Reports of a deadly Rawalakot protest crackdown intensified scrutiny of Pakistan’s handling of unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Thursday, June 11, 2026. At least 16 people were reported killed and 37 others injured after Pakistani army personnel and Rangers allegedly opened fire on demonstrators gathered at Eidgah Ground in Rawalakot, according to accounts from protest leaders and activists. Rawalakot Protest Crackdown Raises Human Rights Concerns

Pakistan’s rapid satellite expansion with Chinese support is raising fresh security concerns in India, as analysts warn that the South Asian rivalry is increasingly moving into space. More than a year after India launched Operation Sindoor on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, following the Pahalgam terror attack on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, a quieter contest is unfolding hundreds of kilometers above Earth. Pakistan Expands Earth-Observation Satellite Network

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni, addressed the Security Council on May 21, strongly condemning Pakistan for attacks beyond its borders and interference in India’s internal matters. He emphasized that global attention and accountability are critical to protecting civilians and upholding international humanitarian standards. Historical Context of Pakistan’s Violence

Chief Minister Vijay’s connection with the blockbuster film ‘Leo’ is now creating a tourism wave in Kashmir. The popular Sifar Cafe located in Anantnag has reportedly become a major attraction for tourists arriving from Tamil Nadu after scenes from the film were shot there. Employees at the cafe revealed that visitors frequently ask about Vijay’s shooting experience and the food he enjoyed during the filming schedule. According to staff members, one of the most common questions asked by fans is about the dish Vijay ate while filming at the cafe. Employees say the actor enjoyed trout, a famous Kashmiri delicacy that has now become one of the most requested dishes among tourists visiting the location. Fans are excited to sit at the same place where scenes from ‘Leo’ were filmed and many are reportedly recreating moments from the movie by taking photographs and videos inside the cafe. The growing popularity of the cafe has also boosted local tourism in the region. Visitors from Tamil Nadu are increasingly adding Anantnag and Sifar Cafe to their Kashmir travel plans due to Vijay’s association with the location. Cafe workers say several tourists specifically mention ‘Leo’ while placing food orders and asking about the actor’s time there. Some visitors even request the exact seating spot used during the shoot. The trend reflects Vijay’s massive fan following and the strong cultural impact of Tamil cinema across India. Even after the film’s release, locations associated with the actor continue to attract huge public attention. Social media has also played a major role in making the cafe viral among fans, with travel bloggers and movie lovers sharing reels and photos from the shooting spot. Kashmir has become a preferred destination for filmmakers in recent years because of its scenic beauty and cinematic landscapes. After the success of ‘Leo’, several tourists are now exploring filming locations connected to the movie, helping local businesses gain national visibility. Employees at Sifar Cafe say the influx of tourists from Tamil Nadu has significantly increased after the film became a hit.

Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Asim Munir, on Sunday described last year’s four-day conflict with India as a “battle between two ideologies” while claiming that Pakistan’s military strategy proved superior during the hostilities. Speaking at a ceremony held at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi to mark the first anniversary of “Marka-e-Haq,” the title Islamabad uses for the conflict, Munir said Pakistan responded with unity and military preparedness during the e

China’s rare admission raises stakes China has admitted its engineers supported Pakistan’s J-10C fighter jet operations during India’s Operation Sindoor in May 2025, a disclosure that adds a sharper China angle to the India-Pakistan conflict. The admission came through Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, where AVIC engineer Zhang Heng described being at a support base as fighter jets took off and air-raid sirens sounded. He said the team worked in extreme May heat while trying to keep Chinese-made equipment combat-ready. Why the J-10C disclosure matters The J-10CE, Pakistan’s export version of China’s J-10C multirole fighter, is central to the story because Pakistan remains its only foreign operator. The aircraft is linked to advanced AESA radar and PL-15 long-range air-to-air missiles, making any wartime support politically sensitive. Indian defence officials have said Operation Sindoor targeted terror infrastructure after the Pahalgam attack, while later briefings claimed 13 Pakistani aircraft and 11 airfields were hit. Those claims, combined with Beijing’s acknowledgement of technical support, are likely to intensify scrutiny of the China-Pakistan defence partnership. Regional security impact The timing is significant. The disclosure surfaced around the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor and reinforces India’s long-held concern that Pakistan’s military capability is increasingly backed by Chinese systems, engineers and supply chains. For New Delhi, the key question is no longer whether Chinese weapons were used, but how deeply Chinese personnel supported Pakistan during active conflict. That makes this admission more than a defence update—it is a fresh flashpoint in Asian security.

