India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) condemned the recent local elections in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK) as a 'complete farce', citing violence, intimidation, and repression by Pakistani forces, which have killed at least 90 civilians since June.
Auqib Nabi, a 29-year-old swing bowler from Jammu and Kashmir, has been named as the replacement for the injured Jasprit Bumrah in India’s Test squad for the two-match series in Sri Lanka, marking his maiden India call-up.
Jammu and Kashmir swing bowler Auqib Nabi earned his maiden India Test call-up as replacement for injured Jasprit Bumrah, becoming the first J&K cricketer to play Test cricket if he debuts.
Aquib Nabi, a 29-year-old seamer from Jammu & Kashmir, earns his maiden India call-up for the Test series against Sri Lanka, replacing injured Jasprit Bumrah. Nabi's journey, marked by borrowing bowling spikes, long journeys for practice, and an obsession with mastering the inswing, has led to 104 wickets in the last two Ranji Trophy seasons.
Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi has earned his first call-up to the Indian team, replacing senior pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who is ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka due to a left knee injury. Nabi's selection follows strong performances in the Ranji Trophy and with India A.
India's Embassy criticizes The New York Times for using 'Pakistani Kashmir' instead of 'Pakistan-occupied Kashmir', asserting the region's integral part of India amid ongoing protests and violence in PoK.
India's UN envoy, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, accused Pakistan of using cross-border terrorism as a state policy and misusing the UN forum. He reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and that Pakistan's illegal occupation is the only unresolved issue.
A Jammu and Kashmir consumer commission ruled that J&K Bank and PNB MetLife India Insurance cannot deny loan-linked insurance benefits by reversing the premium after a borrower's death. The bank and insurer were ordered to pay the insured amount, compensation, and legal costs to the deceased's family.
Torrential rain triggered flash floods and landslides in Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir, killing at least 12 people and leaving seven missing. Rescue operations are underway, and authorities have warned of continued heavy rains, suspending religious yatras.
Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested three publishers for books with 'inappropriate' content glorifying separatists. Two books were withdrawn, publishers blacklisted, and eight education employees suspended.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah criticized the Centre's delay in restoring statehood, questioning if he should approach Donald Trump after BJP politicians dismissed protests. NC plans a protest at Jantar Mantar on July 20.
Omar Abdullah criticizes BJP for unfulfilled promises on Jammu and Kashmir statehood, accusing them of "backdoor" politics and exploiting divisions to gain power. He asserts statehood restoration is a commitment, not a favor, and challenges BJP candidates to deny their election promises.
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has invited leaders from various political parties, including the BJP, Hurriyat, Congress, and INDIA bloc, to a protest on July 20 in New Delhi. The demonstration aims to demand the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) was detrimental to the region and backed India's suspension of the pact. He criticized the treaty for limiting J&K's control over its rivers and contributing to the power crisis.
Torrential rainfall caused flash floods and mudslides in Thathri town, Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, early Tuesday. The event damaged residential structures, roads, and the Doda-Kishtwar highway, with several houses buried under debris. No injuries were reported, and restoration efforts are underway.
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court rejected a Congress worker's plea to move his cheque bounce case trial from Srinagar to Jammu. The court cited the near elimination of terrorism in the Valley as a reason for rejecting the plea, deeming the petitioner's fear of threat "improbable".
India lodged a protest at a foreign affairs seminar in Dhaka after a former Bangladesh diplomat, Tariq A Karim, displayed a map depicting Kashmir as part of Pakistan. Indian diplomat Pooja Kumari Jha objected to the map, stating Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India. Karim clarified the map was for representational purposes.
The National Conference (NC) will protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 20 to demand the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. The party will hold rallies in Srinagar and Jammu prior to the protest.
Indian Army forces busted a militant hideout in Kupwara's Keran sector, recovering five AK rifles, a hand grenade, and a large cache of ammunition based on specific intelligence.
Thousands are protesting in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) following a call by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) for fundamental rights and the release of arrested leaders. Reports of unprovoked firing on civilians have surfaced, intensifying the civil uprising.
The Indian Army conducted a mock drill in J&K's Poonch district to enhance operational preparedness and civilian safety during emergencies. The exercise simulated a terror attack, testing evacuation and coordination among security agencies, civil administration, and residents.
A large anti-terror search operation has been initiated in the Meemandar area of Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, following intelligence reports of terrorist presence. Security forces have cordoned off the area and are conducting systematic searches.
Auqib Nabi's 4/58 with the second new ball helped India A secure a 122-run first-innings lead over Sri Lanka A, extending it to 170 by stumps on Day 3
India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, strongly objected to Pakistan raising the Kashmir issue at a UN forum, accusing Islamabad of politicizing the platform. Harish stated that Jammu and Kashmir is strictly an internal matter for India.
