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Topic: Uri

Security forces foil infiltration bid at J&K’s Uri, 2 terrorists with suspected links to LeT killed

Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) is the same terror outfit believed to be behind Tuesday's attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives.

In Uri villages along LoC, how constant threat to life is ‘destroying’ a generation

Threat of shelling & fatal injuries is constant in LoC villages of Uri block. In last one year, at least 50 houses damaged in Jabda village, affecting over 250 people.

Have a slew of recent Bollywood films changed the way Indians view war?

After the Pulwama terror attacks, many Indians are clamouring for ‘revenge’ and ‘war’ against Pakistan. Recent Bollywood films like Uri: The Surgical Strike, Manikarnika and Padmaavat have glamorised the battlefield.

The ‘PakISIStani’ nexus with China, and govt seeks creative inputs from the team of Uri

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Below a civil servant’s dignity to apply for a post-retirement job: Former IAS Anil Swarup

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

As Indians watch Uri, time for Army to talk about other daring and unsung operations

The Indian Army should set the record straight on several unrecognised military operations.

NSA Ajit Doval hasn’t seen Uri, but will be more than pleased when he does

Aditya Dhar's Uri: The Surgical Strike seems to be a tribute to NSA Ajit Doval, played by Paresh Rawal.

No politician helped plan surgical strikes, says officer whose units conducted operation

Lt. General D.S. Hooda (retd), then chief of Northern Command, says 'overhype' around the success of surgical strikes was unwarranted.

‘Can money give me back my leg?’ – Uri victims of India-Pakistan shelling see bleak future

Dozens have lost their legs to shelling & mines over the years in Uri. Life is a struggle in the mountains with hardly any support, government or otherwise.

55 per cent ammo below minimum stock level, no significant improvement in shortages since 2013: CAG

Audit on war wastage reserves says procurements initiated under 2013 roadmap not yet inked. Manu Pubby

On Camera

India-Pakistan ready for lehenga diplomacy. Maryam Sharif has made the first move

Sometimes, we end up embroidering the truth as we overthink and overanalyse a fastidious lady’s personal wardrobe preferences for significant occasions.

Most EU firms eye India expansion post-trade deal, 90% say profitability to go up—FEBI survey

FEBI survey reveals Europe’s big bet on manufacturing, innovation hub amid ‘mother of all trade deals’, but flags regulatory concerns.

India, EU sign security & defence pact. How it links Indian firms to ‘ReArm Europe’ network 

The agreement comes despite differences between India and the EU on issues such as Russia-Ukraine war, showcasing the intent to deepen strategic ties. 

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.