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.
What's Operation ShivShakti? Army's latest anti-infiltration attempt after Op Mahadev
The Indian Army launched "Operation ShivShakti," an anti-infiltration operation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch District on Wednesday.
J&K: Poonch schools close following heavy rain; Amarnath Yatra suspended
Intense rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir has forced the closure of all schools in Poonch district.
J&K: 2 terrorists killed in encounter in Poonch
Two terrorists were killed during a joint operation by the Army and police in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.
Rahul Gandhi to 'adopt' 22 children orphaned by Pakistani shelling
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has decided to adopt 22 children from Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.
'Amit Shah should take moral responsibility for Pahalgam': Gaurav Gogoi
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has slammed the central government over its handling of national security, particularly in light of the Pahalgam terror attack.
Operation Mahadev: How security forces eliminated 'wanted' Pahalgam mastermind
The Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) successfully neutralized three terrorists in an anti-terror operation named Operation Mahadev on Monday.
Pahalgam attack mastermind among 3 terrorists killed in Operation Mahadev
Security forces initiated a large operation on Monday in the Lidwas area near Dara in Jammu and Kashmir, following reports of terrorist movement in a popular trekking destination.
Chidambaram's 'homegrown terrorists' remark on Pahalgam attackers sparks row
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram's remarks, suggesting that "homegrown terrorists" could be involved in the Pahalgam terror attack, have sparked a huge row.
Kiren Rijiju invokes Ramayan ahead of 'Operation Sindoor' debate
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has invoked the Hindu epic Ramayana in a post on X (formerly Twitter) ahead of a Lok Sabha debate on "Operation Sindoor."
J&K: Tribal youth killed in fake encounter; 2 cops suspended
Two policemen have been suspended after a young tribal man was shot dead in an alleged fake encounter in Jammu and Kashmir.
Udaipur dental student found dead in hostel; suicide note recovered
A final-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) student at a private medical college in Udaipur, Sweta Singh, was found dead in her hostel room on Thursday night.
Army jawan killed, 2 injured in landmine blast in Poonch
A landmine explosion along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday left one soldier dead and two others injured.
US again claims role in India-Pakistan ceasefire; New Delhi responds
The United States has claimed to have played a crucial role in de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan in recent months.
'Steeped in terrorism...serial loan borrower': India blasts Pakistan at UN
India has slammed Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), with Permanent Representative Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish accusing Islamabad of supporting terrorism and mismanaging its economy.
Delhi tops India list for highest abusive language usage
Delhi has emerged as the state with the highest usage of abusive language, especially toward women, a nationwide survey has found.
IMD issues red alert for J&K, Uttarakhand; predicts heavy rains
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in the western Himalayan region over the next few days.
IMD predicts heavy rains for several states till July 27
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for several states, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Monsoon Session Day 1: Lok Sabha adjourned amid opposition sloganeering
The Monsoon Session of Parliament started on a raucous note, with the Opposition, led by the Congress party, demanding a debate on the Pahalgam terror attack.
Parliament's Monsoon Session begins today; here's what is expected
The Monsoon Session of the Parliament will begin on Monday, with the opposition, led by the Congress, preparing to grill the government on a range of issues.
'5 jets were shot down': Trump makes yet another claim
United States President Donald Trump has claimed that "five jets were shot down" during the recent India-Pakistan conflict.
What's 'Martyrs' Day,' which Omar Abdullah calls Kashmir's 'Jallianwala Bagh'
The commemoration of July 13, known as "Martyrs' Day," has sparked a political controversy in Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistan PM clarifies nuclear program for self-defense amid India tensions
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has clarified that the country's nuclear program is meant only for "peaceful purposes and self-defense."
Centre fast-tracks Chenab dam project; Pakistan to face heat
The Indian government is seeking a ₹3,119 crore loan to expedite the construction of the Kwar Dam on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, News18 reported.
'Show..damage proof': Doval dares foreign media on Op Sindoor claims
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has challenged foreign media to show any evidence of damage to Indian infrastructure by Pakistani strikes during Operation Sindoor.
IMD issues orange alert for Delhi-NCR after early morning showers
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday.
BRICS backs India's stand on terror, calls for UNSC reform
The 11-member BRICS group has strongly condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack, calling for unified action against UN-designated terrorists and their entities.
Amarnath Yatra: 36 injured in bus collision in J&K
At least 36 pilgrims were injured on Saturday morning when five buses of an Amarnath Yatra convoy collided near Chanderkoot in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district.
