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Time of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Omar's party goes unrepresented as party MP opts out of outreach trip
SRINAGAR: J&K's National Conference (NC) has no plans to nominate another representative for the all-party delegations briefing foreign nations and UN members about India's anti-terrorism position and after party MP Mian Altaf Ahmad declined to join the team currently visiting key countries. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now NC will not have political representation in any of the seven delegations. Centre had nominated the Anantnag–Rajouri MP for the delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi in his capacity as NC's parliamentary head, party sources said Sunday. The team includes Rajiv Rai (SP), Capt Brijesh Chowta (BJP), Prem Chand Gupta (RJD), and ambassador Jawed Ashraf. It was in Russia Saturday. Three politicians from J&K — (Democratic Progressive Azad Party), Mian Altaf (NC), and Ghulam Ali Khatana (BJP) — had been named for these outreach efforts. Altaf opted out as he is engaged with the annual religious ceremony of Hazrat Mian Nizamuddin Kiyanvi, popularly known as Baba Nagri, held in early June at Wangath in Kangan of Ganderbal district. The event draws thousands of devotees across J&K. A senior NC functionary said while the party was consulted and Altaf's consent was sought, the nomination was Centre's decision. 'Centre didn't ask us for his replacement after he declined,' the functionary said. 'Since he was nominated as parliamentary head, I don't think anyone else can represent NC now.' Tensions within NC also surfaced Sunday, as MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi accused party brass of yielding to Centre on . On X, Mehdi wrote: 'Oh leader! Either rise and speak up for your people, or step down, wear bangles, and remain confined to a palanquin.' The post appeared to target CM , who had earlier posted: 'Sunday musing. There are doers & there are talkers. That's why I don't talk as much as some people I know.' The internal rift became public during NC's working committee meeting on May 21, where Mehdi voiced frustration over lack of progress on restoring Article 370.
South China Morning Post
10-05-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Fears among India's farmers rise over US food imports crossing ‘red line'
India's heavily protected agricultural sector is emerging as a flashpoint in trade talks with the United States, with analysts warning that opening the market to American food imports could endanger small Indian farmers and New Delhi's long-standing food security policies. Advertisement Recent reports suggest that India has offered to US President Donald Trump, who previously labelled the country as 'tariff king', to eliminate levies on steel, auto components and pharmaceuticals on a reciprocal basis, up to a specified quota. However, the US is reportedly pressuring New Delhi to also ease restrictions on its agricultural sector to allow greater access for American farm exports. Washington has long sought to open up India's agricultural sector, viewing it as a major trade opportunity, according to analysts. Yet India has fiercely defended its sector, citing food security and the livelihoods of millions of small farmers. A farmer works in a paddy field in Anantnag district, south of Srinagar, on May 6. Agriculture accounts for 16 per cent of India's gross domestic product. Photo: AFP The challenge for India is that most Indian farmers are small-scale producers, making the sector highly sensitive to external pressures, according to Biswajit Dhar, a trade expert from the Delhi-based Council for Social Development think tank. Advertisement
Hans India
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
KIYG 2025: J&K volleyball team lifts spirits with hard-fought gold
Patna: At a time when the Kashmir valley is facing air strikes and drone attacks following the heartbreaking Pahalgam terror attacks, four young boys from the region have offered a different storyline, with an amalgam of courage, resilience, focus and gold. At the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025 Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir boys' volleyball team opened the State's account in the medal tally with a gold by defeating Uttar Pradesh 3-1 in a hard-fought final. The score line reading 35-33, 19-25, 25-17, 25-21 tells its own story of a gripping contest, but the real story lies in the hearts of the players who made it happen. Wani Mahir (Srinagar), Sahil Shamim (Anantnag), Abid Gulzar (Ganderbal), and Nasir Ajaz (Baramulla), as well as their teammates, carried more than just the hopes of their team; they carried the weight of a land scarred by conflict. Just a couple of weeks before the final, the Pahalgam terror attack on innocent tourists had left the valley shaken. Yet here they were, blocking, spiking, diving - playing not with fear, but with fire. Coach Naresh Kumar, a seasoned mentor who had helped J&K to bronze at past school games, called it a 'victory of heart'. Crediting the hard work put in by his boys in the past couple of months, he expressed confidence on them, saying this is just the beginning and they have a long career ahead. 'This win means everything. Back home, people needed something to feel proud of again. We wanted to give them that,' Abid Gulzar, his voice calm but reflecting his pride, told SAI Media. Wani Mahir, who has already donned the Indian jersey at the U-18 Asian Championships in Bahrain, said that the team wanted to bring something positive back home. Mahir and Nasir, both products of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre at Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu, have been training alongside senior players, refining their skills for moments like these. Meanwhile, Abid Gulzar and Sahil Shammim have relied on support from home. For Abid, the sport runs in his blood. Coached by his father, Shamim Ahmed, a former India player, Abid honed his skills in his backyard, learning the game from the ground up. Sahil has risen through local circuits, far from the facilities of big cities, but never short on ambition. From makeshift courts to national podiums, their journey speaks volumes. 'We hope our story shows that even in difficult times, something beautiful can rise,' said Sahil. As the players hoisted their medals, it wasn't just a victory on court, it was a triumph of hope, determination and youth daring to dream high above the net.
Hindustan Times
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Pahalgam terror attack live updates: Anantnag police launch search operation
Pahalgam attack live updates: Pakistan's prime minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that the country is 'ready to defend their sovereignty' and called for a neutral investigation into the Pahalgam attack amid tense relations with India. Pahalgam attack live updates: Anantnag police, along with CRPF and the Army have launched search operations in the district Pahalgam terror attack live updates: As tensions flare between India and Pakistan, in the aftermath of the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, protests have erupted outside Pakistani embassies in Nepal, the United Kingdom and Australia. After 26 civilians were killed during the attack in Pahalgam, India revoked all categories of visas issued to Pakistani citizens, except long-term visas, diplomatic and official visas, with immediate effect from April 27. ...Read More At the same time, citing sustained cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, they also temporarily suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, a water and intelligence-sharing agreement between the countries. Pakistan has also responded by closing their airspace to any Indian airlines and suspending all trade. The country's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that his armed forces are 'prepared to defend the country's sovereignty' amid growing backlash over a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. Key Updates On April 22, terrorists attacked on tourists in Baisaran meadow near Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, killing 26 men, mostly vacationers Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif has said that Islamabad is ready for a 'neutral investigation' into the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. Amidst the tense relations, Iran and Saudi Arabia have both offered to broker an understanding between the countries and restore relations. In the aftermath of the terror attack on Pahalgam, Anantnag police, in close collaboration with the Army, CRPF and other security forces, have launched extensive search and cordon operations across the district. The Indian army said Saturday that soldiers from multiple Pakistani army posts overnight opened fire at Indian troops 'all across the Line of Control' in Kashmir. 'Indian troops responded appropriately with small arms,' the statement said. There were no casualties reported, the statement added. Follow all the updates here: Apr 26, 2025 2:48 PM IST BJP MP Tarun Chugh on Saturday spoke out about India suspending the Indus Waters Treaty as tensions flare with Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack. He said,"PM Narendra Modi's government has made it clear that the country that sends terrorists will not be spared. Not even a single drop of Indian water will be given to anyone for no reason." He added, 'Treaties matter only where there's trust. It is crucial to teach a lesson to terrorists and their masters. And India will teach them a lesson.'
