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We cover latest news concerning Politics from the state of Jammu & Kashmir with extensive coverage – Pictures, Videos, and Special Reports.

Like all the states of India, Indian administered parts of Jammu & Kashmir have a multi-party democratic system of governance. Main political parties include the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (NC), the Indian National Congress (Congress), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The Constitution of India grants Jammu and Kashmir special autonomous status as a temporary provision through Article 370.

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Devender Rana to quit NC, likely to join BJP

Senior National Conference leader and Provincial president Jammu, Devender Singh Rana will quit the NC and is likely to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
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Mehbooba Mufti accuses Centre of bias over closure of shrines, mosques

Former J-K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said preventing people from offering prayers at mosques in Kashmir shows the Government of India’s “disrespect”.
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Ex-J&K Bank chairman Parvez Nengroo joins People’s Conference

Former chairman of Jammu & Kashmir Bank Parvaiz Ahmad Nengroo on Thursday joined Jammu Kashmir Peoples Conference here.
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PM Modi’s birthday observed as ‘National Unemployment Day’ in Tral

Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Youth Congress observed "National Unemployment Day" under the leadership of JKPYC leader Manpreet Singh at Tral.
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Comments on Taliban deliberately distorted, says Mehbooba Mufti

Former chief minister of J-K and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said her statement on the Taliban is being deliberately distorted.
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Rahul Gandhi arrives for two-day visit in Jammu

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday arrived in Jammu for a two-day visit. He was welcomed by Congress leaders and workers.
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Committed to fight for restoration of Article 370: Farooq Abdullah

National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah said that Centre must first restore statehood before announcing elections.
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PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti placed under house detention

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president and former chief minister, Mehbooba Mufti was on Tuesday placed under house detention.
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J&K Govt to come up with new Media Policy

J&K Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly a media policy will be framed within four months, as legislators debated social media regulation and press responsibility.
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10 houses gutted in overnight fire in Kishtwar

10 houses and cowsheds were gutted in an overnight fire in Mungli village of Kishtwar’s Warwan area; no casualties were reported.
Kashmir

LeT commander Asif Fauji alias Moosa killed in Budgam gunfight

Security forces killed LeT commander Asif Fauji alias Moosa in an encounter in higher reaches of Budgam, police said, identifying him as active since 2023.

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The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

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Omar Abdullah moves J&K Assembly resolution seeking full statehood

Omar Abdullah moved a J&K Assembly resolution seeking immediate restoration of full statehood, amid BJP protests over references to earlier resolutions.
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Kashmir’s high-density apple orchards deliver higher returns as prices hit ₹200/kg

Growers from Pulwama and Shopian said modern plantations have enabled them to make better use of limited land while reducing the waiting period for substantial returns.
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J&K Govt to come up with new Media Policy

J&K Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly a media policy will be framed within four months, as legislators debated social media regulation and press responsibility.
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