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Tamil Nadu BJP State President Annamalai says, "Relief fund should be raised and the relief amount should be paid directly into people's bank accounts."

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Supreme Court to pronounce judgement on the batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, today

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A fire at a small refinery in eastern Iran's Birjand special economic zone caused two explosions, reports Reuters quoting Iran's state media.

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J&K: Security heightened in Srinagar ahead of the Supreme Court's verdict on the batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Over the selection of a new Madhya Pradesh CM, BJP central observer for the state, K Laxman says, "A meeting of the legislative party will be held today evening. After this, the final decision will be taken by the party high command."

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Petitioner and lawyer Muzaffar Iqbal Khan ahead of SC verdict on pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370

"I am confident that the Constitutional (Supreme) court will not bring the Article (370) that violates the Constitution," says activist Amit Raina on SC verdict on abrogation of Article 370.

"We are confident and hopeful. People are praying that the Supreme Court will safeguard the identity, culture, demography and history of Jammu and Kashmir," says Sunil Dimple, President of Mission Statehood Jammu and Kashmir, ahead of SC verdict on pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370.

"I think the (Supreme Court) verdict (on abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir) will be in favour of the people," says BJP leader Priya Sethi on SC verdict on Article 370.

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We are hopeful that the Supreme Court will take the right decision and uphold the Constitution of the country: Awami National Conference leader Muzzafar Shah on SC verdict on pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370 in J&K

"Everyone should accept whatever the verdict is (given by Supreme Court)," says Congress MP Pramod Tiwari ahead of SC verdict on abrogation of Article 370.

"The Supreme Court has understood that Article 370 was challenging the safety and integrity of the nation. We are confident that the verdict will be in favour of the central government's decision (to abrogate Article 370)," says advocate and BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay on SC verdict on abrogation of Article 370.

Some battles are fought to be lost, says Sibal ahead of SC verdict on Article 370

"We - INDIA alliance members - are waiting for the honourable Supreme Court's verdict. As responsible opposition parties, we will go through the verdict and then react," says Congress MP Manickam Tagore in response to a query on SC verdict on abrogation of Article 370.

Mehbooba Mufti put under house arrest ahead of SC verdict on Article 370

BJP MPs protest near Gandhi Statue in Parliament over recovery of unaccounted cash from Congress leader Dhiraj Sahu during the raids by Income Tax Department.

"I am very hopeful that the verdict will be based on justice in accordance with the emotions of the people of Jammu and Kashmir," says petitioner and advocate Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi ahead of SC verdict on pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370.

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"I feel it will be a watershed moment in the political history of Jammu and Kashmir," says petitioner and activist Mir Shahid Saleem ahead of SC verdict on pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370.

BJP President JP Nadda along with party MPs to hold a protest march in Parliament premises today against Congress after over Rs 300 crores in cash were recovered from premises linked to Congress MP Dheeraj Sahu in Odisha I-T raids

Over Rs 300 crores in cash recovered from premises linked to Congress MP Dheeraj Sahu in Odisha IT raids, MoS MEA V Muraleedhanran says, "When people in the country are using digital payment mode even to buy vegetables now, the Congress should give an answer on the recovery of crores of rupees in cash from the premises of a Congress MP."

On SC verdict on abrogation of Article 370 in J&K, Democratic Progressive Azad Party leader, RS Chib says, "It's going to be a historic verdict..."

Jammu & Kashmir National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah leaves from his residence in Delhi

"We are hopeful that the decision will be in the favour of people of Jammu & Kashmir...We are in favour of peace," says National Conference MP Hasnain Masoodi.

J&K LG Manoj Sinha says house arrest or arrest of anyone ahead of Supreme Court verdict on Article 370 'totally baseless'

"As per arguments in Court, we already have won the case": Muzaffar Shah ahead of SC's verdict on Article 370

5-judge SC bench assembles to pronounce verdict on pleas challenging abrogation of provisions of Article 370 of Constitution

NC claims Omar Abdullah too locked up before SC hearing

CJI DY Chandrachud says there are three judgements in the matter, but all unanimous

Bifurcation on Article 370 valid, says Justice D Y Chandrachud

CJI DY Chandrachud says, "Every decision taken by Union on behalf of State is not subject to challenge ...this will lead to chaos and uncertainty and would bring the administration of the State to a standstill..."