Pakistan wasn't only adversary during Op Sindoor; India had 3
The Indian Army has revealed that the recent cross-border escalation with its neighbor involved three adversaries: Pakistan and China, with Turkey playing a supportive role.
'Immediate justice should be served': Quad leaders condemn Pahalgam attack
The foreign ministers of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad)—the United States, India, Japan, and Australia—have jointly condemned a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
Who is Parag Jain, new R&AW chief
Parag Jain has been appointed as the new chief of India's external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW).
Ministers to educate public how Indus treaty suspension benefits India
The central government has decided to launch a public outreach program to explain the benefits of suspending the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, India Today and News18 reported.
Indian government appoints Parag Jain as new R&AW chief
The Indian government has appointed Parag Jain as the new chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW).
One Constitution suited for country: CJI Gavai on Article 370
Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai on Saturday said that Dr BR Ambedkar envisioned a unified Constitution for India and never supported separate state constitutions.
'Cancel all deals...': Trump repeats claim on India-Pak conflict
United States President Donald Trump has once again claimed that he prevented a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan.
Terrorist killed in encounter in J&K's Udhampur
A terrorist was killed in a joint operation by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in Basantgarh, Udhampur district.
'Terrorism epicenters...no longer safe': India targets Pakistan at SCO meeting
India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has issued a veiled warning to Pakistan at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defense Ministers's Meeting in China's Qingdao.
Lakshmi Manchu defends Diljit Dosanjh amid 'Sardaar Ji 3' controversy
Actor Lakshmi Manchu has spoken out against the recent calls to ban Pakistani actors in India.
Abbottabad to Muzaffarabad to Poonch-Rajouri: How Pahalgam terrorists entered India
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has confirmed that the terrorists behind the deadly Pahalgam attack in April were Pakistani nationals affiliated with the banned terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
'Will never restore Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan': Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has ruled out the possibility of restoring the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan.
Iran-Israel conflict: Sonia Gandhi slams Modi government for 'silence'
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has slammed the Indian government's silence on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.
1,000 students to return as Iran opens airspace for India
Another 1,000 Indian students will return to Delhi on Friday from conflict-torn Iran after the country agreed to open its airspace to aid the return of students, NDTV reported.
Iran student returnees flag poor bus condition; Omar Abdullah responds
Indian students evacuated from conflict-hit Iran thanked the government for their safe return but complained about the poor condition of buses provided by the Jammu and Kashmir government.
Why Indian students choose Iran to study medicine
As the Israel-Iran conflict escalates, over a thousand Indian medical students in Iran find themselves in a precarious situation.
Israel shows map with J&K as part of Pakistan, apologizes
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) apologized on Saturday for posting an incorrect map of India's international boundaries.
Meet Dr. Madhabi Latha, engineer behind iconic Chenab Railway bridge
The Chenab Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, recently inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is being hailed as an engineering marvel.
Restore statehood, Omar Abdullah tells Modi during Vande Bharat launch
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory.
Kashmir gets major rail link today; what's special about it
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the much-awaited Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project on Friday.
PM Modi inaugurates world's highest railway bridge over Chenab
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chenab Bridge, the highest railway arch bridge in the world, in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.
J&K: 3 government employees sacked over links with LeT, Hizbul
In a major crackdown on terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has dismissed three government employees for their alleged connections with Pakistan-backed terror outfits.
'Stop blaming others': India slams Pakistan at UN meet
India has rejected Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's comments on the Indus Waters Treaty, calling them unwarranted.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Kerala, Karnataka, Assam
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in several states on Saturday, May 31.
What's 'Operation Shield' that India will conduct on May 31
India's Ministry of Home Affairs has announced a regional civil defense exercise, "Operation Shield," to be held on May 31.
'Before...we could': Sharif admits India's BrahMos foiled Pakistan's planned offensive
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has admitted that India's BrahMos missiles struck multiple locations deep inside Pakistan, including the Rawalpindi airport, before Islamabad could carry out its planned attack.
'Article 370 gave impression that Kashmir was separate': Salman Khurshid
Congress leader Salman Khurshid has praised the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir during a diplomatic visit to Indonesia.
'Little disappointed': Tharoor on Colombia's condolences for Operation Sindoor casualties
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has expressed disappointment over the Colombian government's condolences for the lives lost in Pakistan after India's Operation Sindoor.
