News for 'Pakistani Kashmir'

The Army dog who died saving soldier from terrorists

The Army dog who died saving soldier from terrorists

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The Indian Army shared a video of the brave canine on duty, doing what she was trained to do, lead soldiers in a search op drill.

Afridi says Pak doesn't need Kashmir, clarifies later

Afridi says Pak doesn't need Kashmir, clarifies later

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

He later went on to clarify his stance, tweeting that his words were taken out of context.

'Tum sala pin nikalega': BSF jawan killed at IB once saved dozens of colleagues

'Tum sala pin nikalega': BSF jawan killed at IB once saved dozens of colleagues

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Recalling the operation, Kima's then commanding officer wrote an emotional and an endearing post that was shared with multiple Border Security Force officers over social media platforms.

'Bleeding Heart was to replace Hurriyat in Kashmir'

'Bleeding Heart was to replace Hurriyat in Kashmir'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Pak had realised in 2018 that Hurriyat Conference, the separatist conglomerate created by Inter-Services Intelligence, won't be able to deliver any more

PoK chief claims chopper was within Pakistani limits

PoK chief claims chopper was within Pakistani limits

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Indian officials claimed that the white helicopter crossed into the Indian airspace in Gulpur sector and hovered over there for sometime before turning back.

Jayapal introduces Kashmir resolution in US Congress

Jayapal introduces Kashmir resolution in US Congress

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

It's a simple resolution, which cannot be voted in the other chamber, Senate, and does not have the force of law.

Pakistani troops open fire along LoC in Poonch

Pakistani troops open fire along LoC in Poonch

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

As Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and United Progressive Alliance Chairperson Sonia Gandhi are on a visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistani troops on Tuesday violated ceasefire for the fourth time this month by opening firing on Indian posts along the Line of Control in the Poonch district.

1 terrorist killed, 2 army jawans injured in Kashmir encounter

1 terrorist killed, 2 army jawans injured in Kashmir encounter

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

In the gun battle, one terrorist identified as Sadam Hussain Mir, a resident of Chatripora Shopian, belonging to Hizbul Mujahideen, was killed, the official said.

Alia takes in magical Kashmir

Alia takes in magical Kashmir

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

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How India outclassed Pak in diplomatic game over Kashmir

How India outclassed Pak in diplomatic game over Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

The battle to manage the international environment over Kashmir has just begun, but what is expected to help is the lifting of internal controls. All eyes are now on that exercise. Aditi Phadnis reports.

4 Pakistani posts along LoC destroyed in massive fire assault: Indian Army

4 Pakistani posts along LoC destroyed in massive fire assault: Indian Army

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

The firing assault comes in retaliation to ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops in the Keran sector earlier in the day.

Pakistani troops fire mortar bombs on border posts in Jammu

Pakistani troops fire mortar bombs on border posts in Jammu

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

Violating the ceasefire yet again, Pakistani Rangers resorted to firing of mortar bombs on border out posts along the International Border in Jammu district.

As Kashmir burns, Hafiz Saeed cries 'Jihad'

As Kashmir burns, Hafiz Saeed cries 'Jihad'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Amid growing tensions in Jammu and Kashmir, Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed has pledged full support to the Kashmiris in their struggle for freedom and said he backed 'jihad' in the troubled state in concert with Pakistani government and the army.

Two Lashkar terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter

Two Lashkar terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter

Rediff.com8 May 2022

The gunfight in the Cheyan Devsar area of the south Kashmir district broke out after security forces launched a cordon and search operation there following inputs about the presence of terrorists, a police official said.

Pakistani troops fire mortars at Indian post

Pakistani troops fire mortars at Indian post

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Pakistani troops on Monday fired mortars at Indian posts in Poonch-Rawalkot along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Army retaliated. No casualties were reported on Indian side.

Art 370 anniversery: Govt claims peace in JK; no change, says Oppn

Art 370 anniversery: Govt claims peace in JK; no change, says Oppn

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

he Centre on this day in 2019 had revoked Article 370, which gave special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, and bifurcated it into union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Pakistani troops violate ceasefire 9 times in 4 days

Pakistani troops violate ceasefire 9 times in 4 days

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Pakistani troops continued breaching the ceasefire along the LoC for the fourth successive day on Saturday by resorting to unprovoked firing and shelling, while two persons have been injured and several houses damaged in Jammu region overnight due to the violation.

'If fighting stops in Afghanistan, Kashmir could become ground zero for terror groups'

'If fighting stops in Afghanistan, Kashmir could become ground zero for terror groups'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

'A resurgent Jaish could be a reflection of the Pakistani security establishment's view that with the region moving ever closer to a post-US Afghanistan, it is time to redirect attention to Kashmir.'

War-like stores recovered from Uri sector: Army

War-like stores recovered from Uri sector: Army

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

A huge cache of arms and ammunition and 'war-like stores', including AK-74 rifles, Pakistani-origin hand grenades and balloons with 'I Love Pakistan' markings, were recovered along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri Sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, an Army officer said on Friday.

No presence of ISIS in Kashmir, only cases of waving of flags: Centre

No presence of ISIS in Kashmir, only cases of waving of flags: Centre

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

There were eight such cases in 2015, 31 cases in 2016 and five cases in 2017.

