Music maestro AR Rahman has urged Bollywood filmmakers to portray Kashmir through its natural beauty and peaceful side, saying cinema can help showcase the Valley’s culture, hospitality and scenic landscapes rather than focusing only on violence and its past.
Speaking at the UN Security Council's Open Debate on "Strengthening the Mechanisms for Peaceful Settlement of Disputes" on Thursday, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, P. Harish, made the remarks in response to Pakistan once again raising the Kashmir issue during the discussion.
Mainstream foreign policy discussions often assume that resolving the status of Kashmir would unlock permanent peace in South Asia, an argument rejected by the US scholar.
Severe cold grips Kashmir and Ladakh with sub-zero temperatures; Srinagar drops to –4.4°C and Zojila to –16°C. Dry weather persists as IMD predicts snow and rain next week.
After years in hiding, the JeM chief has reportedly re-emerged in Pakistan, reigniting fears of a renewed wave of cross-border militancy under ISI’s protection.
Acting on precise intelligence inputs and sustained cyber surveillance, CIK identified two radical social media handles, ‘faithful_warrior57’ and ‘Gurkboru.. 08’, that were glorifying terrorism and circulating extremist narratives.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s statement on reclaiming Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as part of India comes amid recent violent unrest in the region. Over the past three days, clashes between Pakistani forces and protesters have left at least 10 people dead and more than 100 injured in areas including Dhirkot, Muzaffarabad, Dadyal, and Chamyati.
Highlighting a perceived disparity in government responses toward the people of the Valley, Mehbooba Mufti pointed out that while dialogue is ongoing with protesters in Ladakh, protesters in the Kashmir Valley are met with stringent action.
IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi chaired a security review in Srinagar, stressing zero terror recruitment, stronger intelligence, anti-drug action, online radicalization checks, and tighter district security to sustain peace across the Valley.
During the raids, seven individuals were detained for questioning, and incriminating digital evidence was seized. According to CIK, the suspects had been misusing media platforms related to human rights, women’s empowerment, and environmental issues to further an anti-national agenda.
Due to the prevailing situation in the valley, authorities have issued flood warnings in several districts after water levels in the Jhelum and its tributaries rose sharply.
The book launch was attended by dignitaries, entrepreneurs, and literary enthusiasts.
Security forces continued their operation for the third consecutive day on Sunday in Akhal Devsar area of Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari acknowledged that Pakistan's Kashmir campaign hasn't gained traction at the United Nations or globally. At a news conference, Bilawal stated that "hurdles" persist in advancing the Kashmir cause within the UN and elsewhere.
India-Pakistan War:A complete blackout has been enforced in several districts in Jammu, including Kathua of Jammu Division, and sirens are being heard in the region.
Pahalgam Terror Attack LIVE: The NIA began its investigation into the deadly attack that resulted in the killing of 26 tourists, top sources told ANI.
After the Pahalgam terror attack, Sourav Ganguly demanded a complete cricket boycott of Pakistan. India-Pakistan ties remain strained, with matches limited to neutral venues.
The horrific attack near Kashmir's Pahalgam town was the worst terror strike to rock the region in nearly two decades.
Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti led a protest in Srinagar against the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. She expressed solidarity with victims, as a nationwide mourning continue.
Sharing a selfie with director Tejas Deoskar on social media, Emraan Hashmi marked their arrival in Srinagar—calling it a “landmark day” as the city hosts its first red carpet screening in 38 years
Pak Army Chief Asim Munir:In the viral video, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif can be seen sitting with dignitaries and when Munir makes these rhetorics, those in attendance rise to cheer.