External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Canadian counterpart Francois-Philippe Champagne in Toronto on Thursday and held discussions on a range of regional and global issues, including cross-border terrorism, while also providing "an accurate understanding" of the developments pertaining to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-after-134-days-people-pray-at-jamia-masjid-in-srinagar-268983">Jammu and Kashmir</a>.

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The two leaders discussed opportunities for more productive collaborations in different sectors and recognised the significance of people-to-people links to their larger relationship."Did a comprehensive review of our bilateral ties and discussed opportunities for more productive collaborations in different sectors. Exchanged views on a number of global and regional issues. Recognised the significance of people-to-people links to our larger relationship," Jaishankar tweeted.

"Underlined the importance of respecting our national integrity and unity. Discussed the challenge of terrorism, including cross-border terrorism. Provided an accurate understanding of Jammu &amp; Kashmir developments," the following tweet read.

Jaishankar, who visited Canada after the successful conclusion of his visit to the US for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/22-dialogue-india-us-call-on-pakistan-to-arrest-and-prosecute-perpetrators-of-cross-border-terror-attacks-269230">2+2</a> ministerial dialogue, also held talks with Candian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and International Trade Minister Mary Ng earlier today.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Canadian counterpart Francois-Philippe Champagne in Toronto on Thursday and held discussions on a range of regional and global issues, including cross-border terrorism, while also providing "an accurate understanding" of the developments pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Canadian counterpart Francois-Philippe Champagne in Toronto on Thursday and held discussions on a range of regional and global issues, including cross-border terrorism, while also providing "an accurate understanding" of the developments pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir. Did a comprehensive review of our bilateral ties and discussed opportunities for more productive collaborations in different sectors. Exchanged views on a number of global and regional issues. Recognised the significance of people-to-people links to our larger relationship. — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) December 20, 2019 × Underlined the importance of respecting our national integrity and unity. Discussed the challenge of terrorism, including cross-border terrorism. Provided an accurate understanding of Jammu & Kashmir developments. — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) December 20, 2019 × The two leaders discussed opportunities for more productive collaborations in different sectors and recognised the significance of people-to-people links to their larger relationship."Did a comprehensive review of our bilateral ties and discussed opportunities for more productive collaborations in different sectors. Exchanged views on a number of global and regional issues. Recognised the significance of people-to-people links to our larger relationship," Jaishankar tweeted. "Underlined the importance of respecting our national integrity and unity. Discussed the challenge of terrorism, including cross-border terrorism. Provided an accurate understanding of Jammu & Kashmir developments," the following tweet read. Jaishankar, who visited Canada after the successful conclusion of his visit to the US for 2+2 ministerial dialogue, also held talks with Candian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and International Trade Minister Mary Ng earlier today.

Jaishankar meets Canadian counterpart, provides ''accurate understanding'' of developments in Kashmir

After sports activities remain suspended for 4 months in J&K, young boys and girls have picked up the Korean martial art of Taekwondo. Watch our ground report to know more.

Taekwondo in J&K, Girls leading the charge

A terrorist was killed in a joint operation by security forces in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/kashmir-issue-the-labour-party-of-uk-offends-india-yet-again-264345">Jammu and Kashmir</a>'s Shopian district on Monday, Northern Command of the Indian Army said.

The joint operation is still underway, Northern Command said in a tweet.

More details are awaited.

This comes after a terrorist, identified as Irfan Ahmed, was killed in an exchange of fire with security forces at Tachwara village in Pulwama today, police said. Ahmed was a listed and a wanted <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/two-hizbul-mujahideen-terrorists-killed-in-pulwama-264547">Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist</a>.

A terrorist was killed in a joint operation by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Monday, Northern Command of the Indian Army said. The joint operation is still underway, Northern Command said in a tweet.

A terrorist was killed in a joint operation by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Monday, Northern Command of the Indian Army said. The joint operation is still underway, Northern Command said in a tweet. More details are awaited. This comes after a terrorist, identified as Irfan Ahmed, was killed in an exchange of fire with security forces at Tachwara village in Pulwama today, police said. Ahmed was a listed and a wanted Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist.

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorist killed by security forces in Shopian

Union Home Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/amit-shah-to-speak-in-rajya-sabha-today-263306">Amit Shah</a> on Wednesday said in Rajya Sabha that the situation is "fully normal" in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/article-370-abrogation-pakistan-halts-repatriation-of-indian-nationals-in-its-custody-263024">Jammu and Kashmir </a>and not a single person had died in police firing after August 5, when <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fulfilled-sardar-patels-dream-by-making-jammu-and-kashmir-inseparable-part-of-india-amit-shah-on-abrogation-of-article-370-245290">Article 370</a> was abrogated and the two Union territories (Jammu &amp; Kashmir and Ladakh) were carved out of erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Replying to Congress MP Majeed Memon, Shah said: "In Jammu and Kashmir the situation has become fully normal. There are various kinds of rumours in India and all over the world but I want to tell that not a single person has died in police firing after August 5.

"The incidents of stone-pelting have witnessed a dip as compared to that of last year," he said.

All Urdu and English newspapers and TV channels are functioning banking services are fully functional as well.&nbsp; All Government offices and all Courts are open. Block development council elections were held, 98.3 per cent polling was recorded," he added.

"99.7 per cent of class 10 and class 12th students have appeared in their exams," said Shah.

