Kashmir LIVE: BJP Demands Apology from Rahul, Says Pakistan Used His J&K Comments as Evidence in UN

Kashmir LIVE: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar today criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his comments on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir after his failed attempt to visit the Valley on August 24. Gandhi's remarks in the wake of the visit were widely reported in the Pakistani media. Gandhi had last week said that he got a taste of the current "draconian administration" in Jammu and Kashmir when he and other opposition leaders were barred from leaving the Srinagar airport and sent back to Delhi. Gandhi was also mentioned in a letter sent by Pakistan's Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari on Monday to bolster Islamabad’s stand at the United Nations. The letter also quotes Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad questioning the restrictions in Kashmir.

"The Congress has embarrassed the nation," said Javadekar on Wednesday. "Where did Rahul Gandhi get this information from? Kashmir is normal. Rahul Gandhi's comment is being used by Pakistan."

Kashmir Live Updates: Pakistan minister predicts full blown Indo-Pak war in October

Supreme Court is hearing a batch of 14 petitions challenging the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370 and revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. The Supreme Court has issued 2 notices to the Centre saying all petitions regarding Article 370 will be heard by a 5-judge bench in October. It has also sought reply on press restrictions in Kashmir. An important Cabinet meeting will be held on Wednesday evening, which will be followed by a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA). The government may announce a fresh package following the Cabinet meeting, including more job opportunities and trade investments. A delegation of government officials has reached the Valley to explore such opportunities. Stay tuned for live updates on Kashmir developments:

How, where are 2 former J&K CMs Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti

Both former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti have been under detention for the past 23 days.

While Omar Abdullah has been kept at the Niwas Guest House near his house, Mehbooba Mufti has been taken far from her residence and is being detained at the government guest house in the Chashme Shahi area.

Omar Abdullah spends most of his time in imprisonment gymming or playing games while Mehbooba Mufti spends time reading newspapers and books.

Both former CMs have also been given access to satellite television.