Former CIA operative Bruce Riedel on the Uri attack and its aftermath. Exclusive to Rediff.com
Here's the chronological list of all major terror attacks on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir in the last two decades.
In an address at a virtual seminar, General Rawat said the situation along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh remained tense and that India's posturing has been "unambiguous".
There was no loss of life or injury to anyone in the firing, a police officer said.
Zoya Akhtar's film won an unprecedented 13 awards, the most for any film at any Filmfare awards.
This is the second ceasefire violation by Pakistan in as many days.
Amid growing tension between India and Pakistan following Uri terror attack, Punjab has invited Pakistan along with other countries to participate in the 6th World Kabaddi Cup starting from November. However, Punjab Kabaddi Association which is organizing the event is not hopeful of granting visas to Pakistan players by the Centre in the wake of recent terror attack.
The eight disciplines comprised archery, badminton, table tennis, hockey, judo, gymnastics, swimming and weightlifting.
'It's up to the audience to decide if I am the lead or not. I want to stay away from these conversations because it demotivates the actors, when they get stuck in this game of lead, second lead or supporting cast.'
Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the past 48 hours.
'The simultaneous fire from so many guns rained down on the enemy and pulverised them, a sight I can never forget till my last breath.'
While the ladies dazzled the red carpet at the 26th Star Screen awards, the show saw a lot more fun and glamour.
"Our armed forces represent India's diversity and the collective spirit of 130 crore Indians. Our forces are not only known for their utmost professionalism but also they are at the forefront helping people in times of crisis. Our forces are synonymous with trust," Modi said.
In the aftermath of the Uri terror attack, the MNS issued an ultimatum to Pakistani artistes to leave India.
'We have not had one discussion on the border incursions or the subsequent report of the building of Chinese villages on Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh.'
He said though the Bharatiya Janata Party wants to expand its influence in the Trinamool Congress-ruled state, its goal is to rid West Bengal of the 'environment of terror'. "Bengal is the only state in the entire country where the culture of political violence is flourishing," he told the BJP's virtual 'Jan Samvad' rally.
India has said that the onus is on Pakistan to create an environment free of terror and hostility.
Azam, known for his controversial remarks, said, "Make me the prime minister of the country and I will show how the country is run."
Joginder Tuteja looks at the big hits scored, and presents his half-yearly report.
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu presented the National Film Awards to the year's winners with actors Vicky Kaushal, Ayushmann Khurrana and Keerthy Suresh receiving top honours.
According to DietSabya, a fashion critic, the actor wore a ripoff.
38 militants killed, 22 infiltration bids foiled along LoC in 2017, says Army.
Lieutenant General B S Raju, who will take over as the new DGMO, handed over the charge of the strategic XV Corps of the Army, which guards the Line of Control in Kashmir Valley, to Lt Gen D P Pandey.
2019 had as many as 17 films in the Rs 100/200/300 crore clubs. What's even more remarkable is that 10 directors made their debut in this elite club, something totally unprecedented.
Here's looking at the newest batch of hot guys who are quickly consolidating their positions as heartthrobs.
India has hit back at Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's remarks that the Uri terror attack could be the result of a "reaction" of the people to the situation in Kashmir, saying the "use of alibis" by him is not going to work anymore.
The 35-year-old cricketer took to his Twitter page, venting his anger at the video and the violence in the state.
"Kashmir was main cause of unrest in the region and India must show seriousness for resolution of the issue and honour its commitment under United Nations Security Council Resolutions," Sharif was quoted as saying by Associated Press of Pakistan.
The Army on Thursday foiled an infiltration bid in north Kashmir Uri sector killing five infiltrators. This is the first infiltration bid in the Uri sector this year, according to a defence spokesman.
India and Pakistan in a surprise announcement said on February 25 that they have agreed to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir and other sectors.
It also asked Pakistan to act tough on terror.
Describing the Uri terror strike a transit destination in the "war" forced on India by Pakistan, BJP President Amit Shah on Sunday said the attack was an outcome of frustration after security forces foiled 17 infiltration attempts and that the final victory will belong to India.
In a volte-face, Pakistan's cabinet on Thursday rejected the proposal of a high-powered committee to import cotton and sugar from India, with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi asserting that there can be no normalisation of ties until New Delhi reverses its decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.
On his first visit to Srinagar post the abrogation of Article 370, Home Minister Amit Shah claimed that incidents of terrorism have declined and stone-throwing incidents too have ended in Jammu-Kashmir.
A comparison with the first quarter of 2019 indicates that even without the coronavirus situation, the box office moolah would have lagged in comparison.
'Syed Salahuddin and Muhamed Sayeed would not have survived so long if they were in the cross-hairs of Mossad,' says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).
The statements raised eyebrows in the Obama administration and is seen as "irresponsible" behaviour by top Pakistani leadership.
India, on Sunday, celebrated their historic ODI series win over New Zealand by raising chants of 'How's the JOSH', a famous dialogue from the Bollywood movie 'Uri-The Surgical Strike.'
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