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Indian authorities begin easing clampdown in Kashmir
New Delhi, Aug 17 (AP/UNB) — Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir on Saturday began restoring landline phone services after a nearly two-week unprecedented security crackdown and news blackout following a decision to downgrade the majority-Muslim region's autonomy.
Shastri retained as India coach to 2021 T20 World Cup
Mumbai, Aug 17 (AP/UNB) — Ravi Shastri was retained as India coach on Friday and his contract extended to the 2021 T20 World Cup in India.
Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar due Monday
Dhaka, Aug 16 (UNB) - Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrives here on Monday to discuss bilateral issues and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's forthcoming visit to India.
Hasina restores mutual trust between Bangladesh, India: Envoy
Dhaka, Aug 16 (UNB) - Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Syed Muazzem Ali on Friday said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina restored mutual trust between Bangladesh and India bringing about a change in the mindset regarding the bilateral ties.
Modi clamps down on Kashmir, and India loves him for it
Aug 16 (AP/UNB) - The achingly beautiful Himalayan valley was flooded with soldiers and roadblocks of razor wire. Phone lines were cut, internet connections switched off, politicians arrested. Public gatherings were banned.
Pakistan says 5 killed by Indian fire in Kashmir
New Delhi, Aug 15 (AP/UNB) — Pakistan's military and police say "unprovoked firing" by India across the heavily militarized Line of Control in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir has killed three soldiers and two civilians in separate incidents.
Independence Day: Flag-hoisting ceremony held at Indian HC
Dhaka, Aug 15 (UNB) - A flag hoisting ceremony was held at the High Commission of India here on Thursday to mark the 73rd Independence Day of India.
India's PM uses Independence Day to defend Kashmir changes
New Delhi, Aug 15 (AP/UNB)— Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended his government's controversial measure to strip the disputed Kashmir region of its statehood and special constitutional provisions in an Independence Day speech Thursday, as about 4 million Kashmiris stayed indoors for the 11th day of an unprecedented security lockdown and communications blackout.
Pakistani PM reiterates support to Kashmiris on Indian side
Muzaffarabad, Aug 14 (AP/UNB) — Pakistan's prime minister assured Kashmiri people living in the Indian-administered part of the divided region that he supports them in their struggle for self-determination.
Pakistan seeks urgent UN meeting on India action in Kashmir
United Nations, Aug 14 (AP/UNB) — Pakistan called Tuesday for an urgent meeting of the U.N. Security Council, saying India's decision to strip its part of disputed Kashmir of autonomy poses "an imminent threat" to international peace and could lead to ethnic cleansing and genocide in the Muslim-majority region.