PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday called for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention over the simmering communal tension in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar. “Right wing fanatics and lumpen elements in Uttam Nagar, New Delhi, are openly baying for the blood of Muslims and how rivers of blood will flow tomorrow on Eid. Understandably, this has caused considerable panic and anxiety amongst many Muslims families who have fled to escape the impending violence,” Mufti said in a post on X. Right wing fanatics & lumpen elements in Uttam Nagar, New Delhi are openly baying for the blood of Muslims & how rivers…
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Kashmir’s history has been marked by different periods of change over centuries, which have evolved and shaped its culture, faith and life. In this episode of Meeras, host Pirzada Shakir speaks to Hakim Sameer Hamdani, author of “City of Kashmir: Srinagar, a popular history”.
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department will host Kashmir Travel Mart in April this year to highlight the tourism potential of the region. “J&K Tourism is set to host the Kashmir Travel Mart-2026 on 14-15 April, bringing together around 250 stakeholders from over 20 states across the country,” Chief Minister Omar Abdullah posted on his official X handle. He said the event will highlight the region’s immense tourism potential through craft safaris, curated destination tours, and B2B engagements, offering stakeholders a rich and immersive experience of Kashmir’s culture, heritage, and warm hospitality. “A significant initiative aimed at strengthening tourism linkages…
New Delhi: Iran said on Thursday its response to Israeli strikes used only a “fraction” of its capabilities and warned of a stronger reaction if its infrastructure is hit again. “Our response… employed FRACTION of our power. The ONLY reason for restraint was respect for requested de-escalation,” Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a post on X. “ZERO restraint if our infrastructures are struck again,” he added. Araghchi said any end to the war must address damage to Iran’s civilian infrastructure.
Delhi: US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Thursday that American and Israeli objectives in Iran are not the same. “The objectives… laid out by the president are different from the objectives… of the Israeli government,” she said. Gabbard said Israel has focused on targeting Iran’s leadership, while US goals include destroying missile capabilities and naval forces. When asked whether the US had been forced into the Iran war by Israel, both Gabbard and CIA Chief John Ratcliffe responded negatively.
Tehran: A US F-35 fighter jet flying a combat mission over Iran made an emergency landing at a US airbase in the Middle East, the Pentagon said, with sources telling CNN they suspect the aircraft may have been hit by Iranian fire. A US Central Command spokesperson confirmed the jet landed safely and the pilot was in “stable condition,” adding the incident remains under investigation. CNN, citing two sources, reported the aircraft was potentially struck by Iranian fire, which could mark the first such incident since the war began on Feb. 28. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard later claimed responsibility for downing…
Authorities have announced that the Gulmarg Gondola shall remain closed on March 21 on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr. Tourists planning a visit can, however, book tickets for March 20 through the official online portal of the Jammu and Kashmir Cable Car Corporation. Visitors are advised to plan accordingly and ensure advance booking to avoid any inconvenience.(KNS)
Eid-ul-Fitr will be observed across India on Saturday, following the non-sighting of the Shawwal moon on Thursday evening. According to media reports, Mufti Adil of the Ru’yat-e-Hilal Committee at Jama Masjid confirmed that the festival will be held on March 21. A similar announcement was made from the historic mosque by Naib Shahi Imam Syed Shaban Bukhari. In Lucknow, Maulana Khalid Rasheed, the Chairman of the Lucknow Islamic Center, also declared that Eid festivities will take place on Saturday. Additionally, the President of the Deccan Muslim Ulema Council Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirmed that since the crescent was not visible today,…
Anxiety continues to mount among parents in Jammu and Kashmir as the evacuation process of Indian students stranded abroad faces delays, logistical challenges, and what families describe as an inadequate response from the Government of India. Despite ongoing efforts to bring students back safely, several developments over the past 24 hours have added to the uncertainty. According to details, a group of 51 students from Golestan has departed towards Armenia as part of the evacuation process. However, many others remain stranded at various transit points, awaiting clearance and further assistance. The third batch of Indian students returning from Yerevan, Armenia,…
The festive buzz that traditionally sweeps Kashmir’s markets in the days before Eid-ul-Fitr is missing this year, with traders across the Valley describing one of the slowest pre-Eid seasons in living memory. They say that the effects of the Pahalgam attack, a bad apple season, rising prices, and global oil problems have all made families spend much less money. “We have never seen such dullness before Eid. Usually, by this time, markets remain crowded till late evening, but now there are barely any customers,” said Bashir Ahmad, a trader from Shopian. “Sales are at an all-time low, and it…