Jammu And Kashmir: News

Located majorly in the Himalayan Range, Jammu and Kashmir is the northernmost state of India. The region has been the centre of territorial conflict among India, Pakistan and China and has been given special autonomous status by the Constitution of India under Article 370. Jammu is the winter capital of the region with Srinagar being the summer capital.

12 May 2025

DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Congress shares distorted J&K map; BJP slams 'Wazir-e-Ala' Siddaramaiah 

The Karnataka Congress has come under fire for posting an incorrect map of Jammu and Kashmir.

12 May 2025

Jaish-e-Mohammed

India exposes top Pakistani officials who attended terrorists' funeral

Senior Pakistani officials, including army and police officials, attended the funeral of terrorists killed in 'Operation Sindoor,' India has stated.

12 May 2025

Chandigarh

First peaceful night along LoC in 19 days, says Army

After India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire on Saturday evening, the night of May 11 was the first completely peaceful night in Jammu and Kashmir, along the Line of Control, as well as in other places along the International Border.

11 May 2025

Donald Trump

Hours after announcement, Pakistan breaches ceasefire understanding: Centre

India has accused Pakistan of violating a ceasefire agreement just hours after it was announced.

10 May 2025

Srinagar

Ceasefire violation: Series of explosions heard in Srinagar

A series of explosions was heard in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, even as both India and Pakistan had agreed to a cessation of hostilities.

10 May 2025

Afghanistan

Afghanistan denies Pakistan's accusation of Indian missile strike on territory

Afghanistan has rejected Pakistan's claim that India had fired a missile strike on its land, saying there was "no truth to such claims."

10 May 2025

Indian Army

Film association advises industry: Avoid shoots near India-Pakistan border

The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has urged Indian film producers and production houses to avoid shooting in areas near the India-Pakistan border.

10 May 2025

India

Surface-to-air missiles active in Srinagar, intense clash ongoing with Pakistan

Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the armed forces have deployed surface-to-air missile systems in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

09 May 2025

Amritsar

Explosion reported near Srinagar Airport; countermeasures activated  

An explosion was reported near the Srinagar Airport in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday evening amid a series of drone attacks launched by Pakistan in border states, ABP News reported, citing sources.

09 May 2025

India

Pakistan attacks India with drones again; family in Punjab hit   

Sirens sounded in Jammu for the second day in a row as Pakistan shelled parts of Jammu and Kashmir, including Samba, Poonch and Uri.

09 May 2025

Lahore

Pakistan fired 300-400 drones, used civilian planes as cover: Government 

Pakistan attacked Indian military installations with 300-400 drones and attempted infiltration at 36 locations on the night of May 7 and 8, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi said on Friday evening.

09 May 2025

Hyderabad

Why red cross symbols are appearing on Indian hospital rooftops 

Several hospitals across India have started painting large red crosses on their rooftops.

09 May 2025

Narendra Modi

'Not one statement…against India': Pakistan MP slams 'coward' Shehbaz Sharif 

The ongoing conflict with India has led to a heated debate in the Pakistan parliament, with ministers clashing over the government's handling of the situation.

'Nothing greater than nation': BCCI secretary amid IPL 2025 suspension 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a one-week suspension of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

09 May 2025

Indian Army

Centre activates 14 Infantry Battalions of Territorial Army till 2028 

The Ministry of Defense has authorized the Army Chief to call out 14 of 32 Territorial Army Infantry Battalions for deployment throughout Southern, Eastern, Western, Central, Northern, Southwestern, Andaman and Nicobar, and Army Training Command (ARTRAC).

09 May 2025

World

'First of all..': Indian envoy corrects CNN anchor's Kashmir comment  

Vinay Kwatra, India's ambassador to the United States, corrected Wolf Blitzer of CNN regarding his choice of words about Kashmir.

09 May 2025

X

Pakistan government's X account hacked; begs loans from international partners  

Pakistan has claimed that its Economic Affairs Division account on X (formerly Twitter) was hacked.