The Central government had in August announced a decision to scrap Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcate the state in two Union Territories - Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. The two UTs came into existence on October 31.&nbsp;

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said in Rajya Sabha that the situation is "fully normal" in Jammu and Kashmir and not a single person had died in police firing after August 5, when Article 370 was abrogated and the two Union territories (Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh) were carved out of erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said in Rajya Sabha that the situation is "fully normal" in Jammu and Kashmir and not a single person had died in police firing after August 5, when Article 370 was abrogated and the two Union territories (Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh) were carved out of erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. Replying to Congress MP Majeed Memon, Shah said: "In Jammu and Kashmir the situation has become fully normal. There are various kinds of rumours in India and all over the world but I want to tell that not a single person has died in police firing after August 5. "The incidents of stone-pelting have witnessed a dip as compared to that of last year," he said. All Urdu and English newspapers and TV channels are functioning banking services are fully functional as well. All Government offices and all Courts are open. Block development council elections were held, 98.3 per cent polling was recorded," he added. "99.7 per cent of class 10 and class 12th students have appeared in their exams," said Shah. The Central government had in August announced a decision to scrap Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcate the state in two Union Territories - Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. The two UTs came into existence on October 31.

Jammu & Kashmir situation fully normal, no deaths in police firing since August 5: Amit Shah

Jammu & Kashmir turns Fairyland. Flights cancelled several delayed after the snowfall.

Kashmir Blanketed in Fresh Snowfall; Flights cancelled

The Indian govt has slammed china for calling the formation on Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh Union Territories as unlawful and void.

The foreign ministry of India has asked China to respect the sovereignty of India the same way India does.&nbsp;

The spokesperson of external affairs ministry also said that India does not expect china or other countries to comment on the matters that are internal to India.

Addressing the media, MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said, "We expect other countries to respect India's sovereignty&amp;territorial integrity. China continues to be in occupation of a large tract of the area in UTs of J-K,&amp; Ladakh. It has illegally acquired Indian territories from PoK under so-called China-Pakistan boundary agreement of 1963".

Nearly three months after the Indian government scrapped article 370.&nbsp;

Jammu and Kashmir has been officially split into two union territories Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

The two new union territories have come into existence from midnight. On the 144th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabh-Bhai Patel. The decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir was announced on August 5.

Jammu and Kashmir has also got its first Lieutenant-Governor Girish Chandra Murmu.

He is a 1985 batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre and was principal secretary of Narendra Modi during his tenure as the chief minister of the state.

Former defence secretary Radha Krishna Mathur has taken charge as the lieutenant governor of Ladakh.

With the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir, the number of states in India has come down to 28 and the number of Union Territories has gone up to nine.

While Jammu and Kashmir will continue to have a legislation like Puducherry. Ladakh will be without legislative assembly just like Chandigarh.

The centre will be in direct control of the police and law and order in J&amp;K. While the land will be under the elected government there. Ladakh will be under the direct control of the central government which will be run through the Lieutenant Governor.

The Indian govt has slammed china for calling the formation on Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh Union Territories as unlawful and void. The foreign ministry of India has asked China to respect the sovereignty of India the same way India does.

The Indian govt has slammed china for calling the formation on Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh Union Territories as unlawful and void. The foreign ministry of India has asked China to respect the sovereignty of India the same way India does. The spokesperson of external affairs ministry also said that India does not expect china or other countries to comment on the matters that are internal to India. Addressing the media, MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said, "We expect other countries to respect India's sovereignty&territorial integrity. China continues to be in occupation of a large tract of the area in UTs of J-K,& Ladakh. It has illegally acquired Indian territories from PoK under so-called China-Pakistan boundary agreement of 1963". Nearly three months after the Indian government scrapped article 370. Jammu and Kashmir has been officially split into two union territories Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The two new union territories have come into existence from midnight. On the 144th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabh-Bhai Patel. The decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir was announced on August 5. Jammu and Kashmir has also got its first Lieutenant-Governor Girish Chandra Murmu. He is a 1985 batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre and was principal secretary of Narendra Modi during his tenure as the chief minister of the state. Former defence secretary Radha Krishna Mathur has taken charge as the lieutenant governor of Ladakh. With the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir, the number of states in India has come down to 28 and the number of Union Territories has gone up to nine. While Jammu and Kashmir will continue to have a legislation like Puducherry. Ladakh will be without legislative assembly just like Chandigarh. The centre will be in direct control of the police and law and order in J&K. While the land will be under the elected government there. Ladakh will be under the direct control of the central government which will be run through the Lieutenant Governor.

India slams China for calling formation of J&K and Ladakh Union Territories 'unlawful, void'

Girish Chandra Murmu on Thursday took oath as the first Lt. Governor of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

The oath was administered by Chief Justice of J&amp;K High Court, Gita Mittal.

IAS officer Girish Chandra Murmu had arrived in Srinagar on Wednesday. Murmu was received by Advisor Farooq Khan and Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam at Srinagar International Airport.

Murmu served as an expenditure secretary at the Centre before getting appointed as Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.

Earlier in the day, Radha Krishna Mathur took oath as the first Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of Ladakh.

Mathur, a retired 1977-batch IAS officer from Tripura cadre, retired as the Chief Information Commissioner of India in November 2018.

He served as an expenditure secretary at the Centre before getting appointed as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/girish-chandra-murmu-appointed-first-lt-governor-of-jammu-and-kashmir-malik-sent-to-goa-258237">Lieutenant Governor</a> of Jammu and Kashmir.

Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court Geeta Mittal administered the oath to Mathur.

In August this year, the government revoked Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and also bifurcated the state into two Union Territories- Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.&nbsp;

Girish Chandra Murmu on Thursday took oath as the first Lt. Governor of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The oath was administered by Chief Justice of J&K High Court, Gita Mittal.