Indian Army kills Pakistani soldier who crossed LoC

Indian Army kills Pakistani soldier who crossed LoC

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

The Pakistan Army DGMO confirmed the identity of the killed intruder as their soldier and his request for the body to be returned has been accepted by the Indian side, Army spokesperson Col J Dahiya said in New Delhi.

Imran Khan telephones UN chief, raises Kashmir issue

Imran Khan telephones UN chief, raises Kashmir issue

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

In a set of recent tweets, Khan said that "Kashmiris must be allowed to decide their future".

9 ways to deal with the Kashmir crisis

9 ways to deal with the Kashmir crisis

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

'Civilian casualties are something that could change the mood overnight, and therefore should be avoided by every means.'

Clashes, violence mar Eid celebrations in Kashmir

Clashes, violence mar Eid celebrations in Kashmir

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

The grenade blast which killed a protester took place at Brakpora village in Anantnag district of south Kashmir.

NIA releases Pakistani suspects held over Uri attack

NIA releases Pakistani suspects held over Uri attack

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

It was initially suspected that the two youths acted as guides for the Uri attackers.

Security forces gun down Pak intruder, nab 2 with 17 kg drugs in Poonch

Security forces gun down Pak intruder, nab 2 with 17 kg drugs in Poonch

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Officials said the infiltration attempt by three suspected terrorists was foiled in Shahpur sector around 2.15 am when troops guarding the LoC picked up their movement and engaged them in a gunfight.

Burney to help Pakistani prisoners in India

Burney to help Pakistani prisoners in India

Rediff.com13 Oct 2008

During his visit to India, Burney is expected to meet senior officials, including the ministers for home affairs and external affairs, and human rights activists in an effort to secure the release of all Pakistani prisoners who had completed their sentences.

Is Art 370 in new category beyond Constitution's basic structure, asks SC

Is Art 370 in new category beyond Constitution's basic structure, asks SC

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Is there no mechanism to abrogate Article 370 even when the people of Jammu and Kashmir want it, the Supreme Court asked on Thursday and wondered if the now repealed provision can't be touched, will it not amount to creating a "new category" beyond the basic structure of the Constitution.

The global limelight is now on Kashmir

The global limelight is now on Kashmir

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'The Kashmir issue has become internationalised after nearly half a century.' 'India, not Pakistan, has done so pro-actively,' says Shekhar Gupta.

China-backed Pak bid to discuss Kashmir at UN fails again

China-backed Pak bid to discuss Kashmir at UN fails again

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The US took the lead, and many other council members also joined and made it clear that the Kashmir issue was not a matter for the UN body to discuss and is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan.

Terrorists kill trader, migrant labourer in Kashmir

Terrorists kill trader, migrant labourer in Kashmir

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Three terrorists were gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag.

Jaitley in Kashmir, asks army to give befitting reply to Pakistan

Jaitley in Kashmir, asks army to give befitting reply to Pakistan

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Jaitley, while reviewing the security situation of Jammu and Kashmir at a high level meeting, also asked the forces to deal firmly with the inimical elements but ensure safety of the innocent people, officials said.

'I hate these Pakistanis'

'I hate these Pakistanis'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Glimpses of the final days of the 1965 War, as seen from the diary then defence minister Y B Chavan maintained during the war.

JK: Govt I-card recovered from Pakistani militant

JK: Govt I-card recovered from Pakistani militant

Rediff.com6 Feb 2010

The militant was operating in Pir Panjal range for past more than five years and carried an education department's identity card on the name of Parvez Ahmed, son of Mohammad Arif resident of Tope in Mendhar. The I-Card had on it the stamp and signatures of zonal education officer (ZEO), Mankot, Mendhar.

War not a solution to Kashmir issue, says Imran Khan

War not a solution to Kashmir issue, says Imran Khan

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Khan claimed he was informed by late prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and former foreign minister Natwar Singh during a conference that Kashmir would have been resolved if the BJP had not lost the 2004 Lok Sabha elections.

Anti-Pak protest erupts in PoK, students demand independent Kashmir

Anti-Pak protest erupts in PoK, students demand independent Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Jobs which are rare in this part of the region are reportedly being given to Pakistani youth and youngsters of Kashmiri origin are being marginalised.

IAF group captain to be sacked for 2019 missile hit on Mi-17 chopper

IAF group captain to be sacked for 2019 missile hit on Mi-17 chopper

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

A general court martial (GCM) instituted by the Indian Air Force has ordered the sacking of a group captain for the crash of an Mi-17 V5 helicopter in Budgam in Jammu and Kashmir after it was hit by a missile on February 27, 2019, official sources said on Tuesday.

India must lift inhuman curfew in Kashmir: Pak PM

India must lift inhuman curfew in Kashmir: Pak PM

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

In his address to the UNGA, Khan spoke at length about India's decision to revoke Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and criticised the government's move to put in place a communication lockdown.

Pakistani forces violate ceasefire thrice in 21 hours

Pakistani forces violate ceasefire thrice in 21 hours

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

In major escalation in border skirmishes, Pakistani troops violated ceasefire for the third time in 21 hours along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, forcing Army to retaliate.