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Are civilian killings propelling more militant recruitments in Kashmir?

The mainstream political parties based in Kashmir are saying in one voice that the muscular approach of BJP led central government is not working in Kashmir.

Dec 17, 2018

Akshay Kumar struggles to find toilet for his disposal on Kesari sets

Akshay Kumar had to go for long hours without a toilet on Kesari sets until he went to the nearby studio to use their toilet to relieve himself.

Dec 16, 2018

Kashmir encounter: 3 militants killed by Indian Army; 2 civilians dead in subsequent clashes

The gunfight took place earlier in the day in Sirnoo village after the security forces received a tip-off about the holed-up militants.

Dec 15, 2018

Detained Myanmar journalist Phyo Wai Win (R) leaves the court compound after a hearing in Yangon on October 26, 2018. - Three Myanmar journalists from Eleven Media were granted bail on October 26, but must continue to fight a defamation case after hopes t

Number of journalists jailed for doing job near record high

A near-record number of journalists around the world are behind bars for their work, including two Reuters reporters whose imprisonment in Myanmar has drawn international criticism, according to a report released on Thursday.

Dec 13, 2018

Kashmiri militant Saqib Bilal, neutralised during Mujgund encounter, acted in Haider

The police identified the three as Saqib Bilal Sheikh, Mudasir Rashid Parray and Ali Bhai, both hailing from Hajin area of north Kashmir's Bandipore district. While, Parray and Sheikh were the residents of Hajin Bandipora, Ali was a Pakistan national who recruited the two boys into the terrorist outfit.

Dec 12, 2018

J&K: Encounter killings of 2 teenage LeT militants spark outrage in Valley

One of the LeT militants, 14-year-old Mudasir Rashid Parray, was the youngest recruit from Jammu and Kashmir and was missing from his house since August.

Dec 10, 2018

Pakistan continues to harbour terrorists; US should not give it even one dollar: Nikki Haley

In September, the Trump administration cancelled $300 million in military aid to Islamabad for not doing enough against terror groups active on its soil.

Dec 10, 2018

Entire world knows Pakistan link to 26/11, says Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat

The Army chief Bipin Rawat's comment came when asked about reported remarks of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan that the 2008 Mumbai attack was "an act of terrorism" and that resolving the case was in Pakistan's interest.

Dec 9, 2018

Wanted Kashmiri terrorist Zakir Musa spotted in Bathinda; Punjab on high alert

The intelligence reports have suggested that Musa could be disguised as a Sikh and wearing a turban. He is the Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind chief and is said to be aligned with a global terror group.

Dec 6, 2018

Sharda University student who joined ISIS arrested from his Srinagar house

Ehtisham Bilal, 20, who was studying BTech, had gone missing after he was roughed up by students at Sharda University in Noida.

Dec 3, 2018

Top US naval commander in Bahrain found dead

Vice Adm. Scott Stearney was found dead on Saturday, but officials have said that there was no evidence of foul play at this time.

Dec 2, 2018

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo condemns Iran missile test

The Islamic Republic's government has ruled out negotiations with Washington over its military capabilities, particularly its missile program, which is run by the Revolutionary Guards.

Dec 2, 2018

Shujaat Bukhari's killer Naveed Jatt shot dead in gunfight at J&K's Budgam district

Although an official confirmation was still awaited, the sources said that Jatt, alias Abu Hanzullah, was among the two militants killed in the gunfight that broke out earlier in the day during a cordon and search operation in Kuthpora village.

Nov 28, 2018

Kashmir's youngest pellet victim Hiba reignites debate on use of lethal weapons during protests

The use of pellet bullets to disperse protesters has gone unabated since 2010 affecting thousands of people in Jammu and Kashmir.

Nov 27, 2018

Who was Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani? Nation pays tribute to militant-turned-Armyman killed in J&K

Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani, who joined Indian Army in 2004, was earlier acting as an informer and had been a part of many breakthrough counter-insurgent operations in Jammu and Kashmir.