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Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Farooq Abdullah's Supreme Court warning to Centre over J&K statehood demand
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said that his party would approach the Supreme Court if there was any further delay in the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. **EDS: SCREENSHOT VIA PTI VIDEOS** Anantnag: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Farooq Abdullah speaks to the media, at Pahalgam in Anantnag, J&K, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (PTI Photo)(PTI05_03_2025_000498A)(PTI) Abdullah told PTI after a meeting of party workers in the Kokernag area, 'After the elections, people wanted their issues to be resolved immediately, but statehood (not being restored) is stopping us. They have many demands, like they want him (National Conference MLA Altaf Kaloo) to become a minister, but how is this possible till statehood is restored?' Also Read: 'Where is he missing?': Farooq Abdullah rejects Cong's 'gayab' jibe at PM Modi "We are waiting, but if they (Centre) take a long time then we will have no option but to go to the Supreme Court," he added, stating that he was hopeful that after statehood was restored, all powers would be given back. Farooq Abdullah on Israel-Iran conflict Farooq Abdullah stated that he hoped all parties involved in the Israel-Iran conflict would see some sense and that peace would be achieved soon. "I pray that God gives both Israel as well as Iran some sense and gives (Donald) Trump some sense also so that he talks about peace and not war. The issues can only be resolved peacefully, and nothing will be achieved without peace," he said. Also Read: Farooq Abdullah's 'hua to hua' remark on Kashmiri Hindu killings sparks BJP backlash Abdullah also questioned the government regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, which occurred on April 22, when 26 people were killed. "They (Centre) said we ended militancy here, then where did they (Pahalgam attackers) come from? We have so many forces, so many drones, etc. Where did those four attackers come from?" asked Abdullah. "We have not been able to find them yet. We say that we are a powerful nation now and there is no match to us, but we cannot find those four," he said.
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Business Standard
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Meet Vikram Misri: From ad world to India's face during Pak border row
During recent tensions between India and Pakistan, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emerged as the central figure in the Indian government's communication strategy. As the face of India's press briefings since the launch of Operation Sindoor, Misri provided updates on military actions, ceasefire negotiations, and responses to provocations from across the border. Who is Vikram Misri? Vikram Misri was born on November 7, 1964, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, into a Kashmiri Hindu family. His schooling took him across the region, attending Burn Hall School and DAV School in Srinagar, Carmel Convent School in Udhampur, and later the Scindia School in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. For higher education, Misri pursued a degree in History from Hindu College, University of Delhi, before earning an MBA from XLRI – Xavier Labour Relations Institute in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Before joining government service, he worked for three years in advertising with Lintas India in Mumbai and Contract Advertising in Delhi. Vikram Misri's diplomatic career Vikram Misri joined the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) in 1989. Early in his diplomatic career, he served in Indian missions in Brussels and Tunis, and later at the Ministry of External Affairs' Pakistan desk. His expertise in South Asian affairs was further honed through a series of high-profile assignments: - Private Secretary to Prime Ministers: Misri served as private secretary to three Indian prime ministers: IK Gujral, Manmohan Singh, and Narendra Modi -Ambassadorial posts: He was India's ambassador to Spain (2014–2016), Myanmar (2016–2018), and China (2019–2021). Notably, as ambassador to China during the 2020–2021 border skirmishes, Misri played a key role in diplomatic negotiations at a time of heightened tensions. -Deputy National Security Advisor: From January 2022 to July 2024, Misri served as Deputy National Security Advisor, handling strategic affairs at the highest level. Helming press briefings amid India-Pakistan tensions Last week, as foreign secretary, Vikram Misri became the face of the Indian government's communications during a period of heightened military tensions with Pakistan, particularly during 'Operation Sindoor'. - Ceasefire announcement: On May 10, Misri announced a mutual ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, following four days of cross-border drone and missile strikes that brought the region to the brink of wider conflict. He explained that the agreement was reached after a call between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries, with the ceasefire taking effect immediately. - Responding to violations: When reports emerged of ceasefire violations by Pakistan just hours after the agreement, Misri promptly addressed the media again, condemning the breaches and assuring that India's armed forces were responding appropriately. He called on Pakistan to take the agreement seriously and reiterated India's commitment to maintaining vigilance along the borders. Senior leaders such as Shashi Tharoor and Asaduddin Owaisi have publicly praised his conduct, emphasising that civil servants like Misri are responsible for implementing decisions made by the government, not for the decisions themselves. Vikram Misri is recognised for his fluency in English, Hindi, and Kashmiri, with a working knowledge of French. Misri is married to Dolly Misri and has two children.
