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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy 04 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Kashmir’s Smallholders Turn to Agribusiness as Corporate Partnerships Deepen

Across the Valley, smallholder farmers are moving beyond subsistence cultivation and into more durable, market-linked agribusiness models, helped by corporate-community partnerships that are reshaping local agriculture. The shift is emerging as a notable microeconomic story with wider implications for rural incomes, supply chains and the Valley’s long-term fiscal resilience.

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National Governance & Policy31 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Kashmir Cannot Be Managed by Security Alone, Says Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

Kashmir chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has argued that the region’s long-running dispute cannot be resolved through a security-first approach alone and requires sustained political engagement. He said peace in the Valley should not be judged merely by the absence of protests, underscoring the need for a broader political process to address underlying grievances.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (03:02 AM IST)

Altaf Bukhari Warns of Demographic Shifts in Srinagar, Urges Modi to Open Direct J&K Dialogue

J&K Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari has called for accountability over land purchases by outsiders in Srinagar, arguing that such transactions could accelerate demographic change in the Valley. He also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to begin a direct dialogue with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, saying the trust deficit will persist unless the Centre speaks directly with youth and other stakeholders.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (11:36 PM IST)

Altaf Bukhari Says Outsiders Buying Land in Srinagar Must Be Held Accountable for Demographic Change

J&K Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari has called for accountability over the purchase of land in Srinagar by outsiders, warning that such transactions could accelerate demographic change in the Valley. He also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to open a direct dialogue with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, saying the trust deficit will persist unless the Centre speaks directly with residents, especially the youth.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning27 Oct 2026, 04:35 PM IST

‘Cyberselfish’ Author Revives Her Warning as Techno-Libertarianism Faces a New Reckoning

A decade after her book was effectively sidelined, author and critic Jaron Lanier’s longtime interlocutor and fellow technology skeptic is back in the conversation, using the renewed attention to challenge the assumptions behind techno-libertarianism. Her argument is blunt: the worldview that once celebrated digital platforms as inherently liberating now looks outdated in an era defined by concentrated power, algorithmic manipulation, and AI-driven scale.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth26 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Meta Plans Non-Voting Class C Shares to Finance AI Push While Preserving Zuckerberg’s Control

Meta Platforms is preparing to create publicly traded non-voting Class C shares as part of a broader financing strategy for artificial intelligence investments, acquisitions and employee compensation. The structure is designed to raise capital without diluting Mark Zuckerberg’s voting dominance, with the proposed one-for-one distribution expected to begin trading in January 2027.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning26 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

‘Cyberselfish’ Author Revives Her Warning as Techno-Libertarianism Faces a New Reckoning

As her long-dormant book returns to circulation, author and critic Paulina Borsook is using the moment to sharpen a decades-old argument: Silicon Valley’s libertarian self-image was never as progressive or inevitable as its champions claimed. Her rebuke lands at a time when frontier AI is again being framed as a realm best left to founders, markets, and minimal oversight.

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India Sports & Cricket25 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Anahat Singh Reaches Maiden PSA Gold Semifinal After Stunning Run in Silicon Valley

India’s Anahat Singh continued her breakthrough surge at the Silicon Valley squash event, reaching the semifinals of a PSA Gold-level tournament for the first time in her career. The 18-year-old world No. 15 defeated world No. 14 Salma Hany in a five-game quarterfinal, a day after ousting Egyptian world No. 3 and eight-time world champion Nour ElSherbini in straight games.

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