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Pakistan Names T20 World Cup Squad After Boycott Threat
Pakistan on Sunday named a 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, effectively reversing a previous threat by board chairman Mohsin Naqvi to boycott the event in solidarity with Bangladesh.
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Second Citizen Killed, Minneapolis Streets Explode in Fury
New York ~ Minneapolis descended into chaos on Saturday after federal immigration police shot and killed a 37-year-old man during an operation in the city, triggering mass protests, clashes in the streets and renewed outrage over what local leaders describe as an “occupation” by federal forces
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Augsburg Hand Bayern Munich First Bundesliga Defeat Since March
Augsburg stunned Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich 2-1 on Saturday to end a 27-match unbeaten league run for their Bavarian rivals dating back to March.
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Constitution Rooted In Timeless Ideals Of Justice & Liberty: LG
Greets People ◆ Of J&K On Eve Of Republic Day Says Op Sindoor Was a Declaration of India's Strategic Resolve
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Prakash Raj: Hindi Films Lost Roots, Now Fake, Money-Driven
Unlike Malayalam and Tamil cinema, which he hailed for their strong, content-driven storytelling, actor Prakash Raj said mainstream Hindi cinema has lost its roots, becoming increasingly “fake” and “money-orientated”.
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
L'affaire Minnesota
As ICE enforcement intensifies, America grapples with legal norms, public opinion, and social inequality nationwide.
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
'My India, My Vote': National Voters Day Celebrated
SRINAGAR: On the occasion of 16th National Voters Day celebrations, a grand function was organized by the District Election Office, Srinagar here at Government College of Education, M A Road to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India, established on 25th January 1950.
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
India To Display Military Might At R-Day Parade
India will showcase its military strength, development journey and cultural diversity at the 77th Republic Day celebrations to be held on Monday at Kartavya Path in the national capital.
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
52 J&K Police Personnel Honoured On R-Day
IGPs, DIGs Among Awardees
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Police, CRPF Carry Out Door-to-Door Searches in Habba Kadal
Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, security forces intensified security arrangements across several parts of Srinagar, with extensive checking and surveillance operations carried out in Habbakadal, Fateh Kadal, and adjacent areas.
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Raika Dilemma
What began as an infrastructure proposal now asks deeper questions about land use, legal consistency, and public trust.
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Prof Shafi Shauq Gets Padma Shri
Eminent Kashmiri scholar, poet, linguist and translator Prof Shafi Shauq on Sunday was named among the recipients of the Padma Shri Award 2026, India's fourth-highest civilian honour, for his outstanding contribution to education, language and literature.
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Up Couple Jump From Pizza Shop On 2Nd Floor To Escape Hindu Group
A young man and a woman jumped from the second floor of a pizza shop in Shahjahanpur district after they were allegedly accosted by members of a Hindu organisation on Saturday evening, police sources said
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
India Messenger Of Peace Amid Conflicts: Murmu
>> 'Women Power, Economic Growth Central To Nation's Future' >>> Says India Is World's Fastest-Growing Major Economy
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
KPDCL Restores Power Supply Across Kashmir After Snow
The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. (KPDCL) on Sunday announced the successful and near-complete restoration of power supply across the Kashmir Valley following a severe spell of gusty winds and heavy snowfall that caused widespread damage to electricity infrastructure.
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Saudi's Postpone 2029 Asian Winter Games at NEOM
Saudi Arabia's Olympic Committee and the Olympic Council of Asia have agreed to indefinitely postpone the 2029 Asian Winter Games, which were to have been held in a mountain resort in Saudi's futuristic city project NEOM.
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Railways To Run Special Katra-Srinagar Trains
With recent heavy snowfall disrupting road and air traffic, Northern Railway's Jammu division has decided to run special reserved trains between SMVD Katra to Srinagar next week to provide relief to the stranded passengers, officials said on Sunday.
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
No Place For Hindi In Tamil Nadu Then, Now And Forever: Stalin
DMK president and Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday hailed the “Language Martyrs” of the state who sacrificed their lives during the anti-Hindi agitation in the past and asserted that there was “no place” for the language here forever.
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
‘SIR To Be Extended Nationwide Soon’: Poll Body Chief Gyanesh Kumar
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced on January 23 that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls will soon be rolled out across all remaining states, marking a significant step toward ensuring the accuracy and integrity of India’s voter database.
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Hotel, Radio, and Voice: Mark Tully's Mark on Kashmir
The legendary BBC broadcaster's death revived memories of Kashmir's tense radio and hotel years.
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Padma Awardee Seeks KP Return Policy
Brij Lal
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
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New Study Calls For Higher Allocation For Public Health To Lower Household Medical Expenses
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, a new study has added empirical weight to longstanding demands for higher expenditure on public healthcare, warning that socioeconomic factors are increasingly driving medical costs and deepening inequality in access to care.
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Woman Injects HIV Virus On Ex-lover's Wife in Andhra
Four persons, including a woman, were arrested for allegedly administering an HIV injection to a doctor here, police said on Sunday.
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
R-Day Celebrations: Multi-Tier Security In Place
Stringent security arrangements have been put in place across Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the Republic Day celebrations, with multi-tier security blankets thrown around the main venues in Srinagar and Jammu to ensure peaceful and incident-free events, officials said on Sunday.
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Ex-Bus Conductor, Musician Among 45 Awarded Padma Shri
A former bus conductor who set up the world's largest free-access library, a paediatrician who formed Asia's first human milk bank, and a 90-year-old rare musical instrument player were among 45 individuals from across India chosen for the Padma Shri award in the 'unsung heroes' category on the occasion of Republic Day, sources said on Sunday.
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Fresh Snow Likely In Kashmir As WD Nears
Jammu and Kashmir is set to witness dry weather during the daytime on Republic Day, providing favourable conditions for official functions and public celebrations across the Union Territory, weather experts said on Sunday.
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
US Opposes Elected MPs Joining New Iraq Prime Minister's Cabinet
Iraq’s Coordination Framework, the Arab country’s largest parliamentary bloc, announced on Saturday that it has nominated former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki as its candidate for prime minister, in a move widely expected to face opposition from the United States and heighten tensions around the formation of the country’s next government.
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Mark Tully's Last Goodbye
India Mourns Trusted Observer
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
A Vote Is The Most Potent Expression Of Citizen Aspiration: LG
Says Ballot Is the Strongest Tool To Shape Nation's Future
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Bengal Rout Services to Enter Quarterfinals
A dominant Bengal completed a facile innings and 46-run bonus point victory over Services in their Elite Group C match to storm into the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals here Sunday.
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