August 5 in history: Beginning of Indo-Pakistani War, revocation of special status of Jammu & Kashmir and more

India has listed achievements since the abrogation of special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir at United Nations Human Rights Council saying "grassroot democracy" has been revived and social and economic development has got a new momentum in the region.

Revived grassroot democracy in Jammu & Kashmir, says India at UNHRC

Chinese government mouth mouthpiece Global Times has declined to carry the Indian embassy in China's rebuttal to Pakistani envoy on Kashmir. Global Times on August 6 carried an interview of Pakistani envoy to China Moin Ul Haque on Kashmir to which the Indian side had sent a rebuttal.

Chinese government mouthpiece Global Times declines to carry Indian embassy's rebuttal on Pak envoy

On August 5, 2019, India abrogated Article 370 in the erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir. On the first anniversary of this historic decision. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report on what has changed in Kashmir.

Gravitas: One year of Article 370 abrogation | What has changed?

Article 370, combined with Article 35A, accorded Jammu and Kashmir special status under the Constitution of India, allowing it to have a separate constitution and a separate penal code among other legal distinctions.

First anniversary of Article 370's abrogation | Jammu & Kashmir

A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court has said that there are no reasons to refer batch of pleas challenging the validity of abrogation of provisions of Article 370 to the larger 7-judge bench.

Supreme Court declines to refer the petitions challenging government move on Article 370 to a larger bench

The central government on Thursday told the Supreme Court that the abrogation of Article 370 allowed the accession of Jammu and Kashmir to the Indian union and said that the move is "irreversible".

Abrogation of Article 370 irreversible, Centre tells SC

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval address the 28 members of the European Union. This is the first time an international delegation is visiting J&K after the abrogation of Article 370. PM Modi has taken them into confidence on developments in Jammu & Kashmir.

28 members of EU are all set to visit J&K tomorrow

PM Modi arrives at Rajouri near LoC to greet & celebrate Diwali with Indian soldiers. Watch this video to know more.

PM Modi arrives at Rajouri near LoC to greet & celebrate Diwali with Indian soldiers

After remaining closed since the abrogation of Article 370, schools, colleges and universities reopened on Wednesday following the government's directive issued earlier.

Schools, colleges reopen in Kashmir; witness low attendance

National Security Advisor (NSA), Ajit Doval, who was on a one and half day visit to the Kashmir Valley, chaired a high-level meeting in Srinagar on Thursday. The NSA reviewed the law and order situation, and position of essential services and supplies in the Valley.

J&K: NSA Ajit Doval reviews law and order situation, essential services

British MP Bob Blackman on Saturday said Pakistan should vacate Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) as it's part of sovereign India. Blackman also slammed Pakistan over its decision to move the United Nations after India decided to rescind Article 370 of its Constitution and end the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistan should vacate PoK as it's part of sovereign India: British MP Bob Blackman

Given the speed and alacrity with which Pakistan has moved after August 5, 2019, the day the constitutional and administrative decisions on Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) were taken by the Indian government, proves the dismay caused in Pakistan.

J&K: Pakistan's next steps

On August 5, by revoking the special status granted to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) by Article 370, India scored a major victory against cross-border terrorism as well as separatism in the Valley.

Kashmir: The New Battlefront

Pakistan has rejected the Indian government's request for President Ram Nath Kovind's plane to use its airspace during his upcoming visit to Europe on the back of ongoing India-Pakistan tensions.

Won't let Indian President use our airspace: Pakistan

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday briefed his South Korean counterpart Kang Kyung-wha about the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, as part of Islamabad`s nefarious designs to internationalise the issue after New Delhi changed the constitutional status of the region.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi now dials up South Korean counterpart, briefs on Kashmir

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has decided to reopen high schools from Wednesday in the areas of Kashmir where restrictions have already been lifted, an official release said.

High schools to reopen in areas where restrictions have been lifted: J&K administration

In view of the current security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, IndiGo on Friday extended full fee waiver on cancellation and rescheduling for all flights to and from Srinagar till August 23.

IndiGo extends full fee waiver on flight cancellation to, from Srinagar till August 23

India's top court has adjourned the hearing of petitions challening Article 370 that revoked special status to ertswhile state of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated the state into two Union Territories -- Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh.

Chief Justice of India Gogoi stops short of fining petitioner challenging Article 370, adjourns hearing 

Following a request from China, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will hold closed-door talks on Kashmir on Friday. All 15 members of the UNSC will be present when the issue is taken up.

Pakistan's letter on Kashmir: United Nations Security Council to hold closed-door talks today

China has asked for an informal closed-door consultation on how to react on Pakistan letter on Friday at the United Nations Security Council in New York. The informal consultation will see the exchange of views among the UNSC members on Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi's letter to UNSC President Joanna Wronecka on Kashmir in the aftermath of New Delhi's decision to revoke Article 370 which granted special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

China calls for informal UN Security Council consultation after Pak FM's letter on Kashmir 

Union Home Minister and BJP president Amit Shah is all set to address his first public meeting after the Centre scrapped Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir at Haryana`s Jind on August 16, a day after 73rd Independence Day.

Amit Shah to address first public meeting in Jind after abrogation of Article 370

Having seamlessly piloted the revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched upon landmark decision and discussed at length about his government's achievements in the first 75 days after he returned to power with a thumping majority.

We have shown what a resolute government with strong mandate can achieve: PM Modi 

Irked by P Chidambaram's remarks on the abrogation of Article 370, a Muslim Youth Association of the district has announced a cash reward for anyone who blackens the Congress leader's face.

Irked by Article 370 remark, Muslim leader announces reward for blackening Chidambaram's face

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