement…
Have intiated enquiry regarding Rajouri incident, strict action will be taken against guilty: Army | Free Press Kashmir - https://freepresskashmir.news/2025/04/18/have-intiated-enquiry-regarding-rajouri-incident-strict-action-will-be-taken-against-guilty-army/
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Have intiated enquiry regarding Rajouri incident, strict action will be taken against guilty: Army
Jammu: Indian Army on Friday said that an incident has come to light wherein certain persons were allegedly manhandled by Army personnel in Rajauri District. In a statement, the army said that it had recieved input on likely movement of militants in a vehicle…
Thousands attend funeral prayers of Shia scholar Allama Aga Syed Mohammad Baqir in Budgam | Free Press Kashmir - https://freepresskashmir.news/2025/04/18/thousands-attend-funeral-prayers-of-shia-scholar-allama-aga-syed-mohammad-baqir-in-budgam/
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Thousands attend funeral prayers of Shia scholar Allama Aga Syed Mohammad Baqir in Budgam
Budgam: Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah was among thousands of people who attended the funeral prayers of renowned Shia scholar Allama Aga Syed Mohammad Baqir in Budgam this afternoon. He passed away in the early hours of Friday at SMHS…
HC demands investigating officer’s personal appearance in custodial torture case of Makhan Din | Free Press Kashmir - https://freepresskashmir.news/2025/04/18/hc-demands-investigating-officers-personal-appearance-in-custodial-torture-case-of-makhan-din
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HC demands investigating officer’s personal appearance in custodial torture case of Makhan Din
Notice issued to top officials; petitioners seek CBI probe Jammu: Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal of the High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu has directed the personal appearance of the Investigating Officer (SHO, Police Station Billawar) along with…
MHA invites Ladakh panel for key meeting on May 20 | Free Press Kashmir - https://freepresskashmir.news/2025/04/18/mha-invites-ladakh-panel-for-key-meeting-on-may-20/
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MHA invites Ladakh panel for key meeting on May 20
New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has formally invited the High-Powered Committee (HPC) from the Union Territory of Ladakh for a key meeting scheduled on May 20, 2025. The meeting, to be chaired by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand…
‘Maths is Ganita Prakash now’: Hindi titles for NCERT books spark criticism over language policy | Free Press Kashmir - https://freepresskashmir.news/2025/04/18/maths-is-ganita-prakash-now-hindi-titles-for-ncert-books-spark-criticism-over-language-policy/
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‘Maths is Ganita Prakash now’: Hindi titles for NCERT books spark criticism over language policy
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has stirred controversy by assigning Hindi names—written in Roman script—to several new English-medium textbooks, including English language books. This marks a departure from the long-standing…
US vice president JD Vance to arrive in New Delhi on 4-day visit to India beginning tomorrow | Free Press Kashmir - https://freepresskashmir.news/2025/04/20/us-vice-president-jd-vance-to-arrive-in-new-delhi-on-4-day-visit-to-india-beginning-tomorrow/
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US vice president JD Vance to arrive in New Delhi on 4-day visit to India beginning tomorrow
United States vice president JD Vance will be on a four-day official visit to India beginning tomorrow (April 21, 2025). External Affairs Ministry in a statement said, this will be Vance’s first visit to India. During his stay, he will meet with Prime Minister…
Bangladesh seeks apology from Pakistan for 1971 atrocities, asks for $4.3 billion as combined asset value | Free Press Kashmir - https://freepresskashmir.news/2025/04/20/bangladesh-seeks-apology-from-pakistan-for-1971-atrocities-asks-for-4-3-billion-as-combined-asset-value/
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Bangladesh seeks apology from Pakistan for 1971 atrocities, asks for $4.3 billion as combined asset value
Bangladesh has raised "historically unresolved issues" and demanded a public apology from Pakistan for the atrocities of 1971 during their first foreign secretary-level talks in 15 years, held in Dhaka. Bangladesh also requested that Pakistan pay USD 4.3…
Bangladesh seeks Interpol Red Notice against ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, 11 others | Free Press Kashmir - https://freepresskashmir.news/2025/04/20/bangladesh-seeks-interpol-red-notice-against-ousted-pm-sheikh-hasina-11-others/
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Bangladesh seeks Interpol Red Notice against ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, 11 others
Bangladesh has reportedly asked Interpol to issue a red notice against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 11 others over allegations of plotting to topple the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, according to international media. The request, made…
Cloudburst, heavy rains wreak havoc in Ramban; 3 dead, over 100 rescued, highway shut | Free Press Kashmir - https://freepresskashmir.news/2025/04/20/cloudburst-heavy-rains-wreak-havoc-in-ramban-3-dead-over-100-rescued-highway-shut/
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Cloudburst, heavy rains wreak havoc in Ramban; 3 dead, over 100 rescued, highway shut
Ramban: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ramban Kulbir Singh said on Sunday that three people died in a natural calamity while more than 100 people have been rescued in the district. He said that since last night, heavy rains lashed the district, and…
Bad weather hits flight operation to and fro at Srinagar Airport | Free Press Kashmir - https://freepresskashmir.news/2025/04/20/bad-weather-hits-flight-operation-to-and-fro-at-srinagar-airport
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Bad weather hits flight operation to and fro at Srinagar Airport
Srinagar: Inclement weather conditions led to cancellation of flights to and fro at Srinagar international airport on Saturday. According to an official of Airport Authority of India, three Indigo flights schedule to come from Kolkata and Delhi respectively…