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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicJ&K

Topic: J&K

This Hizbul militant was seconds away from being shot — then, an Army major stepped in

In ‘Camouflaged’, Probal DasGupta excavates and presents hidden stories from India’s military past.

4 army personnel killed in terrorist encounter during fresh firing in J&K’s Rajouri

The encounter broke out in Bajimaal area after cordon-and-search operation. Two captains were among four killed.

‘Modi finished Army with Agniveer scheme, will end farming too’ — Satyapal Malik in Q&A with Rahul

The two spoke on a range of issues, including J&K, the 2019 Pulwama attack, caste census, Adani, and state of farmers in India. Video of conversation released by Congress on social media.

Pakistan was broke in 1953 too and Nehru had a deal on Kashmir. Then this happened

For all the talk of jihad-without-end over Kashmir, leaders of Pakistan knew the country needed to reduce military expenditures. That meant seeking peace.

Poonch attack: Terrorists chose target after recce, used armour-piercing bullets

Of the 5 soldiers killed in Thursday's attack, 3 died due to bullet injuries while the other 2 succumbed to burns, according to a provisional medical report.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.