Pars Today
Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and the world over have held demonstrations to mark India's Republic Day as a “Black Day”. Similar rallies were also held in various cities in Pakistan.
People in Pakistan have observed the anniversary of "Black Day" on Friday to show solidarity with people in Indian-administered Kashmir.
At least seven people have been killed in two separate gunfights between the Indian security forces and gunmen in Indian-controlled Kashmir.
Indian authorities have suspended the passports of dozens of Kashmiris including journalists and political activists, terming them as “security threats to India”.
Authorities in Indian-controlled Kashmir have reportedly lifted a ban on a traditional procession held by the region's Shia population to mark the mourning month of Muharram in the capital Srinagar.
Hundreds of people have taken to the streets in different cities across Pakistan to condemn a G20 tourism meeting held by India in the Indian-administered Kashmir. They called on the member states to boycott the event.
The Indian government is arming village militias to combat pro-independence fighters in the disputed Himalayan Muslim-majority region, according to a report.
People in Indian-controlled Kashmir marked International Quds Day by holding rallies in support of the Palestinian nation.
Mourning processions and religious gatherings marked the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali(AS) in the Indian-administered Kashmir.
Pakistan has condemned India's decision to hold Group of 20 meetings in the disputed Himalayan Muslim-majority region of Kashmir next month.