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Chung Pui-Kuen, former editor of Stand News, receives a 21-month prison sentence for sedition, prompting the IFJ to condemn the prosecution and call on Hong Kong authorities to uphold press freedom.

JAMMU: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieved a record-breaking victory in the Jammu division, winning 29 out of 43 Assembly seats, an improvement from the 25 it held in 2014.   In contrast, the Congress party experienced a historic low, securing just one seat in Rajouri. Prominent Congress figures, including former Deputy Chief Minister Tara […]

SRINAGAR: National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah is set to become the first Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir after its reorganization into a Union Territory. Abdullah, who contested from both Budgam and Ganderbal, secured significant victories in both constituencies, defeating his closest rivals by large margins.   In Ganderbal, a traditional NC stronghold, […]

The Indian film industry, often celebrated for its diversity and cultural richness, stands at a crucial juncture. President Droupadi Murmu’s recent call for more women-led development in the industry is not just timely but essential. As she rightly pointed out, despite the industry’s vast output, the representation of women, both behind and in front of […]

NEW DELHI – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised for a historic third term in Haryana, with Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini set to continue leading the state. Despite earlier speculation about a potential leadership change, the BJP leadership has confirmed Saini’s position, dispelling any doubts about his future role.   As the election […]