News18
03-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
News18 Afternoon Digest: India Bans Imports From Pakistan, 6 Die In Shirgao Jatra Stampede & Other Top Stories
Last Updated: We are also covering: Channi questions surgical strike, Farooq Abdullah's remark on Kashmiri Hindu killings draws BJP ire, & other top stories. In today's afternoon digest, News 18 brings to you the latest on the Pahalgam terror attack, the Shirgao Jatra stampede, & other top stories. In a further significant move against Pakistan, India has banned the direct or indirect import of all Pakistani goods with immediate effect, according to a notification from the Ministry of Commerce. This step followed the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. Read More Amid buzz over a possible military response to the Pahalgam terror attack, Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi on Friday stoked controversy as he raised questions on the Surgical strike conducted by the Indian Army in PoK in retaliation for the Uri attack in 2016, drawing a sharp response from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Read More Shirgao Jatra Stampede: At least six people were killed and 30 injured after a stampede took place during the annual Devi Lairai Jatra in Shirgaon village in Goa. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday. Read More Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam has landed in controversy in Karnataka after pro-Kannada groups accused him of equating their language activism with terrorism. The Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV), a prominent Kannada outfit, has filed a police complaint in Bengaluru and threatened to block Nigam's performances in the state until he issues a public apology. Read More Neymar At The 2026 World Cup? Santos Plan To Help Winger By Extending Contract Santos president Marcelo Teixeira said the club is working to extend Neymar's contract until next year's FIFA World Cup, despite the forward's ongoing injury concerns. First Published: May 03, 2025, 13:04 IST
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Kashmir attack: Local victims talk with FOX 26 about what happened
The Brief The remains of those killed remain unidentified after 26 tourists were killed in a terror attack in Kashmir. The attack happened on Tuesday. 40,000-45,000 members of the Kashmiri diaspora live in the United States and many in Houston. HOUSTON - Dozens of people, both students and community members, were at the University of Houston on Thursday afternoon holding a candlelight vigil in memory of 26 tourists killed Tuesday in a terror attack in Kashmir. Those killed haven't all been identified. Although this happened more than 8,000 miles away from us in Houston, 40,000-45,000 members of the Kashmiri diaspora live in the United States and many in Houston. "On 19th of January 1990, the whole population came onto the road. They used loud speakers to scare us. They use derogatory slogans," said Surinder Kaul, who moved from Kashmir and lives in Katy. Kaul is the co-founder of the Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora, which is a civil society movement with the goal to move the world's conscience about plight of their Kashmiri Hindu community. "What is very disturbing is that the terrorists, they identified the victims whether they are Hindus or Muslims. That is very painful," said Kaul. Dig deeper There's a tumultuous history for the last 700 years. In 1990, during civil unrest and genocide, Kashmiri Hindus were given the choice to convert, leave or be killed. Amit Raina who lives in Houston, like Kaul, was one of the hundreds of thousands Kashmiri Hindus that fled. "It's a grim reminder of the brutal past we had. It took me back to 1990 where I was a 8-9 year-old kid, and my experiences and what we had to go through back then. The pain, the anguish, the brutality. Our community had to go through that genocide," said Raina. We still don't have confirmation on who these suspects are, but Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will punish "every terrorist and their backers." The Source FOX 26 Anchor Rashi Vats spoke with Surinder Kaul, co-founder of the Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora, and Amit Raina, who lives in Katy.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vivek Agnihotri reveals long-held fears of terror attack, questions notion of peace in Kashmir
Picture Credit: X Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has voiced his long-standing concerns over the situation in Kashmir, saying he had feared a terror attack for quite some time. Reacting to the recent tragic event, Agnihotri claimed that what was perceived as peace in the region was, in reality, a "strategic silence." Taking to Instagram, Vivek posted a heart-wrenching viral photo of a woman sitting beside her husband's dead body and strongly condemned the terror attack. The director captioned the post, "OMG. OMG. OMG. Just landed in Chicago to learn about this inhuman tragedy. I had feared this for a long time. I've been saying all along - it wasn't peace in Kashmir , it was a strategic silence. I urge @amitshahofficial ji to immediately safeguard both Kashmir and Bengal before another tragedy unfolds. I know their tactics." It's worth noting that Vivek Agnihotri is also the director of ' The Kashmir Files ', a powerful film centered on the 1990 exodus of Kashmiri Hindus from Indian-administered Kashmir. The 2022 drama starred Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar, and Pallavi Joshi. The story centered on a young Kashmiri Hindu college student who is raised by his grandfather in exile and kept in the dark about the tragic circumstances surrounding his parents' deaths. Following his grandfather's passing, the student-who had previously accepted a sanitized version of the exodus while in college-embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about his family's past. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo A wave of outrage and grief has swept across the Indian film industry, with numerous celebrities strongly denouncing the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Celebrities like Priyanka Chopra, Anushka Sharma, Alia Bhatt, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Sunny Deol, Parineeti Chopra, Sidharth Malhotra, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Nani, NTR Jr., Allu Arjun, and many others have voiced their deep sorrow and anger over the tragic incident.