Girish Chandra Murmu on Thursday took oath as the first Lt. Governor of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The oath was administered by Chief Justice of J&K High Court, Gita Mittal. IAS officer Girish Chandra Murmu had arrived in Srinagar on Wednesday. Murmu was received by Advisor Farooq Khan and Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam at Srinagar International Airport. Murmu served as an expenditure secretary at the Centre before getting appointed as Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier in the day, Radha Krishna Mathur took oath as the first Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of Ladakh. Mathur, a retired 1977-batch IAS officer from Tripura cadre, retired as the Chief Information Commissioner of India in November 2018. He served as an expenditure secretary at the Centre before getting appointed as Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court Geeta Mittal administered the oath to Mathur. In August this year, the government revoked Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and also bifurcated the state into two Union Territories- Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

Srinagar: Girish Chandra Murmu takes oath as first Lt Governor of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir

European Union Lawmakers' Visit To Jammu & Kashmir: The Charges & Rebuttals.

Gravitas: EU MPs' Kashmir visit: Analysing the charges & rebuttals

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

As many as 105 new posts have been created for the efficient functioning of Special Correctional Home, Pulwama, District Jail, Kupwara, and District Jail, Kargil.

According to the Department of Information and Public Relations, Jammu and Kashmir administration, 35 posts have been created in Special Correctional Home, Pulwama, District Jail, Kupwara, and District Jail, Kargil each.

The Block Development Council (BDC) elections were held in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, which witnessed a total of 98 per cent voting with cent per cent voting in Srinagar.

Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Shailendra Kumar said that the lowest voting percentage was witnessed at Pulwama and Shopian at 86 and 85 per cent respectively.

As many as 105 new posts have been created for the efficient functioning of Special Correctional Home, Pulwama, District Jail, Kupwara, and District Jail, Kargil.

As many as 105 new posts have been created for the efficient functioning of Special Correctional Home, Pulwama, District Jail, Kupwara, and District Jail, Kargil. According to the Department of Information and Public Relations, Jammu and Kashmir administration, 35 posts have been created in Special Correctional Home, Pulwama, District Jail, Kupwara, and District Jail, Kargil each. The Block Development Council (BDC) elections were held in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, which witnessed a total of 98 per cent voting with cent per cent voting in Srinagar. Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Shailendra Kumar said that the lowest voting percentage was witnessed at Pulwama and Shopian at 86 and 85 per cent respectively.

Jammu Kashmir: 105 posts created in Pulwama, Kupwara and Kargil

India's Security Forces Have Wiped Out An Al-Qaeda Affiliate From Jammu & Kashmir In a major victory, India's security forces have wiped out an Al-Qaeda affiliate from Jammu & Kashmir.

Gravitas: Big Victory For India: Al-qaeda Affiliate 'wiped Out' From J&K

The Indian government has lifted some restrictions that were put on mobile phones connections. Now postpaid mobile services are back online while prepaid phones and mobile internet still remain suspended.

J&K: Postpaid mobile services back online

The Indian government has lifted some restrictions that were put on mobile phones connections. Now postpaid mobile services are back online while prepaid phones and mobile internet still remain suspended. The Jammu and Kashmir administration has set up internet kiosks in every district to facilitate students and common people as there is no internet access in the valley following the abrogation of article 370.

Indian government set up Internet kiosks across Jammu & Kashmir

Top commanders of the Indian Army met on Monday and reviewed the security situation in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/postpaid-mobile-services-restored-in-jammu-and-kashmir-after-two-months-255767">Jammu and Kashmir</a> and other parts of the country.

The Army Commanders' Conference is being held in the national capital from October 14 to 19.

"On the initial day of the conference, the commanders along with Army Chief General Bipin Rawat reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir where the force is playing a major role in maintaining peace and conducting counter-terrorist operations," Army sources said.

The Indian Army has deployed additional troops in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/residents-of-jammu-and-kashmir-express-joy-after-restoration-of-postpaid-mobile-services-255860">Kashmir valley</a> and Line of Control to counter any attempts by the Pakistan Army to push terrorists into India especially after the abrogation of Article 370 in the valley.

Rawat will also address the conference that would be followed by an update by Army Commanders on their respective operational and administrative issues.

Discussions on ongoing contemporary issues are also scheduled to take place.

The Army Commanders' Conference is an apex-level biannual event held in April and October every year.

A conference is an important event in the planning and execution process of the Indian Army. To ensure due diligence, decisions are taken through the collegiate system comprising Army Commanders and Senior Officers.

The Army Commanders' Conference has comprehensively deliberated all aspects of extant security dynamics, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/postpaid-mobile-services-restored-in-jammu-and-kashmir-after-two-months-255767">emerging security scenarios</a>, enhancing operational capability in the near and long term and enhancement of combat edge over potential adversaries.

Top commanders of the Indian Army met on Monday and reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country. The Army Commanders' Conference is being held in the national capital from October 14 to 19.

Top commanders of the Indian Army met on Monday and reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country. The Army Commanders' Conference is being held in the national capital from October 14 to 19. "On the initial day of the conference, the commanders along with Army Chief General Bipin Rawat reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir where the force is playing a major role in maintaining peace and conducting counter-terrorist operations," Army sources said. The Indian Army has deployed additional troops in the Kashmir valley and Line of Control to counter any attempts by the Pakistan Army to push terrorists into India especially after the abrogation of Article 370 in the valley. Rawat will also address the conference that would be followed by an update by Army Commanders on their respective operational and administrative issues. Discussions on ongoing contemporary issues are also scheduled to take place. The Army Commanders' Conference is an apex-level biannual event held in April and October every year. A conference is an important event in the planning and execution process of the Indian Army. To ensure due diligence, decisions are taken through the collegiate system comprising Army Commanders and Senior Officers. The Army Commanders' Conference has comprehensively deliberated all aspects of extant security dynamics, emerging security scenarios, enhancing operational capability in the near and long term and enhancement of combat edge over potential adversaries.