09 May 2025

Punjab

Woman killed, another injured in Pakistan shelling in J&K's Uri 

A woman was killed and another injured on Thursday in cross-border shelling by Pakistan.

09 May 2025

Indian Army

'Befitting reply given': Indian Army on Pakistan's overnight drone attack  

The Indian Army on Friday morning said it successfully foiled several coordinated drone and munitions attacks by the Pakistan Armed Forces along the western border and Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.

08 May 2025

Rajasthan

Pakistani pilot reportedly captured alive by India in Jaisalmer  

India has reportedly captured a Pakistani F-16 pilot alive in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

08 May 2025

Punjab

Rockets fired toward Jammu; Pakistani shelling reported in Punjab, Rajasthan 

Several areas in Jammu, including the airstrip, have reportedly been targeted with rockets from over the International Border.

08 May 2025

India

'Pakistan giving terrorists state funeral': India dismisses 'civilians killed' claim  

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has reiterated that the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, was the "original escalation," and a fitting response has been given by the Indian armed forces.

08 May 2025

Indian Army

Drone hits Rawalpindi stadium hours before PSL match; venue changed  

Hours before a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings on Wednesday, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was reportedly hit by a drone strike.

08 May 2025

Shehbaz Sharif

Pakistan reports Indian drone strikes in multiple cities; 'downs' 12  

Pakistan's military has claimed that 12 Indian drones have been destroyed across several cities, a day after Islamabad vowed to avenge the alleged death of civilians in India's 'Operation Sindoor.'

08 May 2025

Indian Government

Airports, schools shut in border states; Punjab cancels officers' leaves  

The Indian government has directed a temporary shutdown of 21 airports in North and Northwestern India a day after it launched 'Operation Sindoor,' a massive military campaign against terrorist networks in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

08 May 2025

Indian Government

Centre calls all-party meeting today after 'Operation Sindoor' 

The Indian government has called an all-party meeting at 11:00am on Thursday.

07 May 2025

Pakistan News

India fact-checks Chinese state media over disinformation on 'Operation Sindoor'

India has hit out at Chinese state media, Global Times, for allegedly spreading "disinformation" regarding 'Operation Sindoor.'

07 May 2025

Antonio Guterres

How world leaders reacted to India's 'Operation Sindoor' 

India launched precision strikes on nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POK) under 'Operation Sindoor' on Wednesday.

07 May 2025

Amit Trivedi

Shaan, Salim, other singers applaud India's bold 'Operation Sindoor' 

In the wake of India's Operation Sindoor—a decisive military response to the Pahalgam terror attack—several prominent Indian musicians have publicly expressed their support.

07 May 2025

Congress Party

Karnataka Congress posts Gandhi's quote encouraging peace, then deletes it  

The Karnataka Congress on Wednesday shared a quote by Mahatma Gandhi on X, promoting peace, only to delete it within hours.

07 May 2025

Amit Shah

'Bharat remains...committed to eradicating terrorism': Shah reacts to 'Operation Sindoor' 

Lauding 'Operation Sindoor' by India's armed forces, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said it is a direct response to the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22.

07 May 2025

Hizbul Mujahideen

Why India targeted 9 terror sites in 'Operation Sindoor'

India launched 'Operation Sindoor,' a coordinated military operation against nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the early hours of Wednesday.

07 May 2025

Hizbul Mujahideen

Which weapons did India use against terrorists in 'Operation Sindoor'?

In a major military operation dubbed 'Operation Sindoor,' India struck terrorist infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK).

06 May 2025

Elon Musk

UP man's bank balance surpasses Musk's overnight; here's what happened  

A man from Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, recently stumbled upon a jaw-dropping 36-digit balance in his bank account.

06 May 2025

Delhi

Defense drills at 244 districts tomorrow; check list of states  

Amid rising tensions with Pakistan, India will hold a countrywide civil defense drill on Wednesday.

06 May 2025

Indian Army

Pakistan violates ceasefire 12th time; terror associates arrested with arms 

The Indian Army retaliated against unprovoked firing by Pakistani troops across the LoC on the night of Monday.

