India-UK Free Trade Agreement

29/04/2025
The ongoing discussions between India and the United Kingdom to finalize the long-anticipated Free Trade Agreement (FTA) mark a significant milestone in the evolution of bilateral economic relations. With Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal's recent visit to London and productive exchanges with his UK counterpart, Jonathan Reynolds, there is renewed optimism that a mutually beneficial deal is within reach. Negotiations, initiated in January 2022 and now at an advanced stage after 14 rou...

A New Reckoning

27/04/2025
The serene valleys of Kashmir were once again plunged into grief and outrage earlier this week, as a terror attack in Baisaran, Pahalgam-a place known more for its breathtaking beauty than bloodshed-claimed 26 innocent lives, most of them unsuspecting tourists. The massacre, one of the deadliest in recent memory, has shaken the region and the nation, igniting a fierce response from the authorities. In the days since the attack, Kashmir has witnessed an unprecedented crackdown on suspected terro...

Indus Water Treaty - An Unfair Legacy

26/04/2025
More than six decades have passed since the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) was signed between India and Pakistan in 1960. Hailed internationally as a rare example of cooperation between two estranged neighbours, the IWT has often been praised as a diplomatic achievement. Yet, for the people of Jammu & Kashmir, the treaty is not a symbol of fairness or justice, but a reminder of a historical wrong that continues to undermine their progress and prosperity. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reiterated what m...

Letter to Editor

26/04/2025
To, The Editor, JOURNEY LINE Newspaper Subject: An Appeal to Stand by the People of Kashmir Sir, I write this letter not out of any vested interest, nor in an attempt to be politically correct. My only motivation is to share my personal experience and to appeal to the conscience of my fellow countrymen regarding the situation in Kashmir. Having spent 14 days in Kashmir last year, I feel compelled to say, with folded hands, that we must not desert the people of Kashmir or leave "our Ka...

A Stern Message

25/04/2025
In the wake of the horrific Pahalgam carnage that claimed the lives of 26 innocent people, mostly tourists, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent a clear and uncompromising message to the world: India will "identify, track, and punish" every terrorist and their backers, no matter where they hide. Speaking in Madhubani, Bihar, PM Modi's words were not just a reassurance to the nation but a declaration of India's unwavering resolve to combat terrorism with the full force of its might. The April 2...

A Firm Response to Terrorism

24/04/2025
In the wake of the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 innocent lives, India has taken decisive steps to send a clear message to Pakistan: enough is enough. The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has outlined a series of strong measures aimed at holding Pakistan accountable for its continued support of cross-border terrorism. This editorial examines the implications of these actions and the underlying rationale driving them. T...

Will Govt Strike Again?

23/04/2025
The terror attack in Pahalgam, where 28 lives were tragically lost-many of them tourists-marks a dark moment for Kashmir and the nation as a whole. This incident is not just another statistic; it is a painful reminder of the persistent threat that terrorism poses, especially in a region that has witnessed so much violence over the years. As the deadliest attack since the Pulwama strike in 2019, it demands a robust and immediate response from the government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's condem...