The Latest Breaking News from Kashmir

Learn about the local government election in Indian-controlled Kashmir post-revocation of special status, with participation from Pakistani Hindu refugees.

Modi promises Kashmir statehood amid regional elections, but analysts doubt full autonomy will be restored.

Voting continues in India's contested province of Jammu and Kashmir, with the second phase of the election to renew the 90 seats of the legislature. This is the first vote since Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government revoked the region's semi-autonomous status which guaranteed its own flag, constitution and statehood; downgrading…

As the 2nd phase of polling began in J&K on Wednesday, people in several parts of the territory were seen in long queues, waiting for their turn to cast their votes. Read further on Dynamite News:

Two people were killed and one was injured after a poll duty vehicle met with an accident near Tuksan in the Gulabgarh area of Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

India this week kicked off Jammu and Kashmir's first legislative elections in 10 years, with high turnout reported. It is the first time the disputed Himalayan territory has voted since India revoked its autonomous status five years ago, a change residents want to see reversed.

Abhinandan is back this week on hosting duties as Manisha is on the ground covering the Kashmir elections. 

At stake are seats in the region’s 90-member legislature, which will make laws and oversee local governing decisions.

Learn about the three-phased election process in Indian-controlled Kashmir post-status changes and heightened security measures.