06 May 2025

India

Water released from J&K dams, affecting downstream flow in Pakistan

India has unexpectedly released water from the Baglihar and Salal dams on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir.

06 May 2025

Antonio Guterres

No outcome at UNSC's closed-door meet held for India-Pakistan tension 

A United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting called at the behest of Pakistan on Monday concluded without an official outcome or statement.

05 May 2025

New Delhi

Amid India-Pakistan tensions, Islamabad tests surface-to-surface missile FATAH

Pakistan has successfully conducted a training launch of its FATAH Series surface-to-surface missile amid rising tension with India.

05 May 2025

Narendra Modi

Putin pledges 'full support' to India after Pahalgam attack  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and assured India of his full support in its fight against terrorism.

05 May 2025

Amit Shah

PM Modi meets defense secretary amid tension with Pakistan 

Amid speculation on India's likely response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Monday, NDTV reported.

05 May 2025

India

India starts work on hydro projects after suspending Indus Treaty

Following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India had suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan.

05 May 2025

Narendra Modi

Terror hideout busted in J&K; 5 IEDs, communication devices recovered 

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have unearthed five IEDs (improvised explosive devices) from a secret terrorist hideout in Poonch district on Monday, India Today reported, citing sources.

Wife of Navy officer killed in Pahalgam trolled; NCW intervenes 

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has come out in support of Himanshi Narwal, widow of Navy officer Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, who was killed in a terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22.

05 May 2025

Mehbooba Mufti

Video: Man who allegedly helped terrorists drowns while fleeing  

A man identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad Magray, who allegedly sheltered terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, drowned while trying to escape arrest by security forces.

04 May 2025

Kashmir Valley

Pahalgam attack preceded by intelligence alert on potential terror threat

The recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that killed 26, has brought focus on an earlier intel alert.

04 May 2025

Islamabad

Pakistan's envoy to Russia warns of nuclear response to India

In a recent interview with RT, Pakistan's Ambassador to Russia, Muhammad Khalid Jamali, issued a stark warning of a potential nuclear conflict.

Pak ranger detained; LoC sees biggest ceasefire violation night

The Border Security Force (BSF) has arrested a Pakistani Ranger along the international border in Rajasthan.

03 May 2025

Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah meets tourists in Pahalgam after terror attack

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah visited Pahalgam to assure tourists of their safety in the wake of a recent deadly terror attack.

03 May 2025

New Delhi

Pakistan tests ballistic missile amid rising tensions with India

Pakistan has conducted a successful test of its Abdali surface-to-surface ballistic missile with a 450km range.

India bans Pakistani ships from entering its ports

India has banned the entry of Pakistani-flagged vessels into its ports. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways announced the decision.

03 May 2025

China

Tensions rise over Bangladesh ex-officer's provocative remark on Northeast

Former Bangladesh Rifles head Major General ALM Fazlur Rahman (retd) has advised his government to occupy India's northeastern states in case of a war between India and Pakistan.

03 May 2025

Assam

IMD forecasts rain in Odisha, WB; yellow alert for Delhi

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall in several parts of India over the next few days.

02 May 2025

BBC

India blocks Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's YouTube channel  

India has blocked the official YouTube channel of Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

02 May 2025

World

'It's no secret': Bilawal Bhutto admits ties to terror groups  

Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto has publicly admitted to Pakistan's past ties with terror organizations.

02 May 2025

Line of Control (LoC)

Pakistan army violates ceasefire along LoC for 8th consecutive night

The Pakistan Army breached the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) for the eighth night in a row on Thursday night.

'Not the time for irresponsible petition': SC raps Pahalgam petitioners  

The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a PIL seeking a judicial probe into the recent Pahalgam terror attack.

01 May 2025

Islamabad

LeT chief Hafiz Saeed's security increased 4X after Pahalgam attack  

Following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, Pakistan has reportedly increased security for Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed.

