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Topic: Ceasefire

India-Pakistan ceasefire pact won’t affect counter-terrorism operations in J&K, says Army

Lt Gen Y K Joshi said the northern command, which looks after J&K's security, remained on highest alert and achieved the impossible in the face of challenging situations along the borders.

India, Pakistan agree to observe ceasefire along LoC, pull back specialised offensive units

India and Pakistan aim for peace along LoC, with New Delhi being ‘cautiously optimistic’. There will, however, not be any let-up in anti-infiltration and anti-terror operations.

Pakistan troops violate ceasefire along LoC in J-K’s Poonch

Indian Army said Pakistan initiated the unprovoked ceasefire violation in Kirni and Malti sector Saturday evening. 

Pakistan summons senior Indian diplomat over alleged ceasefire violations along LoC

The Pakistan Foreign Office alleged that India has committed over 2,820 ceasefire violations this year resulting in 26 deaths and serious injuries to 245 civilians.

What is the JKLF, the organisation banned by the Modi government

The government has banned the separatist organisation after accusing it of funnelling funds for terrorism and killing of Kashmiri Pandits.

Does Rajnath’s latest Kashmir overture signal a possible shift in Centre’s muscular policy toward security?

Experts weigh in on Rajnath Singh's visit to Jammu and Kashmir, his promise to consider extending the Ramzan ceasefire and a possible engagement with the Hurriyat.

Modi govt may extend Ramzan ceasefire if Kashmir situation improves

Centre may even initiate a dialogue with the separatists if violence stops and normalcy returns to the Valley, says a home ministry official.

Ramzan ceasefire evokes mixed response as separatists slam ‘cruel joke’

The Centre had Wednesday announced a conditional ceasefire for the duration of Ramzan, the Muslim month of fasting, amid a particularly restive phase in Kashmir marked by frequent encounters between militants and security forces.

Farooq Abdullah wants Pakistan to reciprocate Kashmir truce, hopes for Vajpayee era peace

Three-time former CM reminisces about the ceasefire announced by Vajpayee in 2000, hopes the Centre’s decision can create lasting peace.

‘Ceasefire will wash away Army’s efforts,’ says BJP as it rejects Mehbooba’s bid for peace

The refusal came a day after Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti said all parties in the state agreed to the move.

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The speech PM Modi should deliver this Independence Day

For the last 11 years, Nehru has been constantly blocking my efforts and causing the fiascos that are my many yojanas and abhiyans. He is the reason most of my initiatives turn into disasters.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.