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Amarnath Yatra: Over two lakh devotees have 'darshan', fresh batch of 6143 leaves for Kashmir
Srinagar, July 14: Over the last 11 days, since it began on July 3, more than two lakh pilgrims have undertaken the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, as another batch of 6,143 pilgrims departed from Jammu for Kashmir on Monday.
In 9 days, 1.63 lakh perform ongoing Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar, July 12: During the 9 days since it started on July 3, so far 1.63 lakh Yatris have performed the Amarnath Yatra, even as another batch of 6,639 pilgrims left for Kashmir from Jammu on Saturday.
Op Sindoor reflects a significant shift in India's counterterrorism doctrine, says Defence Analyst
Washington DC, July 11: The response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack reflects a significant shift in India's counterterrorism doctrine, said Defence Analyst John Spencer, as the country now reacts swiftly and clearly, not to escalate tension but to prevent future violence and reestablish deterrence.
Amarnath Yatra: Devotees perform 'Chhari Mubarak' puja in Pahalgam
Pahalgam, July 10: Amidst the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, the 'Chhari Mubarak', auspicious mace of Lord Shiva, was taken to Pahalgam from Srinagar for Bhoomi Pujan, Navgrah Pujan and flag hoisting.
PM Modi's 5-nation tour marks new era in India's global role: BJP
New Delhi, July 10: BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent five-nation visit has set up a new era in India's role on the international stage, particularly in cooperation with African and southern countries.
J-K: 8th batch of devotees departs for Amarnath Yatra from Nunwan base camp
Pahalgam, July 10: The eighth batch of devotees departed from Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam for their pilgrimage to the Holy cave of Amarnath on Thursday morning.
Tourists are coming back to Kashmir in good numbers: CM Abdullah wants people from West Bengal to visit valley
Kolkata, July 9: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday emphasised that the tourism sector in Kashmir is witnessing a positive surge, following the April 22 Pahalgam attack, with the pilgrims arriving in large numbers for the Amarnath Yatra.
Everything has been well arranged: Amarnath pilgrim from Philippines praises Yatra experience
Srinagar, July 9: An Amarnath Yatra pilgrim from the Philippines, who is a member of the Indian diaspora, on Wednesday praised the administration of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) for arrangements made for the pilgrimage, despite initial fears following the Pahalgam terror attack.
PM Modi thanks Brazil President Lula da Silva for support, solidarity in aftermath of Pahalgam massacre
Brasilia, July 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday thanked Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for extending support and solidarity in the aftermath of the dastardly April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack in which 26 lives were lost.
Amarnath Yatra proceeds smoothly, over 90,000 have 'darshan' in five days
Srinagar, July 8: The annual Amarnath Yatra has continued peacefully over the last five days, with the number of Yatris joining the pilgrimage increasing with every passing day. Another batch of 7,541 pilgrims departed for Kashmir on Tuesday.
India abstains on UNGA Afghanistan resolution; calls for preventing LeT, JeM exploiting territory
United Nations, July 8: While abstaining on a General Assembly resolution on Afghanistan, India has called on the international community to prevent Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and their sponsors from exploiting that country’s territory.
Director Imtiaz Ali celebrates his mother's 75th birthday in Pahalgam, fans react
Srinagar, July 7: Critically acclaimed director Imtiaz Ali celebrated his mother's 75th birthday in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Sunday.
PM Modi calls out those funding, providing safe havens to terrorists: MEA
Brasilia, July 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday made a strong pitch for global unity in combating terrorism, stating that those who fund, promote, and offer safe havens to terrorists must face the harshest possible consequences, Secretary (Economic Relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Dammu Ravi, said on Monday.
EAM Jaishankar meets Russian FM Lavrov, discusses bilateral cooperation
Rio de Janeiro, July 7: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Sunday met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov here on the sidelines of the 2025 BRICS Summit during which the two leaders held discussions on bilateral cooperation among other key issues.
