Kashmir Terror News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Committed to strategic partnership, says Leonid Slutsky about India-Russia ties
By Suchitra Mukherjee, Moscow, May 23: Leonid Slutsky, Chairman of the Duma Committee on International Affairs, described a landmark meeting between Indian and Russian parliamentary delegations, marking a new chapter in the strategic relationship between the two nations.
Soldier killed, two injured in ongoing gunfight in J&K's Kishtwar
Jammu, May 22: A soldier was killed and two others injured on Thursday in an ongoing gunfight between the joint security forces &; terrorists in J&K’s Kishtwar district, officials said.
Joint forces eliminated 6 terrorists in last 48 hours
Srinagar, May 16: A joint Press briefing was held here on Friday during which the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF's senior officers said that six terrorists were eliminated by the joint forces in the Valley during the last 48 hours.
Pakistan ran like a scared dog with tail between its legs: Former Pentagon official
Washington, DC, May 15: A former Pentagon official, Michael Rubin has said that India targeted terror infrastructure with precision, and it was able to blunt Pakistan's response following the recent strikes. He said that "Pakistan went running to try to achieve a ceasefire like a scared dog with its tail between its legs" after India put their airfields out of commission.
India team at UN to make case for listing TRF as international terrorist organisation
United Nations, May 15: A team from India is at the UN headquarters to make New Delhi's case for declaring The Resistance Front (TRF) an international terrorist organisation and put sanctions on it, according to sources here.
Top LeT commander among 3 terrorists killed in J&K
Srinagar, May 13: In a major success for the joint forces in Jammu and Kashmir, the operational chief commander of terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), is among the three terrorists killed in a gunfight on Tuesday in Shopian district.
Vivek Agnihotri explains why terrorism in Kashmir never ends, calls Pakistan a 'nursery of terror'
Mumbai, May 13: Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has shed light on the persistent issue of terrorism in Kashmir, stating that the problem cannot be solved by simply blaming Pakistan.
PM Modi named 'Operation Sindoor' as India's response to Pahalgam terror attack
New Delhi, May 7: As India carried out a successful operation against terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir under the code name ‘Operation Sindoor’, it has come to the fore that Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose the name.
Operation Sindoor is an appropriate name: Mother of Manjunath Rao victim Pahalgam terror attack
Bengaluru, May 7: Mother of Manjunath Rao, a Karnataka resident who lost his life in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, expressed her approval of the Union Government's Operation Sindoor, calling it an appropriately named response to the tragedy.
'Army given free hand like never before', says former PM Deve Gowda
Bengaluru, May 6: Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, former Prime Minister and JD-S Rajya Sabha MP H.D. Deve Gowda said on Tuesday that PM Modi has given the Army complete freedom to act against the terrorists which carried out the Pahalgam terror attack.
Pahalgam terror attacks dealt severe blow to Kashmir tourism, says Owaisi
Srinagar, May 6: All India Majlis-e-Ittahadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, saying it has dealt a severe blow to the vital tourism industry in Kashmir and sought strong action against its perpetrators.
Terrorists came, carried out big terror attack, some mistake took place somewhere: Iltija Mufti (IANS interview)
Srinagar, May 6: Iltija Mufti, daughter of PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, on Tuesday said that for terrorists to be able to carry out the Pahalgam assault in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in a place where tourists come in large numbers indicates that a mistake has happened, and it should be investigated.
MHA orders civil defence drill nationwide as India prepares fierce response to Pahalgam attack
New Delhi, May 5: In a significant move amid growing tensions in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued directives to several states to conduct full-scale civil defence mock drills on May 7. The preparations come as India continues to weigh its response to the brutal attack that killed 26 civilians, including 25 tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22.
Putin dials PM Modi, offers Russia's 'full support' to India in 'uncompromising fight' against terrorism
Moscow/New Delhi, May 5: Russian President Vladimir Putin called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday and "strongly condemned" the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, offering "full support" to India in its ongoing fight against terrorism.
Pahalgam attack: Lufthansa, Air France take longer routes to avoid Pak airspace
New Delhi, May 5: Leading global airlines Air France and Lufthansa have stopped flying over Pakistani airspace to ensure safety of the flights amid rising tensions in the region, after the Pakistan-sponsored terror attack claimed the lives of 26 people in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.
Russian President Putin strongly condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, expresses full support to India
New Delhi, May 5: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and strongly condemned the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack and expressed "full support" to India in the fight against terrorism, said a statement by the the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Terrorist hideout busted in J&K's Poonch, IEDs and wireless sets recovered
Jammu, May 5: Five improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and two wireless sets were recovered after a terrorist hideout was busted in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, said officials on Monday.
FairPoint: The exodus never probed, the blood we see in Pahalgam
New Delhi, May 4: As information about the April 22 Pahalgam massacre emerges, it is becoming increasingly clear that a crucial local support system aided the terror attackers.
Pahalgam attack demonstrated that international community needs to take concrete steps to prevent terrorism: President Murmu
New Delhi, May 4: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday welcomed Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco at Rashtrapati Bhavan and expressed gratitude for his solidarity and condemnation of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
EAM Jaishankar discusses Pahalgam terror attack with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov
New Delhi, May 4: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar spoke to the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov telephonically and held discussions amid the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, following the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives.