Top army commanders reviewing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir

Security forces are keeping a strict vigil on the movement of government vehicles at Jammu-Srinagar National Highway after receiving a recent alert by intelligence agencies. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/to-support-terrorism-is-pakistans-state-policy-fatf-has-created-pressure-on-it-ajit-doval-255788">The intelligence agencies have warned security forces</a> and local police about the "latest strategy" of the terrorists, who are planning an attack on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. 
 
The terrorists could&nbsp;use car bombs to target the security forces. 
 
"It appears that the latest strategy of the terrorists to target the security forces is by way of car bombs and IED. There is local expertise to carry out attacks on the lines of Pulwama terror attack," an input stated. 
 
According to the agencies, the National Highway (NH) connecting Srinagar with Jammu remains vulnerable as there has been a lot of information regarding the planning of the attack. 
 
Another input claims that Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has been given the task to plan an attack on the National Highway by terror groups backed by Pakistan. 
 
Recently in a meeting held in Pulwama, with the help of Pakistan Army and ISI, three top terrorist organisations - Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/more-than-45-terrorists-being-trained-at-jaish-e-mohammeds-balakot-facility-255870">Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM)</a> have been given responsibilities to carry out terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, other parts of India and for political and police killings. 
 
A document&nbsp;says that&nbsp;a meeting was held at a location in Pulwama recently where three terror groups were briefed about the responsibilities assigned to them by their masters. 
 
As per the input, JeM has been assigned the responsibility of carrying out the attack along the national highway. 
 
LeT has been given responsibility to carrying the attack on interior security installations while as Hizbul Mujahideen has been assigned the task to ensure shutdown and police/political killings. 
 
On Monday, in an early morning operation, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/government-to-hold-state-assembly-elections-in-jammu-kashmir-soon-pm-modi-241578">Jammu and Kashmir</a> police along with other security forces arrested two Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists from Ganderbal, Kashmir. AK 47 rifles and ammunition have been recovered.

Security forces are keeping a strict vigil on the movement of government vehicles at Jammu-Srinagar National Highway after receiving a recent alert by intelligence agencies.

Security forces are keeping a strict vigil on the movement of government vehicles at Jammu-Srinagar National Highway after receiving a recent alert by intelligence agencies. The intelligence agencies have warned security forces and local police about the "latest strategy" of the terrorists, who are planning an attack on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. The terrorists could use car bombs to target the security forces. "It appears that the latest strategy of the terrorists to target the security forces is by way of car bombs and IED. There is local expertise to carry out attacks on the lines of Pulwama terror attack," an input stated. According to the agencies, the National Highway (NH) connecting Srinagar with Jammu remains vulnerable as there has been a lot of information regarding the planning of the attack. Another input claims that Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has been given the task to plan an attack on the National Highway by terror groups backed by Pakistan. Recently in a meeting held in Pulwama, with the help of Pakistan Army and ISI, three top terrorist organisations - Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) have been given responsibilities to carry out terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, other parts of India and for political and police killings. A document says that a meeting was held at a location in Pulwama recently where three terror groups were briefed about the responsibilities assigned to them by their masters. As per the input, JeM has been assigned the responsibility of carrying out the attack along the national highway. LeT has been given responsibility to carrying the attack on interior security installations while as Hizbul Mujahideen has been assigned the task to ensure shutdown and police/political killings. On Monday, in an early morning operation, Jammu and Kashmir police along with other security forces arrested two Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists from Ganderbal, Kashmir. AK 47 rifles and ammunition have been recovered.

Security forces on alert as terrorists plan attack on Jammu-Srinagar Highway

As the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-tourism-department-to-double-promotions-after-tourist-advisory-withdrawal-254966">mobile phone connections will be restored in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday</a> from 12 noon, the police and security forces deployed in the region are taking all precautionary measures. 
 
According to sources, there will be strict monitoring of&nbsp;hate mongers and deployment of extra forces will be done at strategic locations to avoid any unlawful gathering called to disturb law and order situation in the valley. 
 
When asked about the precautionary measures for Monday as the mobile phone connections in the Valley will be restored after over two months, Director General of Police (DGP), Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbagh Singh told ANI, "All precautions shall be taken." 
 
As mobile phones are the most preferred way for hate mongers to spread lies, local police will also keep an eye on fake news, messages created to ignite any kind of unlawful activity in the region. 
 
There have been inputs that Pakistan-backed groups will try to create a ruckus in the&nbsp;law and order situation by spreading rumours. 
 
The government fully restored landlines&nbsp;six weeks ago. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-opens-to-tourists-as-government-lifts-security-advisory-on-travel-254898">The Jammu and Kashmir administration</a> on Saturday said in a statement, "Having reviewed the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, a decision has been taken to restore mobile phone facilities in all the remaining areas of Jammu and Kashmir. More specifically, all post-paid mobile phones, irrespective of the telecom service provider, will stand restored and be functional from 12 noon on Monday, October 14, 2019. This will cover all 10 districts of Kashmir province." 
 
The administration also stated that with this step, tourists will be able to visit the state without being handicapped by the lack of phone connectivity, students can be in touch with parents while attending schools, businessmen can be in touch with customers, transporters can contact clients, and contractors can be in touch with staff. 
 
Phones connectivity in the valley was suspended by the central government as a precautionary measure keeping in view the abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, which granted special status to the region. 
 
The Centre also bifurcated the state into two Union Territories -&nbsp;Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The UTs will come into being on October 31.