Hesitancy in condemning all acts of terrorism 'betrayal of humanity': PM Modi
Rio de Janeiro, July 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned that any failure or hesitancy to condemn all terrorism would be a “betrayal of humanity”.
BRICS leaders condemn Pahalgam massacre; seek terrorists, their backers brought to justice
Rio de Janeiro, July 7: In what is being viewed as a major diplomatic success for India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leaders of the BRICS countries on Sunday strongly condemned the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack while reaffirming their commitment to combatting cross-border movement of terrorists, terror financing and terrorist safe havens and also taking concerted actions against all UN-designated terrorists and terrorist entities.
BRICS leaders strongly condemn Pahalgam terror attack, reject 'double standards' in countering terrorism
Rio de Janeiro, July 6: In what is being viewed as a major diplomatic success for India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leaders of the BRICS countries on Sunday strongly condemned the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack while reaffirming their commitment to combatting cross-border movement of terrorists, terror financing and terrorist safe havens and also taking concerted actions against all UN-designated terrorists and terrorist entities.
Imtiaz Ali celebrates his mother's 75th birthday in Pahalgam
Mumbai, July 6: Acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali celebrated his mother's 75th birthday in Pahalgam, Kashmir. Dropping a sneak peek of the family celebration on social media, the 'Rockstar' maker shared a string of photographs on his official Instagram handle, along with a video.
FairPoint: After Pahalgam attack, Amarnath Yatra emerges as a march of faith and resistance
New Delhi, July 6: As thousands of pilgrims undertake the arduous journey to the sacred ice Shivalinga nestled 3,880 metres high in the majestic Himalayan cave, each step forward is more than a spiritual act -- it is a tribute. A tribute to the 26 innocent lives lost in the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, and a strong message of solidarity with the Indian Armed Forces safeguarding the sacred path.
I urge people to visit Kashmir without fear, says Shivraj Chouhan
Srinagar, July 4: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday urged people to visit Kashmir without any fear as locals are "full of love and warmth" for visitors.
Pilgrims begin spiritual journey towards cave shrine as Amarnath Yatra begins
Srinagar, July 3: Amid devotional religious slogans and enthusiasm, hundreds of pilgrims on Thursday started the spiritual journey towards the holy cave shrine from both Baltal and Nunwan (Pahalgam) base camps.
First batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims arrive in Chanderkote at a 'Langar' site, recieve warm welcome
Ramban, July 2: The District Administration of Ramban district warmly welcomed the first batch of the Amarnath Yatra pilgrims at a 'Langar' site in Chanderkote.
J-K: Elated locals welcome pilgrims weeks after Pahalgam terror attack
Pahalgam, July 2: The people of South Kashmir welcomed the first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims on Wednesday, weeks after the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed, mostly tourists, after religious profiling. The 45-day pilgrimage will commence on July 3.
JK LG Manoj Sinha flags off first batch of Amarnath Yatra Pilgrims
Jammu, July 2: As the annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath Temple, is set to begin on July 3, 2025, security in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is on high alert, especially along National Highway 44 (NH-44). Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the Shri Amarnath Yatra from Jammu, amidst multi-tier security.
Quad ministers demand bringing Pahalgam terrorists to justice, renew commitment to counterterrorism
Washington, July 2: Renewing their commitment to work together to fight terrorism, the Quad foreign ministers have demanded that all those responsible for the "reprehensible" Pahalgam attack be immediately brought to justice and countries concerned cooperate with the authorities.
EAM Jaishankar reiterates India's right to defend against terrorism, asks Quad understanding
Washington, July 1: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar reiterated on Tuesday India's right to defend itself against terrorism and asked the Quad to understand it as the four-nation group's foreign ministers gathered for their ministerial.
India won't yield to nuclear blackmail or spare terror sponsors: EAM Jaishankar
Washington, July 1: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar reiterated India's firm stance against terrorism and nuclear intimidation, asserting that New Delhi will not be deterred by concerns over Pakistan's nuclear arsenal in responding to cross-border terror attacks.
