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Topic: militancy

Row in Kashmir over viral photo of kid sitting on grandfather’s corpse after militant attack

A 65-year-old civil contractor died in Kashmir Wednesday following a militant attack on CRPF personnel. His family claims he was dragged out of his car and killed.

118 militants, 11 of them Pakistanis, killed in 6 months, 48% dip in recruitment: J&K Police

Of the 118 slain militants, 57 belonged to Hizbul Mujahideen, 24 to Lashkar-e-Taiba and 22 to Jaish-e-Mohammad, IGP, Kashmir, Viijay Kumar said.

8 militants killed in separate encounters with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir

The encounters began at Pulwama and Shopian districts of Jammu and Kashmir Thursday, bringing the total militants killed in the valley this year to 100 so far.

J&K seeing last phase of militancy, security situation will soon change, says Union minister

In a Facebook Live session, Union minister Jitendra Singh says J&K leaders in custody were not under 'house arrest', rather they were 'house guests'.

J&K cop says CRPF shot nephew ‘point blank’ in Budgam, police lying too

CRPF and Jammu & Kashmir Police claim Mehrajuddin Shah was shot after he fled two security points, but his uncle, a police officer, has contested the claim.

Riyaz Naikoo — dreaded militant who ‘looted farmers and brought new ruthlessness to Hizbul’

Top Hizbul Mujahideen commander Riyaz Naikoo, 35, was killed Wednesday. His death triggered protests around the Valley, especially in south Kashmir.

2 terrorists killed in Handwara were ‘reception party’ for group of Pakistani infiltrators

Authorities suspect that the attack that left three CRPF personnel dead on Monday was carried out by the group of infiltrators.

The real Wani: Army officer who gave Kashmiri children chocolates & guided against militancy

In a new book, Sonal Chaturvedi traces the life of late Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani, the first Kashmiri Ashok Chakra awardee.

Number of youths joining militancy in Kashmir has gone down since 5 August, says report

Prepared by security agencies, the report claims five local youths have joined militancy since 5 August as compared to 14/month earlier.

J&K cops puzzled as scooter used by militants ‘disappears’ after their death in encounter

The encounter took place Wednesday as a two-wheeler reportedly carrying three suspected militants was intercepted at a check post near Srinagar.

On Camera

Is Bangladesh ready for ‘developed country’ status? It’s all optics for Sheikh Hasina

The graduation is meant to bolster the legacy and legitimacy of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, even as the real-world preparedness lagged behind the glossy narrative.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

India and Indonesia inch closer to BrahMos deal, defence ties to ramp up

Indonesia delegation led by Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited BrahMos facility & met with top officials & undertook a detailed briefing on the missile system.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.