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India–Russia Summit: PM Modi, President Putin Vow to Inten...
( India )
New Delhi | WTNS | Dec 05:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that terror attacks, whether in Pahalgam or at Moscow’s Crocus City Hall emerge from the same violent ecosystem, emphasizing that India and Russia will continue to work together to dismantle it. He made the remarks during summit-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi. Calling terrorism “a direct assault on the values of humanity,” PM Modi said both nations have consistently “stood shoulder-to-shoulder”...
The Power of Reading:Why It Matters More Than Ever....
( India )
In an age dominated by screens and short attention spans, reading remains one of the most powerful and rewarding habits a person can cultivate. Whether through books, magazines, or well-crafted online articles, reading opens minds, sharpens thoughts, and broadens perspectives. It is not just a hobby, it is nourishment for the mind and a pathway to lifelong growth. By Dr. Vijay Garg | Malout Punjab, India In an age dominated by screens and short attention spans, reading remains one...
JK High Court Declares Cross-LoC Trade as Intra-State, Reaff...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar | WTNS | Dec 03:In an important legal development for Jammu and Kashmir, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled that trade carried out across the Line of Control between Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan administered Kashmir is to be treated as intra state trade under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act. Agha Syed Amin Musvi | Wilayat Times In an important legal development for Jammu and Kashmir, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled...
India Will Not Compromise on Sovereignty and Security: Rajna...
( India )
New Delhi | WTNS | Dec 02: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that India has always believed in peace and dialogue, and it remains committed to that approach, but when it comes to the sovereignty and the security of the people, they won’t compromise. Speaking at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue in New Delhi, Rajnath Singh, said that Armed Forces have shown again and again that they are capable and ready. He said that it is this blend of restraint and firmness that allows “us to manage...
Budgam’s Verdict:A Wake-Up Call for Kashmir’s Politics...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
The shock defeat in Budgam forces NC and its allies to confront uncomfortable truths about governance and ground realities. By Raqif Makhdoomi. Law student | Human Rights Activist. Political landscape has changed since the Budgam By-elections have been declared. Aga Muntazir Mehdi is now the MLA of Budgam. People are visiting his home, congratulating him for his unexceptional success. He will now represent Budgam for 4 years. His four years as MLA shall decide his next tenure. Omar...
Kashmir’s Saffron at Risk: A centuries-old tradition weake...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar | WTNS | Nov 29:Kashmir’s famed saffron fields, once the pride of Pampore and a symbol of the Valley’s agricultural heritage, are facing one of their toughest periods in recent memory. Agha Syed Amin Musvi | Wilayat Times Kashmir’s famed saffron fields, once the pride of Pampore and a symbol of the Valley’s agricultural heritage, are facing one of their toughest periods in recent memory. Farmers who have nurtured the crop for generations say the challenges today...
Zohran Mamdani’s New York Victory:Pride, Challenge, or Glo...
Advocate Kishan Sanmukhdas Bhawnani
( India )
“The election of an Indian-origin, Democratic Socialist mayor highlights the rise of diaspora influence, the export of welfare politics, and the complex interplay between ideology and national interests.” By Advocate Kishan Sanmukhdas Bhawnani Globally, New York City, known as the soul of America and a living laboratory of democracy, is home to immigrants from over 180 countries. Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and African communities have created a new social identity here.The...
Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Chief, Iran Leader’s Envoy Hold Talks...
( India )
New Delhi| WTNS | Nov 15: Ayatollah Dr. Abdul Majid Hakim-elahi, the special Representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India, met Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) Ameer Dr. Syed Sadatullah Husaini at the organisation’s headquarters in Delhi to review long-standing relations and explore avenues for future collaboration. Welcoming the delegation, Dr. Husaini noted the decades-old engagement between the Leader’s Office and JIH in providing guidance to India’s Muslim community. He reiterated Jamaat’s...
BJP Retains Nagrota; PDP Breaks NC’s Five-Decade Stronghol...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar| WTNS | Nov 14: The BJP on Friday retained the Nagrota Assembly seat in Jammu and Kashmir, while the National Conference (NC) suffered a significant setback after losing its Budgam bastion to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the first time in nearly fifty years. Nagrota: BJP Scores Decisive Victory BJP candidate Devyani Rana, 30, won the Nagrota bypoll with 42,183 votes, defeating J&K National Panthers Party leader Harsh Dev Singh, who secured 17,661 votes. NC’s...
Crisis Behind Closed Doors:Government data reveals a 121% ju...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar| WTNS | Nov 02: The number of domestic violence cases in Jammu and Kashmir has more than doubled in the past year, marking a staggering 121 percent increase in reported incidents, according to government data released on Thursday. By Agha Syed Amin Musvi | Wilayat Times In a statement to the Legislative Assembly, Sakina Itoo, the Minister for Social Welfare, said that 2,872 cases were registered at the One Stop Centres for Women and on the Mission Shakti dashboard over the...