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Attari to have radioactive detection equipment to prevent N-smuggling

Oct 23, 2023, at 01:05 am

Radioactive Detection Equipment (RDE) has been installed at the Integrated Check-Post (ICP) at Attari border with Pakistan, a measure taken by the Indian government to prevent the smuggling of radioactive materials.

Udhayanidhi Stalin condemns chanting of 'Jai Shree Ram' in India-Pak Cricket World Cup match

Oct 16, 2023, at 06:53 pm

Tamil Nadu minister and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has condemned the chanting of "Jai Shree Ram", a slogan used by the country's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) politically, during the India-Pakistan match in the Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad last Saturday.

Indian Army will not hesitate to cross LoC to safeguard the interests of the country: Rajnath Singh

Jul 26, 2023, at 11:23 pm

Drass: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the Indian Army will not hesitate to cross the Line of Control (LoC) to safeguard the interests of the country.

Kargil Vijay Diwas: India celebrates 24th anniversary of country's victory over Pakistan

Jul 26, 2023, at 05:57 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India is celebrating on Wednesday the 24th anniversary of the victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War which raged between May and July in 1999.

Misguided priorities? Pakistan splurges on flag feud with India amid dire economic crisis

Jul 17, 2023, at 03:22 pm

In a startling display of misguided priorities, Pakistan’s Punjab government has announced plans to hoist a colossal national flag on a 500-foot-tall flag mast, a venture that will deplete the nation’s coffers by approximately PKR 40 crore (Pakistani Rupee) on August 14, commemorating its 76th Independence Day.

Pakistan should arrange food for their people instead of speaking on Kashmir's G20 meeting: LG Manoj Sinha

May 24, 2023, at 12:56 am

Srinagar: J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said G20 Presidency is a matter of pride for India and the presence of UN representatives during the three-day Meeting in Srinagar indicates that the world wants India to host such events in Kashmir.

G20 meeting in Jammu and Kashmir: India comes down heavily on Pakistan

May 23, 2023, at 10:57 pm

Srinagar: India on Tuesday came down on Pakistan heavily for the unwarranted indulgence in the interior matters of India regarding holding of G20 Tourism Working Group meeting in Srinagar.

India releases 22 Pakistani prisoners

May 20, 2023, at 11:57 pm

Jalandhar: Twenty-two Pakistani prisoners were repatriated to Pakistan on Friday via Attari-Wagah border.

G-20 events in Kashmir a message that JK is integral part of India, says senior Kashmir columnist

May 05, 2023, at 04:30 pm

Organising events related to G-20 in J&K is seen as an opportunity for the government in New Delhi to unambiguously reiterate that J&K is, and will always remain, an integral part of India, said Farooq Wani, a Kashmir senior journalist, columnist and political commentator.

PM Shehbaz Sharif offers 'sincere' talks with Narendra Modi to resolve disputes including Jammu and Kashmir

Jan 17, 2023, at 08:38 pm

Islamabad: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif has offered to hold serious and sincere talks with Indian counterpart Narendra Modi with issues even ranging to Jammu and Kashmir.

The world needs to understand: Kashmir is an integral part of India

Oct 12, 2022, at 05:13 am

It is not long since Russia mocked British Prime Minister Boris Johnson as “utterly confused” and ridiculed British politicians for their “stupidity” and “ignorance”. One is fascinated to say the same about the recent Kashmir reference of the German foreign minister.

Pakistani Infiltration: Ceasefire or not, Indian soldiers aggressively guard LoC

Sep 05, 2022, at 05:44 pm

Keran (LoC)/UNI: Tucked away in a quaint corner of a ridge, a small forward post is the first line of defence against cross border infiltration from Pakistan.

In social media age, Pakistan's deep state poses challenge to India bound by secularism: security analyst Dheeraj Paramesha Chaya

Aug 22, 2022, at 08:18 pm

Dr Dheeraj Paramesha Chaya is one of India’s top rung security analysts, who has conducted extensive research on Strategic Intelligence for Counterterrorism, Military Ops & Foreign Policy, the Cold War and International history. Known for his candid and outspoken views, he is an Assistant Professor, Intelligence and International Security, Department of Geopolitics and International Relations, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India, and the author of India's Intelligence Culture and Strategic Surprises: Spying for South Block. London, Routledge (2022).

Strong and confident New India is well-equipped to give a befitting reply to anyone who casts an evil eye: Rajnath Singh

Jul 24, 2022, at 11:43 pm

New Delhi: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said India is well-equipped to protect people from anyone who tries to cast an evil eye on the nation.

Punjab police now foil major heroin smuggling bid through Indo-Pak border

Aug 21, 2021, at 10:49 pm

Amritsar/UNI: The Amritsar Rural Police foiled a major drug smuggling bid by Pakistan-based smugglers early this morning by recovering 39 packets of heroin, weighing 40.81 kg, in the Panjgraian Border Outpost (BOP) area of Amritsar worth about 200 crores in the international market.

