An 8-member committee of JeI had approached the GoI to lift the ban imposed on it so it could participate in the elections. However, the request was denied by the Centre.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Biden discussed the situation in Bangladesh and emphasised restoration of law and order and ensuring safety and security of the minorities, particularly Hindus. Meanwhile, US Diplomats had meeting with NC leaders in J&K.
Security officials noted that US-made weapons used by the Taliban or abandoned by American soldiers are now being smuggled into Kashmir through Pakistan.
The Assembly elections in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will be held in three phases from September 18, the Chief Election Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar announced on Friday
Muzzammil is the son of London-based ISI agent Ayyub Thakur, who channelled funds from Pakistan's ISI to Islamic terrorists including Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin.
The government school HSS Bani has reinstated principal Mohammad Hafiz and lecturer Md Farooq, suspended for thrashing a minor student for writing 'Jai Shri Ram' on the blackboard.