Kashmir

Nehru's petition seeking UN intervention in J&K illegal: Subramanian Swamy

Prime Minister Nehru had appealed to the UN Security Council through the petition filed in January 1948 following the outbreak of the first war between India and Pakistan.

Aug 6, 2019

Terror threat sparks panic in Kashmir; pilgrims, tourists asked to leave Valley

The annual Amarnath pilgrimage that was supposed to continue till August 15 has been halted amid reports of terror threats.

Aug 3, 2019

28,000 more troops brought in Kashmir Valley after JeM terrorists infiltrate

The Indian Air Force fighter jets have been patrolling since alert has been sounded in Jammu and Kashmir.

Aug 2, 2019

Jaishankar slams Trump for Kashmir mediation offer, says will talk only with Pakistan

US President Donald Trump broached the topic of mediating between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir issue for a second time on Thursday.

Aug 2, 2019

US lawmaker apologises after Donald Trump offers to mediate on Kashmir issue

Congressman Brad Sherman apologised to India's US envoy for US President Donald Trump's "embarrassing" remarks.

Jul 23, 2019

A decade of RTI law in J&K: Corruption remains a challenge

The main reason behind bad governance and maladministration in J&K is lack of awareness and non-implementation of transparency laws.

Jul 12, 2019

WATCH | 'World must speak up for Balochistan' banner flies overhead during England-Australia semi-final

This time an unidentified plane with a banner -- World Must Speak Up For Balochistan -- was spotted flying over the Edgbaston stadium during the England-Australia semi-final match.

Jul 12, 2019

For 'monetary consideration', top officials granted bulk gun licences in J&K

CBI sources said the role of various senior officials, including that of IAS officers, is being probed in connection with serious irregularities committed while granting bulk gun licences.

Jul 11, 2019

WATCH | Al Qaeda chief threatens Kashmir, Indian Army in new video

The 14-minute video, titled 'Don't Forget Kashmir', also highlights Pakistan's involvement in fuelling cross-border terrorism in J&K.

Jul 10, 2019

India slams UN report on Kashmir, calls it 'false and motivated'

The report released by the UN Human Rights Council accuses Indian security officials of using arbitrary detentions.

Jul 9, 2019

Longer-range BrahMos upgrade for Su-30MKIs makes India's air superiority total

Upgraded BrahMos missile of 500km range has been successfully testfired from IAF's advanced frontline fighter Su-30MKI, making India the only country with fighter jets armed with long-range supersonic cruise missiles.

Jul 8, 2019

'Justice for Kashmir' banner flies over Headingley during India-Sri Lanka clash; ICC issues statement

This is not an isolated incident as a plane with a banner saying 'Justice for Balochistan' flew over the stadium during Pakistan vs Afghanistan game.

Jul 6, 2019

Amit Shah wants President's rule extended in J&K; will there be polls by 2019-end?

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the BJP government has done a lot to end terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and that the law and order situation in the state has improved.

Jun 28, 2019

Terror alert in Jammu and Kashmir after Pakistan shares Intel of possible 'IED attack' in Pulwama

Pakistan has reportedly shared its intelligence inputs with India following which Jammu and Kashmir have been put on high alert.

Jun 16, 2019

Can Article 35A, inserted by Presidential Order, be struck down?

Article 35A gives the Jammu and Kashmir Legislature the right to decide who all are "permanent residents" of the state.

Jun 6, 2019

Centre toys with Delimitation Commission in Jammu and Kashmir

It is believed that the Jammu and Kashmir Division in the vast swathe of Ministry of Home Affairs may be restructured.

Jun 4, 2019

Terror Trail-V: The politics of abduction in Kashmir

The bleed India strategy has been predicated on keeping the pot boiling as nearly 700,000 Indian troops and paramilitary forces are at hyper vigil in Kashmir at very low cost to Pakistan, ensuring enormous expenditure to keep our military and polity bogged down.

May 11, 2019

BJP trying to win election through war hysteria, false F-16 claims: Pak PM Imran Khan

US-based Foreign Policy magazine had earlier said all of Pakistan's F-16 combat jets had been accounted for, contradicting an Indian Air Force assessment that it had shot down one of the jets.

Apr 6, 2019

Pakistan could face action for using F-16 against India: US official

CNN report says quoting State Department that the US is probing if there has been a violation of end-user agreement during the conflict on LoC in Kashmir

Mar 6, 2019

Traders eye bullish turn as border tensions recede, US-China trade wars ease

Indian markets are closed on Monday but are expected to respond positively amid improving chances for Modi government's return and global cues.

Mar 4, 2019