SC rejects petitioners' arguments that no irreversible action can be taken by Centre during President's rule

Supreme Court says the argument of petitioners that the Union government cannot take actions of irreversible consequences in the State during Presidential rule is not acceptable.

CJI says SC needs not adjudicate on validity of presidential proclamation in J&K as petitioners have not challenged it

The Supreme Court says it holds that Jammu and Kashmir did not retain an element of internal sovereignty after it acceded to India

SC holds that Jammu and Kashmir became an integral part of India as evident from Articles 1 and 370 of the Constitution of India

Supreme Court holds that Article 370 was an interim arrangement due to war conditions in the State. Textual reading also indicates that Article 370 is a temporary provision, says CJI reading out the judgment.

Supreme Court holds that the power of the President to issue a notification that Article 370 ceases to exist subsists even after the dissolution of the J&K Constituent Assembly

Supreme Court says Article 370 was meant for the constitutional integration of Jammu and Kashmir with the Union and it was not for disintegration, and the President can declare that Article 370 ceases to exist

J&K does not have internal sovereignty different from other states of the country, says CJI

Article 370 of Constitution was interim arrangement due to war conditions in state, says CJI

Constituent Assembly of J&K was never intended to be permanent body, says CJI

When Constituent Assembly of J&K ceased to exist, special condition for which Article 370 was introduced ceased to exist: CJI

Supreme Court says all provisions of the Constitution can be applied to Jammu and Kashmir to 370(1)(d)

Supreme Court says concurrence of the State government was not required to apply all provisions of the Constitution using Article 370(1)(d). So, the President of India taking the concurrence of the Union government was not malafide.

Recommendation of Constituent Assembly of J&K was not binding on president of India: CJI

Supreme Court says no maladies in exercise of power under Article 370(3) by President to issue August 2019 order. Thus, we hold the exercise of Presidential power to be valid, says Supreme Court.

We hold the president seeking concurrence of union and not state as valid, all provisions of Indian constitution can be applied to J&K: CJI

We direct that steps be taken by EC to conduct elections of J&K Assembly by Sep 30, 2024, says CJI

"We direct that steps shall be taken by the Election Commission of India to conduct elections to the Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir by 30 September 2024," says CJI reading judgement in Article 370 matter.

We direct that restoration of statehood in Union Territory of J&K shall be done at the earliest, says CJI

Supreme Court says given the Centre’s submission on the restoration of statehood of Jammu and Kashmir, it directs that statehood shall take place as soon as possible

CJI says 'we hold exercise of presidential power to issue constitutional order abrogating Article 370 of Constitution as valid'

Supreme Court upholds reorganisation of Ladakh as Union Territory

CJI says principle of consultation and collaboration was not required to be followed for exercise of presidential power

SC upholds abrogation of Article 370, calls for polls by September next year

Justice SK Kaul in concurring judgment with CJI says purpose of Article 370 was to slowly bring J&K at par with other Indian states

Requirement of J&K constituent Assembly's recommendation in Art 370 can't be read in manner making larger intention redundant: Justice Kaul

Justice Kaul directs setting up of truth-and-reconciliation commission to probe human rights violations both by State, non-State actors

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On SC upholding abrogation of Art 370 in J&K valid, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah says, "Disappointed but not disheartened. The struggle will continue..."

"The Supreme Court upheld the abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir. This is a historic decision," says advocate and petitioner Barun Sinha on SC upholding abrogation of Article 370.

"I hope that people of India will welcome the Supreme Court's verdict," says Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Anil Desai on SC upholding abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir.

"We will go through the detailed judgment and then meet people (of Jammu and Kashmir) over this," says Sunil Dimple, President of Mission Statehood Jammu and Kashmir, on SC upholding abrogation of Article 370.

