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.
Over 100 Pakistani terrorists active in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir is currently home to around 131 terrorists, with a majority being Pakistani nationals.
As juvenile backlog cases pile up, 50,000 children await justice
Over 50,000 children in conflict with the law are awaiting justice in India, as more than half of the cases at 362 Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) remain pending.
'We hit Red Fort, Kashmir's forests': Pakistan leader's big admission
In a shocking admission, Pakistani leader Chaudhry Anwarul Haq appears to have acknowledged his country's involvement in the recent car blast near Red Fort, which killed 14 people.
Cash-strapped Jaish seeks blankets, coats, ₹6,400 donations for attacking India
The Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed is seeking funds for a new "fidayeen" (suicide) attack against India, intelligence sources told NDTV.
Shopian hits -4°C; Kashmir valley's coldest night signals early winter
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded its coldest night of the season on Monday.
'Operation Sindoor was just trailer': Army chief warns Pakistan
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi has issued a stern warning to Pakistan, saying, "'Operation Sindoor' was just a trailer," and India is ready for any future challenges.
'Kashmir's troubles seen at Red Fort...': Mehbooba on Delhi blast
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has slammed the central government over its failure to ensure safety in Delhi after a recent car blast near the Red Fort.
Delhi blast: 4, including 3 doctors, released after grilling
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has released four people, including three doctors, who were detained in connection with the Delhi Red Fort blast, India Today reported.
Haryana woman doctor detained in J&K 'white-collar' terror probe
A woman doctor from Haryana, Dr Priyanka Sharma, has been detained in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir. The detention is part of an investigation into a "white-collar" terror module that spans across Kashmir, Delhi, and Haryana.
Confiscated explosives detonate at J&K police station, 9 killed
A massive explosion rocked the Nowgam police station near Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday night, NDTV reported.
'Not all Kashmiris are terrorists': Omar Abdullah after Delhi blast
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has stated unequivocally that all Kashmiri Muslims cannot be termed terrorists.
Explosion near Delhi's Radisson creates panic; but what's the truth
A loud bang in Delhi's Mahipalpur area on Thursday morning caused panic among residents. The sound was later identified as a bus tire burst, officials confirmed.
'Door was always closed': Al-Falah University's room 13 under scrutiny
Room 13 in Building 17 of Al-Falah University, Faridabad, has emerged as the epicenter of a terror plot.
Red Fort blast: CCTV shows i20 exploding on jam-packed road
New CCTV footage has confirmed that the deadly blast near the Red Fort on November 10 was triggered from within the suspect's vehicle.
Haryana preacher detained after 2,500kg explosive-making material seized from residence
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have detained a preacher from Haryana's Mewat region in connection with the "white-collar" terror module.
Red Fort blast: Was it premature blast, not suicide bombing?
The death toll in the car explosion near New Delhi's Red Fort has risen to 13. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is now leading the probe into this incident.
'Those responsible won't be spared': Rajnath Singh after Delhi blast
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has assured the nation that those responsible for the blast near Red Fort that killed 12 people will not be spared.
Red Fort blast linked to recently-busted 'white collar' terror module
The recent blast near Delhi's Red Fort, which killed eight people, has been linked to a "white collar" terror module.
'Real Kashmir Football Club' trailer: When football turned into movement
The upcoming SonyLIV series, Real Kashmir Football Club, is a tribute to the power of hope and resilience.
Winter descends upon J&K; Srinagar records season's first sub-zero temperature
Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded its first sub-zero temperature of the season.
La Niña triggers early cold wave; Rajasthan dips below 10°C
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of an impending cold wave in northern and central India.
350kg explosives, AK-47, recovered near Delhi after J&K doctor's confession
In a major anti-terror operation, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Faridabad Police, have seized around 350kg of explosives, an AK-47 rifle, and a large cache of ammunition in Faridabad, Haryana.
Security forces launch 'Operation Chhatru' in J&K's Kishtwar; encounter underway
Security forces have launched an anti-terror operation in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Taliban to appoint 1st diplomat in India since 2021 takeover
The Taliban regime is set to appoint its first diplomat in New Delhi, India. This will be the first such appointment since the group took control of Afghanistan in August 2021.
Trump praises Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir as 'great people'
United States President Donald Trump has praised Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir as "great people."
National Conference sweeps J&K's Rajya Sabha polls; wins 3 seats
Farooq Abdullah-led National Conference (NC) leaders Sajad Kichloo, Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan and GS (Shammi) Oberoi have won the election to Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir.
J&K holds 1st Rajya Sabha elections since 2019 today
Jammu and Kashmir is all set to hold its first Rajya Sabha elections since the region was reorganized in 2019 on Friday.
PM Modi celebrates Diwali onboard INS Vikrant with Navy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali aboard the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, stationed off the coasts of Goa and Karwar.
Pakistan's Asim Munir threatens 'beyond proportions' response to India
Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir has issued fresh threats to India, warning of a "decisive" and "beyond proportions" response to any provocation.
SC collegium admits it changed judge transfer after Centre requested
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the transfer of Madhya Pradesh High Court Justice Atul Sreedharan to the Allahabad High Court.
