With the stormy Indian Parliament winter session ongoing, the country's Supreme Court is set to deliver its verdict on the validity of the scrapping of Article 370 of the Constitution. The Indian government on 5 August 2019 abrogated Article 370 of the Consitution and completed the reorganisation of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories, namely Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

Decoding Article 370: Indian top court to deliver verdict today

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday termed Union government's decision to bifurcate Jammu &amp; Kashmir and Ladakh as 'historic'. He said that the decision led to a major reduction in terrorist activities.

He was speaking at an event in Ladakh. Singh also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent outreach to political leaders of Jammu and Kashmir, and said that the government does not want the "same situation" to continue in the region for long.

Prime Minister Modi on Thursday held talks with top political leaders of Jammu and Kashmir. The talks came nearly two years after withdrawal of special status of Jammu and Kashmir

"The Union government's decision to bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh as two separate UTs has bolstered national security and led to major reduction in terrorist activities and also opened new avenues for socio-economic development of the people in both the regions," Singh said.

Rajnath Singh is on a three-day visit to Ladakh from Sunday. He made the remarks after dedicating to the nation 63 bridges built by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in six states and two UTs.

Singh also said that those who criticised PM Modi's intent for Jammu and Kashmir had vested interests.

The government's "historic decision" around two years ago has brought socio-economic development to the region as well as helped in containing terrorist activities, the defence minister said.

"He wants that political process to start in Jammu and Kashmir as well as in Ladakh. And he is going to speak (to people from) here. He has spoken to people of J and K. We do not want the same situation to prevail for a long time," Singh said.

In the meeting with political leaders of J-K, Modi spoke about removing "Dilli ki Doori as well as Dil Ki Doori" and assured that full statehood of the UT will be restored at the right time.

Singh also said that significant success has been achieved in containing terrorism and boosting socio-economic development. "Two years is not a long period of time...Our government has initiated several steps for infrastructure development and to promote investment," he added.

The defence minister also lauded the armed forces for their contribution to the overall improvement of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Singh said the government has been significantly focusing on enhancing connectivity which is paying rich dividends.

The defence minister also visited the Thiksay Monastery in Ladakh. He inaugurated Shesrab Skyad Tsal Ling library during the visit.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday termed Union government's decision to bifurcate Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh as 'historic'. He said that the decision led to a major reduction in terrorist activities.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday termed Union government's decision to bifurcate Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh as 'historic'. He said that the decision led to a major reduction in terrorist activities. He was speaking at an event in Ladakh. Singh also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent outreach to political leaders of Jammu and Kashmir, and said that the government does not want the "same situation" to continue in the region for long. Prime Minister Modi on Thursday held talks with top political leaders of Jammu and Kashmir. The talks came nearly two years after withdrawal of special status of Jammu and Kashmir "The Union government's decision to bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh as two separate UTs has bolstered national security and led to major reduction in terrorist activities and also opened new avenues for socio-economic development of the people in both the regions," Singh said. Rajnath Singh is on a three-day visit to Ladakh from Sunday. He made the remarks after dedicating to the nation 63 bridges built by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in six states and two UTs. Singh also said that those who criticised PM Modi's intent for Jammu and Kashmir had vested interests. The government's "historic decision" around two years ago has brought socio-economic development to the region as well as helped in containing terrorist activities, the defence minister said. "He wants that political process to start in Jammu and Kashmir as well as in Ladakh. And he is going to speak (to people from) here. He has spoken to people of J and K. We do not want the same situation to prevail for a long time," Singh said. In the meeting with political leaders of J-K, Modi spoke about removing "Dilli ki Doori as well as Dil Ki Doori" and assured that full statehood of the UT will be restored at the right time. Singh also said that significant success has been achieved in containing terrorism and boosting socio-economic development. "Two years is not a long period of time...Our government has initiated several steps for infrastructure development and to promote investment," he added. The defence minister also lauded the armed forces for their contribution to the overall improvement of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Singh said the government has been significantly focusing on enhancing connectivity which is paying rich dividends. The defence minister also visited the Thiksay Monastery in Ladakh. He inaugurated Shesrab Skyad Tsal Ling library during the visit. (With inputs from agencies)

Bifurcation of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh bolstered national security: Rajnath Singh

A ban imposed on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/cine-workers-association-bans-mika-singh-for-performing-in-pakistan-242863">Mika Singh</a> from working in the Hindi film industry was revoked by Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) on Wednesday after the singer tendered an apology for performing at an event in Karachi, Pakistan. 
 
"I went to Pakistan so that I could visit Nankana Sahib Gurdwara. It is merely a coincidence that abrogation of Article 370 happened on 5th while I landed there on 3rd (August)," said Mika at a press conference here."I apologised for the mistake that I did unknowingly," he added. 
 
Ashoke Pandit, chief advisor of FWICE said: "The Federation has very seriously taken note of people who have flouted its instructions as far as Pakistan is concerned. We have issued noncooperation against any Pakistani artiste performing here or Indian artiste performing there especially after Pulwama attack." 
 
Pandit added that the film association is withdrawing the ban on Mika as the singer has apologised and has committed that he will not repeat it. 
 
