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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.

Politics

PAGD accepts PM Modi’s invite for June 24 meet in Delhi

Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration said that they have accepted PM Narendra Modi’s invitation for a meeting on June 24 in New Delhi.
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PDP leader Naeem Akhter released from house detention

Senior People's Democratic party leader, Naeem Akhtar, who was under house detention since May 10 after remaining under preventive detention.
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Modi to chair ‘all party meet’ on J&K next week

Various political parties are expected to participate in the meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday in New Delhi.
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PDP leader Sartaj Madni released from detention

Close on the heels of Centre’s invitation to mainstream leaders, the government here released Peoples Democratic Party leader Sartaj Madni.
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Will discuss strategy if we are invited for talks: Farooq Abdullah

Dr Farooq Abdullah said that they will first sit and discuss the strategy to be followed if they get the formal invitation from New Delhi.
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Top-level meet between Centre and J&K parties likely in Delhi: Report

For the first time after the Centre ended J-K's special constitutional status, serious efforts are underway for engaging PAGD leaders.
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Election may be held early next year in J&K

Union Government is keen to hold Assembly polls early next year in Jammu and Kashmir and has conveyed its plans to political parties in J&K.
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Waheed Parra facilitated LeT chief’s forced marriage: CIK’s chargesheet

As per CIK wing of J&K Police, the PDP's youth president, Waheed Rehman Para had developed intimate liaison with the militants of LeT and HM.
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Media Watch

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.
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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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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

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

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.

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J&K Science Congress 2026 to be held at IUST

IUST and JKSTIC will host J&K Science Congress 2026 from September 29 to October 1, featuring 26 technical sessions on science, innovation and technology.
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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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