Border Conflict News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Salman Khan turns soldier for 'Battle of Galwan' film, unveils powerful motion poster
Mumbai, July 4: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is all set to don the Indian Army uniform in Apoorva Lakhia's directorial 'Battle of Galwan'.
'Enough is enough': Vice Prez Jagdeep Dhankhar on India's response to terror
New Delhi, June 5: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday hailed India’s new anti-terror normal, saying ‘enough is enough! No more tolerance of terrorism’. Addressing students at a Sainik School in Rajasthan’s Chittorgarh, Dhankhar said, “Those who will commit barbarity, use terrorism as a weapon will be taught the lesson of their life like Bahawalpur and Muridke.”
Rahul Gandhi to visit families affected by Pak shelling in Poonch tomorrow
Jammu, May 23: Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit the families affected by Pakistan shelling in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Saturday.
J&K L-G announces govt job for kin of Pak shelling victims
Jammu, May 21: J&K Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha, on Wednesday announced government jobs to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in Pakistan shelling.
'Planned, trained & executed, justice served', Army releases Op Sindoor success video
Jammu, May 18: The Indian Army’s western command said on Sunday that ‘Operation Sindoor’ was planned, trained and executed to deliver Justice.
Indian Army provides vital relief to shelling-affected Poonch locals in Jammu and Kashmir
Poonch, May 17: The Indian Army carried out a door-to-door outreach in villages near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch, which were severely affected by recent Pakistani shelling.
J&K L-G visits Pakistan shelling-hit area in Kupwara
Srinagar, May 17: J&K Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha, on Saturday visited the areas affected by Pakistan shelling close to the line of control (LoC) in Kupwara district.
Manipur bids tearful adieu to BSF jawan martyred in Pakistani firing
Imphal, May 13: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, senior security and civil officials and other dignitaries on Tuesday laid wreaths and paid homage to BSF braveheart Deepak Chingakham, who was killed in cross-border firing by Pakistan in R.S. Pura sector of Jammu.
Manipur govt announces Rs 10 lakh for family of BSF jawan martyred in Pakistani firing
Imphal, May 12: The Manipur government on Monday announced Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for the family of Border Security Force (BSF) jawan Deepak Chingakham, who was killed in cross-border firing by Pakistan in R.S. Pura sector of Jammu, officials said.
Terror, trade and talk cannot co-exist: PM Modi sends stern message to Pakistan
New Delhi, May 12: In a firm declaration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday made it clear to the world that terror and diplomacy -- or terror and trade -- cannot co-exist. He further emphasised that “blood and water cannot flow together”, reinforcing India's stance that a meaningful dialogue with Pakistan can only proceed once terrorism and its promotion are eradicated completely from the soil of the neighbouring country.
Bihar: Martyred BSF Sub-Inspector's son wants Pakistan to get 'harshest punishment'
Patna, May 12: A pall of grief has enveloped Bihar and the entire nation following the martyrdom of Border Security Force (BSF) Sub-Inspector Mohammad Imtiaz, a native of Narayanpur village in Saran district, who laid down his life while bravely confronting Pakistani forces in Jammu and Kashmir's R.S. Pura sector.
Security forces maintain high vigil as calm prevails on LoC, international border
Jammu/Srinagar, May 12: There was no report of any drone incursion or cross-border shelling in Jammu and Kashmir during the night intervening May 11 and 12 as people rose to a peaceful morning on Monday, but the security forces maintained the vigil.
'Laaton ke bhoot, baaton se...': Former Army Chief lambasts Pakistan
New Delhi, May 11: Pakistan has a long history of breaking promises and also has a habit of being on the loose, unless being pulled by its horns, said former Army chief General Shankar Roy Chowdhury while reacting to ceasefire violation by Pakistan last night, hours after two countries reached an understanding to the effect.
J&K L-G pays homage to BSF braveheart
Jammu, May 11: J&K Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, on Sunday, laid a wreath and paid homage to BSF braveheart, Sub-Inspector, Mohammad Imteyaz, who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the motherland.
Jammu Kashmir Government urges calm, warns against misinformation amid tensions
Srinagar, May 11: Amid heightened tensions along the border, the Jammu and Kashmir Government on Sunday issued a public advisory urging citizens to stay calm and avoid engaging with unverified claims circulating on social media.
IAF Sergeant, BSF Sub-Inspector martyred in cross-border firing by Pakistan in Jammu
New Delhi, May 11: Two Indian Armed forces personnel were martyred, one Indian Air Force officer, and other a BSF Sub-Inspector while seven others from his unit were injured in the past 24 hours amid intensified shelling and drone attacks by Pakistani forces across the Jammu region.
Delhi airport issues fresh passenger advisory amid India-Pak tensions
New Delhi, May 11: The Delhi Airport on Sunday issued an advisory for passengers amid the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan despite a ceasefire agreement brokered by the US.
Search op launched to nab intruder after soldier injured in firing at Jammu's Nagrota Army station
New Delhi, May 11: Indian Army's White Knight Corps have said that an Army personnel was injured in a gunfire exchange with an intruder at the Nagrota Military Station in Jammu following which a search operation has also been launched for the suspect.
