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Kashmir's David vs Goliath battle against corruption

Tackling corruption could remove one irritant Kashmiris have with their New Delhi-backed government. But, it could also alienate locals who benefit from some of the largesse.
WikiLeaks cable accusing India of Kashmir abuses may rattle tense region

WikiLeaks released a US cable from India in which the International Committee of the Red Cross described routine torture at Indian detention centers.
Terrorism & Security
India draws up new strategy on Kashmir violence as criticism mounts

Indian military leaders on Wednesday drew up a new security strategy to quell Kashmir violence, while politicians agreed to send a fact-finding delegation to the region.
India sends more troops to quell Kashmir protests

India has ordered an additional 1,900 paramilitary forces to quell the Kashmir protests in a bid to boost security before addressing political problems.
Kashmir protests: Chief minister summoned to capital after 'Bloody Sunday'

Kashmir protests yesterday, dubbed Bloody Sunday, brought the civilian death toll to 33. Kashmir leader Omar Abdullah was summoned to New Dehli to discuss how to regain control, but he wields little influence with the young protesters.
Terrorism & Security
Kashmir curfew lifted by India, but separatists call for strike

Indian authorities have lifted the Kashmir curfew imposed in the past few days after weeks of protests by separatists led to at least 15 deaths in clashes between protesters and government forces.
Terrorism & Security
Indian Army deployed to quell deadly Kashmir protests

The Indian Army moved into the northern city of Srinagar to clamp down on clashes between police and protesters that left at least three dead Tuesday. Elsewhere along the India-Pakistan border Wednesday, crossfire killed three troops.
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Kashmir leader resigns amid scandal allegations

Omar Abdullah, who has been described as a hope for the troubled state, stepped down while investigations continue.
Leader of Kashmir: new hope for a troubled state?

Omar Abdullah has fresh ideas for Kashmir's revival. But while violence has dropped, protests still roil the Muslim-majority state, where most want to be free of Indian rule.
Kashmir: Rape and murder cases touch off anti-India anger

Residents suspect the involvement of widely resented security forces. But protests may not derail the relative peace of recent years.