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Opinion | A Soldier's General: Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain

Opinion | A Soldier's General: Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain

Lt Gen Hasnain's appointment as Governor of Bihar now allows him to bring decades of experience in leadership, governance, and public engagement into...

10.03.2026 10

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Opinion | Chinar Open Winter Games: Blending Sport Push With Anti-Drug Drive

The Winter Games demonstrate that even the harshest climates can be leveraged for constructive and enjoyable activities

18.02.2026 10

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Opinion | Bright Prospects For Jammu and Kashmir

Union Home Minister Amit Shah used his two-day visit to Jammu to evaluate progress of development initiatives, including major infrastructure projects...

15.02.2026 60

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Opinion | Demystifying J&K’s Mosque Profiling Exercise

Profiling mosques in J&K is a practical necessity to understand community needs better, maintain public order, and streamline welfare initiatives

29.01.2026 5

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Opinion | Profiling Of Mosques And Religious Functionaries In Kashmir Valley

When viewed objectively, this decision is not as hostile or disturbing as some individuals and groups portray it

23.01.2026 10

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Opinion | 'Saffron Kingdom': A Movie With A Message Or An Agenda?

Director Arfat Sheikh's US-produced film 'Saffron Kingdom' counters 'The Kashmir Files', and focuses on the trauma of...

09.01.2026 20

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Opinion | From Terror To Transformation: How 2025 Recast Jammu And Kashmir

The promotion of commerce and skill-based employment aligned with local aspirations reflects a re-energised J&K, now on the cusp of hope and...

31.12.2025 10

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Opinion | Anwar Shah Kashmiri: An Islamic Scholar Par Excellence

Anwar Shah Kashmiri (1875–1933) stands among the most luminous scholarly and spiritual figures produced not only by Kashmir but by the wider Indian...

29.12.2025 10

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Opinion | Charari Sharief: The Epicentre Of Sufism In Kashmir

As the epicentre of Sufism in Jammu & Kashmir, Charari Sharief continues to inspire, educate, and guide generations

23.12.2025 10

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Opinion | Celebrating Peace And Harmony, The Common Import Of All Religions

The One World One Family Festival 2025 demonstrated that celebrating humanity’s shared heritage is one of the most powerful ways to foster global...

25.11.2025 10

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Opinion | The Istanbul Breakdown: Pakistan's Militarised Diplomacy & India’s Constructive Alternative

While Pakistan struggles with internal power struggles and militarised diplomacy, India’s proactive, development-focused engagement in Afghanistan...

11.11.2025 10

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Opinion | Who Controls Pakistan’s Nuclear Arsenal?

Former CIA operative and whistleblower John Kiriakou claims that in 2002 while in Pakistan, he was told that the Pentagon controlled Pakistan’s...

01.11.2025 10

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Opinion | Indo-Afghanistan Ties: A New Era

India-Afghanistan ties, built on centuries of shared history, mutual respect, and unwavering support, are sending a message louder than any diplomatic...

14.10.2025 10

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Opinion: The India-Pakistan Face-off At UNGA

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif delivered a speech that was met with a forceful rebuttal from India

30.09.2025 10

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Opinion | India's Robust Anti-Terrorism Security Apparatus

Over the last decade or more, India has demonstrated stronger political will to strengthen border security, giving a free hand to security and...

20.08.2025 30

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Opinion: India’s Anti-Terrorism Security Apparatus Is Robust

The messaging to the world is now more clear, i.e., India will always act in self-defence, which is a sharp shift from the past doctrine of strategic...

18.08.2025 10

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Opinion: India Boosts Global Role With PM Modi’s Foreign Visits

India is seeking to transition from aid receiver to agenda setter in the Global South

24.07.2025 10

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Opinion | Why US Designating Pakistan’s Lashkar Proxy TRF As ‘Foreign Terrorist Organisation’ Matters

The designation follows TRF claiming responsibility for the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 civilians—the deadliest such attack in India...

20.07.2025 10

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Opinion | Jammu And Kashmir Light Infantry: Soldiers Par Excellence

Every JKLI soldier begins his journey from the valleys, villages, and mountains of Jammu and Kashmir. He is a son of the soil, shaped by the hardships...

16.07.2025 10

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Nagaland Floods: Army And Assam Rifles To The Rescue

Heavy rains over 72 hours have caused rivers to overflow and flooding in Dimapur. Authorities have urged residents in low-lying areas to stay alert...

10.07.2025 10

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Opinion | Looming Threat Of A Third World War

Most of the countries at the centre of various conflicts around the globe have nuclear potential

20.06.2025 10

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Opinion | Strategic Partners, Selective Priorities: India, US, And The Trump Puzzle

Beneath the optics of shared values, Trump’s backchannel dealings with Pakistan and a purely transactional approach to diplomacy are eroding the...

24.05.2025 10

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OPINION | Takeaways From Union Home Minister Amit Shah's J&K Visit

Shah’s three-day visit to Jammu and the Kashmir Valley was a mix of realpolitik, hard talk with the administration and security brass, and emotional...

15.04.2025 10

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OPINION | National Integration Tours: Building A Harmonious & United India

These tours not only broaden a child's horizon, but also contribute significantly to their personality development, helping them become...

15.04.2025 10

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Opinion | Army and Assam Rifles Schools' Stellar Role In Providing Quality Education In Remote Areas

AGPS and ARPS are playing important roles in facilitating the uplifting of society by delivering basic quality education to children in Jammu and...

12.03.2025 10

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Opinion | It's Time To Walk The Extra Mile To Boost Kashmir’s Economy

There’s a crying need to consider the institution of a comprehensive, multi-dimensional approach that incorporates both the challenges and...

19.02.2025 20

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Opinion | The Price Of Arrogance: AAP’s Delhi Debacle

By blaming the Centre for virtually everything that went wrong in the capital, AAP stretched its narrative too far. Its refusal to take responsibility...

13.02.2025 10

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