Jammu and Kashmir

Why was US Senator not allowed to visit Jammu and Kashmir to check out the ground situation?

Chris Van Hollen, a US senator from the Democratic Party, recently expressed interest in visiting the newly-formed union territory to take a look at things for himself but claimed that the Indian officials did not give him permission to do so.

Oct 5, 2019

10 injured in grenade attack outside deputy commissioner's building in J&K's Anantnag

The grenade is said to have been thrown by suspected terrorists.

Oct 5, 2019

India-China looks to build momentum at second informal summit

In recent times, the two countries have been engaged in extensive negotiations to ensure smooth conduct of meeting after a tensed period triggered by China's reservation against India's move to abrogate Article 370, revoking the special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

Oct 4, 2019

Terror funding case: NIA files chargesheet against separatist leader Yasin Malik, 4 others

The agency charged with allegedly receiving funds from Pakistan to carry out terrorist activities and stone-pelting in 2010 and 2016.

Oct 4, 2019

Rajnath Singh to receive first Rafale fighter jet on October 8; to fly sortie

Rajnath Singh is proving to be a real hands-on defence minister with proposed flight on Rafale jet in France after his historic 30-minute sortie on indigenous LCA Tejas.

Oct 4, 2019

58 countries backing Pakistan on Kashmir? Flustered Qureshi can't name them

Refusing to answer a question on his claim of 58 countries supporting Pakistan, Shah Mehmood Qureshi snaps at news host.

Oct 4, 2019

India-Pakistan nuclear war could kill 100 million people amid global fallout

A nuclear war between the two South Asian neighbours by 2025 could have a global fallout from the use of nearly 500 atomic warheads.

Oct 4, 2019

Government institutions in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru on high alert

The Intelligence Bureau (IB) and senior officials at the Prime Minister's office held a meeting on Thursday discussing security strategies and provisions taken by state and central agencies.

Oct 4, 2019

Scrapping Article 370 in J&K is correction of mistake, says senior lawyer Harish Salve

Harish Salve said that the Supreme Court will hear the matter and decide if there was anything wrong.

Oct 3, 2019

NIA likely to file charge sheet against Yasin Malik, others on Thursday

The NIA in 2017 arrested several separatists belonging to the two factions of Hurriyat Conference.

Oct 3, 2019

LCA Tejas to get more teeth with beyond-visual-range air-to-air Astra missile

Confident after successful user trials of 110 km Astra beyond visual range air-to-air missile on frontline Sukhoi-30MKI, DRDO plans to integrate longer-range version in LCA Tejas.

Sep 29, 2019

Should India worry about these deadly mystery weapons in the Chinese arsenal?

From the world's most powerful missile to hypersonic attack drones, China is set to unveil a deadly range of weapons at the National Day Military Parade on October 1 to mark 70 years of the republic.

Sep 28, 2019

Terrorists barge into civilian's home in J&K's Ramban, open fire at forces

One terrorist was killed in an encounter that broke out in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Sep 28, 2019

Indian Army plans to allow civilians to visit high altitude military sites in Siachen Glacier

India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire in the region in 2003 but many soldiers lose their lives due to extremely cold conditions.

Sep 24, 2019

Terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed changes name to escape global scrutiny

The development could be a challenge to the Indian security forces as militant groups across Pakistan has already called for attacks in India after Centre revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status.

Sep 24, 2019

Will PM Modi be served notice on Kashmiris' plea before US court at 'Howdy, Modi'?

A Houston federal court has issued a notice to PM Modi, who is in Houston for the 'Howdy, Modi' event that President Trump is scheduled to address.

Sep 22, 2019

Pakistan fails to move resolution on Kashmir at UNHRC meet

Citing the restrictions imposed and detention of political leaders among other things, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Shah Mehmood Qureshi had called Kashmir the "largest prison".

Sep 20, 2019

WATCH | Indian Army diffuses 9 mortar shells in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch

Nine mortar shells of 120 mm and 81 mm have been safely defused in the Balakote, Sandote and Basoni forward areas in the Mendhar sector.

Sep 19, 2019

Why is Pakistan worried about Astra missile test from BrahMos-equipped Su-30MKI?

Indigenously developed beyond-visual-range, air-to-air missile Astra makes frontline fighter Sukhoi-30MKI, in combination with Brahmos ground attack missile, a deadly spearhead for Balakot-like deep-penetration strikes.

Sep 18, 2019

'Will visit J&K myself if required': CJI Ranjan Gogoi, seeks report from HC

The Supreme Court observed that it is a serious concern if people are facing issues to access justice.

Sep 16, 2019