Jammu and Kashmir

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

Will Trump drop in at Modi's Houston event upstaging Pakistan's Kashmir agenda?

Reports suggest Trump Campaign may not want to miss the opportunity Modi's presence gives for influencing Indian diaspora votes ahead of the 2020 election.

Sep 15, 2019

Pakistan army using codes via FM transmission to contact militants in Jammu and Kashmir

It has been learnt that the code words were being sent through FM transmission stations installed on the Line Of Control (LoC) in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Sep 12, 2019

8 LeT terrorists arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore for threat pamphlets, intimidation

The LeT terrorists were distributing and pasting posters filled with threats to instil fear among the people and disrupt peace in the Kashmir Valley.

Sep 10, 2019

Restrictions in J&K can ease if Pakistan behaves, says NSA Doval

NSA Ajit Doval said the government has intercepted signals from the communication towers just 20 km off the border.

Sep 8, 2019

Radicalisation continues in Kashmir Valley despite heavy clampdown

As per reports from intelligence agencies, the on-ground terrorist groups are now communicating through satellite phones, a traditional technique which these militants resort to.

Sep 6, 2019

139 militants neutralized by Army in J&K till August

The total number of terrorist-initiated incidents across Jammu and Kashmir from January to August have been recorded at 87.

Sep 1, 2019

Group of Ministers constituted for tackling issues related to J&K, Ladakh

Kashmir has been on lockdown since August 5, when Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the abrogation of Article 370 in the Rajya Sabha.

Aug 28, 2019