After the Supreme Court on Friday directed the Jammu and Kashmir administration to review the restrictive orders imposed in the Union Territory within a week, Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Friday questioned Home Minister Amit Shah, asking what was the 'emergency' behind imposing Section 144 on August 4, 2019, and said that it cannot be used to 'suppress' the freedom of speech.

Section 144 cannot be used to suppress 'freedom of Speech': Kapil Sibal

Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said here on Thursday that politicians who have always kept their personal interests above that of Jammu and Kashmir have been sidelined and now there is a corruption-free environment in J&K.

Jammu & Kashmir is now corruption free: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

India is all set to take around 15 foreign envoys to the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Confirming the development, a source told WION, "a group of 15 envoys based in Delhi are being taken to the UT of Jammu and Kashmir on 9-10 January to see first-hand the efforts being made by the government to bring the situation to normal.

Around 15 foreign envoys to tour Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday; EU envoys next 

Gulmarg is a top Indian adventure tourism destination. The tourism industry in Kashmir has been suffering since the abrogation of article 370 from J&K. Now the Kashmir is welcoming tourists once again. #Gulmarg #Kashmir #India #WION

India: Kashmir valley open for tourism again, tourists returning to Gulmarg

Short Message Service (SMS) has been restored in the Kashmir valley from Wednesday. This comes after all network and landline connections were suspended across Jammu and Kashmir on August 5 after the abrogation of Article 370.

SMS services restored in Kashmir valley 

Five former legislators of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, who were detained after the abrogation of Article 370, were released on Monday. The leaders who have been released include Ishfaq Jabbar, Ghulam Nabi Bhat, Bashir Mir, Zahoor Mir, and Yasir Reshi, sources said.

5 former J&K legislators detained after the abrogation of Article 370 released

The authorities have restored mobile internet service in the Kargil district of Ladakh after it was shut on August 5, when the BJP-led government took a decision to revoke the Jammu and Kashmir's special status and bifurcating state into two union territories.

After 145 days, mobile internet service restored in Kargil

The first Friday congregational prayers were held peacefully at Jamia Masjid at Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar after the mosque was shut following the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A.

Jammu and Kashmir: First Friday prayer held at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar after Article 370 abrogation 

After remaining closed for 134 days, the gates of historic Jamia Masjid in the old city of Srinagar were thrown open for the public. Dozens of people from the surrounding areas gathered as the call for prayer - Azaan - was heard in the vicinity, a local told WION.

Jammu and Kashmir: After 134 days, people pray at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the situation in Kashmir valley is completely "normal" and not a single bullet was fired. "The situation in Kashmir valley is completely normal.

Not one bullet fired, situation in Kashmir normal: Amit Shah

The government has decided to restore broadband internet service in the Kashmir region after remaining suspended for over four-month following the decision to abrogate the J&K special status on August 5 this year.

J&K administration to restore broadband services in phased manner in few weeks

The Labour Party of the United Kingdom continues to offend India by interfering into its internal affairs. Its recent utterances also have the potential to drive a wedge in the UK’s South Asian community in general and British Indian community in particular.

Kashmir issue: The Labour Party of UK offends India yet again

The Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court that there is normalcy in Kashmir and the situation which is being depicted about the region is "incorrect." Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, made these contentions on a petition filed by Kashmir Times Editor Anuradha Bhasin on the imposition of communication blockade in the region.

There is normalcy in Kashmir: Centre tells Supreme Court

The government has decided to move former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti out of Chashmeshahi guest house, a designated sub-jail, to a different location, due to harsh winter conditions, sources said on Saturday.

J&K: Mehbooba, other leaders to be moved out of sub-jails due to cold wave in Srinagar

Pakistani singer Rabi Pirzada, who had threatened PM Narendra Modi with dire consequences for scrapping the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, has now announced that she is “quitting showbiz”.

Pakistani singer Rabi Pirzada, who had threatened PM Modi, quits showbiz

After the abrogation of article 370, J&K Limps Back to Normalcy. Shops are opened again and the traffic movement has been improved.

Ieshan Wani on Progess in J&K's situation

As part of government schemes, large numbers of safety bunkers are being constructed in different border areas which are in close proximity to the Line of Control (LoC).

Jammu and Kashmir: Thousands of bunkers being constructed for safety of citizens in villages near Line of Control

Pakistan's diplomat Munir Akram took charge as the country's new permanent representative to the United Nations here on Friday. Akram, 74, replaces outgoing envoy Maleeha Lodhi, who had been serving the post since February 2015.

Munir Akram takes charge as Pakistan's envoy to United Nations

Jammu and Kashmir now a Union Territory: What Next? Watch video to know more.

Jammu and Kashmir now a Union Territory: What Next?

A US Congressman on Thursday heaped praises on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for revoking Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the move is good for the long-term stability of the region and such steps should be applauded.

US Congressman lauds PM Modi for Article 370 move, says J&K should have long-term peace

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid floral tribute to India's first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Statue of Unity on the occasion of his 144th birth anniversary.

Article 370 only gave separatism and terrorism to Jammu and Kashmir: PM Modi 

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