Pratik Gandhi: May the peace and humanity win over terrorism
Mumbai, May 10: Actor Pratik Gandhi has expressed his support for the brave Indian soldiers, their families, and those affected by conflict near the borders. He is praying for their safety and hoping that peace and humanity triumph over terrorism.
PM Modi takes stock of 'Operation Sindoor' in huddle with Doval, 3 service chiefs, veterans
New Delhi, May 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, NSA Ajit Doval, CDS General Anil Chauhan and the three service chiefs in the backdrop of the ongoing ‘Operation Sindoor’.
Pakistan Stock Exchange witnesses sharp decline amid growing tensions at LoC
Karachi, April 30: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) plunged sharply on Wednesday amid rising tensions and fears of war against India with the benchmark KSE-100 Index suffering a major decline of over 2.2 per cent during the day's trading.
After LoC, Pakistan violates ceasefire on International Border in Jammu
Jammu, April 30: After resorting to unprovoked ceasefire violation on the Line of Control (LoC) consecutively for the last six days, Pakistani troops on Wednesday initiated unprovoked firing on the International Border (IB) in the Jammu district.
Indian Army responds strongly to Pakistan's unprovoked firing on J&K LoC for 6th consecutive day
Jammu, April 30: The Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday for the sixth consecutive day as the Indian Army responded swiftly and proportionately.
Pak resorts to unprovoked firing on J&K LoC, Indian Army gives befitting reply
Jammu, April 28: For the fourth day running on Monday, the Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army said,
Pak troops resort to unprovoked firing on J&K LoC, Indian Army retaliates
Srinagar, April 27: For the third day running on Sunday, the Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir as the Indian Army responded appropriately.
Lebanon's southern border village attacked by Israeli drones: State media
Beirut, April 16: Israeli drones carried out three airstrikes near the village of Ramyeh in southern Lebanon's Bint Jbeil district, Lebanese official sources said, according to the state-run National News Agency (NNA).
Pakistani Army violates ceasefire on LoC in J&K's Poonch
Jammu, April 7: The Pakistani Army violated the ceasefire on Monday on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, and the Indian Army retaliated befittingly, officials said.
Pak troops cross LoC in J&K's Poonch; effectively responded, says Indian Army
Jammu, April 2: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesman said on Wednesday that the Pakistan Army intruded into the Indian side and also violated the ceasefire by opening fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district.
I might go later, Nepal PM on impending visit to disputed trijunction in Uttarakhand
Kathmandu, March 21: Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Thursday announced that he doesn't have immediate plans to visit the disputed trijunction of Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani.
Lebanon shuts down illegal border crossings with Syria
Beirut, March 20: Lebanon closed illegal border crossings with Syria in the east and north of the country.
Syria, Lebanon reach ceasefire agreement to strengthen border coordination
Damascus, March 18: Syria and Lebanon reached an agreement to implement a ceasefire along their shared border and enhance military coordination, Syria's defence authorities announced.
Russia begins demining border areas of Kursk region
Moscow, March 15: Russian engineering units have started demining operations in reclaimed border areas of the Kursk region, the Russian Defence Ministry said Saturday.
Mizoram govt urges Assam to hold talks in April on resolving inter-state border disputes
Aizawl, March 10: The Mizoram government has proposed to hold official-level discussions with neighbouring Assam in early April to resolve the disputes along the 164.6 km-long border along the two northeastern states, officials said here on Monday.
Hezbollah vows to end Israeli presence in Lebanon
Beirut, March 10: Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem reaffirmed that the group will not permit any Israeli presence in southern Lebanon, emphasising Hezbollah's enduring strength and commitment to Lebanon's defence.
Ukrainian border guards refusing to fight against Russian military: report
Moscow, Mar 4: Ukrainian border guards are refusing to perform combat operations against Russian counterparts in the Kursk region, Russian state-owned news agency Ria Novosti reported on Tuesday citing available video recordings.
Torkham border closure enters fifth day, trade losses hit $12 million amid Pakistan-Afghanistan standoff
Landi Kotal February 26: The Torkham border crossing has been closed for the fifth straight day as of Wednesday, halting all commerce and travel between Pakistan and Afghanistan, as confirmed by officials, Geo News reported.
20 Kenyan fishermen killed in retaliatory attacks in border region
Nairobi, Feb 23: At least 20 Kenyan fishermen were killed on Saturday night by suspected Ethiopian militiamen in the Todonyang border area along Lake Turkana in northwestern Kenya, government officials and witnesses confirmed on Sunday.
Israel strikes Lebanon-Syria border crossings, accuses Hezbollah of weapons smuggling
Jerusalem, Feb 23: The Israeli military said on Saturday it conducted airstrikes targeting border crossings between Syria and Lebanon, accusing Hezbollah of using the routes to smuggle weapons into Lebanon.
Bangladesh summons Indian High Commissioner expressing 'concern' over fencing at border; envoy calls for 'cooperation'
Dhaka, January 12: Bangladesh Foreign Ministry has raised "deep concern" over the recent fencing along the Indo-Bangladesh border and summoned the Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka, Pranay Verma to express its objections.