One year after the deadly attack in Pahalgam, India has taken its message on terrorism to a global stage through an exhibition at Capitol Hill in Washington, organized by the Embassy of India, Washington, D.C.. The event, titled “The Human Cost of Terrorism,” was held to commemorate the victims and highlight the lasting impact of violence on civilians. The attack, which took place on Ap

A major breakthrough in India’s counter-terror operations has led to the arrest of Shabbir Ahmad Lone, a suspected operative of Lashkar-e-Taiba, near the Delhi border. The arrest was carried out by the Special Cell of

India delivered a firm rebuttal to Pakistan at the United Nations after Islamabad once again raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir during a session of the General Assembly, reiterating New Delhi’s position that the matter is an internal issue and not subject to international mediation. Indian officials accused Pakistan of repeatedly misusing multilateral forums to promote a divisive political narrative that does not reflect realities on the ground. The response followed comments m

The investigation into the Red Fort blast has taken a darker turn as the NIA uncovered evidence showing the accused had initially planned large-scale rocket bomb strikes across Delhi before turning to a car bomb. According to sources, the group was actively attempting to develop a Hamas-style drone system capable of launching rocket-based explosives into crowded and high-security zones. Investigators revealed that the module was modifying commercially available drones to carry and launch leth

A major security alert was triggered after police recovered a large quantity of explosives and arms from Faridabad, Haryana, in a coordinated operation involving law enforcement agencies from Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana. The recovery comes amid an ongoing investigation into two Kashmiri doctors who were arrested earlier for alleged links with the terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed. Officials confirmed that nearly 350 kilograms of explosive material, suspected to be ammonium nitrate, we

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have launched multiple counter-terrorism operations aimed at neutralising militant threats across the Union Territory. The operations, currently underway in the Rajouri and Udhampur districts, reflect an intensified effort by security agencies to maintain peace and stability in the region amid a recent uptick in infiltration and terror-related incidents. The first major operation began late Tuesday night in the Beeranthub area of Rajouri district

Eight civilians were killed on Wednesday after Pakistan’s security forces opened fire during the third consecutive day of violent protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The unrest, led by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), has seen widespread demonstrations across Muzaffarabad, Bagh, and Mirpur, where locals accuse Islamabad of denying them fundamental rights for decades. According to local sources,

At the Doha emergency summit attended by leaders from over 40 Muslim countries, the idea of an Islamic Nato gained momentum, with Pakistan aggressively pitching for an Arab-Islamic task force. The meeting followed Israel’s strike in Qatar and brought together Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, and others under one forum. Pakistan, represented by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Is

India has delivered a strong rebuttal at the United Nations Human Rights Council, dismissing Switzerland’s recent remarks on minority protection and freedom of expression as misleading and baseless. At the 5th Meeting of the 60th Session of the UNHRC, Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi said Switzerland’s allegations were surprising, shallow and ill informed, urging the country to focus on its own domestic challenges instead of spreading false narratives about India. Tyagi poi

In a significant success for security forces, one of the most wanted terrorists operating from across the border was killed last week in Jammu and Kashmir’s Gurez sector during an infiltration attempt. The slain militant has been identified as Bagu Khan, a notorious figure who had eluded capture for decades. Widely known by his aliases “Samundar Chacha” and “Human GPS,” Khan had become a symbol of Pakistan-based infiltration operati

In a rare humanitarian gesture, India warned Pakistan about potential floods in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, August 25, 2025. The information was conveyed by the Indian High Commission in Islamabad to the Pakistani Foreign Ministry, marking the first time such communication has been made via the High Commission. Typically, such warnings are shared through the Indus Water Commissioner; however, following the abeyance of the Indus Water Treaty after the Pahalga

August 5, 2025, marks a landmark moment in the career of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who now becomes the longest-serving Home Minister in India’s history, surpassing the tenure of his political mentor LK Advani. This symbolic date also coincides with the anniversary of one of the most impactful decisions under Shah’s leadership the abrogation of Article 370, which revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and fulfilled a long-standing ideo

The United States has officially designated The Resistance Front (TRF), a known proxy of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). This follows the terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir on April 22, 2025, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians and triggered a military escalation between India and Pakistan. According to an official statement, TRF claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack &mda

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed India’s firm stance on the Kashmir issue during a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump, categorically rejecting any possibility of third-party mediation. India’s foreign secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that Modi strongly conveyed to Trump that Delhi will not accept any external involvement in the matter of Kashmir, which it considers strictly bilateral. This reiteration came amidst a renewed push by Trump to mediate