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‘We don’t wait, we provide help’: How Sikhs, Gujjar-Bakarwals led civilian rescue along LoC in Kashmir

As areas along LoC saw Pakistani firing & shelling following Op Sindoor, civic volunteers stepped in to evacuate families, offering food, water & bedding—often in their own homes.

As Poonch continues to be battered, Pakistan’s shelling reaches Surankote. ‘The last time was in 1971’

On the intervening night of 9 and 10 May, the shelling shook the entire town of Surankote, which residents described as 'unexpected'.

Omar Abdullah visits Jammu hospital, interacts with those injured in shelling by Pakistan in Poonch

13 civilians were killed and at least 44 injured due to shelling by Pakistani forces and ceasefire violations in Poonch district, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.

Poonch madrasa teacher died in Pakistan shelling. Now, anger over his misidentification as ‘terrorist’

Qari Mohammad Iqbal, the teacher, was wrongly portrayed as ‘terrorist’ by several media outlets. Other victims of Pakistan shelling recall blasts; some of them escaped miraculously.

Ambushes, civilians targeted — why security apparatus sees Jammu as ‘cause for concern’

Data available with the Army shows that a total of 20 security personnel were killed in Rajouri & Poonch districts of Jammu last year.

BRO achieves Sungal tunnel breakthrough, Akhnoor-Poonch distance shortened

The tunnel will ensure reduction in travel time and will help faster movement of troops and logistical support to defence forces.

Situation in Poonch-Rajouri a ‘concern’ — Army chief outlines operational challenges in J&K

Army chief General Manoj Pande says Army has adopted village in Poonch from where 8 civilians were picked up for questioning, of whom three were later found dead.

Terrorism in Kashmir is changing. Look for lessons in an operation two decades old

Hill Kaka, where militants had dug in during early 2003, became the de facto headquarters of Terror Inc. Then the Army launched its biggest pincer movement called Op Sarp Vinash.

Poonch torture: Rajnath meets civilians’ families & soldiers, stresses on ‘professional conduct’ by Army

Defence minister promises expeditious investigation & says it is Army’s duty not only to safeguard national interest, but also to win the hearts of the people.

Poonch Brigadier ‘attached’ pending probe into civilians deaths, torture videos. New officer takes over

The Rajouri-Poonch area has shown a worrying trend over the past one-and-half years with soldiers getting repeatedly ambushed by terrorists.

On Camera

‘If we don’t cross tonight’—How Lt Col Hanut Singh led the charge at 1971 Battle of Basantar

The victory at Basantar exemplified the sterling character of Lt Gen Hanut Singh. His regiment, Poona Horse, rose to the moment under his command and accomplished the mission.

India’s merchandise exports to US rising month-on-month despite Trump tariffs, govt data shows

November exports to the US saw 10% growth from the previous month. Overall, in the first 8 months this fiscal, the merchandise exports to the US touched has touched $59bn.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.