Ajit Doval, Pakistan NSA expected to attend SCO meet next week in Tajikistan

Jun 21, 2021, at 12:03 am

New Delhi: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval might attend the  Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tajikistan soon, media reports said. Pakistan’s NSA Moeed Yusuf  is also expected to attend the meeting.

India opposes Pakistan's decision to hold an election in disputed Gilgit-Baltistan

Sep 29, 2020, at 11:39 pm

New Delhi: India on Tuesday opposed Pakistan's decision to hold an election in the disputed Gilgit-Baltistan region.

Pakistan should take immediate steps to ensure its territory is not used for terrorist attacks: India-US joint statement

Sep 11, 2020, at 03:40 pm

New Delhi: India and the US have issued a joint statement where the nations have urged Pakistan to take necessary measures to end terror activities  emanating from its soil.  

India Must Counter the Bidirectional Psychological Warfare

Aug 24, 2020, at 10:23 pm

Of late, India has been experiencing a psychologically driven Chinese war strategy at various occasions. For instance, during the 2017 Doklam standoff, and with a much-renewed vigour in the recent military standoffs in Sikkim and at multiple points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh. Thus, ‘Winning without Fighting’ has become a characteristic feature of China’s warfare strategy which is commonly called ‘psychological warfare’ (psywar).

India protests attempts to convert historic gurudwara into mosque in Pakistan's Lahore

Jul 28, 2020, at 04:35 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India has lodged a strong protest with Pakistan High Commission against attempts of converting Gurdwara ‘Shahidi Asthan’ in Lahore into a mosque. 

India lodges 'protest' with Islamabad over Pakistan top court's order on Gilgit-Baltistan

May 04, 2020, at 05:50 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India on Monday protested Pakistan's efforts to bring material change in Pakistan occupied territories and even asked Islamabad to 'vacate' the regions.

COVID-19 lockdown: India permits 193 Pakistani nationals to return home

May 03, 2020, at 02:26 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a humanitarian gesture, India has allowed 193 Pakistani nationals, who are stranded in the country due to COVID-19 lockdown, to be allowed to exit the nation via the Attari-Wagah crossing next week, media reports said.

Pakistani singer Rabi Pirzada threatens Modi with suicide bomber gear on Twitter

Oct 23, 2019, at 05:37 pm

Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistani pop singer Rabi Pirzada created an internet sensation when she posted a photo on Twitter what appeared like a suicide bomber jacket with a threat to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi even as the two nuclear-armed neighbours simmer over Jammu and Kashmir. 

Punjab: Three Pakistani drones escape after BSF fires shots in Hussainwala sector

Oct 22, 2019, at 05:48 pm

Ferozepur, Oct 22 (UNI) Three Pakistani drones were forced to fly to the Pakistani Aerial Territory after being targeted by the troops of the Border Force in Hussaniwala sector.

Jammu and Kashmir: Three jawans injured as Pakistan violates ceasefire on LoC in Poonch

Sep 16, 2019, at 09:08 am

Jammu, Sep 16 (UNI/IBNS) At least three jawans suffered splinter injuries as Pakistan fired unprovoked and violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Modi's Kashmir googly: Pakistan bans all cultural exchanges with India

Aug 09, 2019, at 09:32 am

Islamabad, Aug 9 (IBNS): In the wake of PM Narendra Modi-led government's recent move in Kashmir, the Pakistan government has decided to ban all cultural exchanges with India.

Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Muhammad planning attacks in Indian cities: Intelligence sources

Aug 08, 2019, at 01:06 pm

New Delhi: Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Muhammad is planning some spectacular attacks not only in Kashmir but in major Indian cities, including Mumbai, Indian intelligence sources said on Thursday amid soaring tension with Pakistan over Kashmir.

Pakistani ruling party lawmaker planning to make movie on slain Hizbul terrorist Burhan Wani

Apr 30, 2019, at 10:05 am

Islamabad, Apr 30 (IBNS): In apparently a move to justify and support terrorism in India's trouble-torn Kashmir region, a Pakistani actor turned lawmaker of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of Prime Minister Imran Khan is planning to make a movie on slain top Indian terrorist Burhan Wani.

Pak PM Imran Khan writes to PM Narendra Modi for resumption of bilateral dialogues

Sep 20, 2018, at 01:36 pm

New Delhi, Sept 20 (IBNS): Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has written a letter to PM Narendra Modi seeking resumption of dialogue between India and Pakistan, moving on with his first overture for bilateral peacemaking after assuming office, media reports said on Thursday.

Mehbooba thanks PM Modi, Rajnath Singh for Ramadan ceasefire in Kashmir

May 16, 2018, at 10:59 pm

Srinagar, May 16 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday welcomed the central government’s announcement of halting operations in the state during Ramadan, saying the decision will go a long way in creating a “peaceful and amicable environment for a sustained dialogue.”