As the mobile phone connections will be restored in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday from 12 noon, the police and security forces deployed in the region are taking all precautionary measures.

As the mobile phone connections will be restored in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday from 12 noon, the police and security forces deployed in the region are taking all precautionary measures. According to sources, there will be strict monitoring of hate mongers and deployment of extra forces will be done at strategic locations to avoid any unlawful gathering called to disturb law and order situation in the valley. When asked about the precautionary measures for Monday as the mobile phone connections in the Valley will be restored after over two months, Director General of Police (DGP), Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbagh Singh told ANI, "All precautions shall be taken." As mobile phones are the most preferred way for hate mongers to spread lies, local police will also keep an eye on fake news, messages created to ignite any kind of unlawful activity in the region. There have been inputs that Pakistan-backed groups will try to create a ruckus in the law and order situation by spreading rumours. The government fully restored landlines six weeks ago. The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday said in a statement, "Having reviewed the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, a decision has been taken to restore mobile phone facilities in all the remaining areas of Jammu and Kashmir. More specifically, all post-paid mobile phones, irrespective of the telecom service provider, will stand restored and be functional from 12 noon on Monday, October 14, 2019. This will cover all 10 districts of Kashmir province." The administration also stated that with this step, tourists will be able to visit the state without being handicapped by the lack of phone connectivity, students can be in touch with parents while attending schools, businessmen can be in touch with customers, transporters can contact clients, and contractors can be in touch with staff. Phones connectivity in the valley was suspended by the central government as a precautionary measure keeping in view the abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, which granted special status to the region. The Centre also bifurcated the state into two Union Territories - Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The UTs will come into being on October 31.

J&K Director General of Police says all precautions will be taken during restoration of mobile services

On the eve of the second India-China informal summit, New Delhi has reminded both Islamabad and Beijing that Kashmir is India's internal matter and countries should not comment on it.

The Ministry of External Affairs in a statement said, "India’s position has been consistent and clear that Jammu &amp; Kashmir is an integral part of India."

Adding, "China is well aware of our position. It is not for other countries to comment on the internal affairs of India."

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was on a two-day visit to China and held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday.&nbsp;

Kashmir was mentioned in the release issued by Pakistan and China on the Xi-Khan talks and was a topic in the joint statement by both countries.

While the Chinese government readout on Xi-Imran talks said that the President supports "Pakistan's legitimate interest in Kashmir... and parties should resolve the dispute via peaceful dialogue", Pakistani readout was stronger and mentioned the "humanitarian crisis in Jammu and Kashmir."

The China-Pakistan joint statement mentioned Kashmir and called for a resolution "based on the UN Charter, relevant UN Security Council resolutions and bilateral agreements" with China opposing "any unilateral actions that complicate the situation."

But China and Pakistan have been making statements critical of Delhi since the revocation of the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

The India-China second informal summit will take place on October 11 and 12, and New Delhi has asserted that Jammu and Kashmir would not be on the agenda since it's India's internal matter.

Government sources said, "Irrespective of which every country we deal with, our position is very clear. The issue of discussing with any country doesn't arise."

Adding, "If the President of China would like to understand, the PM will outline what we have done. On Union Territory of Ladakh, the logic has been explained. Foreign Minister Jaishankar has made our position clear in this regard."&nbsp;

On Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's ongoing China visit, the source said, "Visit has been decided by Pakistan and China and the matter is not a concern to us... we don't see it as hyphenation if the other side sees it, the Chinese side has to react."

On the eve of the second India-China informal summit, New Delhi has reminded both Islamabad and Beijing that Kashmir is India's internal matter and countries should not comment on it.

On the eve of the second India-China informal summit, New Delhi has reminded both Islamabad and Beijing that Kashmir is India's internal matter and countries should not comment on it. The Ministry of External Affairs in a statement said, "India’s position has been consistent and clear that Jammu & Kashmir is an integral part of India." Adding, "China is well aware of our position. It is not for other countries to comment on the internal affairs of India." Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was on a two-day visit to China and held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday. Kashmir was mentioned in the release issued by Pakistan and China on the Xi-Khan talks and was a topic in the joint statement by both countries. While the Chinese government readout on Xi-Imran talks said that the President supports "Pakistan's legitimate interest in Kashmir... and parties should resolve the dispute via peaceful dialogue", Pakistani readout was stronger and mentioned the "humanitarian crisis in Jammu and Kashmir." The China-Pakistan joint statement mentioned Kashmir and called for a resolution "based on the UN Charter, relevant UN Security Council resolutions and bilateral agreements" with China opposing "any unilateral actions that complicate the situation." But China and Pakistan have been making statements critical of Delhi since the revocation of the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. The India-China second informal summit will take place on October 11 and 12, and New Delhi has asserted that Jammu and Kashmir would not be on the agenda since it's India's internal matter. Government sources said, "Irrespective of which every country we deal with, our position is very clear. The issue of discussing with any country doesn't arise." Adding, "If the President of China would like to understand, the PM will outline what we have done. On Union Territory of Ladakh, the logic has been explained. Foreign Minister Jaishankar has made our position clear in this regard." On Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's ongoing China visit, the source said, "Visit has been decided by Pakistan and China and the matter is not a concern to us... we don't see it as hyphenation if the other side sees it, the Chinese side has to react."

Ahead of second India-China informal summit, India reaffirms that Kashmir is internal matter

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/amit-shah-to-address-two-day-conference-of-ats-chiefs-this-month-254287">Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah</a> on Monday reaffirmed that Jammu and Kashmir would not remain a Union territory for forever and it will get back its statehood status once there is a favourable situation for that. 
 
