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Is our neighbour trying to scare us? || Vivpost

On 5th August 2019, GOI revokes Article 370 which gives J&K its special status. J&K will now be reduced into 2 UT's, firstly Ladakh without a legislature, secondly J&K with the legislature.  Some are the powers of the J&K state before Article 370 was annulled:- Dual Citizenship Separate Flag Article 360 did not apply to J&K. No reservation for minorities. Only Domicile of J&K can purchase immovable property in J&K. RTI Act was not applicable there. Legislative Assembly has a tenure of 6 years. Now all these special provisions were scrapped and J&K will follow the Indian Constitution. Although Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah assured that the statehood will be restored if the conditions were good in future and changing it to UT is just a temporary step. Pakistan is in shock Following the scrapping of Article 370, Pakistan is in shock and organizing a lot of meetings and trying to find a way to target India

Jadhav Verdict || Vivpost

On July 17th, 2019 International Court of Justice (ICJ) gives its verdict in Kulbhushan Jadhav's case. ICJ stated that Pakistan violated Article 36 of the Vienna Convention of Consular Relations (VCCR). Although ICJ ordered Pakistan to "review and reconsider" its decision of death sentence, yet past implementation of the decisions clarify that the country is not bound to accept or follow ICJ's decision, However, the nation which is benefited by the decision can appeal to United Nations Security Council which have the provision to implement ICJ's decision and had done that in past. The decision came in 15-1 favor of India, now Pakistan has to give Consular access and provide arrangements for legal aid to Kulbhushan Jadhav. On April 07, 2017 Field General Court Martial (FGCM) issued a death sentence to Kulbhushan, which was later challenged by Indian officials. India asked for the Consular Access and arrangement in providing legal assistance to Kulbhushan J