30 Apr 2025

China

India shuts airspace for Pakistan-registered flights, military aircraft 

India has officially shut its airspace for all planes registered, operated, or leased by Pakistan. This includes commercial airlines as well as military flights.

30 Apr 2025

Line of Control (LoC)

India warns Pakistan against unprovoked firing during phone call 

The director general of military operations for India and Pakistan talked over the hotline on Tuesday to discuss the unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan, ANI reported, citing defense sources.

Has Pakistan dug tunnels underneath LoC? Report says Army investigating

Pakistan is suspected of having built a network of deep underground tunnels along the Line of Control (LoC) with India, reportedly to enable the infiltration of terrorists into Indian territory and possibly even to deploy troops.

30 Apr 2025

Narendra Modi

Modi won't attend Victory Day parade in Moscow, Kremlin confirms  

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi won't be attending Russia's Victory Day celebrations on 9 May, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed to Reuters.

30 Apr 2025

Nawaz Sharif

'Pakistan has all capabilities': Imran Khan warns India amid standoff  

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is in prison over corruption charges, has issued a stern warning to India after the Pahalgam attack.

30 Apr 2025

Arunachal Pradesh

IMD warns of thunderstorms, hail in multiple states 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for several states across India.

30 Apr 2025

Antonio Guterres

Pakistan violates ceasefire for 6th consecutive night; India responds 

Tensions along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir have escalated due to a series of ceasefire violations by Pakistan.

29 Apr 2025

Lucknow University

Pahalgam: Who's Dr. Medusa, Lucknow University professor charged with sedition 

Dr. Madri Kakoti, aka Dr. Medusa, an assistant professor in Lucknow University's linguistics department, has been booked for sedition.

29 Apr 2025

India

Pakistan defense minister Khawaja Asif's X account blocked in India 

The Indian government has blocked the X account of Khawaja Asif, Pakistan's Minister of Defense, in the wake of the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

29 Apr 2025

Srinagar

J&K government shuts 48 resorts after Pahalgam terror attack 

The Jammu and Kashmir government has temporarily closed 48 of the 87 tourist spots in the region.

29 Apr 2025

United Nations (UN)

'Pakistan's confession to backing terrorism not surprising': India at UN 

India has criticized Pakistan at the United Nations (UN) in the wake of a recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists.

28 Apr 2025

Dehradun

J&K, Uttarakhand ban sale, storage of military uniforms; here's why 

In a major development, authorities have banned the manufacture, storage, and sale of military uniforms and combat dresses.

Jamia Millia Islamia mess worker arrested for attacking Kashmiri student

A mess worker of the Jamia Millia Islamia University has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a Kashmiri student on the campus.

28 Apr 2025

Bollywood

Shahid Afridi blames India for Pahalgam; netizens call it awful

Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has sparked social media outrage with his recent comments on the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The attack last week killed at least 26 people in Jammu and Kashmir.

28 Apr 2025

Atul Kulkarni

Atul Kulkarni urges Indians to visit Kashmir despite recent attack

Days after a tragic terror attack in Kashmir, actor Atul Kulkarni has taken a brave step to promote tourism in the valley.

28 Apr 2025

Lashkar-e-Taiba

'Pahalgam attack united all...it's beginning of end of terror': Omar  

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said that every part of the country, from north to south and from east to west, came together to condemn the heinous Pahalgam attack.

28 Apr 2025

Line of Control (LoC)

Pakistan violates ceasefire for 4th consecutive night along LoC

Pakistan has reportedly violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) for the fourth night in a row.

27 Apr 2025

Article 370

Kashmir's insurgency: A look at key terrorist groups

Kashmir is witnessing one of its deadliest attacks in two decades: 26 people have died after gunmen opened fire on tourists in Pahalgam town.

27 Apr 2025

Indian Navy

Indian Navy showcases combat readiness amid rising tensions with Pakistan

The Indian Navy has showcased its operational readiness by carrying out several anti-ship missile launches in the Arabian Sea.