Special Correspondent, Kashmir — Contributor at Diplomat Digital
Yawar Hussain is a journalist based in Srinagar whose work focuses on politics, governance, economics, education and defence. He holds a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, grounding his reporting in rigorous research, policy understanding and an eye for long-term regional implications.
He began his professional journalism career in 2015. Over the years, he has worked with several leading news organisations in Jammu and Kashmir. He served as Political Correspondent at the English daily The Rising Kashmir, followed by his role as Bureau Chief at the news magazine Kashmir Life. His reporting, analyses and on-ground narratives have been published by multiple national media outlets as well.
As Special Correspondent for Diplomat Digital, he contributes deeply reported stories, explainers and political insights shaped by a decade of field experience across Jammu and Kashmir’s fast-evolving socio-political landscape.
Here are the latest articles:
- Terror Cases: NIA Raids Six Locations Across Three Kashmir Districts
Srinagar: Sleuths of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday conducted raids at six different locations across the Kashmir Valley. According to reports, the raids were carried out simultaneously in Sopore, Bandipora, and Srinagar by NIA teams, accompanied by paramilitary personnel, in connection with ongoing terror-related cases. “The NIA is trying to trace the conspiracy… Read more: Terror Cases: NIA Raids Six Locations Across Three Kashmir Districts - Political Parties Allege Bias in Judicial Services Mains Results, Seek Probe
Srinagar: Political parties have criticised the alleged biased approach towards aspirants of the Judicial Services after the list of shortlisted candidates for the Civil Services (Judicial) Mains Examination surfaced in the public domain. The parties accused the recruitment agency of adopting a biased approach against aspirants from Kashmir and demanded an investigation into the matter.… Read more: Political Parties Allege Bias in Judicial Services Mains Results, Seek Probe - How JK Govt’s Hibernation Mentally Strained JKAS Aspirants
Yawar Hussain Srinagar:DD, The aspirants of the coveted Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Services (JKAS) examination are usually anxious, but the upcoming preliminary examination this Sunday is turning out to be their worst nightmare, courtesy the elected government’s lackadaisical attitude. Last month, a group of aspirants had met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah seeking… Read more: How JK Govt’s Hibernation Mentally Strained JKAS Aspirants - Budgam By-Polls: Rumours That Couldn’t Be Reported
Yawar HussainSrinagar: DD, As Budgam threw a surprise by electing Aga Muntazir Mehdi as their representative in the legislature, the political grapevine in the run-up to the polls witnessed a huge influx of rumours, which the news outlets couldn’t report, as they couldn’t be verified. However, the real politics of this election lies between these… Read more: Budgam By-Polls: Rumours That Couldn’t Be Reported - A Condolence Call Or Politics?
Yawar Hussain Srinagar: DD, National Conference President Farooq Abdullah’s visit to offer condolences to Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on the passing away of his aunt has led to political circles buzzing about the possible fence mending.Mehdi, who has been at loggerheads with his party, is considered more closer to senior Abdullah than the junior one.The… Read more: A Condolence Call Or Politics?