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.
25 Jul 2024
LadakhUS advises Americans in India not to visit these states
The United States Department of State has revised its travel advisory for American citizens in India, as per an announcement made on Tuesday.
22 Jul 2024
Indian ArmyTerrorists attack security post in J&K's Rajouri; soldier injured
The Indian Army thwarted a significant attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district this morning.
20 Jul 2024
BangladeshOver 300 Indians return as Bangladesh quota protests turn deadly
Over 300 Indian students studying in Bangladesh have returned home due to escalating protests against the reintroduction of reservation in government jobs.
19 Jul 2024
Budget SessionBudget 2024: Six bills to be presented in Parliament session
The National Democratic Alliance government is set to introduce six new bills in the upcoming Budget session of Parliament, scheduled from July 22 to August 12.
18 Jul 2024
Jammu2 soldiers injured in early morning encounter in J&K's Doda
Two soldiers sustained injuries during an encounter with terrorists in the early hours of Thursday in Jaddan Bata village, situated in the Kastigarh area of Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district.
17 Jul 2024
Kashmir ValleyDid J&K DGP violate rules of service with this statement?
In a bold move, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain on Monday blamed regional politics in the valley for Pakistan's "successful" infiltration into Kashmiri civil society.
16 Jul 2024
Indian ArmyWho are Kashmir Tigers, group behind spate of terror attacks
The Kashmir Tigers—a shadow group of the Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammad—has claimed responsibility for the Doda encounter in Jammu and Kashmir, in which four Army personnel were killed.
16 Jul 2024
Mallikarjun Kharge'Soldiers bearing brunt...': Rahul slams BJP government over Doda encounter
Reacting to the deaths of four soldiers in the line of duty in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday that India's soldiers and their families are suffering due to the Bharatiya Janata Party's misguided policies.
16 Jul 2024
Indian ArmyDoda encounter: Terror outfit claims responsibility, Rajnath calls Army chief
The Kashmir Tigers—a shadow group of the Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammad—has claimed responsibility for the Doda encounter in Jammu and Kashmir, in which four Army personnel were killed.
16 Jul 2024
Indian ArmyJ&K: Army officer among 4 soldiers killed in Doda encounter
Four army personnel—including an officer—critically injured in a gunfight with heavily armed terrorists, succumbed to their injuries in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir early Tuesday, reports said.
15 Jul 2024
AIADMKBJP's Rajya Sabha strength drops, NDA below majority mark
The Bharatiya Janata Party has seen a decrease in its strength in the Rajya Sabha, dropping to 86 members.
13 Jul 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)Centre amends J&K Reorganization Act, increases lieutenant governor's powers
The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has amended the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act 2019 to effectively increase the powers of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
10 Jul 2024
UttarakhandKathua terror attack: Stories of martyred soldiers from Uttarakhand
Militants hiding in the hill opened fire on a convoy of Garhwal Rifles soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua area on Monday afternoon, killing five soldiers.
10 Jul 2024
GhazipurRetired IAS officer's wife accuses stepson, aide of sexual assault
The wife of a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer has accused her stepson and his aide of sexually assaulting her at their home in Jammu and Kashmir.
09 Jul 2024
Hizbul MujahideenHow the Kathua attack on army convoy unfolded
Five Indian Army personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer, were killed and five others injured in a terrorist attack on their convoy in Jammu's Kathua district on Monday afternoon.
09 Jul 2024
Indian Army'Won't go unavenged...': India's message after Kathua terrorist ambush
The killing of five soldiers in a terror attack in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, will not go unavenged, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane said on Tuesday while extending condolences to their families.
08 Jul 2024
Lashkar-e-TaibaJ&K: Terrorists attack army vehicles; second attack in two days
In the second attack within two days, terrorists targeted army vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, bordering Punjab's Pathankot.
07 Jul 2024
Amarnath YatraPakistan-based Lashkar operative behind recent J&K terror attacks: Report
Saifullah Sajid Jatt, a "hardcore terrorist" from Shangamanga village in Kasur district of Pakistan's Punjab, has been identified by security agencies as the operative behind the recent surge in terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir, NDTV reported, citing sources.
07 Jul 2024
Indian ArmyJ&K: 5 terrorists, 2 soldiers killed in Kulgam district
Five terrorists were neutralized, and two Indian Army soldiers lost their lives in two separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, defense officials said on Sunday.
05 Jul 2024
Rishi SunakWhat Keir Starmer's poll win means for UK-India relations
Britain's Labour Party swept to power on Friday after over a decade in opposition—marking the party's return to government less than five years after its worst defeat in nearly a century.