FWICE President BN Tiwari who was also at the press conference said: "We have issued a noncooperation letter and in return, Mika too wrote a letter to us asking for a chance to explain the situation in which he went there to perform. He said that the time he performed there was not right. He apologised to the federation. We have decided to lift the ban after discussion. It is better to be late than never." 
 
During the briefing Mika also entered into an argument with a journalist. "A few months ago Neha Kakkar, Sonu Nigam and Atif Aslam did a show. Why didn`t you say anything then? Why am I being singled out? Is it that you`ll ask me and it`ll make news?", the singer countered. 
 
Meanwhile, Tiwari said: "We have also announced that no matter how the relations between Pakistan and India turn out, Pakistani artists are not welcome here. We have got enough talent. We will develop our own indigenous talent and take them forward." 
 
All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) had also banned the singer after his performance in Pakistan.&nbsp;The event he performed in Pakistan was organised by former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf`s close relative.&nbsp;

A ban imposed on Mika Singh from working in the Hindi film industry was revoked by Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) on Wednesday after the singer tendered an apology for performing at an event in Karachi, Pakistan.

A ban imposed on Mika Singh from working in the Hindi film industry was revoked by Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) on Wednesday after the singer tendered an apology for performing at an event in Karachi, Pakistan. "I went to Pakistan so that I could visit Nankana Sahib Gurdwara. It is merely a coincidence that abrogation of Article 370 happened on 5th while I landed there on 3rd (August)," said Mika at a press conference here."I apologised for the mistake that I did unknowingly," he added. Ashoke Pandit, chief advisor of FWICE said: "The Federation has very seriously taken note of people who have flouted its instructions as far as Pakistan is concerned. We have issued noncooperation against any Pakistani artiste performing here or Indian artiste performing there especially after Pulwama attack." Pandit added that the film association is withdrawing the ban on Mika as the singer has apologised and has committed that he will not repeat it. FWICE President BN Tiwari who was also at the press conference said: "We have issued a noncooperation letter and in return, Mika too wrote a letter to us asking for a chance to explain the situation in which he went there to perform. He said that the time he performed there was not right. He apologised to the federation. We have decided to lift the ban after discussion. It is better to be late than never." During the briefing Mika also entered into an argument with a journalist. "A few months ago Neha Kakkar, Sonu Nigam and Atif Aslam did a show. Why didn`t you say anything then? Why am I being singled out? Is it that you`ll ask me and it`ll make news?", the singer countered. Meanwhile, Tiwari said: "We have also announced that no matter how the relations between Pakistan and India turn out, Pakistani artists are not welcome here. We have got enough talent. We will develop our own indigenous talent and take them forward." All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) had also banned the singer after his performance in Pakistan. The event he performed in Pakistan was organised by former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf`s close relative.

Film association withdraws ban on Mika Singh after singer apologises for show in Pakistan

Following the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan's electronic media watchdog has banned the airing of advertisements featuring Indian artists as a form of protest. &nbsp;The Pak government has also launched a crackdown on the sale of Indian movies in the country.&nbsp;

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) circulated a letter dated August 14 on Wednesday announcing the ban. The regulatory body stated that it already withdrew the permission for airing Indian channels and content on the directions of the Pakistan Supreme Court in October last year.

"However, it has been observed that advertisements of various products of multinationals which are either produced in India or carrying Indian characters/talent [are] being aired on electronic media," according to the Pemra letter.

"We have banned Indian advertisements and launched a crackdown on CD shops to confiscate Indian movies," Firdous Ashiq Awan, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information, told Dawn news on Thursday.

The government announced that it would observe the Independence Day on August 14 to express solidarity with Kashmiris and ads with Indian actors was a negation of official policy.

It said that currently ads of brands like Dettol, Surf Excel, Pantene, Head &amp; Shoulders, Lifebuoy, Fogg body spray, Sunsilk, Fair &amp; Lovely and Safeguard were being banned.&nbsp;

Pemra asked the companies to run the ads of these products provided they replaced the Indian characters, as it warned of action in case of violations.

Tensions have been simmering between India and Pakistan ever since New Delhi on August 5 revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and divided it into two Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, to bring in faster development and security to the state.

Following the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan's electronic media watchdog has banned the airing of advertisements featuring Indian artists as a form of protest.

Following the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan's electronic media watchdog has banned the airing of advertisements featuring Indian artists as a form of protest. The Pak government has also launched a crackdown on the sale of Indian movies in the country. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) circulated a letter dated August 14 on Wednesday announcing the ban. The regulatory body stated that it already withdrew the permission for airing Indian channels and content on the directions of the Pakistan Supreme Court in October last year. "However, it has been observed that advertisements of various products of multinationals which are either produced in India or carrying Indian characters/talent [are] being aired on electronic media," according to the Pemra letter. "We have banned Indian advertisements and launched a crackdown on CD shops to confiscate Indian movies," Firdous Ashiq Awan, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information, told Dawn news on Thursday. The government announced that it would observe the Independence Day on August 14 to express solidarity with Kashmiris and ads with Indian actors was a negation of official policy. It said that currently ads of brands like Dettol, Surf Excel, Pantene, Head & Shoulders, Lifebuoy, Fogg body spray, Sunsilk, Fair & Lovely and Safeguard were being banned. Pemra asked the companies to run the ads of these products provided they replaced the Indian characters, as it warned of action in case of violations. Tensions have been simmering between India and Pakistan ever since New Delhi on August 5 revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and divided it into two Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, to bring in faster development and security to the state.

