Burhan Wani: News
Terrorist Burhan Wani's father hoists national flag in J&K's Pulwama
Muzaffar Wani, the father of slain Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Burhan Wani, today unfurled the Indian national flag at a government school in Tral, Pulwama, as India celebrates its 75th Independence Day.
Terrorist Burhan Wani's last aide, seen in viral picture, killed
The last terrorist seen in Hizbul Mujahideen ex-chief Burhan Wani's photo, which went viral four years ago, was killed in an encounter in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday, said reports.
SAARC meet: PoK minister present, Indian diplomat walks out
An official of the Indian High Commission in Pakistan staged a walkout of a SAARC meeting over the presence of a minister from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) at the event.
Wanted terrorist could be hiding in Punjab, high alert sounded
A high alert has been sounded in Bathinda and Ferozepur districts of Punjab after intelligence reports claimed wanted terrorist Zakir Musa could be hiding in the area.
Pakistan must do soul-searching on India's legitimate concerns: Omar Abdullah
Prime Minister Imran Khan-led Pakistani Government must to do some soul searching on India's legitimate concerns to make way for a process of engagement on Kashmir, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah has said.
Sushma Swaraj leaves SAARC foreign ministers' session midway
In a huge snub to Pakistan, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj left a meeting of the SAARC foreign ministers early. It was also attended by her Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi.
Pakistan won't abandon peace efforts despite India's reluctance, says Qureshi
India's reluctance to hold talks with Pakistan doesn't mean Islamabad will close doors on its efforts to promote peace in the region, Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said, days after Delhi canceled the Foreign Minister-level meeting in New York.
Who is Riyaz Naikoo, Kashmir's most wanted and dreaded terrorist
After the abduction and release of kin of policemen in Kashmir, Riyaz Ahmed Naikoo, largely known as a 'moderate' terrorist, has taken the centerstage.
Local youths joining militant groups in Kashmir highest since 2010
Dangerous trends have started surfacing on the militancy front in J&K with nearly 130 youths joining various terror outfits this year, the highest since 2010, and a majority of them affiliating themselves with groups ideologically aligned with the al-Qaeda.
Two months after 'Burhan Boys' killed, terrorists release another group-photo
Two months after security forces eliminated all 11 men seen in the 'Burhan's Boys' photo, terrorists have released another, this time with 14 men posing with guns.
IPS officer's brother among new recruits to join Hizbul Mujahideen
In what is bound to give sleepless nights to security forces, the terrorist outfit Hizbul Mujahideen released photographs of its new recruits on the death anniversary of its poster boy Burhan Wani.
Amarnath Yatra suspended for a day on Wani's death anniversary
On the occasion of Burhan Wani's death anniversary, authorities have suspended the Amarnath Yatra today.
Sena slams BJP-PDP breakup; says BJP starting 'election politics' again
The Shiv Sena today slammed the BJP over the BJP-PDP break-up in Jammu and Kashmir and accused the BJP of again starting "election politics" in J&K.
Congress leader says Kashmiris would prefer independence, sparks row
Congress leader Saifuddin Soz's book has sparked a controversy of sorts in which he backed former Pakistani dictator Pervez Musharraf's views that Kashmiris would prefer independence, if given a chance.
'Azadi' isn't possible, you can't fight army: Rawat to Kashmiris
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has urged Kashmiri youths to understand "azadi" isn't possible and that it's a futile fight. "You can't fight the army," he said.
Why are terrorists heroes for liberal media?
Two days back, Indian Army eliminated a certain terrorist called Mohammed Rafi Bhat. Forces brought along his family to convince him to surrender, but he didn't yield. In my humble view, he died the death he deserved.
All 10 terrorists who posed with Burhan Wani killed
Two years ago, Burhan Wani's killing triggered a wave of violence in restive Kashmir, which eventually led to the deaths of more than 100 civilians and security personnel.