Any involvement of Hamas in Kashmir 'very serious matter', says former US NSA
New Delhi, May 3: The deadly alliance between Hamas and Pakistan-based terror groups Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) could be "very disturbing", Former US National Security Advisor (NSA) John Bolton told IANS in an exclusive interview on Saturday.
Instagram accounts of Babar Azam, Rizwan, and Shaheen blocked in India
New Delhi, May 2: Top Pakistani cricketers, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi, have had their Instagram accounts blocked in India in the aftermath of the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives.
Pahalgam handlers same as those behind 26/11, Uri, Pulwama: Farooq Abdullah
New Delhi, May 2: Hinting at Pakistan’s role in the Pahalgam terror attack, former Union Minister and president of the National Conference party Farooq Abdullah on Friday said the same handlers who perpetrated 26/11, Uri, Pulwama and Pathankot strikes are behind the April 22 tragedy in the Baisaran Valley.
India is safe in the hands of PM Modi, says Farooq Abdullah on Pahalgam attack fallout
New Delhi, May 2: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President, Farooq Abdullah on Friday strongly condemned the recent terror attack in J&K's Pahalgam and called for strict action against the perpetrators of the massacre of 26 innocent civilians. He also asserted that India was safe in the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Manchu Vishnu consoles family of Pahalgam terror attack victim
Amaravati, May 2: Tollywood actor Manchu Vishnu on Friday consoled the family of Somishetty Madhusudhan Rao, one of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.
Chun chun ke badla lenge; jawab bhi diya jayega: Amit Shah on Pahalgam terror attack
New Delhi, May 1: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday reiterated the Centre's zero tolerance policy against terrorism, saying the fight against the menace will continue until terrorism is completely uprooted.
US stands in solidarity with India, supports the right to defend itself: Pete Hegseth
New Delhi, May 1: US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation on Thursday during which the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack was discussed, an official said.
Maharashtra Govt committed to supporting Pahalgam attack victims' families: Ajit Pawar
Pune, May 1: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar described the recent attack in Pahalgam as deeply tragic and noted the loss of six Maharashtra residents among the 26 people who were gunned down by the terrorists on April 22.
NIA chief reaches Pahalgam as probe intensifies into terror attack
Srinagar, May 1: The Director General (DG) of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Sadanand Date, reached Pahalgam on Thursday after the agency took over the probe into the terror attack in which 26 civilians, including 25 tourists and a local, were killed on April 22.
Pakistan's Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem's Instagram account blocked in India
New Delhi, May 1: Pakistan's Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem's Instagram account has been blocked in India more than a week after a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives.
Pahalgam attack: India shuts airspace for all Pakistani airlines, military flights
New Delhi, May 1: India has closed its airspace to all aircraft registered in Pakistan and those operated by Pakistani airlines, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), another major step following the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in which 26 people were killed.
We don't accept that sort of violence against innocent people: US lawmaker condemns Pahalgam attack
Washington DC, April 30: American lawmaker Rich McCormick strongly condemned the heinous terror attack which took place in Pahalgam on April 22. He highlighted how US President Donald Trump had taken a hard stance on terrorism in this regard.
We have to stop hatred and fear...: Suniel Shetty calls for unity, urges citizens to support Kashmir
Mumbai, April 30: Actor Suniel Shetty has spoken out about the recent terror attack that took place in the Pahalgam region.
You cannot take it as a joke..: Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit calls out Atul Kulkarni for focusing on tourism instead of terrorism
Mumbai, April 30: Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit has reacted to actor Atul Kulkarni's recent visit to Kashmir following the ghastly terror attack that took place in the Pahalgam region earlier this month.
Strict action should be taken against terrorists: Rahul Gandhi meets family of Pahalgam attack victim
Kanpur, April 30: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday, met the family of Shubham Dwivedi, a resident of Kanpur who was killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22.
Our Prime Minister always gave operational autonomy to armed forces: Kerala BJP chief
Thiruvananthapuram, April 30: Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday asserted that PM Narendra Modi has consistently upheld the operational autonomy of the Indian armed forces after the Prime Minister gave operational freedom to the armed forces after Pahalgam attack.
60 Pakistani women married to ex-terrorists in J&K deported
Srinagar, April 30: Sixty Pakistani women married to former Kashmiri terrorists were deported to Pakistan through the Attari-Wagah border, said officials on Wednesday.
Claims of Lt Gen Suchindra Kumar's removal false, clarifies PIB
New Delhi, April 30: The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has issued a clarification refuting social media rumours that Northern Army Commander Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar has been removed from his post following the recent Pahalgam terror attack.
Guterres calls EAM Jaishankar, Pak PM Sharif; stresses pursuing justice in Pahalgam terror attack
United Nations, April 29: Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed the importance of pursuing justice in the Pahalgam terrorist attack while speaking with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shebaz Sharif, his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Tuesday.
Pahalgam attack: Indian students at Harvard protest Pakistani delegates' visit, urge US to revoke their visas
Washington, DC, April 30: Protesting the upcoming visit of Pakistani delegates to the campus, Indian students at the Harvard Kennedy School have written to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio requesting him to revoke the visas of Pakistani officials in the aftermath of the recent "faith-based massacre" in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam where Pakistan-sponsored terrorists killed 26 people.