The Indian northernmost state, Jammu and Kashmir is claimed in entirety by both India and Pakistan. Based on the legality of the Instrument of Accession signed by the last maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir, Hari Singh, the de jure situation in the state is that the whole of the state belongs to India. But duringContinue reading “Kargil Vijay Diwas”
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The Issue with Distorted Maps of India
We all know how India looks. It is very easy to point out India wherever it appears, such as on websites, documents, pages, information bulletins, apps, media, posters, and where not. Despite everything known and can be achieved beforehand, we do see distorted maps of India. How and why do people distort India’s map? Well,Continue reading “The Issue with Distorted Maps of India”
Tunnel Cave-in in Jammu and Kashmir
The Jammu Srinagar highway is the lifeline of the Kashmir Valley, as this is the only road connecting Kashmir Valley to the rest of India. Hence, it is important to expand the road to meet the growing demands of the highway. Currently, the road is 2-lane, which is going to be expanded to a 4-laneContinue reading “Tunnel Cave-in in Jammu and Kashmir”
Kashmir Issue – Bilateral or not?
According to the Shimla Agreement signed in 1972 between India and Pakistan, the Kashmir issue was to be solved bilaterally, without involving a third party. However, Pakistan seems to always forget that, and has time and again raised issues over Kashmir in the United Nations General Assembly and other international organizations. India every time hasContinue reading “Kashmir Issue – Bilateral or not?”
Delimitation – What is it?
Delimitation means redrawing of boundaries of Parliament or state legislative assembly. The boundaries of Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha are drawn in such a way that each member of the Parliament represents an equal number of people living in that particular area. The same goes for the State Legislature as well. In short, the delimitationContinue reading “Delimitation – What is it?”