<p>China had "misread" India's step to revoke Article 370 of Indian Constitution, said the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, adding that reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir will have no impact on China.</p>

<p>"I think the Chinese misread what was happening there. I <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/s-jaishankar-on-3-days-visit-to-china-article-370-may-dominate-talks-242195">went a few days after the legislation to China</a> and explained to them that as far as they were concerned, nothing had changed. India's boundary had not changed, the Line of Actual Control had not changed," said Jaishankar during an interview to Asia Society Policy Institute's President Kevin Rudd on Tuesday.<iframe data-google-container-id="5" data-load-complete="true" frameborder="0" height="1" id="google_ads_iframe_/6516239/outofpage_1x1_desktop_0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" name="google_ads_iframe_/6516239/outofpage_1x1_desktop_0" scrolling="no" srcdoc="" title="3rd party ad content" width="100%"></iframe>India on August 5 revoked Article 370 of Indian Constitution, which gave special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>China had expressed concerns over India's step.</p>

<p>It also called for a closed-door meeting over Kashmir in the United Nations.</p>

<p>On <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/abrogation-of-article-370-pakistan-downgrades-ties-with-india-looks-towards-china-for-support-241399">Pakistan's reaction</a>, the external affairs minister said that Pakistan's reaction on the abrogation of Article 370 reflects its frustration and anger.</p>

<p>"For Pakistan, it was a country which has really created an entire industry of terrorism to deal with the Kashmir issue, who now says that the investments of 70 years are undercut if this policy succeeds. So their today's reaction of anger and frustration is in many ways because they built an industry over a long period of time," he said.</p>


China had "misread" India's step to revoke Article 370 of Indian Constitution, said the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, adding that reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir will have no impact on China.

China had "misread" India's step to revoke Article 370 of Indian Constitution, said the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, adding that reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir will have no impact on China. "I think the Chinese misread what was happening there. I went a few days after the legislation to China and explained to them that as far as they were concerned, nothing had changed. India's boundary had not changed, the Line of Actual Control had not changed," said Jaishankar during an interview to Asia Society Policy Institute's President Kevin Rudd on Tuesday.India on August 5 revoked Article 370 of Indian Constitution, which gave special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. China had expressed concerns over India's step. It also called for a closed-door meeting over Kashmir in the United Nations. On Pakistan's reaction, the external affairs minister said that Pakistan's reaction on the abrogation of Article 370 reflects its frustration and anger. "For Pakistan, it was a country which has really created an entire industry of terrorism to deal with the Kashmir issue, who now says that the investments of 70 years are undercut if this policy succeeds. So their today's reaction of anger and frustration is in many ways because they built an industry over a long period of time," he said.

China 'misread' India's action to nullify Article 370: S Jaishankar

<p>The ministry of Home affairs said today that restrictions in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-to-host-first-ever-global-investors-summit-in-october-nk-chaudhary-principal-secretary-242796">Jammu and Kashmir</a> were being "eased out in a phased manner in the Valley" over a week after the government decided to scrap Article 370.</p>

<p>"The situation in the Jammu division has been restored after assessment by relevant local authorities," the ministry said.</p>

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<p>Sanjeev Verma, divisional commissioner of Jammu said: "Situation in Jammu has acquired normalcy, in the whole of the Jammu province," adding,"in some of the districts, we have maintained prohibited precautions only to maintain a level of regulation."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, NK Chaudhary, principal secretary in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/concerned-poland-says-india-pakistan-must-resolve-kashmir-issue-through-dialogue-242711">Jammu and Kashmir</a> government informed that the new Union Territory would be hosting the first-ever global investor's summit in October.</p>

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<p>The inaugural session of the summit will be held in Srinagar on October 12," the principal secretary said.</p>

<p>The home ministry said that medical services were being provided to people without any hindrance and OPDs in hospitals were giving requisite medical treatment to 13,500 patients.</p>

<p>Availability of all drugs, including life-saving drugs has been ensured in every hospital across the Valley, it added.</p>

<p>The ministry added that the national highway was functioning normally with at least hundred heavy vehicles carrying LPG and other essentials plying daily.</p>

<p>Flights from the Valley have been operating normally and 1,500 light motor and other vehicles have been on the road regularly, the government informed today.<br />
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The ministry of Home affairs said today that restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir were being "eased out in a phased manner in the Valley" over a week after the government decided to scrap Article 370.

