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
India leads world in cutting internet access for 5th year in a row - Watchdog
Out of 187 internet shutdowns globally recorded by Access Now, 84 took place in India, including 49 in Indian- administered Kashmir.
Wed Mar 01 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
Two killed in Kashmir in wave of assassinations
A wave of targeted killings drove more Hindu families to flee India's only Muslim-majority federal territory.
Fri Jun 03 2022
India's Kashmir sees upsurge in violence, tense after separatist convicted
New Delhi orders life in jail for Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik for funding "terrorist" activities and for many other crimes.
Thu May 26 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
The Kashmir Question - towards a just and lasting solution
The Kashmir question should primarily be understood in terms of human and political rights.
Wed Nov 10 2021
Pakistan PM Khan's ruling party wins Kashmir regional election
Khan's Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf won 25 seats in the 45-seat Pakistan-administered Kashmir's regional assembly.
Fri Jul 30 2021
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
Twin orphaned bear cubs given shelter near India-Pakistan border
Two orphaned Asiatic bear cubs found on the Pakistan side of the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir.
Tue Jun 15 2021
Italian tiara, Kashmir sapphire to feature at Sotheby's auction
A tiara passed down through generations of Italy's royal family will be among the highlights at a Sotheby's auction.
Fri May 07 2021
India, Pakistan held secret talks to try to break Kashmir impasse
Both governments have re-opened a back channel of diplomacy aimed at a modest roadmap to normalising ties over the next several months.
Thu Apr 15 2021
'Pawri' power: 5-second social media clip pulls India, Pakistan closer
"Pawri" monologue renditions have been used by police in India and the Delhi Commission for Women in their social media outreach campaigns.
Wed Mar 03 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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024