"Jammu and Kashmir would not remain a Union Territory forever and that the statehood would be returned once the situation is normalised," Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in an official statement quoting Shah. 
 
The Home Minister also said that the notion that only Article 370 protected the Kashmiri culture and identity was a wrong one. 
 
He asserted that all regional identities are inherently protected by the Indian constitution and referred to the misuse of Article 370 as the root cause of cross-border terrorism. 
 
Shah made these remarks while speaking at a function where he met and interacted with the probationers of the 2018 batch of the Indian Police Service (IPS). 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/home-minister-amit-shah-chairs-high-level-meeting-to-review-current-status-of-border-security-253792">The Home Minister</a> touched&nbsp;issues including National Register of Citizens (NRC), Abrogation of Article 370, etc. 
 
Speaking on the need for a National Register of Citizens, he asserted that NRC was essential not just for national security but for good governance as well. 
 
He remarked that the NRC must not be seen as a political exercise, as it is very important to have a national citizen register in order to ensure that benefits of development reach all the&nbsp;citizens. 
 
He also asked the young probationers to focus on honest performance and added that image is made by not one incident but continuous performance and delivery. 
 
"Maintenance of law and order is very important to achieve Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a $5 trillion economy," Shah said.

Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah on Monday reaffirmed that Jammu and Kashmir would not remain a Union territory for forever and it will get back its statehood status once there is a favourable situation for that.

Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah on Monday reaffirmed that Jammu and Kashmir would not remain a Union territory for forever and it will get back its statehood status once there is a favourable situation for that. "Jammu and Kashmir would not remain a Union Territory forever and that the statehood would be returned once the situation is normalised," Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in an official statement quoting Shah. The Home Minister also said that the notion that only Article 370 protected the Kashmiri culture and identity was a wrong one. He asserted that all regional identities are inherently protected by the Indian constitution and referred to the misuse of Article 370 as the root cause of cross-border terrorism. Shah made these remarks while speaking at a function where he met and interacted with the probationers of the 2018 batch of the Indian Police Service (IPS). The Home Minister touched issues including National Register of Citizens (NRC), Abrogation of Article 370, etc. Speaking on the need for a National Register of Citizens, he asserted that NRC was essential not just for national security but for good governance as well. He remarked that the NRC must not be seen as a political exercise, as it is very important to have a national citizen register in order to ensure that benefits of development reach all the citizens. He also asked the young probationers to focus on honest performance and added that image is made by not one incident but continuous performance and delivery. "Maintenance of law and order is very important to achieve Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a $5 trillion economy," Shah said.

Jammu & Kashmir will get statehood, won't remain union territory forever, says Amit Shah

Pakistan on Wednesday morning <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-pakistan-violates-ceasefire-along-loc-in-shahpur-kerni-sectors-in-poonch-district-250938">violated ceasefire</a> along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Shahpur and Kirni sector in Pooch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Indian Army is retaliating befittingly to the unprovoked ceasefire violation.

Firing and shelling from across the border started at around 7:45 am IST today, with the Pakistani troops resorting to the firing of small arms and shelling with mortars.

Further details are awaited.

Pakistan on Wednesday morning violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Shahpur and Kirni sector in Pooch district of Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Army is retaliating befittingly to the unprovoked ceasefire violation.

Pakistan on Wednesday morning violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Shahpur and Kirni sector in Pooch district of Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Army is retaliating befittingly to the unprovoked ceasefire violation. Firing and shelling from across the border started at around 7:45 am IST today, with the Pakistani troops resorting to the firing of small arms and shelling with mortars. Further details are awaited.

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch, Indian Army retaliating

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) working president JP Nadda on Monday addressed a seminar here on the abrogation of Article 370, which he said was "temporary and transitional" since the beginning. 
 
Parliament had in August revoked <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/removal-of-article-370-step-towards-permanent-peace-in-jammu-and-kashmir-says-amit-shah-252796">Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir</a> and also passed the Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Act 2019, reorganising the state into two Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir with Assembly and Ladakh without it. 
 
"First Sheikh Abdullah, then Farooq Abdullah and Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, later Omar Abdullah and Ghulam Nabi Azad used to say that Jammu and Kashmir has special status. They confused the word. It's not a special status. Right from the beginning, Article 370 was temporary and transitional," Nadda said. 
 
Nadda stated that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/china-misread-indias-action-to-nullify-article-370-jaishankar-251943">Article 370 was revoked</a> due to the will power of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the effective strategy of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) working president JP Nadda on Monday addressed a seminar here on the abrogation of Article 370, which he said was "temporary and transitional" since the beginning.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) working president JP Nadda on Monday addressed a seminar here on the abrogation of Article 370, which he said was "temporary and transitional" since the beginning. Parliament had in August revoked Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and also passed the Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Act 2019, reorganising the state into two Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir with Assembly and Ladakh without it. "First Sheikh Abdullah, then Farooq Abdullah and Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, later Omar Abdullah and Ghulam Nabi Azad used to say that Jammu and Kashmir has special status. They confused the word. It's not a special status. Right from the beginning, Article 370 was temporary and transitional," Nadda said. Nadda stated that Article 370 was revoked due to the will power of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the effective strategy of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Article 370 was temporary from the beginning, says BJP working president JP Nadda

The Supreme Court of India has asked the Central Government to file its response on the petitions challenging the annulment of Article 370 which gave special status to the border state within four weeks.&nbsp;

The court said that it will take up the matter for further hearing on November 14.

