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Pakistan launches manhunt for four PoK protesters after crackdown killing 19 kids, 7 pregnant women

Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) administration launched a manhunt for protesters and offered a bounty for JAAC leaders after deadly clashes. An intelligence dossier details systematic violence by Pakistani forces, including targeting the JAAC and using live ammunition, resulting in numerous civilian deaths. India condemned the excessive force and urged international accountability…

The Times of India

Deadly clashes, JAAC crackdown and calls for reform: Why PoK is on the boil

Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has been gripped by unrest in recent days as authorities intensify a crackdown on the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). The crisis has escalated sharply following violent clashes between protesters and security forces, leading to deaths, arrests and growing international concern.

The Times of India

Pak atrocity in PoK: Security forces kill atleast 11 protesters; 5 videos reveal chaos

Tensions remained high across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Tuesday, a day after at least 11 people were killed and dozens injured in clashes between Pakistani security forces and anti-government protesters.

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Clashes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir kill 11 ahead of protest

Violence erupted in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as security forces clashed with protesters. Eleven people died and over seventy were injured. The Joint Awami Action Committee organized a protest against reserved seats for refugees in upcoming elections. The regional government had previously banned the committee. This incident follows similar deadly clashes over…

The Economic Times

Militarization in Jammu and Kashmir is negatively impacting female education

In August 2019, India took the significant step of ending the autonomous status of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Conversation

J&K: Army foils exfiltration bid in Uri, apprehends three persons during operation near LoC

Army troops in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri sector have thwarted an exfiltration bid. Three individuals were apprehended while trying to cross the Line of Control with hostile intentions. In a separate incident, a man from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir was detained after crossing the LoC. Preliminary investigations suggest he crossed to meet…

The Economic Times

Pak beaming rogue telecom signals to aid terror networks, penetrate jails in J-K: Officials

Pakistan is actively violating international rules. It is sending extra mobile signals into Jammu and Kashmir. These signals help terrorist groups communicate secretly. The focus is on the Jammu region. New technology is needed to stop these rogue signals. Security agencies are working to counter these threats.

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Ludhiana MBA graduates ditch 9-5 jobs to grow Kashmir’s ‘red gold’ saffron, sell it for Rs 12 lakh/kg

Two MBA graduates from Punjab have achieved a remarkable feat, cultivating premium Kashmiri saffron indoors in Ludhiana. Utilizing advanced aeroponic and vertical farming, they've recreated Kashmir's climate, producing 'red gold' for up to ₹12 lakh per kilogram internationally. This innovative venture 'Grow Grower' offers a promising alternative to traditional farming…

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Delhi Red Fort blast: NIA chargesheet reveals abuse of AI platform for 'terror engineering'

NIA investigation into the Red Fort car blast uncovers a disturbing use of artificial intelligence for terror engineering. Accused individuals allegedly developed and tested rocket Improvised Explosive Devices in Jammu and Kashmir. The probe details a meticulous approach to IED fabrication. This case highlights the evolving methods of terrorist groups.

The Economic Times

Pulwama attack mastermind Hamza Burhan killed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir: Report

Hamza Burhan, a prominent figure linked to the Pulwama terror attack that claimed the lives of 40 CRPF personnel back in 2019, has reportedly met his end. Witnesses claim that unidentified gunmen struck in Muzaffarabad, a region under Pakistani administration. Designated as a terrorist by India in 2022, Burhan was…

The Economic Times

Who is Hamza Burhan? Pulwama attack mastermind, shot dead by unknown gunmen in PoK

Hamza Burhan, killed by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK), was one of the masterminds behind the 2019 Pulwama terror attack that claimed the lives of more than 40 CRPF personnel. He was reportedly shot dead in Muzaffarabad. The Pulwama attack, carried out by Jaish-e-Mohammed, had severely strained India-Pakistan ties…

The Economic Times

10 Rare Indian Animals Most People Never See

India is not just a country of ancient temples, crowded cities, and diverse cultures. Hidden deep inside its forests, mountains, islands, and grasslands are creatures so rare that many people living in India have never even heard of them. Some survive underground for most of their lives. Some appear only…