Operation Sindoor authorised under UNSC statement demanding action against Pahalgam terrorists: Jaishankar
United Nations, June 30: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar made the case on Monday that Operation Sindoor was authorised under the Security Council statement demanding action against those who carried out the Pahalgam massacre.
'We're in contact with govt, don't think Pakistan will be allowed to compete in Men's Asia Cup': Hockey India official
New Delhi, June 30: As Pakistan's participation in the hockey Men's Asia Cup in India is uncertain due to growing calls for their exclusion following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, a Hockey India official said that talks with the government are in progress in the matter, and the final decision will be taken after that.
J&K: Offline registration for Amarnath Yatra begins today in Jammu at special centres set by Administration
Jammu, June 30: The Amarnath Yatra is set to commence on July 3, and the registration is underway for devotees who have not yet registered for the Yatra through online mode. A large number of devotees have visited the special centre as registration begins today at the centres set up by the administration.
'Operation Sindoor Cup' match between Army XI, Parliament XI to be played in Kanpur
Kanpur, June 28: The trophy for the 'Operation Sindoor Cup', a match between Army XI and Parliament XI to be played on June 29 at Kanpur's Green Park, was launched on Saturday.
One country wanted no reference to terror: EAM Jaishankar on India's firm stand at SCO summit
New Delhi, June 27: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday stressed that the core objective of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is to combat terrorism and that all member nations must reflect this shared goal in both words and actions.
One country didn't want reference to terrorism: Jaishankar on Rajnath Singh refusing to sign SCO joint statement
New Delhi, June 27: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday stated that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was right in not signing the joint document at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting in China, as one country of the 10-member grouping did not want to make a reference to terrorism,. Jaishankar said the main objective of the organisation was to fight terror.
Rajnath Singh briefs Belarusian, Tajik, Kazakh and Chinese counterparts on Pahalgam attack, Op Sindoor
New Delhi, June 27: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has briefed his Belarusian, Tajik, Kazakh and Chinese counterparts on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.
India refuses to sign SCO Joint Statement over terrorism issue; Rajnath Singh takes veiled dig at Pakistan, seeks crackdown on crossborder terror
Qingdao, June 26: India on Thursday refused to sign a joint declaration at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting in China, which, according to sources, did not have any mention of the dastardly April 22 terror attack in Pahalagam but mentioned incidents in Pakistan.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlights terrorism's threat to world at SCO meeting in China
Qingdao, June 26: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has condemned terrorism at a meeting on Thursday of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in China's Qingdao, emphasizing the need to hold perpetrators, organizers, financiers, and sponsors of terrorist acts accountable and bring them to justice.
SCO members must condemn evil Pahalgam attack unequivocally: Defence Minister Singh in China
Qingdao: , June 26 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) members to unequivocally condemn the evil and dastardly Pahalgam terror attack in India's Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and said that any act of terrorism is "criminal and unjustifiable."
Lalu Prasad Yadav questions ceasefire with Pakistan under US 'pressure'
Patna, June 25: Soon after being re-elected as the National President of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for the 13th-consecutive time, senior leader Lalu Prasad Yadav launched a direct attack on the Centre, raising questions over India’s recent ceasefire agreement with Pakistan.
AICWA demands immediate suspension of Diljit Dosanjh's social media accounts in India
Mumbai, June 25: The controversy surrounding Diljit Dosanjh and his upcoming film is catching fire at a brisk pace. After slamming the actor-singer, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA), has now demanded the immediate suspension of all social media accounts of him in India.
Sambhali Trust urges global solidarity against terrorism at UNHRC
Geneva, June 24: The recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which targeted innocent civilians, was strongly condemned during the 59th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) held in Geneva. Addressing the session, Hansraj Singh, a representative from Sambhali Trust, called the attack a grave violation of international humanitarian law, UN anti-terrorism frameworks, and global norms against state-sponsored violence.