Abdullah must navigate a polarised political landscape, balancing the divergent interests of the Muslim-majority Kashmir Valley and the BJP-dominated Hindu-majority Jammu.

The ruins are not just of a building but of a shared heritage and countless stories that travelled back and forth between Jammu and Sialkot.

The elections in the Pir Panjal region will decide if identity politics can be a winning formula in one of the most diverse and underdeveloped parts of Jammu and Kashmir.

As national focus remains fixated on Kashmir, Jammu’s pivotal influence in the upcoming elections is being overlooked, despite its potential to shape the future of Jammu and Kashmir’s governance.

Statehood would provide greater autonomy, allowing for more nuanced and locally informed decision-making that reflects the region's unique cultural, social and economic landscape.

The Transaction of Business of the Government of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (Second Amendment) Rules, notified on July 12, further augment LG's power, thereby Union government's. The move is in no way suggests that J&K statehood is in the offing.

The geographical shift of these terror attacks suggests a strategic broadening of terrorist objectives, and counter-terror tactics that were effective in Kashmir may not translate well to the distinct geopolitical and social landscape of Jammu.

‘Chain of Light’ is set to be released by Peter Gabriel’s Real World Records. This discovery not only enriches his distinguished catalog but also breathes new life into the transcendent legacy of a singer who, even decades after his untimely passing in 1997, continues to bridge cultural and musical divides.