A five-judge constitution bench passed the order after Attorney General (AG) KK Venugopal, representing the government, sought more time in this regard.&nbsp;

The bench headed by Justice N V Ramana and comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, R Subhash Reddy, B R Gavai and Surya Kant was hearing clubbed petitions against the dilution of Article 370 and the restriction by the government, including communication blockade, curbs on media, detention of minors and others.&nbsp;

The government had on August 5 scrapped the provision of the article, which took away the special rights enjoyed by the people of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated the state into two Union Territories - Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The UTs will come into being on October 31.

The Supreme Court of India has asked the Central Government to file its response on the petitions challenging the annulment of Article 370 which gave special status to the border state within four weeks.

The Supreme Court of India has asked the Central Government to file its response on the petitions challenging the annulment of Article 370 which gave special status to the border state within four weeks. The court said that it will take up the matter for further hearing on November 14. A five-judge constitution bench passed the order after Attorney General (AG) KK Venugopal, representing the government, sought more time in this regard. The bench headed by Justice N V Ramana and comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, R Subhash Reddy, B R Gavai and Surya Kant was hearing clubbed petitions against the dilution of Article 370 and the restriction by the government, including communication blockade, curbs on media, detention of minors and others. The government had on August 5 scrapped the provision of the article, which took away the special rights enjoyed by the people of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated the state into two Union Territories - Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The UTs will come into being on October 31.

Article 370 abrogation: Supreme Court seeks Centre’s reply on pleas challenging decision

The repealing&nbsp;of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/death-of-article-370-means-strengthening-of-indias-unity-integrity-ram-madhav-251280">Article 370</a> was a move towards permanent peace in Jammu and Kashmir and it reflects the honour and respect given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the security personnel who laid down their lives for the country, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday. 
 
"I believe that the true and well-deserved respect to our personnel who have sacrificed their lives in Kashmir was given by revoking Article 370 and Article 35-A from Jammu and Kashmir by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is a move for permanent peace in the valley," Shah said at the 27th Raising Day event of the Rapid Action Force (RAF), a specialised wing of the CRPF constituted to deal with riots. 
 
"It is a push for peace so that our personnel do not have to lay down their lives in the Valley but are there to take care of the usual law and order situation. People re-elected the Prime Minister with a big majority and he did the right thing in less than a month," he added. 
 
Provisions of Article 370, which gave special powers to Jammu and Kashmir, were repealed last month. 
 
Earlier in his speech, Shah praised the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and other paramilitary forces for their role in providing security to people. 
 
He said over 34,000 personnel who had laid down their lives for the internal security of the country have contributed immensely to the process of development. 
 
Shah also lauded the role of RAF since its inception. 
 
"RAF so far has fulfilled its role in keeping with the expectation of the people and the government," he said. 
 
Recounting the bravery of the CRPF personnel, Shah cited the terror attacks in Kashmir and the attacks on Parliament and the makeshift Ram temple in Ayodhya which were foiled by its personnel. 
 
Referring to the National Police Memorial in the national capital, he said it was completed and inaugurated at the initiative of Prime Minister. 
 
The Minister said the logo of the memorial, which is dedicated to the sacrifices of security personnel in internal security duties, will be unveiled on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary next month by the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/world-has-great-expectations-from-india-tamil-still-resonates-in-the-us-pm-modi-at-iit-madras-252768">Prime Minister</a>.&nbsp;

The repealing of Article 370 was a move towards permanent peace in Jammu and Kashmir and it reflects the honour and respect given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the security personnel who laid down their lives for the country, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday.

The repealing of Article 370 was a move towards permanent peace in Jammu and Kashmir and it reflects the honour and respect given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the security personnel who laid down their lives for the country, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday. "I believe that the true and well-deserved respect to our personnel who have sacrificed their lives in Kashmir was given by revoking Article 370 and Article 35-A from Jammu and Kashmir by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is a move for permanent peace in the valley," Shah said at the 27th Raising Day event of the Rapid Action Force (RAF), a specialised wing of the CRPF constituted to deal with riots. "It is a push for peace so that our personnel do not have to lay down their lives in the Valley but are there to take care of the usual law and order situation. People re-elected the Prime Minister with a big majority and he did the right thing in less than a month," he added. Provisions of Article 370, which gave special powers to Jammu and Kashmir, were repealed last month. Earlier in his speech, Shah praised the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and other paramilitary forces for their role in providing security to people. He said over 34,000 personnel who had laid down their lives for the internal security of the country have contributed immensely to the process of development. Shah also lauded the role of RAF since its inception. "RAF so far has fulfilled its role in keeping with the expectation of the people and the government," he said. Recounting the bravery of the CRPF personnel, Shah cited the terror attacks in Kashmir and the attacks on Parliament and the makeshift Ram temple in Ayodhya which were foiled by its personnel. Referring to the National Police Memorial in the national capital, he said it was completed and inaugurated at the initiative of Prime Minister. The Minister said the logo of the memorial, which is dedicated to the sacrifices of security personnel in internal security duties, will be unveiled on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary next month by the Prime Minister.

Removal of Article 370 step towards permanent peace in Jammu and Kashmir, says Amit Shah

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-exchange-of-fire-between-security-forces-and-two-suspected-terrorists-at-batote-252575">Jammu and Kashmir</a>&nbsp;administration has relaxed day-time restrictions from all 105 police station jurisdictions in Kashmir. 
 
"Daytime restrictions have been relaxed from all 105 police station jurisdictions in Kashmir. It has been done after improvement in the situation," Dilbag Singh, DGP Jammu and Kashmir told ANI. 
 
Earlier on September 2, Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary (Planning) Jammu and Kashmir said daytime restrictions have been lifted from 92 police stations in Kashmir. 
 
