It is the first such vote since India's government stripped the disputed region of its special status five years ago.

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — The three-phased election for choosing a local government in Indian-controlled Kashmir opened early ...

A proposed constitutional amendment would rule out exceptions for local elections. Opponents worry that it could lead to more restrictions.

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Voting for the first phase of a staggered election to choose a local government ... chief minister will head a council of ministers in the government.

Virginia voters are beginning to cast their ballots in a contentious presidential election year, with several competitive ...

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Voting for the first phase of a staggered election to choose a local government concluded Wednesday in Indian-controlled Kashmir, the first such vote since Prime Minister ...

SRINAGAR – Voting for the first phase of a staggered election to choose a local government ... A chief minister will head a council of ministers in the government. However, there will be a ...

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — A three-phased election for choosing a local government in Indian-controlled Kashmir opened Wednesday in the first such vote since ... will head a council of ministers ...