Jammu And Kashmir
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Fresh encounter breaks out between security forces and holed up terrorists in J-K's Kishtwar
Jammu and Kashmir | Jan 22, 2026, 11:44 AM ISTA group of two to three terrorists, allegedly affiliated with Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad, are believed to be trapped in the area.
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Suspected IED-like object found on Baramulla National Highway in Kashmir, search operation underway
Jammu and Kashmir | Jan 20, 2026, 02:44 PM ISTSuspected IED-like object found on Baramulla National Highway: Soon after receiving information about it, the security forces reached the spot, and a large scale search operation was launched.
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Madrasas, mosques under close scrutiny in J-K as police intensify profiling ahead of Republic Day
Jammu and Kashmir | Jan 19, 2026, 11:00 AM ISTJammu and Kashmir Police have stepped up the profiling of madrasas and mosques, expanding the exercise to the Jammu region ahead of Republic Day. Officers met clerics, students and administrators to promote awareness, discourage radical influences and prevent misuse of religious spaces.
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Suspected Pakistani drone spotted in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch; third incident this week
Jammu and Kashmir | Jan 15, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTThe security personnel initiated counter unmanned aerial systems (UAS) measures and issued a high alert in the area. This is the third such incident reported this week.
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Jammu and Kashmir: IED recovered in Rajouri district; safely defused
Jammu and Kashmir | Jan 15, 2026, 09:55 PM ISTJammu and Kashmir: According to the officials, the IED was recovered from Kakora village's forest area, which was defused by the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS). The IED weighted around three kilograms and it was destroyed through a controlled mechanism.
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Drones sighted along LoC in J-K's Rajouri again, hours after Army Chief's warning to Pakistan
Jammu and Kashmir | Jan 13, 2026, 10:07 PM ISTThis is the second instance of drone sightings along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. Indian security forces have fired upon the UAVs, and search operations are underway in the area.
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Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha sacks 5 govt employees over terror links, vows to dismantle network
Jammu and Kashmir | Jan 13, 2026, 04:20 PM ISTInvestigations found that these individuals were actively linked to terror outfits, including Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen and were covertly working to promote the agenda of terrorist groups.
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Multiple drones sighted along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir; Indian Army opens fire
Jammu and Kashmir | Jan 12, 2026, 08:38 AM ISTAccording to the sources, the drones came from the Pakistani side and were hovering over the Indian territory before the Indian Army troops opened fire at them using light machine guns (LMGs) and medium machine guns (MMGs), forcing them to return.
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JK: Suspicious satellite phone communication traced near border in Kanachak; search op launched
Jammu and Kashmir | Jan 11, 2026, 09:45 PM ISTA joint search operation was launched by the Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG), Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Indian Army after the alert.
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Tourist says he is from 'India' in viral Kashmir video; local man's witty reaction wins hearts
Trending | Jan 09, 2026, 02:03 PM ISTA video from Kashmir has gone viral after a tourist said he was from "India", leading a local vendor to respond humorously. The light exchange, shared widely online, has amused viewers and sparked conversations about travel habits and local identity.
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Amit Shah holds security review meet on JK, orders mission-mode crackdown on terror infrastructure
India | Jan 08, 2026, 10:18 PM ISTThe Home Minister said that the Modi government was working towards establishing lasting peace in Jammu and Kashmir by eradicating terrorism completely from the union territory.
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Jammu and Kashmir: 4 kg IED neutralised in Rajouri, Army and police thwart terror plot
Jammu and Kashmir | Jan 08, 2026, 08:34 AM ISTJammu and Kashmir: Security forces neutralised the IED through a controlled blast, destroying it safely without any collateral damage or danger to nearby civilians. Officials verified the site was secure after the explosion, though ongoing searches aim to detect any more devices or suspects.
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Encounter underway in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua, 3 terrorists surrounded
Jammu and Kashmir | Jan 07, 2026, 07:28 PM ISTKathua encounter: According to Jammu IGP Bhim Sen Tuti, security forces have surrounded three terrorists in the Kamadh Nullah area of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Vaishno Devi Shrine Board warns pilgrims against fraudulent booking scams; issues advisory
India | Jan 07, 2026, 07:51 AM ISTThe Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has issued an advisory for pilgrims. Those planning to visit the Vaishno Devi shrine are advised to carefully go through all the related guidelines and details in advance.
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'Whole of Jammu and Kashmir should be reunited with India': British MP Bob Blackman
India | Jan 05, 2026, 12:48 PM ISTBritish MP Bob Blackman, speaking at a Hi-Tea Programme at the Constitutional Club in Jaipur, emphasised that he has consistently condemned terrorism in the region and criticised Pakistan's control over parts of the erstwhile princely state of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Palestine flag on cricketer's helmet sparks police probe into J-K league; player, organiser summoned
Jammu and Kashmir | Jan 01, 2026, 06:53 PM ISTA Palestine flag on a player's helmet has sparked a major controversy in the Jammu Kashmir Champions League. Police have summoned cricketer Furqan Bhat and the league organiser for questioning as the incident undergoes detailed scrutiny.
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Kashmir braces for rain and snow as mercury dips below freezing point in Gulmarg and Pahalgam
Jammu and Kashmir | Dec 30, 2025, 03:51 PM ISTKashmir is experiencing an uncharacteristically warm spell during the peak of Chillai Kalan. Key locations like Gulmarg and Pahalgam recorded sub-zero temperatures but these remain significantly above seasonal norms.
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Suspicious object found in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora; area cordoned off
Jammu and Kashmir | Dec 28, 2025, 03:54 PM ISTA Bomb Disposal Squad was also pressed into service, and security arrangements in the area have been strengthened as a precautionary measure.
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J-K: LeT terrorist spotted in Anantnag market, security forces launch joint operation to nab him
Jammu and Kashmir | Dec 26, 2025, 11:44 PM ISTA Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist was spotted at a marketplace in Anantnag, leading to a joint search operation by Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF. The suspect escaped through a forest route before the forces could close in. Security agencies remain vigilant as the manhunt continues in the region.
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J-K: Terror associate providing logistics support to terrorists in Kashmir arrested
Jammu and Kashmir | Dec 22, 2025, 10:23 PM ISTIt is pertinent to mention here that the arrested terrorist associate is involved in providing logistics support and transportation of arms and ammunition to the terrorists.