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How a 15-yr-old boy helped J&K cops bust LeT ‘recruitment module’, with some persuasion from his mother

14 boys were recruited by module, radicalised & given online training in shooting. Guardians, parents of juveniles were called, counselled & then released, 7 adults arrested.

The forgotten story of how jihad plans failed in Ayodhya

Abdul Karim ‘Tunda’ hoped to unleash fire and blood across India, but lacked both the means and the men to do it.

JeM-linked terror outfit releases footage of Poonch attack, injured soldier seen firing back till last breath

Attack on 20 April was carried out by a combined team of JeM & LeT operatives. JeM’s 'proxy outfit' PAFF says it will release full footage of Poonch ambush.

Kashmiri jihad has disappeared. Its only hope now is for New Delhi to make big mistakes

Since 2001, jihad in Kashmir has often been perched on the edge of the abyss—only to claw its way back because of the failure to build a democratic political order.

Terror accused beheaded man last month, made video for their Pak handler, says Delhi Police 

The two men, 56-year-old Naushad and 29-year-old Jagjit, were arrested Thursday. According to the police, three pistols with 22 live cartridges were recovered from the men. 

‘Worse than 1990s’ — Kashmir journalists resign, go into hiding after anonymous ‘Lashkar threat’

At least 6 journalists have quit in last 10 days after threat from blog said to be run from Pakistan. Many took to social media to announce their dissociation from media houses.

SC confirmed LeT terrorist’s death sentence. Before that, his petition saved 19 from the gallows

SC confirmed Mohammad Arif’s sentence in 2000 Red Fort attack case Thursday. His petition led to a 2014 judgment that resulted in multiple commutations of death row & acquittals.

How LeT’s Zia Mustafa was taken out of jail to track down militants in Poonch, but ended up dead

Zia Mustafa was arrested in 2003 for Nadimarg massacre. Police say he was killed in a crossfire while 'leading security forces to Pakistani terrorists hiding in forested areas of Poonch'.

Forces identify 6 LeT militants behind Kashmir minority killings, focus on busting terror network

Multiple agencies, including officers from Delhi, are involved in the operation and the idea is to unearth the entire network behind the terror module.

How a teen Pakistan ‘terrorist’ joined Lashkar, signed up for a mission in India

Ali Babar Patra was one of 6 terrorists trying to infiltrate into India on 18 September. While four ran back when spotted by Indian Army, one was killed in crossfire & Patra surrendered.

On Camera

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.