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From forests to a doctor near you: NIA reveals how Pakistan-based terrorists are planning to do a Ghazwa-e-Hind through a tech-driven policy

NIA chargesheet reveals Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind's shift from forest insurgency to a digital terror network, orchestrated by Pakistan-based handlers. This new model connects Kashmir militancy with global jihadist aims, moving beyond Zakir Musa's forest-based approach to urban radicalization, exemplified by the Delhi bomber. The group functions as an al-Qaida extension, with…

The Economic Times

'Will not allow liquor stores to open on this land': BJP issues 'lockdown' warning to Omar Abdullah govt over liquor licenses in Kashmir

Political tensions rise in Jammu and Kashmir as the BJP protests against liquor shops. The party criticizes the National Conference government, accusing it of promoting alcohol sales for revenue. BJP vows to physically shut down outlets if the administration does not change its policy.

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The man helping Kashmir drivers dodge landslides

ON THE GROUND: For many, Tahir Banihali’s word carries more weight than official bulletins because he reports directly from the ground. Zafar Dar reports from Kashmir

The Times of India

China sets up new county near PoK, Afghan border to curb Uyghur infiltration

China has established a new county in its Xinjiang region near Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and the Afghanistan border, a move that comes amid ongoing tensions with India over disputed territories, particularly in Ladakh.

The Conversation

Shiite grief over attacks on Iran’s sacred cities has deep historical roots

Several Shiite communities in South Asia recently refrained from celebrating Eid as they mourned the death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. From Nigeria to Kashmir – well beyond the Gulf region – the assassination has stirred deep concerns among Shiite Muslims.

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War in Mideast spurs Muslims in Indian-controlled Kashmir to collect donations for Iran

More than a thousand kilometers from the Iran war, Muslim residents in Indian-controlled Kashmir are collecting donations for Iranians: gold, cash, even utensils and livestock.

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Widow Donates Husband’s Gold for War Victims Her Story Is Breaking Hearts

There are some stories you don’t just read, you carry them with you. In Kashmir, a quiet act of kindness has turned into one of the most emotional stories emerging from the ongoing war in Iran. A widow, who had preserved a piece of gold gifted by her late husband…

Newslaundry

Sirens, wrong visuals, and ‘Allahu Akbar’ dog-whistles: The Godi-fication of US-Israel-Iran war

Deafening studio sirens. Recycled war footage. From defending the indefensible to peddling outright fake news, there isn't a conflict usual suspects on mainstream TV media won't exploit.

Newslaundry

Editors Guild meet raises bigger question for Kashmir press: How to build concrete support?

One month after Jammu and Kashmir Police summoned six Kashmir-based reporters – including those from The Indian Express and Hindustan Times – the Editors Guild of India (EGI) convened an online conference on Wednesday titled “Reporting From Kashmir: Challenges and Opportunities.”

The Independent UK

One Extraordinary Photo: Golden moment as Italy celebrates luge win

With more than three decades at The Associated Press, Aijaz Rahi is a Bangalore-based photojournalist and photo editor whose work has documented conflict in his native Kashmir and Afghanistan, alongside major news events across South Asia and beyond

The Times of India

Trump admin map shows POK, Aksai Chin as Indian territory

The TOI correspondent from Washington: In a move blending economic diplomacy with strategic signalling, the Trump administration on Friday released a map of India depicting the entire Jammu and Kashmir region, including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK), and Aksai Chin as integral parts of Indian territory. The graphic, shared by the United…

Times Life

In the winter of 1989, when fear quietly replaced snowfall in Kashmir, a young mother stepped out of Baramulla with two small sons and a single suitcase. She thought she was leaving for a holiday. History had other plans. Violence sealed the valley shut. Her husband stayed behind, trying to…

Newslaundry

The bigger story in Kashmir is the media’s silence on action against its own

The job of a journalist, in any part of India, is to observe, investigate, verify and report. But if you do precisely that in Kashmir, you are in big trouble. That is what journalists associated with major English language newspapers – Indian Express, Hindustan Times and The Hindu – found…

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