Dinesh Manhotra

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Omar-Mehbooba face-off over Indus Water Treaty sparks political storm in J&K

A fresh political clash has erupted in J&K between Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti over the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT). Omar's remarks on reviving the Tulbul Navigation Project triggered a strong reaction from Mehbooba, who called the comments provocative amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions.

May 16, 2025

Six out of 14 terrorists linked to Pahalgam attack killed by security forces; manhunt continues

In a significant breakthrough following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, security forces have neutralized six of the 14 terrorists listed for their involvement in the incident. The terrorists were killed in two separate encounters in the Shopian and Pulwama districts of south Kashmir.

May 16, 2025

Three terrorists eliminated in south Kashmir's Tral encounter, six in last 72 hours

After the announcement of the ceasefire, security forces have intensified anti-terror operations within the Kashmir Valley to eliminate all active terrorists.

May 16, 2025

Border schools remain shut in J&K despite ceasefire; read new order

Despite the recent "understanding" between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan to restore peace along the borders, the Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department has decided not to reopen schools located close to the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB).

May 15, 2025

Guns go silent, wounds scream: Pakistani shelling leaves trail of death, devastation in Poonch

As the guns fall silent, a shattered border town counts its dead, mourns its children, and begins the painful journey toward recovery. The town of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as the worst-hit civilian area during Operation Sindoor, with intense artillery shelling by the Pakistani Army leaving a trail of death and devastation.

May 15, 2025

Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan over nuclear threats; hails Operation Sindoor

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described Operation Sindoor as India's most significant action against terrorism to date. Speaking to troops in Srinagar, he accused Pakistan of being a "factory of terrorism" and questioned the safety of its nuclear arsenal.

May 15, 2025

CM Omar Abdullah visits Tangdhar, assures relief and rehabilitation for shelling-affected families

In a continued outreach to residents affected by cross-border shelling, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Tangdhar in north Kashmir's Kupwara district, one of the worst-hit areas after recent unprovoked Pakistani shelling. The Chief Minister toured several villages in the Karnah sub-division to assess damage, interact with affected families, and review relief measures.

May 13, 2025

Bounties to raids: Security forces intensify crackdown on terrorists across Kashmir after ceasefire

In the wake of a recent ceasefire announcement with Pakistan, security forces have ramped up anti-terror operations in the Kashmir Valley to eliminate active terrorists.

May 13, 2025

Top LeT Operational Commander Shahid Among Three Terrorists Killed in Shopian Encounter

In a major counter-terrorism success, security forces on Tuesday gunned down three terrorists during a fierce encounter in the Shukroo forest area of Keller in South Kashmir's Shopian district.

May 13, 2025

Medical Staff, Including Doctors, Desert Rajouri Hospital Amid PAK Shelling Crisis

Amid heavy Pakistani shelling during Operation Sindoor in Rajouri district, a large number of doctors and paramedical staff at Government Medical College Rajouri reportedly abandoned their duties, leaving the hospital in chaos at a time of critical need.

May 13, 2025

'Yachna Nahi Ab Ran Hoga' to 'Bhay Bin Hoi Na Preeti': India's Stern Message to Pakistan

Following the ceasefire declared on Saturday, the Indian armed forces issued a resolute warning to Pakistan against any misadventure. Army invoked powerful cultural and literary symbols — from the Shiva Tandava Stotra to Ramdhari Singh Dinkar's poetry and Tulsidas's Ramcharitmanas — to send a clear message: India seeks peace, but is fully prepared for war if provoked.

May 12, 2025

Together in life & death: Heart-wrenching story of Poonch's twins killed in Pakistan shelling

In a heart-wrenching tragedy that has shaken the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, 12-year-old twins Aruba and Ayan Khan lost their lives in a Pakistani shelling attack on May 7. Living in the city for a better education and safer life, the siblings were killed outside their rented home just as their family was preparing to return to their native village of Kalani for safety.

May 12, 2025

Jammu Sleeps Again, Breaths Easy: A Night of Peace After Days of Peril

After enduring three harrowing nights marked by Pakistani drone incursions, missile threats, blackouts, and widespread panic, the residents of Jammu finally experienced a peaceful night on May 10, 2025.