The ministry of Home affairs said today that restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir were being "eased out in a phased manner in the Valley" over a week after the government decided to scrap Article 370. "The situation in the Jammu division has been restored after assessment by relevant local authorities," the ministry said. The restrictions in #JammuKashmir are being eased out in a phased manner in the Valley and the situation in the Jammu division has been restored after assessment by relevant local authorities. (1/4)@diprjk @JmuKmrPolice — Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs (@PIBHomeAffairs) August 13, 2019 × Sanjeev Verma, divisional commissioner of Jammu said: "Situation in Jammu has acquired normalcy, in the whole of the Jammu province," adding,"in some of the districts, we have maintained prohibited precautions only to maintain a level of regulation." Meanwhile, NK Chaudhary, principal secretary in the Jammu and Kashmir government informed that the new Union Territory would be hosting the first-ever global investor's summit in October. Watch Video: The inaugural session of the summit will be held in Srinagar on October 12," the principal secretary said. The home ministry said that medical services were being provided to people without any hindrance and OPDs in hospitals were giving requisite medical treatment to 13,500 patients. Availability of all drugs, including life-saving drugs has been ensured in every hospital across the Valley, it added. The ministry added that the national highway was functioning normally with at least hundred heavy vehicles carrying LPG and other essentials plying daily. Flights from the Valley have been operating normally and 1,500 light motor and other vehicles have been on the road regularly, the government informed today.

Restrictions being eased in Jammu and Kashmir in phased manner: Government

<p>Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, today, met Prime Minister Modi in the backdrop of a raging debate over abrogation of Article 35A of the Constitution.</p>

<p>Mufti said that the idea of Jammu and Kashmir has to be accommodated within the idea of India.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Mufti also brought up the issue of maintaining a status quo on Article 370 of the Constitution which grants autonomy to the state.</p>

<p>Maintaining status quo on Article 370 was part of the agenda of alliance between the PDP and the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir and no one can go against it, she said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>She said that the Prime Minister gave &quot;100 per cent assurance on the agenda of alliance&quot;. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The J&amp;K chief minister met Farooq Abdullah of the National Conference on Tuesday to discuss the issue of Article 35A. According to reports, the NC president has suggested that Mufti should consult other like minded parties on the issue and try to build a wider consensus.</p>

<p>The Supreme Court is hearing a petition challenging Article 35A of the Constitution which grants powers to Jammu and Kashmir legislature to define permanent residents.</p>

<p>The Centre is going to present before the apex court the legal aspects of Article 35A, according to a report in PTI.</p>

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Mufti said that the idea of Jammu and Kashmir has to be accommodated within the idea of India

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, today, met Prime Minister Modi in the backdrop of a raging debate over abrogation of Article 35A of the Constitution. Mufti said that the idea of Jammu and Kashmir has to be accommodated within the idea of India. Idea of India has to accommodate idea of Jammu & Kashmir: J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti after meeting PM Modi pic.twitter.com/w2qUU9ydMw — ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2017 × Mufti also brought up the issue of maintaining a status quo on Article 370 of the Constitution which grants autonomy to the state. Maintaining status quo on Article 370 was part of the agenda of alliance between the PDP and the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir and no one can go against it, she said. The basis of our agenda of alliance is that status quo of 370 has to maintained none of us can go against that: J&K CM after meeting PM pic.twitter.com/ttHLb9OLV2 — ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2017 × She said that the Prime Minister gave "100 per cent assurance on the agenda of alliance". The J&K chief minister met Farooq Abdullah of the National Conference on Tuesday to discuss the issue of Article 35A. According to reports, the NC president has suggested that Mufti should consult other like minded parties on the issue and try to build a wider consensus. The Supreme Court is hearing a petition challenging Article 35A of the Constitution which grants powers to Jammu and Kashmir legislature to define permanent residents. The Centre is going to present before the apex court the legal aspects of Article 35A, according to a report in PTI.

J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti meets PM Modi, raises Article 35A with him