Over 100 Pakistani soldiers killed during 'Operation Sindoor': Army DGMO
During "Operation Sindoor," which lasted from May 7 to May 10, over 100 Pakistani soldiers were killed along the Line of Control (LoC), Indian Army's Director General Military Operations Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai has claimed.
ECI mandates pre-certification for political ads ahead of Bihar elections
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has mandated that all political parties and candidates have to get their political advertisements pre-certified by the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC).
J&K: 2 terrorists killed along LoC as army foils infiltration
Two terrorists have been killed as the Indian Army foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara area.
Ahead of winter, Indian Army strengthens anti-infiltration grid along LoC
The Indian Army has launched an extensive exercise to strengthen its anti-infiltration grid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.
J&K Rajya Sabha polls: NC, BJP candidates file nominations
The race for the Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir has officially begun.
'Rawalpindi Chicken Tikka...Balakot Tiramisu': Menu named after Op Sindoor targets
A food menu from the Indian Air Force's (IAF) 93rd anniversary celebrations has gone viral for its unique names.
Male-centric Jaish-e-Mohammed forms women's wing led by Masood Azhar's sister
The Pakistan-based terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has launched its first-ever women's wing, named "Jamaat-ul-Mominaat."
'India was never united, except under Aurangzeb': Pakistan defense minister
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has made a controversial statement, claiming that India was never a united nation except during the reign of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
J&K: Major counter-terrorism operations continue in Rajouri, Udhampur after gunfight
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have launched two major counter-terrorism operations in the Rajouri and Udhampur districts.
'Sanctioned 400,000 rapes': India slams Pakistan's Kashmir rant at UN
India has slammed Pakistan for its "delusional tirades" on Jammu and Kashmir during a United Nations Security Council debate on women and security.
Bad weather forces Vaishno Devi Yatra to remain suspended
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has temporarily suspended the yatra from October 5 to 7, 2025, in light of an inclement weather advisory issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Cyclone Shakhti weakens; several North Indian states on orange alert
India's major cities and regions are likely to witness rain and thunderstorms on Monday due to a western disturbance, with the severe cyclonic storm Shakhti primarily affecting the Arabian Sea region.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge hospitalized in Bengaluru
Mallikarjun Kharge, the Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, has been admitted to MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru after developing a fever and experiencing leg pain, PTI reported.
Who is Petal Gahlot, India's UN diplomat who schooled Pakistan
Petal Gahlot, First Secretary at India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations, has become a prominent figure in India's diplomatic rebuttal against Pakistan.
India slams Pakistan's UNGA speech, calls it 'absurd theatrics'
India has strongly criticized Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Lt. Col Purohit promoted after acquittal in 2008 Malegaon case
Lt. Col. Prasad Shrikant Purohit has been promoted to the rank of full Colonel following his acquittal in the 2008 Malegaon blast case in July.
Complete shutdown in Kargil after protest in Leh kills 4
Life came to a standstill in Kargil on Thursday after the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) called for a complete shutdown.
'My message of peaceful path failed': Sonam Wangchuk ends strike
Ladakh has been rocked by violent protests demanding statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
J&K: Soldier killed in encounter with JeM terrorists in Udhampur
A soldier was killed in a gunfight with suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Friday.
World should learn from India on quick conflict termination: IAF
Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has said that the world should take a cue from India on how to quickly end military conflicts.
Manmohan thanked me for meeting LeT founder: Separatist Yasin Malik
Former Kashmir separatist leader Yasin Malik has claimed that he was engaged by six governments, from VP Singh to Manmohan Singh, to discuss the Kashmir issue.
E-auction of gifts received by Modi begins on his birthday
The seventh edition of the online auction of over 1,300 gifts received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has started. The auction will continue till October 2.
'New India doesn't fear...nuclear threats': Modi warns Pakistan on birthday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed on Wednesday that India is not afraid of nuclear threats as he praised the success of Operation Sindoor on his 75th birthday in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar.
Vaishno Devi yatra resumes after 22-day suspension due to landslide
The pilgrimage to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra district has resumed after a 22-day suspension.
Jaish admits Masood Azhar's family 'torn apart' in Operation Sindoor
A Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) commander has admitted that the family of Masood Azhar, the terror group's top commander, was "torn into pieces" in strikes on Bahawalpur.
Cloudburst hits Dehradun; Tapkeshwar temple inundated, IT Park submerged
A cloudburst that struck Uttarakhand's Dehradun on Monday night has caused the Tamsa River to overflow and submerge the historic Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple.
Kashmir apple farmers suffer ₹1,000cr loss due to highway closure
Kashmir's fruit growers are facing a major crisis as the Srinagar-Jammu national highway remains shut for heavy vehicles.
India, Pakistan clash in Asia Cup amid tensions: Preview
The highly anticipated Asia Cup 2025 clash between India and Pakistan will take place on September 14 at the Dubai International Stadium.
J&K: Land subsidence damages 100 houses, 700 shifted to shelters
In Kalaban village under the Mendhar sub-division, Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, nearly 100 structures have developed cracks due to land subsidence.
Vaishno Devi yatra to resume from September 14
The Vaishno Devi pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir will resume from September 14, after a 19-day suspension due to a deadly landslide.