Pakistan now bans Indian ads in the country, launches crackdown on sale of Indian films

Jammu and Kashmir authorities on Friday will review the situation of the areas where restrictions were not lifted after the imposition of Section 144, which prohibits the assembly of more than four people at a time, government sources said.

This comes in wake of the heightened security situation in Jammu and Kashmir after the Centre withdrew the special status and passed the Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganization) Act, 2019, bifurcating it into two Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir with legislature and Ladakh without it.

On August 14, the government had said that law and order was under control in the region and barring some "localised incidents" which led to a few pellet injuries that were treated, no major violence has been reported in Jammu and Kashmir.

Speaking to media here, Jammu and Kashmir`s Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order), Munir Khan, had said the security forces and the administration were ensuring that there is no civilian casualty.

"Law order situation is totally under control. There have been localised incidents in various parts of Srinagar and other districts, which have been contained. There have been no major injuries. There have been a few pellet injuries, they were treated. Our biggest endeavour is that no civil casualty should take place," Khan had said.

Jammu and Kashmir Principal Secretary Rohit Kansal had said that authorities are assessing the situation on an area-to-area basis to decide on the restrictions that are in place.&nbsp;

"Local authorities are keeping a close watch on the situations and offering relaxation wherever the situation warrants," he had said.

Kansal had also said that "hospitals, medical facilities, civil supplies, national highways and airport continue to function normally".&nbsp;

Jammu and Kashmir authorities on Friday will review the situation of the areas where restrictions were not lifted after the imposition of Section 144, which prohibits the assembly of more than four people at a time, government sources said.

Jammu and Kashmir authorities on Friday will review the situation of the areas where restrictions were not lifted after the imposition of Section 144, which prohibits the assembly of more than four people at a time, government sources said. This comes in wake of the heightened security situation in Jammu and Kashmir after the Centre withdrew the special status and passed the Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganization) Act, 2019, bifurcating it into two Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir with legislature and Ladakh without it. On August 14, the government had said that law and order was under control in the region and barring some "localised incidents" which led to a few pellet injuries that were treated, no major violence has been reported in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to media here, Jammu and Kashmir`s Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order), Munir Khan, had said the security forces and the administration were ensuring that there is no civilian casualty. "Law order situation is totally under control. There have been localised incidents in various parts of Srinagar and other districts, which have been contained. There have been no major injuries. There have been a few pellet injuries, they were treated. Our biggest endeavour is that no civil casualty should take place," Khan had said. Jammu and Kashmir Principal Secretary Rohit Kansal had said that authorities are assessing the situation on an area-to-area basis to decide on the restrictions that are in place. "Local authorities are keeping a close watch on the situations and offering relaxation wherever the situation warrants," he had said. Kansal had also said that "hospitals, medical facilities, civil supplies, national highways and airport continue to function normally".

Situation under control in Jammu and Kashmir, authorities to review restrictions

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan did not attend the emergency joint sitting of both the houses of the Parliament on Tuesday, which was called to discuss the recent developments in Kashmir.

A ruckus broke out in the Parliament of Pakistan as the Opposition objected to Khan's absence from the joint session.

Session proceedings stopped even before they started as the Speaker left for his chamber.

Pakistan President Arif Alvi had called for the meeting, according to Dawn.&nbsp;

The media outlet further added that the session may pass a resolution condemning India`s decision to abrogate Article 370, amongst other things.

Pakistani Opposition leaders like Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had raised the demand for a joint session after India`s steps.

Along with the abrogation of Article 370, New Delhi on Tuesday also bifurcated Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories (UT).&nbsp;

While Ladakh will be a UT without a legislature, Jammu and Kashmir will have a Legislative Assembly.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan did not attend the emergency joint sitting of both the houses of the Parliament on Tuesday, which was called to discuss the recent developments in Kashmir.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan did not attend the emergency joint sitting of both the houses of the Parliament on Tuesday, which was called to discuss the recent developments in Kashmir. A ruckus broke out in the Parliament of Pakistan as the Opposition objected to Khan's absence from the joint session. Session proceedings stopped even before they started as the Speaker left for his chamber. Pakistan President Arif Alvi had called for the meeting, according to Dawn. The media outlet further added that the session may pass a resolution condemning India`s decision to abrogate Article 370, amongst other things. Pakistani Opposition leaders like Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had raised the demand for a joint session after India`s steps. Along with the abrogation of Article 370, New Delhi on Tuesday also bifurcated Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories (UT). While Ladakh will be a UT without a legislature, Jammu and Kashmir will have a Legislative Assembly.

Opposition criticised Imran Khan's absence during emergency meet on Kashmir

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