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Topic: militancy

Ghosts, mythical creatures or a prank? — ‘Spooky noises’ in J&K spark fear & laughter

J&K administration has also questioned the authenticity of the accounts claiming noises and has urged people not to pay heed to unwarranted rumours.

2019 communication blackout, Pakistan — why 2020 saw spike in Kashmir youth joining militants

Police data shows 2020 saw the highest number of youth join militant groups after 2018. Experts say Pakistan's agenda is to project militancy as 'local resistance'.

Families protest after 3 men killed in Srinagar encounter, say they were not militants

One of them was son of J&K Police constable, another had 2 family members in police. Encounter took place in Srinagar's HMT area where the suspected militants were holed up, security forces said.

In Kashmir, militants are high on recruitment, but weaponless

This deficit in weaponry has provoked desperate attempts by Pakistan to find new routes and modes of weapon delivery — like air drops — to militants in Kashmir.

With Burhan, Naikoo, Musa dead, Kashmir sees a shift towards ‘faceless’ militancy again

Year 2020 has seen the second highest militant recruitment in the last decade. According to police, outfits are now looking at ‘faceless commanders’ for the next phase of militancy.

J&K begins to move DDC poll candidates to secure locations amid militant threats

Development comes two days after J&K DGP Dilbag Singh said there was a possibility of militants trying to disrupt the upcoming DDC elections.

Things are calmer in Kashmir now. Modi govt must listen to its development pangs

The government has appointed an affable old school politician, Manoj Sinha, as the L-G of J&K, but it would be too much to expect from one man alone.

Comrade Balwinder Singh Sandhu’s life & how he fought terrorism in Punjab’s bloodiest years

In episode of 595 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta delved into Comrade Balwinder Singh Sandhu's life and the militancy rampant in Punjab in early '90s.

Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Singh Sandhu, who fought militancy in Punjab, shot dead

Balwinder Singh Sandhu and his family was awarded the Shaurya Chakra in 1993 for their armed struggle against militancy in Punjab through the ’80s and early ’90s.

Kashmiris like lawyer-activist Babar Qadri pay for the Valley’s silence on Jamaat-e-Islami

The extent of the conspiracy of silence is such that even leaders like Farooq Abdullah, who are hated by the Jamaat-e-Islami, oppose its ban.

On Camera

Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

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.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.