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U.S State Department "welcomes" resumption of internet services in Occupied Kashmir

U.S State Department "welcomes" resumption of internet services in Occupied Kashmir

  • The U.S State Department's Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs welcomed the resumption of 4G internet services in Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, which was in a blackout since the past 550 days.
  • While the international community has rejoiced over the news of an end to the government-mandated shutdown, research has shown the extent of economic damage to the semi-autonomous state caused by the blackout.
Updated 10 Feb, 2021 08:49pm
Twitter expresses concern for safety of staff in India, after disagreement with Govt on 'objectionable' accounts
World

Twitter expresses concern for safety of staff in India, after disagreement with Govt on 'objectionable' accounts

  • Twitter has expressed concern for the safety of its personnel in India, after the company's refusal to comply with a demand from the Indian government to remove accounts connected to the escalating farmers protests.
  • Last week, the Indian government threatened Twitter employees in India with fines and up to seven years’ jail time if the company did not comply with their demands for the removal of certain accounts alleged to be spreading “misinformation”.
Updated 10 Feb, 2021 04:19pm
Twitter’s India public policy director, Mahima Kaul, resigns
World

Twitter’s India public policy director, Mahima Kaul, resigns

  • Twitter’s public policy director Mahima Kaul recently resigned from her role, two sources said. A LinkedIn ad showed the company is seeking candidates for the key government relations position.
  • Twitter confirmed Ms. Kaul’s resignation, saying she would stay on through March and was helping with the transition, but otherwise declined to comment. It said this week that it withholds access to content on receiving a “properly scoped request from an authorized entity”.
Updated 08 Feb, 2021 08:26pm
New York Assembly resolution marks February 5th as "Kashmir American Day"
World

New York Assembly resolution marks February 5th as "Kashmir American Day"

  • The New York State Assembly has passed a resolution, calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to declare the 5th of February as the Kashmir American Day.
  • The Assembly's move has been met with the ire of Indian officials, citing their "concern" with regards to the attempts being made by "vested interests" to misrepresent Jammu and Kashmir's rich socio-cultural heritage.
Updated 08 Feb, 2021 04:11pm
There is no change in Pakistan's principled stand on Kashmir issue, clarifies FO following PM's statement
Pakistan

There is no change in Pakistan's principled stand on Kashmir issue, clarifies FO following PM's statement

  • The FO issued this statement following PM's statement that Pakistan will allow the Kashmiris to decide between choosing to join Pakistan or remaining independent even after they vote in favour of Pakistan.
  • "Pakistan remains firmly committed to the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute through free and impartial plebiscite under the UN auspices as enshrined in the relevant UNSC resolutions," FO added.
Updated 06 Feb, 2021 12:58pm
India cannot break Kashmiri people's resolve anywhere in the world: Yusuf
Pakistan

India cannot break Kashmiri people's resolve anywhere in the world: Yusuf

  • “I was honoured to witness the emotions and steadfastness of the legislative assembly of AJK and their bond with our brothers and sisters in IIOJK this morning,” says PM's aide.
  • "India cannot break the resolve of Kashmiris anywhere in the world, regardless of whatever illegal steps it may take," he wrote.
Updated 05 Feb, 2021 07:55pm
Kashmir Solidarity Day: PM to visit Kotli today
Pakistan

Kashmir Solidarity Day: PM to visit Kotli today

  • The PM will also address a public gathering in Kotli, Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
  • "Today, on this Kashmir Solidarity Day, we reaffirm our resolute support for our Kashmiri brothers and sisters, who continue to be subjected to an inhuman military siege and communications blockade since 5 August 2019," the PM said.
Published 05 Feb, 2021 09:40am
Indian government threatens Twitter with penalties, if it does not block accounts
World

Indian government threatens Twitter with penalties, if it does not block accounts

  • In the aftermath of the online backlash against the Indian government's callous treatment of protestors, India has threatened to 'punish' Twitter if it does not comply with the government's request to restore a block on accounts connected to allegedly inflammatory tweets about farmers’ protests.
  • On Monday, Twitter blocked over 250 accounts, following a request by the Indian government, under the presupposition that the tweets could potentially 'incite' violence.
Updated 04 Feb, 2021 08:37pm
Cross-border violence between India and Pakistan expected to intensify in 2021: Report
World

Cross-border violence between India and Pakistan expected to intensify in 2021: Report

  • 2020 marked one of the most violent years for conflict between India and Pakistan, as relations between the two historically adversarial countries plummeted and military skirmishes across the disputed Jammu and Kashmir border intensified.
  • Cross-border violence between India and Pakistan in the Kashmir region is expected to manifest with greater intensity in 2021.
Updated 03 Feb, 2021 05:46pm
Farmers' protest: India says temptation of sensationalist social media comments by celebrities is neither accurate nor responsible
World

Farmers' protest: India says temptation of sensationalist social media comments by celebrities is neither accurate nor responsible

  • "Before rushing to comment on such matters, we would urge that the facts be ascertained, and a proper understanding of the issues at hand be undertaken, a statement by Indian ministry said.
  • “Why aren’t we talking about this?!” Rihanna said in a Twitter post, sharing an article of the protest using the hashtag #FarmersProtest.
Published 03 Feb, 2021 01:00pm
Rihanna speaks up for farmers' protest in India
World

Rihanna speaks up for farmers' protest in India

  • Sharing a news report by CNN on India’s farmers’ protest, the renowned singer asked, “Why aren’t we talking about this?!”
  • The report by the US publication was about the government’s decision to cut internet services to protesting farmers.
Published 02 Feb, 2021 08:53pm