Omar Govt Slams Jammu Statehood Demand as 'Pakistani Agenda'
The Omar Abdullah government strongly opposes calls for Jammu's separate statehood, calling it a Pakistani and ISI agenda. Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary says such demands are un-Indian.
The Omar Abdullah government strongly opposes calls for Jammu's separate statehood, calling it a Pakistani and ISI agenda. Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary says such demands are un-Indian.
A Republican congressman introduces legislation to annex Greenland as the 51st US state, citing Arctic security concerns against Russia and China. Denmark firmly rejects the proposal.
A US lawmaker introduces a bill to incorporate Greenland as the 51st state, sparking debate on sovereignty and strategic interests in the Arctic region.
Republican Congressman Randy Fine introduces legislation to annex Greenland, citing national security concerns about Russia and China in the Arctic. The bill could eventually make Greenland a US state.
A US congressman has introduced a bill proposing the annexation and statehood of Greenland, following former President Trump's earlier threats to control the island.
A Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation to authorize President Trump to pursue acquiring Greenland for U.S. statehood, citing security and mineral interests, with Secretary Rubio set to discuss it with Denmark.
Calls for a separate Jammu state have intensified as political and social groups express renewed discontent over governance and development issues in the region.
Expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal dares Deputy CM DK Shivakumar to demonstrate his political strength in North Karnataka, questioning his popularity and demanding a CBI probe.
North Korea's obsessive, militaristic training of preteen girls has made it a powerhouse in youth women's soccer, securing propaganda wins for Kim Jong Un's regime. Explore the high-stakes world behind their success.
The IMD predicts a cold wave in parts of north interior Karnataka. Meanwhile, a depression over the Bay of Bengal is unlikely to affect the state's rainfall. Stay updated.
J&K Congress clarifies stance, repudiating a senior functionary's support for BJP MLA's Jammu statehood call. Party president Tariq Karra asserts commitment to a united J&K and restoration of full statehood. Read the full story.
The MHA's High-Powered Committee for Ladakh will reconvene in late January to address demands for statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion. Talks had stalled since May. Read the latest developments.
Himachal Pradesh gears up to celebrate its Statehood Day on Jan 25 in Paragpur, Kangra. CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu will preside. Explore the state's journey from Punjab province to full statehood.
The MHA has scheduled the next high-level talks with Ladakh's leadership for late January 2026. Key demands include statehood and Sixth Schedule status. Read the latest updates.
Jammu & Kashmir government dismisses BJP's demand for separate Jammu state as 'unviable', suggests Ladakh should reunite with J&K. Minister Javed Rana counters BJP claims of regional discrimination.
Key Ladakh bodies, ABL and KDA, accuse MHA of apathy, plan Delhi agitation as dialogue stalls on statehood and Sixth Schedule demands. Read the full story.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk completes 100 days in Jodhpur jail. Wife Gitanjali Angmo details the legal battle, Supreme Court delays, and Ladakh's statehood demands tied to his release.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, at the Express Adda, voices his unease with the Union Territory tag, calls for statehood restoration, and discusses politics, radicalisation, and the INDIA bloc.
GTA chief Anit Thapa stated that Gorkhaland statehood cannot be won via electoral politics, urging a shift in public thinking and cooperation with the Bengal government. Read his full critique.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun with his daughter Ju Ae on New Year's Day, intensifying speculation about her future political role. Read the full analysis.
Newly appointed Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra addresses statehood demands and ecological concerns. He stresses preserving the region's civilisational history of peace. Read more.
North Korean youth are emulating Kim Jong Un's leather and faux fur look, creating a booming market for affordable replicas. Discover the surprising fashion shift inside the hermit kingdom. Read more.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's 2026 New Year speech celebrated a military pact with Russia, involving troop deployments to Ukraine. Read the full analysis of the strategic shift.
Heavy fog across North India causes major train delays, severe overcrowding at Jaipur station. Key trains like Jodhpur-Howrah Express running late. Read the full report on the travel crisis.
Explore the magic of North India in January. From snow-capped Himalayan towns to serene deserts, discover 10 destinations that shine in winter. Plan your perfect cold-weather escape now!
North Korea's new 8,700-ton nuclear-powered submarine, capable of ballistic missile strikes, marks a dangerous escalation in deterrence. Experts warn it heightens Indo-Pacific security risks. Read the full analysis.
North Korea reveals hull of a nuclear-powered submarine, marking progress in Kim Jong Un's weapons program. Kim calls South Korea's similar plans a security threat. Analysis suggests possible Russian tech aid.
Students from India's North East, studying in Delhi, came together for a heartfelt Christmas celebration, sharing traditional food and music to combat homesickness. Read their inspiring story of community.
A Rajya Sabha committee has urged the Home Ministry to speed up the process of granting full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Read the key recommendations from the report tabled in Parliament.
The commission probing the Leh police firing has recorded statements from magistrates, CRPF, and Ladakh Police. Four were killed, 90 injured in protests for statehood. Details inside.