Authorities miss deadline for digitization of land-records in Jammu, Srinagar
Authorities in Jammu and Srinagar have failed to meet the deadline set to complete the first phase of a project to digitize the land records in the two districts, and they now aim to complete the project by March next year.
90% dip in stone-pelting incidents 'thanks to the Kashmiri people'
2017 seems to have brought a new lease of life to Kashmir. Stone-pelting incidents have come down by as much as 90%, says J&K DGP SP Vaid.
Rajnath: Former IB chief Dineshwar Sharma to be J&K interlocutor
To address strife-torn J&K's problems, Union HM Rajnath Singh announced that former Intelligence Bureau (IB) director Dineshwar Sharma will initiate dialogue in the insurgency-hit state.
Zakir Musa: Won't rest till India is "liberated"
The Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, a Kashmir-based al Qaeda affiliate led by former Hizbul Mujahideen leader Zakir Musa, has issued a statement that they will not rest until "occupied Hindustan" is "liberated."
Musa's al-Qaeda linked terror group calls for pan-India jihad
India has been grappling with handling violence fuelled Pakistan-based terror groups.
Is drug addiction going to bring doom for Kashmiri youths?
Kashmir is fighting terrorism. But is drugs the problem that needs immediate attention?
J&K: Yasin Itoo, Burhan Wani successor, killed in encounter
In a big boost for security forces, Yasin Itoo alias 'Ghaznavi', who was fulfilling slain terrorist Burhan Wani's role as Hizbul Mujahideen commander, was killed in an encounter in J&K's Shopian yesterday.
Continuous shelling by Pakistan hits education sector in Kashmir
Continuous shelling by Pakistan has hit J&K's education scenario. At least one school premise has been heavily damaged.
3 terrorists shot down near Tral (J&K), 1 in hiding
In an encounter ensuing between terrorists and security forces, 3 terrorists have been killed in Tral.
How has Kashmir changed in the last 25 years?
There's tension and conflict in Kashmir. In the last few years, even before Burhan Wani's death, a wave of anti-India sentiment has spread.
How unrest has crippled Jammu and Kashmir's economy
In July 2016, Indian security forces killed the Hizbul Mujahideen leader Burhan Wani.
Burhan Wani effect: More youth take up militancy in Kashmir
While the security forces have been working hard to control violence in Kashmir valley, the situation seemingly shows no signs of improvement other than isolated instances of military victories.
Another Uri-like attack foiled in J&K
Alertness of two CRPF jawans, along with timely intel about possible terrorist attacks, helped forces foil a raid on their camp in Sumbal town of J&K's Baramulla on June 6.
Zakir Musa's caliphate calls divide Hizbul Mujahideen
Intelligence sources revealed that ousted Hizbul Mujahideen commander Zakir Musa's call for establishing an Islamic caliphate in Kashmir and to kill Kashmiri separatist leaders has created fractures within the organization's ranks.
Here's all about the new tech-savvy Hizbul chief
The Hizbul Mujahideen has appointed Riyaz Naikoo as the new chief of its Kashmir wing, after the army killed the former commander Sabzar Bhat in an encounter recently.
Burhan Wani's successor Sabzar Ahmad Bhat killed in Tral encounter
Hizbul Mujahideen commander Sabzar Bhat, who took over the outfit after the death of Burhan Wani last July, has been killed in Kashmir.
Using kids in terror: Govt plans de-radicalization programs in Kashmir
To counter the alarming trend of using children for terror, the government is planning de-radicalisation programs with teachers and elders in Kashmir.
National media a mouthpiece for official narrative
An article from the University of Kashmir stated that the 'partial journalism' exercised by national media has disregarded the voice of objection from Kashmir to support the official narrative.
Rajnath asks SAARC countries to fight terrorism
Union home minister Rajnath Singh used the SAARC platform to train his guns on Pakistan.
Alleged Wani successor Sabzar Ahmad Bhat listed as 'A-category' militant
Hizbul Mujahideen's new Kashmir Commander was Burhan's close associate and was initiated into militancy in 2015.