SC verdict not just legal judgment, but beacon of hope, testament to collective resolve to build stronger, more united India: PM Modi

Want to assure resilient people of J&K, Ladakh that our commitment to fulfilling your dreams remains unwavering: PM Narendra Modi

SC verdict on Article 370 disappointing, says Sajad Lone

The Supreme Court verdict on the pleas challenging the abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution is “disappointing” and justice has yet again “eluded” the people of Jammu and Kashmir, Peoples Conference (PC) chief Sajad Lone said on Monday.“The Supreme Court verdict on Article 370 is disappointing. Justice yet again eludes the people of J and K,” Lone said here.He said Article 370 may have been legally obliterated, but will always remain a part of our political aspirations.

'Verdict proves government decision was constitutional', says Amit Shah on SC's decision to uphold abrogation of Article 370

'SC's verdict is not our defeat, but the defeat of the idea of India,' says Mehbooba Mufti

On SC verdict on Art 370 in J&K, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said, "We should not be disheartened. J&K has seen several ups and downs. SC's verdict stating Article 370 was a temporary provision, is not our defeat, but the defeat of the idea of India. I want to say this to the people of the country that many of you are celebrating this (verdict). Today J&K was converted into a jail, and all the shopkeepers were directed that they will not open their shops before 10 am. We were under house arrest. This is a political war which has been going on for ages, and a lot of people have sacrificed their lives for this. We will not leave this, we have to come together and fight."

Chhattisgarh CM-designate Vishnu Deo Sai chairs a meeting with BJP leaders and workers at party headquarters in Raipur

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On SC verdict on Article 370, Uttarakhand CM PS Dhami says, "This is a victory for the people of Jammu & Kashmir...I welcome this verdict."

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A death sentence, defeat of the idea of India: Mehbooba Mufti on SC verdict on Article 370

Srinagar: People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said the Supreme Court's decision to uphold Article 370 abrogation is “nothing less than a death sentence”, adding that it marked the defeat of the idea of India with which the Muslim-majority state had acceded in 1947.

“Today an unconstitutional and illegal act that took place in the Parliament was declared legal. It is nothing less than a death sentence not only for Jammu and Kashmir but for the idea of India,” Mufti said in a five-minute video message she posted on X.

“The SC has said that the Article 370 is temporary, which is why it was removed. This is not only our defeat but also the defeat of the idea of India. This is the defeat of the imagination of India, the Gandhian India with which Muslims of Jammu and Kashmir, rejecting Pakistan, joined hands with the Hindus, Buddhists Sikhs and Christians, the country of Gandhi. Today marks the defeat of that idea of India,” she added.

The former chief minister urged the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh not to be disheartened or lose hope over the apex court’s decision.

“Don’t lose heart, don’t lose hope. Jammu and Kashmir has seen a lot of ups and downs. The SC verdict today is a halt, it is not our destination. Don’t make the mistake of considering it as the end. Our opponents want us to lose hope and accept defeat. But that should not be the case,” she said.

The PDP president said the struggle in Jammu and Kashmir was a political fight which has been going on for decades.

“No decision is final, not even the Supreme Court’s decision. This is a political fight which has been going on for many decades. Our people have made sacrifices and we will not quit halfway,” she added.

Mufti said the Supreme Court declaring the Article 370 as a temporary provision of the constitution has strengthened the forces who claim that the accession of Jammu and Kashmir to India is temporary.

“In 1947, there was a government, a Parliament and a constitution was made. Promises were made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and a special status was granted. After 77 years, another party came which harped on removing Article 370 when they come to power and they did it. It is not our defeat but the defeat of the country. They have betrayed us, we did not."

“Today, they have weakened the country by declaring Article 370 as temporary. They have strengthened those forces in Jammu and Kashmir who have been claiming that the accession with India is temporary. The hand which had joined you with hopes, you have injured that hand today. So do not lose hope, this time shall also pass,” Mehbooba added.

The PDP chief urged people in other parts of the country not to celebrate the abrogation of Article 370 as she warned that the ruling party at the Centre will not stop at it.

“...What has started in Jammu and Kashmir will spread to other parts of the country. They will not waste much time in snatching from you the Constitution and the Tricolour under which we fought for and won our freedom. At that time, we will not celebrate but we will pray that you will counter them with courage,” she added.

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