01 Jul 2024
National Investigation Agency (NIA)Jailed J&K MP Engineer Rashid can take oath: NIA
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has granted permission for jailed Kashmiri leader Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, to take his oath as a Lok Sabha member on July 25.
28 Jun 2024
Press Council of IndiaPenal consequences for those making unsubstantiated complaints against J-K officials
Lodging an unsupported complaint against a government official in Jammu and Kashmir could now result in penal action.
27 Jun 2024
Amit ShahCongress lodges formal objection with Birla over 1975 Emergency remarks
The Congress on Thursday lodged a formal objection with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla over his reference to the 1975 Emergency, which he called a "black chapter" in his acceptance speech.
26 Jun 2024
IndiaJ&K: 2 terrorists killed in encounter in Doda
Two terrorists were gunned down during an encounter with security forces in a forest area in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Wednesday.
23 Jun 2024
India2 terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri
Security forces neutralized two terrorists attempting to infiltrate the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Saturday.
21 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi's 'yoga economy' message in 'land of sadhana' Srinagar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday marked the International Yoga Day in Srinagar, the "land of sadhana."
19 Jun 2024
Amit ShahReasi terror attack: J&K Police makes first arrest
The Jammu and Kashmir Police has made its first arrest in relation to the terrorist attack on pilgrims in Reasi district, which claimed the lives of nine people and injured 33 others.
15 Jun 2024
Lashkar-e-Taiba'Horrifying, scary': Actor Pankit Thakker discusses narrowly escaping Reasi attack
Renowned TV actor Pankit Thakker, recognized for his role in Dill Mill Gayye, recently disclosed his near miss from the terror attack in Reasi, Jammu & Kashmir.
14 Jun 2024
Jaish-e-MohammedJ&K: Slain Jaish leader was carrying Pakistan Army satellite device
Two terrorists were killed by security forces in an encounter near the international border in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir this week, News18 reported on Friday.
13 Jun 2024
Border Security Force (BSF)BSF seizes arms cache, thwarts potential terror attack in Kupwara
In a significant operation conducted on Thursday, the Border Security Force (BSF) seized a large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir.
13 Jun 2024
Amit ShahPM Modi reviews J&K security amid rising terror attacks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a review meeting to assess the situation in Jammu and Kashmir following four encounters between security forces and terrorists over the past four days.
12 Jun 2024
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)Kathua attack: 1 CRPF jawan killed, 2 terrorists gunned down
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was killed and two terrorists neutralized in an encounter in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir that broke out on Tuesday evening.
12 Jun 2024
JammuAnother terror attack: Encounter underway, 6 Jammu security personnel injured
An encounter is currently underway between terrorists and security forces in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir—following an attack on an army base late last night, according to police reports.
10 Jun 2024
National Investigation Agency (NIA)Pakistan-backed Lashkar front claims responsibility for J&K bus terror attack
Pakistan-backed The Resistance Front (TRF), a faction of the Jihadist terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility for the attack on a bus transporting pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi area on Sunday.
10 Jun 2024
Droupadi MurmuJ&K: NIA to probe terrorist attack on pilgrim bus
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will probe the attack on a bus carrying pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district by terrorists, which killed nine people and injured 33 others.
09 Jun 2024
IndiaJ&K: Bus carrying pilgrims falls into gorge after terrorist attack
A bus filled with pilgrims plunged into a deep gorge in Teryath village of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday after terrorists opened fire, NDTV reported.
08 Jun 2024
AssemblyElection Commission gears up for J&K Assembly elections
The Election Commission of India (EC) has hinted at plans to hold an assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) shortly, which will be the first since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.
08 Jun 2024
Narendra Modi'Premature to..': Pakistan on not congratulating Modi after polls
Pakistan's Foreign Office (FO) on Friday expressed hope that the newly elected Indian government will foster peace and address the long-standing Kashmir dispute.
06 Jun 2024
Lok Sabha Elections2 candidates win Lok Sabha polls from prison, what next
Two candidates serving prison sentences on terror charges have won the respective seats they contested in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
04 Jun 2024
Mehbooba MuftiINDIA leads in J&K's first polls after Article 370 revocation
In the first Lok Sabha election since Jammu and Kashmir's special status was revoked, the opposition bloc—the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance—is currently leading.
30 May 2024
Indian Penal CodeJ&K: 3 lieutenant colonels booked for attacking police station, cops
Three army lieutenant colonels and 13 others have been charged with attempted murder and dacoity following an attack on the Kupwara police station in Jammu and Kashmir.
28 May 2024
Narendra Modi'Article 370 was agenda of only 4-5 families...': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday criticized the opposition's handling of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.
