India allows foreign diplomats to observe first elections in Kashmir in 10 years
Foreign diplomats from 15 countries were allowed to observe local elections in India's Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.
Wed Sep 25 2024
India showcases scenic Kashmir to G20 countries, hoping to woo foreign tourists
Kashmir tourism officials said 2022 had about only 20,000 foreign visitors, mostly from Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea and Taiwan.
Tue May 23 2023
15 pilgrims dead, 40 missing after cloudburst near Amarnath shrine
At least 15 pilgrims were killed and dozens were missing on Friday after a cloudburst caused flash floods near a Hindu cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir.
Sat Jul 09 2022
India's Kashmir region gets redrawn constituencies ahead of elections
It will give greater representation to the region's Hindu areas.
Thu May 05 2022
Twitter hit with new headache in India after police complaint over controversial map
The complaint accuses Twitter of breaching the country's IT rules as well as laws designed to prevent enmity and hatred between class.
Tue Jun 29 2021
India, Pakistan militaries agree to stop cross-border firing in rare joint statement
The return to a truce was settled by the two armies director-generals of military operations.
Thu Feb 25 2021
India changes controversial land laws in disputed Kashmir
The term "being permanent resident of the state" as a criteria has been "omitted", for non-Kashmiri Indians to purchase the land.
Wed Oct 28 2020
Coronavirus cases surpass 100,000 in India
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in India had surpassed 100,000 early Tuesday, according to data from US- based John Hopkins University.
Tue May 19 2020
Kashmir: The colonised have become the colonisers
The subjugation of Kashmir is more than just about religion: it is about the destruction of a unique national culture that was practiced by different faiths.
Mon Aug 12 2019
3 killed, 150 hutments destroyed in devastating blaze in Indian-controlled Kashmir
The fire broke out at a slum in Narwal area early Saturday in the outskirts of Jammu city, the winter capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir.
Sat Nov 26 2016
Militants stage Kashmir attacks as Modi gives annual address
The gunmen were unable to take control of the police station in the old city of Srinagar, the summer capital of India's northernmost state of Jammu & Kashmir, but did wound six police reservists.
Mon Aug 15 2016
Malaysians stranded in Kashmir floods used chili sauce to attract rescuers
Fifteen Malaysians who flew in here today from India resorted to using chili sauce to write the word 'Malaysia' on a towel to attract help.
Mon Sep 15 2014
17 M'sians stranded in Jammu and Kashmir floods to arrive in KL tomorrow
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the remaining 17 Malaysians stranded in Jammu and Kashmir, India was transported out of the affected area.
Sun Sep 14 2014
The last batch of Malaysians in Jammu and Kashmir to be airlifted today
The 16 Malaysian tourists in Srinagar will be airlifted to Srinagar Airport and later flown to New Delhi.
Sat Sep 13 2014
11 Malaysian students flown out of flood hit state in India
11 students among the 54 Malaysians stranded in Jammu and Kashmir has been rescued and flown out of state.
Wed Sep 10 2014
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024