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Beneath the uneasy calm in Jammu and Kashmir, is a volcano of anger. THE WEEK uncovers the government's plan to deal with it
ALSO READ: A cryptocurrency ban may cripple startups in the country

In Doklam, Both Sides Have Improved Their Infrastructure

Lieutenant General Manoj Mukund Naravane, who assumes charge as the vice chief of Army staff on August 31, is likely to become chief of Army staffwhen General Bipin Rawat retires on December 30.

9 mins

Phone Tapping Allegations Against H.D. Kumaraswamy Has Created A Political Storm

Allegations that H.D. Kumaraswamy ordered the tapping of his adversaries’ phones have created a political storm in Karnataka

4 mins

Karnataka - Cabinet Pressure

Yediyurappa’s cabinet now has 18 members, but the rebels are yet to be accommodated

2 mins

Jammu & Kashmir - Prisoner Of Peace

For its plans to be successful, the Narendra Modi government will have to create an atmosphere of trust and remove the crippling restrictions imposed on the people of Jammu and Kashmir

8 mins

Why The Government's Carrot-And-Stik Approach May Not Work

The government’s carrot-and-stick approach in Kashmir may not work for long, especially since the carrots may or may not materialise

10+ mins

Gujjars In Uri Sector Welcome The Revocation Of Article 370

Gujjars in Uri welcome the abrogation of Article 370, and hope for development

3 mins

Breakthrough For The Sino-Pak Axis

On August 16, 2019, the UN News website carried the following statement: “The Security Council considered the volatile situation surrounding Kashmir on Friday, addressing the issue in a meeting focused solely on the dispute, within the UN body dedicated to resolving matters of international peace and security, for the first time since 1965.” It stated that Pakistan had requested the meeting on August 13, and it was subsequently called for by permanent member China.

3 mins

'Kashmir Issue Is Not About Hindus And Muslims'

BJP general secretary Ram Madhav was instrumental in forging the saffron party’s ill-fated alliance with the People’s Democratic Party in Jammu and Kashmir.

5 mins

P. Chidambaram Runs Out Of Options In The INX Media Case

The Congress says Chidambaram’s arrest is political vendetta, but the BJP is winning the perception battle

7 mins

Cryptocurrency Ban May Cripple Startups

A cryptocurrency ban could tank an emerging startup industry in India

9 mins

Royals And The Arts, Refreshed

Their forefathers, too, patronised art, music and fashion, but these young blue bloods are doing it differently

4 mins

Vidya Balan: Happy To Use Akshay Kumar's stardom To My Advantage

As Tara Shinde, one of the scientists leading the Mars mission, Vidya Balan steals the show in the recently released Mission Mangal.

3 mins

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