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Monday, August 11, 2025
TopicMilitancy

Topic: militancy

Security forces arrest 5 militants from 3 different outfits in Manipur, further probe underway

Two active cadres of the banned Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup were arrested along with 2 members of the Kangleipak Communist Party.

Punishing IAS, IPS officers in MP for irking BJP-VHP members is reprehensible

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

More forces not ideal to tackle militancy in Jammu. A dynamic counter-terror grid is needed

The resurgence of militancy in the Jammu region is concerning. India must take a cue from unilateral actions taken by countries like the US and Israel.

Anti-AFSPA calls not new. But lifting it in Kashmir can be watershed in counter-insurgency doctrine

For decades, political leaders in insurgency-hit states have demanded end to AFSPA while Army doggedly resisted. A look at the controversial Act & how debate played out in Kashmir.

Professors, principals, civil servants — 57 sacked in 2 years for ‘supporting militancy’ in J&K

Most sacked from education department — 13 from schools & 8 from universities. DSP-rank officers among 11 fired from J&K Police, 3 senior doctors among 6 fired from health services.

Thousands throng Shankaracharya temple for Maha Shivratri — ‘coupled Kashmir with terror, not anymore’

Shankaracharya temple on hilltop overlooking Srinagar was decked up with flowers and lights, as devotees praised improved security situation in valley after abrogation of Article 370.

‘Poor security’, ‘bad conditions’: Why Panchayat members holed up in Srinagar hotels are angry

Modi’s scheduled to visit Jammu on 24 April — Panchayati Raj Diwas. But the panchayat representatives want more than ‘just announcements’ from the prime minister.

Militant gunned down by security forces in J&K’s Shopian

The encounter started during a cordon and search operation launched by the security forces. The identity of the militant and the group to which he belonged are yet to be ascertained.

India must consolidate its gains in Kashmir. Jihadist groups eyeing expansion opportunity

There are signs that the Pakistan army may no longer be willing—or able, in the face of a resurgent Taliban—to take on its jihadist proxies.

No way out except holding talks with Pakistan to end militancy in J&K, Farooq Abdullah says

Referring to the killing of two policemen in Kashmir Friday, the former J&K CM said govt claims everything is 'hunky-dory' but how can an ordinary man be safe if policemen aren't safe.

On Camera

Why this Indian archaeologist renamed the Indus Valley Civilisation

ASI survey led by Amalananda Ghosh proved with facts, evidence and precision that it’s not solely Pakistan or India but both were home to the 5000-year-old civilisation.

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.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

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.