Kashmir

Rafale multirole fighter jets gives IAF decisive edge

Explainer: All you need to know about advantages Rafale gives Indian defence

French aircraft Rafale gives IAF a decisive technological edge that it lacked against PAF F-16s; superior sensors, radar and weapons make Rafale handsdown winner against any other warplane currently in service in the subcontinent

Oct 9, 2019

Beijing calls for India to 'step up dialogue' with Pakistan on Kashmir ahead of informal summit

Speaking ahead of the informal summit between Modi and Xi, Foreign minister Spokesperson Geng Shuang lauded both the country's efforts to cooperate despite "differences and sensitive issues."

Oct 9, 2019

Kate Middleton gets handsy with Prince William in public; Duchess comforts husband in rare moment of PDA?

Reportedly, Kate and Prince William looked relaxed during an official engagement in central London, with the Duchess showing her affection for her husband with a rare public display of affection.

Oct 3, 2019

'Itna Kashmir kiya ke Karachi bhool gaye' - Gambhir mocks security provided to SL team [Watch]

PCB has put into place elaborate security arrangements and as such, there is a near curfew like situation in Karachi, where the ODIs are being played.

Oct 1, 2019

At UNGA, Imran Khan holds out threat of war, radicalisation

Giving his scenario for war, Imran Khan said that when the "curfew" is lifted in Kashmir there will be a bloodbath.

Sep 28, 2019

Jaishankar says terrorism as tool of statecraft not acceptable after Pakistan boycotts speech

Pakistan's action comes even as it has been continually accusing India of hampering South Asian integration and SAARC.

Sep 27, 2019

Pakistan's long-time friend Turkey raises Kashmir issue at UNGA

Pakistan has been trying its level best to raise the Kashmir issue at every international forum, especially after India revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir last month.

Sep 25, 2019

PM Modi attacks Pakistan over terror, Kashmir in US President Trump's presence

Ahead of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's meeting with President Trump likely on Monday, Modi said that India's neighbour is the breeding ground of terrorism.

Sep 23, 2019

Pakistan fails to move resolution on Kashmir at UNHRC meet

Citing the restrictions imposed and detention of political leaders among other things, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Shah Mehmood Qureshi had called Kashmir the "largest prison".

Sep 20, 2019

Radicalisation continues in Kashmir Valley despite heavy clampdown

As per reports from intelligence agencies, the on-ground terrorist groups are now communicating through satellite phones, a traditional technique which these militants resort to.

Sep 6, 2019

India's Kashmir defence gets more teeth with induction of Apache helicopters

IAF inducts eight Apache helicopters out of the 22 it will eventually have at Pathankot forward airbase; US-built attack helicopters with all-weather, night vision mountain warfare capabilities will strengthen war on terror.

Sep 3, 2019

139 militants neutralized by Army in J&K till August

The total number of terrorist-initiated incidents across Jammu and Kashmir from January to August have been recorded at 87.

Sep 1, 2019

Key hospitals in Kashmir treat more than 150 tear gas, pellet injuries

Indian authorities have deployed additional paramilitary police, banned public gatherings and cut cellular and internet links to prevent large scale protests after withdrawing the revolt-torn territory's special status on Aug 5.

Aug 23, 2019

France in emphatic support of India's Kashmir policy; against 'third party' interference

French President Macron said he would speak to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on the issue and tell him that the talks should be held bilaterally.

Aug 23, 2019

With Kashmir under lockdown, ISPR running Geelani's Twitter handle?

The ISPR is known to run fake pro-Kashmiri and anti-India handles to keep the separatist fire burning among the people of the valley.

Aug 20, 2019

Modi calls up Trump, raises Pak's anti-India rhetoric

Modi told Trump that the extreme rhetoric and incitement to anti-India violence by certain leaders in the region was not conducive to peace.

Aug 20, 2019

Afghanistan flays Pakistan, says linking Kashmir issue with peace talk is reckless

Roya Rahmani said Pakistan's claim was a poor excuse to justify its inaction against the Taliban and to avoid taking a decisive stance against the militant group.

Aug 19, 2019

PM Modi has buried Nehru's India: Pak minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi claimed that the Pakistan Army was ready to defend the country against any military action from the Indian side.

Aug 17, 2019

Kashmir telephone lines restored, restrictions eased; schools to reopen after lockdown

In south Kashmir, the landline services have been made operational in Qazigund and Pahalgam areas.