Jammu and Kashmir

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

Army arrests militant from Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla, recovers AK-47 rifle

An AK-47 and a pistol were recovered from the militant.

Aug 27, 2019

Jammu and Kashmir flag taken down from Srinagar Civil Secretariat

Under the special status granted by Article 370 in the Constitution, J&K constituent assembly adopted the state flag on June 7, 1952.

Aug 26, 2019

Assembly polls unlikely till 2021 in Jammu and Kashmir: Election Commission

Assembly elections in J&K will have to wait till 2021, till the ECI formally announces the completion of the delimitation process.

Aug 25, 2019

Kashmir India's internal matter: Maldives tells Pakistan

The Maldives also urged both countries to resolve their differences amicably.

Aug 24, 2019

J&K administration asks Rahul Gandhi to stay away from Srinagar

Saturday's visit to Srinagar will be Rahul Gandhi's first visit since the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the state into Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Aug 24, 2019

Colombo refutes Pak's statement on envoy meet regarding Kashmir

The meeting arranged on Tuesday was at the request of the Pakistan High Commissioner about the recent developments in Jammu and Kashmir.

Aug 23, 2019

France in emphatic support of India's Kashmir policy; against 'third party' interference

French President Macron said he would speak to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on the issue and tell him that the talks should be held bilaterally.

Aug 23, 2019

India opts out of sharing hydrological data with Pakistan

This year amid tension between two countries after India abrogated the abrogation of Jammu & Kashmir's special status and the bifurcation of the state into two Union Territories, India has decided against renewing the agreement.

Aug 22, 2019

First encounter since abrogation of Article 370 breaks out in Kashmir's Baramulla, SPO martyred

A terrorist was also gunned down during the encounter and arms and ammunition were recovered.

Aug 21, 2019

With Kashmir under lockdown, ISPR running Geelani's Twitter handle?

The ISPR is known to run fake pro-Kashmiri and anti-India handles to keep the separatist fire burning among the people of the valley.

Aug 20, 2019

Modi calls up Trump, raises Pak's anti-India rhetoric

Modi told Trump that the extreme rhetoric and incitement to anti-India violence by certain leaders in the region was not conducive to peace.