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PDP MLA Waheed Para criticises BJP MLA Sunil Sharma for demanding removal of Urdu from Naib Tehsildar exams

“It is an attack on the cultural and historical identity of Jammu and Kashmir.” STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, JUNE 13 (STC): MLA Pulwama and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Waheed-ur-Rehman Para has strongly criticized the demand made by BJP’s Leader of Opposition to remove Urdu as a qualifying subject from the Naib Tehsildar examinations. In a…

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Navigating Uncertainty: NC’s Balancing Act in Jammu and Kashmir’s New Power Dynamics

Dr Noour Ali Zehgeer The National Conference (NC) government in Jammu and Kashmir currently finds itself aty critical crossroads. Operating in a restructured political environment, the party must balance governance responsibilities, meet public expectations, and maintain diplomatic ties with the central government—all while contending with reduced autonomy and a reshaped power structure. The once-dominant political…

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Israel launches “Operation Rising Lion”, strikes Iran’s nuclear and missile sites

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKJUNE 13 (STC): Israel has carried out what it described as “preemptive strikes” against Iran, and a state of emergency has been declared in the country, according to the media reports quoting Defense Minister Israel Katz. A New York Times report quoting an anonymous Israeli military official, states that the strikes in…

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The Climate Conundrum: Why Pledges Fail and How We Can Win?

Dr. Tasaduq Hidayat Climate change is one of the most significant issues in the contemporary time. It threatens ecosystems, economy, and people’s lives all around the world. Despite global pledges to reverse its trajectory, rising temperatures and extreme weather events persist, casting doubt on our collective resolve. The Climate Conundrum: Why Pledges Fail and How We Can Win? explores the reasons behind this gap, showcases innovative efforts to combat climate change, evaluates the role of…

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