India slams OIC for reference to J-K, says its secretariat should refrain from allowing vested interests to exploit the platform

In her statement, Bhat said new pathways to empowerment are emerging across the Union Territory, supported by government initiatives and community participation.

Health department employees in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir staged a strike at Abbas Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) in Muzaffarabad, demanding immediate acceptance of their long-pending Charter of Demands.

Exercising India's Right to Reply during the high-level segment held on February 25, Anupama Singh, India's representative, rejected allegations made by Pakistan and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), saying the grouping had allowed itself to be used as an "echo chamber" for one member state.

An advisory stated, "In view of the advisory issued by the Embassy of India in Tehran on February 23, 2026, the following helpline numbers are hereby notified for the information and assistance of residents of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir returning from Iran. The helplines shall remain operational 24x7 to provide necessary support and coordination."

The Jammu and Kashmir unit of AIMSA has urged Prime Minister Modi to help Indian medical students in Iran return home safely. Due to a travel advisory and upcoming March exams, students face a tough choice between safety and academics, with no postponement announced yet.