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Topic: Kathua

Lapses along international border under lens after 3 J&K cops killed in Kathua encounter

Stretch between Ravi river & Shakargarh Bulge, which with broken terrain & dense cover, continues to be exploited by Pakistan-trained terrorists, say those in defence establishment.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh holds 3rd ‘Public Durbar’ in Kathua

The nearly two-hour public interaction saw the Union minister meeting with individual citizens and delegations, resolving many matters immediately and issuing instructions for swift action on others.

Terror attacks show Pakistan won’t let Kashmir issue die. Govt must control the beast now

Pakistan wants to counter the Indian government’s narrative in Kashmir by stoking violence, thereby signalling to the world that Kashmir is not a finished agenda.

Four Army soldiers killed, several injured in terrorist ambush on convoy in ‘peaceful’ Kathua

It is learnt the last time this particular area saw such terrorist activity was in 2001. The area is Hindu-dominated, and closer to Himachal Pradesh than Jammu.

2 terrorists killed in Kathua stopped at village for water, scuffle with locals alerted forces

Officers said the terrorists panicked and fired in air after villagers raised a hue and cry. A CRPF jawan died, while a villager was shot in the arm.

Judge who convicted Kathua rapists is being probed for corruption by Punjab & Haryana HC

Allegations against Tejwinder Singh are said to include accepting favours from litigants & lavish expenses on building a house without mandatory permissions. 

Kathua victim’s father moves HC against lone acquittal, seeks death penalty for convicts

Victim’s father has questioned trial court’s decision to accept Vishal Jangotra’s alibi plea that he was not present at the site of the crime.

3 accused in Kathua rape and murder case sentenced to life, 3 get 5 years

The case involves the rape and murder of an 8-year-old Bakerwal girl in January 2018. Plea of eighth accused, a 'juvenile', is pending before Jammu and Kashmir HC. 

Kathua rape-murder victim’s family dumps lawyer-activist Deepika Singh Rajawat

Victim’s father says family doesn’t want Deepika Rajawat to continue as she’s appeared only a few times. Lawyer says she’ll still stand by them.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.