Columnist Shobhaa De on Monday rubbished the claims made by former Pakistan envoy to India Abdul Basit that he had influenced her to write the 2016 article where she "advocated plebiscite" in Kashmir in the aftermath of Burhan Wani's death.

Shobhaa De rubbishes Basit's claims that he influenced her to write Kashmir article

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All check-ins suspended at Hong Kong airport as protests escalate Authorities at Hong Kong airport on Tuesday suspended all departure check-ins after protesters blocked the facility for a second day, but some flights were still arriving and taking off.

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Pakistan goes to UNSC on Jammu & Kashmir and Poland has made it clear that Delhi and Islamabad should solve this issue bilaterally. To know more watch the video

Adam Burakowski, Poland's envoy to India speaks to Wion

Indian Army Chief Bipin Rawat has once again warned Pakistan and expressed confidence that the forces are ever vigilant and always prepared to deal with any situation.

J&K gears up for Independence Day celebrations

Pakistan's outcry over the developments in Kashmir and its advocacy for the human rights of Kashmiris shows the height of hypocrisy and shamelessness when compared to the 72 years of their illegal occupation of Balochistan, said Hammal Haider, foreign spokesman of the Baloch National Movement.

Pakistan's outcry over Kashmir height of hypocrisy, shamelessness, says Baloch activist

While relations between India and Pakistan continue to remain tense, relations with India's friendly foreign nation Bangladesh continues to flourish. On Monday, on the occasion of Eid-Al-Adah, officers of Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) exchanged sweets on the Indo-Bangladesh border.

BSF, Bangladesh border guards exchange sweets on Eid

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The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju has said that an isolated stand cannot be taken when it comes to multilateral events organised by international bodies.

Cannot take isolated stand in multilateral events: Sports minister Kiren Rijiju

Heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan have killed at least 161 people while 137 people sustained injuries in the country last month alone, according to the country's National Disaster Management Authority.

Pakistan: At least 161 people killed in heavy rains in last one month, 137 injured

Indian Railways on Sunday announced the cancellation of Samjhauta Express between Delhi and Atari following Pakistan's decision to suspend the train's operation on its side.

India announces cancellation of Samjhauta Express to Pakistan

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Sunday urged Pakistan not to back out from its commitment to building the Kartarpur corridor, a long-pending demand of Indian Sikhs.

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh urges Pakistan not to back out from Kartarpur corridor commitment

India have asked the International Tennis Federation to shift their upcoming Davis Cup tie from Pakistan to a neutral venue due to escalating political tensions between the two nations.

Davis Cup: All India Tennis Association ask for neutral venue

At least eight people were killed and 14 others were injured when heavy rains lashed a large part of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday night. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority on Sunday confirmed six deaths and 14 injuries in rain-related incidents in various districts of the province, Dawn News reported.

8 dead as rains wreak havoc in northwest Pakistan

Russia supported abrogation of Article 370, 35A in J&K. Russia said J&K decision is within the framework of India's Constitution. No nation has supported Pakistan on the J&K so far.

Russia supported India on J&K, said, ''India's decision is Constitutional''

In a big snub to Pakistan, the United Nations Security Council did not take up Islamabad's letter of August 6 at several meetings it held this week, in the aftermath of New Delhi removing the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

United Nations Security Council snubs Pakistan, does not discuss its letter on Kashmir

Despite Pakistan's announcement of suspension of Thar Express, the train, which plies every week between Jodhpur and Karachi, is running as per schedule on both sides of the international border on Saturday.

Despite Pakistan's suspension Thar Express operating on schedule: Railway

Section 144 to be eased in parts of Kashmir for the Friday Eid prayers. However, restrictions will remain in some sensitive areas. Watch this video to know more.

Breaking News: Section 144 to be eased in Kashmir for Friday prayers

The United Nations has rejected Pakistan's request for intervention in the Kashmir issue after India abrogated the special status for Jammu & Kashmir. UN chief Antonio Guterres urged India and Pakistan to exercise “maximum restraint” and refrain from taking steps that could affect the status of Jammu and Kashmir, as he highlighted the Shimla Agreement which rejects any third-party mediation on the issue.

Antonio Guterres urges India, Pakistan to exercise ‘Maximum Restraint’ on Kashmir Issue

UN Chief urges India, Pakistan for ‘Maximum Restraint’ on Kashmir Issue, refers to Shimla Agreement

A day after shutting down Samjhauta express, Pakistani on Friday announced that it is going to shut down Thar express and the Delhi-Lahore bus service. Pakistani's railway minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad announced that Thar express, the weekly passenger train that connects Khokhrapar in Pakistan with Munabao in Barmer district of Rajasthan will be shut down.

Pakistan shuts rail, bus service to India

The United Nations has rejected Pakistan's request for intervention in the Kashmir issue after India abrogated the special status for Jammu & Kashmir. Watch this video to know more.

UN rejects Pakistan's appeal on Kashmir issue

The US State Department spokeswoman, Morgan Ortagus on Thursday (August 8) said that recent announcements have no changes in the US policy on Kashmir. Watch this video to know more.

US: No change in the US policy on Kashmir

Pakistan Shuts Down Airspace Partially, Suspends Samjhauta Express As It Grows More Desperate. Pakistan's desperation is out in the open for everyone to see. In response to the abrogation of Article 370, Pakistan has partially shut down its airspace to India, banned Indian films, suspended Samjhauta express. What's worse? Islamabad calls Pulwama attacks 'a drama' by India. Palki explains Pakistan's desperation.

WION Gravitas: Jammu & Kashmir issue: Pakistan's desperation grows

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