"Relaxation in daytime restrictions is up from 81 police stations to 92 from last week with 91 per cent of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-rs-35-crore-released-for-strengthening-healthcare-framework-in-srinagar-251697">Kashmir Valley</a> free from any day-time restrictions," he had said. 
 
Restrictions were imposed across the state after the government revoked Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. However, the restrictions have been relaxed in a phased manner.

Jammu and Kashmir administration has relaxed day-time restrictions from all 105 police station jurisdictions in Kashmir. "Daytime restrictions have been relaxed from all 105 police station jurisdictions in Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir administration has relaxed day-time restrictions from all 105 police station jurisdictions in Kashmir. "Daytime restrictions have been relaxed from all 105 police station jurisdictions in Kashmir. It has been done after improvement in the situation," Dilbag Singh, DGP Jammu and Kashmir told ANI. Earlier on September 2, Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary (Planning) Jammu and Kashmir said daytime restrictions have been lifted from 92 police stations in Kashmir. "Relaxation in daytime restrictions is up from 81 police stations to 92 from last week with 91 per cent of Kashmir Valley free from any day-time restrictions," he had said. Restrictions were imposed across the state after the government revoked Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. However, the restrictions have been relaxed in a phased manner.

Daytime restrictions revoked from all 105 police stations in Kashmir: DGP

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday called Pakistan a "challenging neighbour" and stressed while there is terrorism globally, there is no country in the world that sponsors terror consciously and deliberately against India.

"You have a neighbour who will not trade with you who will not allow you connectivity who has slowed down regionalism who filters people-to-people interaction. It is a very challenging neighbour," he said in an interactive session with Frank G. Wisner, a former US ambassador to India.

"You have terrorism in different parts of the world, but there is no part of the world where a country uses it consciously and deliberately as a large scale industry against its neighbour," the minister stressed.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/china-misread-indias-action-to-nullify-article-370-jaishankar-251943">Jaishankar </a>said that a country is ready to have a dialogue with their neighbour, but questioned that how India can have negotiations with a nation that is nurturing terror and following a policy of implausible deniability, in a reference to Pakistan.

"The issue is not whether to talk or not, everybody wants to talk to their neighbour. The issue is how do I talk to a country that is conducting terrorism and follows a policy of implausible deniability," he said.

He said he does not think that the fundamental issue between India and Pakistan is Kashmir.

"To my mind, the big challenge before us is if you have differences with a neighbour, how do you resolve it? Now, these differences are not normal because they are rooted in our history, which is not normal," Jaishankar remarked.

"Now all of that you could still handle if they do not do the one thing which is actually unacceptable &nbsp;to conduct terrorism, which in their eyes is a legitimate tool of statecraft as a way to pressure you to come to the negotiating table," he said, adding that it was not acceptable as a norm in international relations.

India has repeatedly maintained that dialogue with Pakistan will not be initiated until it takes concrete action against terror emanating from its soil.

Calling Pakistan "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-problem-talking-to-pakistan-but-have-problem-talking-to-terroristan-jaishankar-251859">terroristan</a>", Jaishankar on Tuesday had said that Islamabad has created an "entire industry of terrorism" to fuel unrest in Jammu and Kashmir and New Delhi cannot talk to a country that sponsors terror.

"They have to accept the model which they have built for themselves, no longer works. You cannot in this day and age, conduct policy using terrorism as a legitimate instrument of statecraft that is at the heart of the issue. We have no problem in talking to Pakistan, we have a problem talking to terroristan," the minister said during an interview with Asia Society Policy Institute's President Kevin Rudd.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday called Pakistan a "challenging neighbour" and stressed while there is terrorism globally, there is no country in the world that sponsors terror consciously and deliberately against India.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday called Pakistan a "challenging neighbour" and stressed while there is terrorism globally, there is no country in the world that sponsors terror consciously and deliberately against India. "You have a neighbour who will not trade with you who will not allow you connectivity who has slowed down regionalism who filters people-to-people interaction. It is a very challenging neighbour," he said in an interactive session with Frank G. Wisner, a former US ambassador to India. "You have terrorism in different parts of the world, but there is no part of the world where a country uses it consciously and deliberately as a large scale industry against its neighbour," the minister stressed. Jaishankar said that a country is ready to have a dialogue with their neighbour, but questioned that how India can have negotiations with a nation that is nurturing terror and following a policy of implausible deniability, in a reference to Pakistan. "The issue is not whether to talk or not, everybody wants to talk to their neighbour. The issue is how do I talk to a country that is conducting terrorism and follows a policy of implausible deniability," he said. He said he does not think that the fundamental issue between India and Pakistan is Kashmir. "To my mind, the big challenge before us is if you have differences with a neighbour, how do you resolve it? Now, these differences are not normal because they are rooted in our history, which is not normal," Jaishankar remarked. "Now all of that you could still handle if they do not do the one thing which is actually unacceptable to conduct terrorism, which in their eyes is a legitimate tool of statecraft as a way to pressure you to come to the negotiating table," he said, adding that it was not acceptable as a norm in international relations. India has repeatedly maintained that dialogue with Pakistan will not be initiated until it takes concrete action against terror emanating from its soil. Calling Pakistan "terroristan", Jaishankar on Tuesday had said that Islamabad has created an "entire industry of terrorism" to fuel unrest in Jammu and Kashmir and New Delhi cannot talk to a country that sponsors terror. "They have to accept the model which they have built for themselves, no longer works. You cannot in this day and age, conduct policy using terrorism as a legitimate instrument of statecraft that is at the heart of the issue. We have no problem in talking to Pakistan, we have a problem talking to terroristan," the minister said during an interview with Asia Society Policy Institute's President Kevin Rudd.

Pakistan is a very challenging neighbour: Jaishankar

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