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Zulfikar Majid

Srinagar

Special Correspondent at Deccan Herald

Journo covering Kashmir for 22 years. Views personal. https://t.co/09Hut40NsZ Interim General Secretary, Press Club of Kashmir

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  • 2 days ago | deccanherald.com | Zulfikar Majid

    Ahead of Amarnath yatra, 1 terrorist killed in anti-terror operation in J&K’s UdhampurThe operation, codenamed ‘Operation Bihali’, led to an encounter between terrorists and a joint team of the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in a dense forest area.

  • 2 days ago | deccanherald.com | Zulfikar Majid

    Is assembly dissolution necessary before restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir? As the erstwhile state awaits the long-promised restoration of full statehood, a critical question emerges: Is it constitutionally necessary—or politically advisable—to dissolve the existing UT legislative assembly before J&K is granted statehood again?

  • 4 days ago | deccanherald.com | Zulfikar Majid

    Two months after Pahalgam attack, tourism prevails over terrorismImproved security measures, visible deployment of forces in sensitive zones, and proactive reassurance from the Jammu and Kashmir administration helped calm nerves. Tourists who chose not to cancel became informal ambassadors of normalcy, sharing photos and stories of peaceful experiences across social media.

  • 5 days ago | deccanherald.com | Zulfikar Majid

    Trump Nobel nomination sparks backlash as Kashmiris drift away from PakistanThe Trump nomination was seen by many as the final straw.

  • 1 week ago | deccanherald.com | Zulfikar Majid

    As the students now make their way back to Kashmir, what began as a successful evacuation is ending on a note of discomfort and public criticism—raising important questions about preparedness, priorities, and political accountability.

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Zulfikar Majid
Zulfikar Majid @zulfikarmajid
8 Jun 25

This place squeezes life out of your ambition,” he says. “You either leave, or watch your dreams die slowly.” The exodus: Why Kashmir’s brightest are quietly leaving https://t.co/n7xh3Faomy via @deccanherald https://t.co/kWlWDUBKd3

Zulfikar Majid
Zulfikar Majid @zulfikarmajid
6 Jun 25

CM @OmarAbdullah urges PM @narendramodi to restore Jammu & Kashmir's statehood during Vande Bharat train inaugural https://t.co/M5kcPPB9g7 via @deccanherald

Zulfikar Majid
Zulfikar Majid @zulfikarmajid
6 Jun 25

Death of Kashmiri trader in Delhi sparks outrage, renews fears of targeted hostility https://t.co/xnciWk76z4 via @deccanherald