May 12, 2025

Within hours of ceasefire, Pakistan violates pact with shelling, drone intrusions in J&K

Tensions spiked in J&K on Saturday, just minutes after the Ministry of External Affairs announced a ceasefire agreement, as Pakistani forces launched unprovoked shelling across multiple sectors along the International Border and Line of Control. Reports also confirmed drone incursions aimed at breaching Indian airspace in areas including RS Pura, Akhnoor, and Chamb.

May 10, 2025

Five Killed, Dozens Injured as Pakistani Shelling Escalates Across J&K, CM Announces Ex-gratia

Ongoing Pakistani shelling across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir has claimed five civilian lives, including a woman in Mendhar and a youth in R S Pura, while injuring several others. For the first time since 1947, shells landed within Rajouri town, damaging government installations.

May 10, 2025

J&K Govt Warns Media Platforms Against Telecasting Unverified Content Amid Rumour-Mongering

Amid heightened cross-border shelling and reports of attempts to target key installations, the J&K Government has urged citizens to remain calm and avoid spreading rumours on social media. Emphasizing its full preparedness to handle any situation, the government warned that misinformation could lead to unnecessary panic.

May 10, 2025

Second Night of Pakistani Drone Intrusions in Jammu: Panic, Sirens, Blackouts Grip City

For the second night in a row, Pakistani drones attempted to target key military installations in Jammu and adjoining areas, triggering air defence action and citywide blackouts.

May 10, 2025

Pak Shelling Kills Senior JKAS Officer, Two Civilians in Rajouri; Drone Threats Detected Across Border Regions

In a grave escalation of cross-border hostilities, Pakistani shelling in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district claimed the lives of Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Raj Kumar Thappa, a two-year-old child, and a 35-year-old man—both from Bihar.

May 10, 2025

Activate emergency powers, empower civil defence for hostile attacks: MHA to all states, UTs

In the wake of recent cross-border drone and missile attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a directive to all states and Union Territories to reinforce their civil defence preparedness.

May 9, 2025

PAK drones targeted key defence installations in J&K, Omar Abdullah warns Pakistan

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has revealed that Pakistan attempted drone attacks targeting key defence installations, including an Army ammunition depot in Anantnag and sensitive sites in Jammu.

May 9, 2025

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Articles by Dinesh Manhotra

Omar-Mehbooba face-off over Indus Water Treaty sparks political storm in J&K

Six out of 14 terrorists linked to Pahalgam attack killed by security forces; manhunt continues

Three terrorists eliminated in south Kashmir's Tral encounter, six in last 72 hours

Border schools remain shut in J&K despite ceasefire; read new order

Guns go silent, wounds scream: Pakistani shelling leaves trail of death, devastation in Poonch

Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan over nuclear threats; hails Operation Sindoor

CM Omar Abdullah visits Tangdhar, assures relief and rehabilitation for shelling-affected families

Bounties to raids: Security forces intensify crackdown on terrorists across Kashmir after ceasefire

Top LeT Operational Commander Shahid Among Three Terrorists Killed in Shopian Encounter

Medical Staff, Including Doctors, Desert Rajouri Hospital Amid PAK Shelling Crisis

'Yachna Nahi Ab Ran Hoga' to 'Bhay Bin Hoi Na Preeti': India's Stern Message to Pakistan

Together in life & death: Heart-wrenching story of Poonch's twins killed in Pakistan shelling

Jammu Sleeps Again, Breaths Easy: A Night of Peace After Days of Peril

Within hours of ceasefire, Pakistan violates pact with shelling, drone intrusions in J&K

Five Killed, Dozens Injured as Pakistani Shelling Escalates Across J&K, CM Announces Ex-gratia

J&K Govt Warns Media Platforms Against Telecasting Unverified Content Amid Rumour-Mongering

Second Night of Pakistani Drone Intrusions in Jammu: Panic, Sirens, Blackouts Grip City

Pak Shelling Kills Senior JKAS Officer, Two Civilians in Rajouri; Drone Threats Detected Across Border Regions

Activate emergency powers, empower civil defence for hostile attacks: MHA to all states, UTs

PAK drones targeted key defence installations in J&K, Omar Abdullah warns Pakistan

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

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