The Indian government has revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.
It has decided to scrap Article 370, which is a constitutional provision that grants autonomy to the state, including the right to make its own laws.
Home Minister Amit Shah announced the move in parliament amid massive protests from the opposition.
He also said the state would be split into two federal territories - Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
The changes were announced hours after a major security crackdown in the region.
Telephone and internet services have been suspended, while some regional political leaders have been put under house arrest.
Pakistan has condemned the move and said it would “exercise all possible options” to counter it.
US, Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire
US snatches airman from Iran as Trump, Israel ratchet up pressure
Ships near Italy rescue 32 migrants as 71 remain missing
Nigerian army rescues 31 hostages after church attack
At least 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon
