Fri Nov 08 06:53:47 UTC 2024: ## Tensions Flare in J&K Assembly Over Article 370, Canada Bans Australian News Channel

**Jammu and Kashmir:** The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed heated exchanges on Friday as the ruling INDIA bloc and the Opposition BJP clashed over the issue of Article 370. The conflict erupted a day after a physical scuffle between the two parties over the same issue. The INDIA bloc, which includes the Congress party, is pushing for the restoration of the special status previously granted to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, however, warned the Congress party that their proposal could face a similar fate as Article 370 and 35A. He characterized the move as an attempt to drive the country towards terrorism, a sentiment echoed by the BJP.

**Security Operations in Baramulla:** Meanwhile, security forces launched a search operation in the Panipura Sopore area of Baramulla, following reports of suspicious activity. This led to a terrorist encounter with the security forces.

**Canada Bans Australian News Channel:** In a controversial move, Canada has banned Australia Today, an Australian news channel, after it aired a press conference by India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The ban has been met with widespread criticism, with many seeing it as an attempt to suppress free speech.

The recent events in Jammu and Kashmir and Canada highlight the rising tensions in the region and the complex political landscape. The situation surrounding Article 370 continues to be a contentious issue, while the ban on Australia Today raises concerns about freedom of the press.

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