Pakistani player's rude behavior after loss to India sparks outrage
A video has gone viral on social media showing a Pakistani player's aggressive behavior toward an Indian player during the Asia-Oceania Junior (U-16) Davis Cup playoff in Shymkent, Kazakhstan.
Security drills in border districts of states neighboring Pakistan tomorrow
Security drills will take place in border districts of Indian states adjoining Pakistan on Thursday.
'Terror won't stop tourism in Kashmir': Omar Abdullah in Pahalgam
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held a special Cabinet meeting in Pahalgam, the picturesque town that was hit by a deadly terror attack last month, on Tuesday.
J&K cop climbs tree, threatens suicide over salary; MLA rescues
A special police officer (SPO) from Jammu and Kashmir threatened to take his life in Himachal Pradesh's Dalhousie on Monday.
What new US intelligence report revealed about Pakistan's nuclear arsenal
The United States Defense Intelligence Agency's (DIA) 2025 Worldwide Threat Assessment report has underscored Pakistan's military modernization efforts, including the development of battlefield nuclear weapons.
PM Modi shows damaged Lashkar camps in 'Mann ki Baat'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 122nd episode of his monthly radio show Mann Ki Baat, showcased images of terror camps destroyed during 'Operation Sindoor'.
'New bottom line' in approach to terrorism: Shashi Tharoor
Congress Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has announced a shift in India's approach to terrorism, saying the country will no longer exercise diplomatic restraint.
Jaishankar links Pahalgam attack to Pakistan Army chief's 'jihadist mindset'
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has blamed the "extreme religious outlook" of Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir as the driving force behind the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people.
'Near-death experience': TMC's Sagarika Ghose recalls Delhi-Srinagar Indigo flight turbulence
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sagarika Ghose, who was on an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Srinagar on Wednesday when it experienced strong turbulence, described the incident as a "near-death experience."
Jawan, 2 terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Kishtwar
A gunfight broke out on Thursday morning between security forces and terrorists in the Singhpora area of Chatroo, Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir.
LeT co-founder critically injured in an accident in Lahore
Amir Hamza, the co-founder of the banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has reportedly been injured in an accident at his home in Lahore.
Intelligence Bureau chief's tenure extended for 2nd time
Intelligence Bureau (IB) chief Tapan Kumar Deka has been granted a one-year extension, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet announced on Tuesday.
'India has military capabilities to strike..entire Pakistan': Top Army officer
India has the military capability to strike targets across the entire depth of Pakistan, a senior Indian Army officer has said.
Hyderabad: Police foil bomb plot, arrest 2 ISIS-linked suspects
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh police have successfully foiled a bomb plot in Hyderabad, arresting two suspected terrorists, identified as Siraj from Vizianagaram and Sameer.
After YouTuber, UP businessman arrested for spying for Pakistan
An Uttar Pradesh-based businessman has been arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan.
In India's global diplomatic outreach, who goes where
In the wake of a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, last month, the Indian government has announced seven all-party delegations.
Trump uses 'very nasty N word' in Indo-Pak ceasefire context
United States President Donald Trump has once again taken credit for the recent India-Pakistan ceasefire.
Raids in 10 places in Kashmir by State Investigation Agency
Security forces have launched a massive anti-terror operation across Jammu and Kashmir, especially in the wake of the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack.
Kerala Congress welcomes Tharoor's role in global Pakistan expose plan
The Kerala Congress has welcomed reports of senior party leader Shashi Tharoor's inclusion in an Indian parliamentary delegation.
Jaishankar, Taliban speak for 1st time; know what they discussed
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar created history on Thursday by talking to Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban's acting Foreign Minister.
Video shows 3 terrorists hiding before encounter in J&K's Tral
Three terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Tral, Awantipora of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.
Encounter underway in J&K's Awantipora; 3 terrorists killed
A fierce gun battle is underway between security forces and terrorists in Awantipora, Jammu and Kashmir.
'India had every right': Pakistani man defends India's 'Operation Sindoor'
A Pakistani foreign exchange trader, Abhay, has come out in support of India's Operation Sindoor. The operation was launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 that killed 26 people.
In tit-for-tat move, Pakistan expels Indian diplomat; cites 'incompatible activities'
After India gave 24 hours for a Pakistani diplomat to leave the country, Pakistan has now declared a staff member of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad "persona non grata."