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AI Summit 2025 and the Role of India

Musaib Bilal Summits are designed to unite nations, establish new policies, and specify directions for group advancement. They provide forums to talk about breakthroughs, solve new problems, and address global crises. The 2025 AI Summit was no different. The summit, which India and France organized together, aimed to establish moral standards, promote diversity, and control

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Declining Terrorism in Kashmir: A New Dawn of Hope and Stability

“This didn’t happen overnight. It’s taken years of security efforts, political moves, economic progress, and, most importantly, the will of the Kashmiri people who’ve had enough of bloodshed and just want peace.” Advocate Tahir For decades, the beautiful valleys of Kashmir have been overshadowed by the dark clouds of terrorism. The world saw the Jammu

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Mann Ki Baat: A Voice Connecting India

AHMED FAYYAZ Bridging the Gap Between Governance and the Common People . Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio program, has emerged as a powerful medium for direct communication with Indian citizens. Launched on October 3, 2014, it serves as a bridge between the government and the people, addressing grassroots issues, inspiring social

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BJP’s Political Prospects in Kashmir: Challenges, Strategies, and the Road Ahead.

Winning Delhi for BJP meant winning the country’s capital, but winning Kashmir would mean winning the world and the country’s crown. BJP needs to win people not only through infrastructure but also through political representation. If they can work for the people even while being out of political power, imagine how much more impactful they

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Winters in Kashmir: No More Darkness, No More Despair

(Waadi Mai Barf Aur Bijlee Aek Saath) The silent hum of transformers in snow-covered villages, the distant glow of streetlights in remote hamlets—these are not mere conveniences; they are symbols of a region embracing change. Israar Shahid I remember being a 10- or 12-year-old when a common belief dominated our winters—once the snow arrived, electricity

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A New Dawn in Kashmir: The Rise of Startups Over Strikes

Today, we live in a different Kashmir where the Start-up Culture has replaced the Hartal Culture, tourism has replaced terrorism, and laptops and ideas have replaced guns and violence. Israar Shahid Those familiar with Kashmir know that, unlike metropolitan cities like Delhi and Mumbai, we lag behind in several aspects—technical know-how, fashion sense, social evolution,

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The Importance of Social Work for Women in Kashmir: Stories of Resilience and Success

Kashmiri women are no longer waiting for change. They are creating it. They are leading businesses, saving lives, protecting the environment, and inspiring generations. Mariya  Jan Kashmir’s beauty is not just in its valleys and rivers but in the strength of its people, especially its women. For years, they have faced immense challenges—social restrictions, economic

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A new chapter for women in south Kashmir

Aiyan Gulzar Paul In south Kashmir, a quiet change is taking place. For years, women here had skills but little recognition. Now, with sewing machines, looms, and computers, they are building independent futures and shaping their own stories. I met Aisha, a 24-year-old from anantnag, in a sunlit room filled with the hum of sewing

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J&K in Budget 2025: Promises, Priorities, and Progress

 This budgetary allocation reflects the central government’s ongoing commitment to the development and modernization of Jammu and Kashmir, focusing on infrastructure, security, and economic growth. Israar Shahid Any significant announcement made in Parliament by the Hon’ble Finance Minister of the country is always eagerly awaited nationwide. The Union Budget, in particular, holds immense importance for

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J&K Under New Delhi: A 5-Year Transformation

AMM KAAK’s (common Kashmiri) son going to his degree college daily and returning home safely is equal to going to Oxford—and that is what Kashmir has achieved under the direct control of the Central government. Israar Shahid Since its integration with the Union of India, Jammu and Kashmir’s political history has always been a subject

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