Bangladesh on Wednesday called the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir as an internal matter of India. The country's Minister for Foreign Affairs said, "Bangladesh maintains that Article 370's abrogation by Indian Government is an internal issue of India.

Abrogation of Article 370 is internal matter of India: Bangladesh

Tourism workers in Kashmir's summer capital Srinagar, home to the scenic Dal Lake that houses hundreds of floating houseboat hotels and Shikara boats, were defiant in their opposition to India's decision to strip the autonomous regions if its autonomy, saying on Tuesday (August 20) that despite declining business their main concern was their rights as Kashmiri.

Kashmir tourism industry decries Indian move as business suffers

The United Kingdom and France have called Kashmir a bilateral issue and urged a resolution of the issue through dialogue. In a conversation between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British PM Boris Johnson on Tuesday afternoon, both sides discussed the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions, with the latter urging dialogue to resolve the issue.

UK, France say Kashmir is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan

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National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Wednesday met with his Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev in Moscow and discussed the Kashmir issue. Russia supported India's position on Kashmir.

NSA Doval meets Russian counterpart in Moscow, reaffirms counter-terrorism cooperation

President of the United States Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan to 'moderate rhetoric' with India over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir to reduce tensions.

Moderate rhetoric with India: Donald Trump tells Imran Khan after phone call with PM Narendra Modi

Continuing its cautious approach, the Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to open middle schools in the Kashmir valley from Wednesday after primary schools were made functional on Monday.

Middle schools in Kashmir to open from Wednesday: Principal secretary

India's defence minister Rajnath Singh spoke to US secretary of defence Mark Esper today as the two ministers discussed bilateral defence cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen and deepen the relations further.

Issues relating to Article 370 internal matter of India: Rajnath Singh to US secretary of defence Esper

After lifting of restrictions imposed post the abrogation of Article 370, life limps back on track for the people of Udhampur here with educational institutions and markets opening.

Jammu and Kashmir: Life on path to normalcy in Udhampur as schools, markets reopen

It's A Working Monday In Jammu & Kashmir As Restrictions Are Being Eased In A Phased Manner.

WION Gravitas: Jammu & Kashmir slowly but surely on its way to normalcy

Pakistan said on Tuesday it would take Jammu and Kashmir issue to the International Court of Justice(ICJ), after the Indian government scrapped article 370 which gave special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir "We have decided to take Kashmir case to the International Court of Justice," foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi told ARY News TV.

Will take Kashmir issue to the International Court of Justice: Pak foreign minister Qureshi

In the first major step towards normalcy, schools and other educational institutions reopened in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. Watch this video to know more.

WION Dispatch: Jammu and Kashmir on path to normalcy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today had a telephone conversation with US President Trump. The thirty-minute conversation covered bilateral and regional matters. During the phone call, PM Modi recalled the meeting with Trump in Osaka on the margins of the G-20 summit in June.

India committed towards regional peace: PM Modi to President Trump

Now that Articles 370 and 35A have been revoked, certain short and long term initiatives from the central government need to be taken to put the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) house in order.

Beyond Article 370, India now has to plan Jammu and Kashmir's thoroughgoing integration into the Union

Government offices and schools reopened in India's Jammu and Kashmir with a mixed response on Monday (August 19), after two weeks of lockdown. Several areas of Jammu and Kashmir were facing a curfew-like situation after the administration imposed restrictions to curb violence in the valley, in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's decision to abrogate Article 370 and 35A, revoking the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.

Kashmir schools, offices reopen amid tight security

As schools reopened in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) after 15 days, Syed Sehrish Asgar, director of information said there was no major law and order situation reported across the Valley with life returning to normal.

Life returning to normal in Kashmir Valley: J&K government

Around 60 prominent national, state and district level leaders of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) along with thousands of party workers on Sunday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) here in presence of BJP working president JP Nadda.

Telangana: Around 60 Telugu Desam Party leaders join Bharatiya Janata Party

Former Haryana chief minister and senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda has announced a committee to decide the political future of his faction. There were speculations that Hooda may announce his own political outfit or join another party, however, he opted for the 25-member panel to decide the future course of action for him.

Bhupinder Singh Hooda slams Congress, forms committee to decide his political future

Union Minister Jitendra Singh has said that after the revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, India should now focus on freeing Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) from the 'illegal occupation' of Pakistan and work towards making it an integral part of the country.

We should now focus on making PoK integral part of India, says Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Schools in the Jammu and Kashmir valley have re-opened today after 15 days of the scrapping of the state's special status under Article 370. Though the teaching and non-teaching staff were present on the first day of the school reopening.

Kashmir back to normal: Schools reopen amid tight security

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday said that over 190 primary schools will re-open tomorrow in Srinagar, besides restoring "full functionality" of government offices across Kashmir valley.

Over 190 primary schools will open on Monday in Srinagar: Principal Secretary Kansal

Principal Secretary of Planning Commission in Jammu and Kashmir, Rohit Kansal on Sunday said that cases of hooliganism and mischievous elements creating disturbances were reported from certain areas but was dealt with by local security agencies.

2 injured, cases of hooliganism reported: Jammu and Kashmir Principal Secretary

Jammu and Kashmir is on the path to normalcy as the administration has eased communication restrictions and is making sure that all government offices and schools are functional by next week.

Jammu and Kashmir limps back to normalcy: Internet, telephone services restored, schools to reopen tomorrow

Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy on Saturday said that people are happy with the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and are coming forward to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

People happy with abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir: G Kishan Reddy

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