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In Kashmir, parties offer little hope for journalists in run-up to polls

There is little that parties in poll-bound Jammu and Kashmir are offering for journalists despite increased challenges to press freedom over the last five years in the erstwhile state.

Newslaundry

J&K Polls: Multi-cornered contest in first phase on September 18

As the last date for withdrawal of nomination papers for 24 Constituencies in the first phase ended on Friday evening, a total of 219 candidates remained in the fray. Read further on Dynamite News:

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J&K: ECI notification for 2nd phase polling on 26 seats

The Election Commission on Thursday issued a notification for the filing of nomination papers by the candidates for the second phase. Read further on Dynamite News:

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I went to Gamescom 2024 — here’s the gear that excited me the most this year

Gamescom 2024 is well underway. Here are my top gaming peripherals showcased or announced at the event.

Tom’s Guide

I gave this pro controller the ultimate upgrade to beat stick drift — and it only took 5 minutes

Swapping in PDP’s new Hall Effect modules for the Victrix Pro BFG is incredibly simple and ensures this pro controller won’t ever develop stick drift.

Tom’s Guide

I just tried this new guitar controller — and it's perfect for reliving your Rock Band glory days

The PDP Riffmaster is a new guitar controller that works on modern consoles and has some really useful quality of life features.

Tom’s Guide

Tussle begins for a powerless legislature in J&K

The meaning of assembly elections was already turned on its head before the announcement for polls in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Thrustmaster eSwap X 2 Pro Controller review: “The Skyrim of the controller world”

The differences between the Thrustmaster eSwap X 2 and its previous iterations are few. Ultimately, it suffers from a lack of innovation against new rivals.

GamesRadar

PDP reveals limited edition fight sticks inspired by Tekken 8 and The King of Fighters

PDP has revealed a range of limited edition fight sticks based on characters from Tekken 8 and The King of Fighters.

TechRadar

In Baramulla, slogans and rallies raise the electoral pitch

Jammu and Kashmir election 2024: Rallies overshadow speeches as candidates compete for support in Baramulla constituency.

The Hindu

Amit Shah’s Kashmir visit focuses on uptick in voter turnout, strategy to keep regional parties at bay

Union Home Minister Amit Shah concludes Kashmir visit, discusses voter turnout, election preparations, and alleged interference in electoral process.

The Hindu

PDP's new Victrix Gambit Prime controller goes big on multiplayer with minimal input latency and an array of swappable modules

PDP's Victrix Gambit Prime controller is available now, and could be the gamepad of choice for multiplayer gamers.

TechRadar

Jailed Engineer Rashid gathers steam in Baramulla, upends poll calculus of NC, PC

Jailed Independent candidate Engineer Rashid upends political bigwigs in Baramulla with grassroots campaign and son's emotional narrative.

The Hindu

PDP’s Srinagar candidate Parra booked for holding road shows ‘without permission’ in Pulwama

Jammu and Kashmir police lodge case against PDP candidate Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra for violating Model Code of Conduct.

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Al Jazeera

Why are Kashmiris voting in Indian election they’ve long boycotted?

The abrogation of Kashmir’s special status means many in the region see voting as the only way to be heard.

The Hindu

NC, PDP term healthy Srinagar poll percentage ‘expression against Centre’s Aug. 5 moves’

Srinagar Voter Turnout: DPAP and PDP chiefs react differently to Srinagar voter turnout post Article 370 abrogation, sending messages to the Centre.

Dynamite News

"Constitution has given us the right...": Groom goes to vote in wedding attire in Srinagar

A groom dressed in wedding attire arrived at Boys Hr Sec School Kangan in Srinagar parliamentary constituency to cast his vote on Monday in the fourth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Srinagar polling kicks off amid allegation of ‘official interference’

According to official figures, the volatile pockets of Pampore witnessed 4.61% polling, Pulwama 5.14%, Rajpora 5.87%, Tral 3.70% and Shopian 7.03% till 9 a.m. All these areas witnessed a domination of militants in the past.

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The Hindu

Jammu and Kashmir: Three generations of Abdullah family cast vote in Srinagar

Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Three generations of Abdullah family vote in Srinagar, Omar Abdullah urges large voter turnout.

Al Jazeera

India election 2024: Why isn’t Modi’s BJP fielding candidates in Kashmir?

Absence of the prime minister’s party from electoral fray in Muslim-majority region seen as a sign of its unpopularity.

The Hindu

Srinagar Lok Sabha seat sees highest ever number of 24 candidates in fray in 30 years

The Srinagar Lok Sabha election, to be held on May 13, has already created history by registering the highest number of candidates in the fray in the past 30 years.

The Hindu

PDP and NC allege crackdown on party workers, write to EC

Former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti sought intervention of the Election Commission of India to prevent “1987-style rigging and intimidation of voters and PDP supporters”

The Hindu

Mehbooba, Farooq allege ‘police harassment, detention of workers’ ahead of Srinagar polling

Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra, PDP candidate from the Srinagar seat, sought the intervention of the Prime Minister’s Office and the Union Home Ministry against officials.

The Hindu

Mehbooba Mufti accuses Jammu and Kashmir administration of trying to 'fix' Lok Sabha elections

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti accused the Jammu and Kashmir administration of trying to “fix” the Lok Sabha elections by “selectively targeting and harassing” her party and its supporters

The Hindu

Srinagar sways to the sights and sounds of campaign

The Srinagar Lok Sabha seat will vote on May 13 amid a poll fever in the once ‘boycott capital’ of Jammu & Kashmir, which saw less than 14% voting in 2019.

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