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A fashion show in Kashmir has become the centre of attention — for all the wrong reasons. Here's why
Fp Explainers •A fashion show organised at a ski resort in Kashmir’s Gulmarg valley has sparked a massive controversy. The event by designer duo Shivan Bhatiya and Narresh Kukreja, reportedly presented a ski wear collection. However, its timing—coinciding with the holy month of Ramzan—triggered an intense backlash from religious, political, and social circles, with the valley’s chief cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, calling it 'outrageous' and 'obscene'. J&K CM Omar Abdullah has sought a report in the matter
'Aur lado': Omar Abdullah takes a swipe at Congress-AAP fight as BJP ahead in Delhi election results
Fp Staff •Despite being allies under the INDIA bloc, Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ran bitter campaigns in the Delhi assembly elections, attracting a jibe from Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
A tale of many resolutions: How Article 370 has become bone of contention in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly
Fp Explainers •A scuffle broke out during the first session of the newly-elected Jammu and Kashmir Assembly today when Sheikh Khursheed, brother of Engineer Rashid, entered the Well of the House with a banner calling for the restoration of Article 370. The BJP MLAs also stormed the Well to take away the banner. The chaos came a day after the Assembly passed a government resolution seeking a ‘dialogue’ with the Centre for reinstating the UT’s special status
J&K: 2 soldiers, 2 civilians killed in fourth terrorist attack in a week
Fp Staff •Two soldiers of 18 Rashtriya Rifles and two porters working with the Army were killed during a terrorist ambush on a military vehicle near the Line of Control in Kashmir’s Gulmarg sector
Mehbooba Mufti says non-local workers told to move out of Kashmir valley; is it true?
•Jammu and Kashmir authorities called Mehbooba Mufti’s claims about non-local workers being forced to leave 'unfounded rumours'
'Those involved won't be spared': Modi govt warns after 7 infra company workers killed in J&K terrorist attack
Fp Staff •Seven employees of a construction company, including a doctor, were killed in a terror attack on a camp housing construction workers in J&K's Ganderbal district. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, 'Those involved in this heinous act will not be spared and will face the harshest response from our security forces'
FirstUp: SCO meeting in Islamabad, Omar Abdullah to take oath as J&K CM... The big news today
Fp Explainers •The 23rd meeting of SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) will be held and India will be represented by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. National Conference leader Omar Abdullah will be sworn in today as the first chief minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir
FirstUp: Jaishankar in Pakistan for SCO summit and other big headlines today
Fp Explainers •External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will attend the meeting of the heads of member nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Pakistan's Islamabad. In India, the IMA will hold a 12-hour hunger strike in solidarity with the junior doctors association in West Bengal demanding justice for the young doctor raped and murdered at the RG Kar Medical College
J&K elections done, focus now shifts to restoring statehood. Will Omar Abdullah succeed?
Fp Explainers •Hours after the J&K Assembly results, Omar Abdullah, the frontrunner to become chief minister, spoke about restoring statehood. PM Narendra Modi also made a similar promise during campaigning. But what happens now that the BJP has lost in the Union Territory?
Hope vs history: Why NC-Congress coalition in J&K may not be a bed of roses
Fp Staff •As the NC-Congress coalition in Jammu and Kashmir emerges amid a decade-long absence, the interplay of historical grievances and rising expectations presents both opportunities and significant challenges for the alliance moving forward