Jammu and Kashmir

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

Jammu plunged into darkness; a chilling night of attacks, blackout, and uncertainty

On the night of May 8, 2025, the peaceful city of Jammu was shaken by a coordinated attempt by Pakistan to target key installations using drones and missiles. A sudden power outage plunged the city into darkness, intensifying fear and confusion among residents.

May 9, 2025

Army releases video of India destroying Pakistani military post

The Indian Army has released the first video of a strike carried out at a Pakistani military post, responding to the cross-border firing by Islamabad troops in the face of escalating tension between the two countries.

May 9, 2025

Operation Sindoor: 'Pakistan Murdabad' chants erupt as IPL match called off amid PAK attacks

BCCI to arrange special train to evacuate players, support staff and broadcast crew tomorrow from Dharamsala. The ground has been evacuated, and a call on the IPL will be taken tomorrow. Players' safety will not be compromised, says BCCI.

May 8, 2025

Poonch under fire: "Bloody Wednesday" triggers civilian exodus, outrage over misinformation

A wave of migration has begun from Poonch town in Jammu and Kashmir following intense cross-border shelling by the Pakistani Army, which claimed 15 civilian lives, including women, children, and religious figures. Among the targeted locations were a gurdwara, a madrasa, Geeta Bhawan, and other civilian structures.

May 8, 2025

India foils major Pakistani strike on 15 military bases; Air Defence System in Lahore neutralised

In a significant escalation of hostilities, Indian forces thwarted a large-scale drone and missile attack by Pakistan on 15 military installations across Northern and Western India during the night of May 7–8, 2025.

May 8, 2025

All Eyes on Poonch: Army Jawan from Haryana killed, 13 civilians dead, 60 injured as PAK attacks civilians

Civilians, including children and women, were killed, and many were injured in heavy cross-border shelling by the Pakistan Army in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. The deadly escalation came just hours after Indian armed forces launched precision strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) under "Operation Sindoor."

May 8, 2025

Civilians evacuated from LoC, IB villages as Pakistani shelling kills 12 in J&K

In a major escalation along the Line of Control and International Border, Pakistani shelling killed 12 civilians and injured over 50 others in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, prompting mass evacuations. Villages from Kathua to Poonch have been cleared as authorities set up relief camps to house thousands displaced by the cross-border attacks.

May 7, 2025

J&K govt reviews border situation amid heavy shelling; relief, evacuation measures intensified

CM Omar Abdullah, LG Manoj Sinha hold high-level meetings; Emergency funds released, evacuation and medical aid underway in vulnerable districts.

May 7, 2025

PAK resorts to heavy cross-border shelling in Poonch amid Operation Sindoor; 10 civilians killed, 33 injured

At least ten civilians were killed and 33 others injured following heavy shelling by Pakistani forces along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Wednesday.

May 7, 2025

NSA Doval meets PM Modi amid escalating India-Pak tensions over Pahalgam terror attack

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday for the second time in the past 48 hours, amid escalating tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives.

May 6, 2025

Ravinder Raina's "insensitive" Reel amid grief over Pahalgam attack triggers nationwide outrage

A video posted by Ravinder Raina, former BJP president of J&K sparked controversy amid national mourning following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 28 lives. The video, showing Raina in a snow-covered region, drew sharp criticism from the Congress, which accused him of insensitivity and image-building during a time of national grief.

May 5, 2025

Terror Hideout Busted in J&K's Poonch Amid Ongoing Cross-LoC Firing, Five IEDs Recovered

Security forces in J&K's Poonch district busted a terror hideout on Monday, recovering five improvised explosive devices (IEDs), radio sets, and other materials during a joint operation by the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Army's Romeo Force.

May 5, 2025

India Blocks Chenab River Flow Through Baglihar, Salal Dams; Ignores Pakistan's Threats

Following the gruesome terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty and stopped the flow of water from the Baglihar and Salal dams on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir.

May 5, 2025

Pakistan Continues Unprovoked Firing Along LoC for 10th Straight Day

Pakistani troops have continued unprovoked firing along multiple sectors of the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K for the tenth consecutive day, targeting areas in Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Rajouri, and Jammu.

May 4, 2025

Army Vehicle Falls into Gorge in J&K's Ramban; Three Dead

Three Army personnel were killed on Sunday when their vehicle skidded off a slippery stretch of National Highway 44 and plunged into a 700-foot-deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district.

May 4, 2025

Sacked CRPF Jawan Denies Allegations of Concealing Marriage to Pakistani Woman

Munir Ahmed, ex-CRPF jawan, has refuted allegations that he concealed his marriage to a Pakistani woman, Menal Khan. A day after being dismissed from service, Ahmed told the media in Jammu that he had formally informed the CRPF and received approval for the marriage in 2024.

May 4, 2025