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On September 13, the Pakistan Army raised the white flag and recovered the bodies. Indian Army respects the dead and so permitted the same, said sources. (Photo: ANI)

White flag in hand, Pakistan army retrieves body of 2 soldiers killed at LoC

Sources in the Army said that on September 10-11, Indian Army troops killed Sepoy Ghulam Rasool in Hajipur sector of POK.

14 Sep 2019 2:04 PM

In a related development, a senior Army officer said there were 'many inputs' about a possible terrorist attack in southern and peninsular India. (Photo: ANI)

Video shows Army blocking Pak troops' infiltration attempt in J&K

At least five bodies of Pakistan's Border Action Team personnel and terrorists and their equipment can be seen in a video.

10 Sep 2019 9:38 AM

Official sources said panic gripped the border residents in the two sectors as the shelling from Pakistani side was intense, causing damage to at least one residential house. (Photo: File)

Pakistan violates ceasefire at LoC for second day in row

There was no immediate report of any casualty in the Pakistani firing, the official said.

08 Sep 2019 3:33 PM

There is no report of any casualty on the Indian side in the firing, the spokesperson confirmed. (Representational Image)

Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in J&K's Poonch

The small arms firing and mortar shelling from across the LoC started in Krishna Ghati sector around 7:45 am.

07 Sep 2019 10:29 AM

The Pakistan Army has moved troops closer to the LoC at a time when Islamabad has been trying to fuel terrorism in the Valley. It has also been attempting to draw international attention and intervention by terming the prevailing situation between the two countries as very tense. (Photo: Representative)

Pakistan moves over 2,000 troops close to LoC, Indian Army watching closely: Sources

Troops who have been moved are from peace location and for now have been stationed around 30 km from the Line of Control.

05 Sep 2019 2:10 PM

Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Bipin Rawat visits LoC, reviews security

Army Chief in Valley to check preparedness of security forces.

31 Aug 2019 2:05 AM

Both India’s Chief of Army Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat and his Pakistani counterpart Gen. Bajwa are the post-1971 generation in service, yet they inherit the ethos, DNA and instincts of their institutional culture.

‘More of the same’ across the LoC: Why peace really scares Pak Army

Neighbouring countries as well as internal stakeholders must take note that the unsettled past and its reasons are here to stay.

31 Aug 2019 12:05 AM

The Indian Army has also strengthened its vigil along the LoC and kept its personnel on high alert to effectively deal with any 'misadventure' by Pakistan, a senior military official said. (Representational Image)

'Baseless, fictitious': Army rejects Pak's claim of killing 5 Indian soldiers in J&K

The response by Indian Army came after Pakistan military's spokesperson claimed that 3 of its soldiers and 5 Indian personnel were killed.

16 Aug 2019 9:21 AM

Khan's remarks came in the wake of India's decision to revoke Article 370 that accorded special status to the region and pass a bill bifurcating Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories. (Photo: File)

Imran Khan attacks India over abrogation of Article 370

'Attempt is to change the demography of Kashmir through ethnic cleansing,' he said.

11 Aug 2019 6:35 PM

Indian Army on Tuesday foiled two infiltration bids by terrorists in Uri and Machhal sectors of the Jammu and Kashmir.

2 infiltration bids foiled by military along LoC

These terrorists were engaged by Indian Army at 500 metres inside Indian side of Line of Control.

07 Aug 2019 3:19 AM

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. (Photo: AP)

Worried US, UN urge India, Pak to exercise restraint

Ms Ortagus noted that India has described the actions in J&K as “strictly an internal matter”.

07 Aug 2019 3:11 AM

The fallout in the security domain must be examined from the LoC inwards, to the terror grid and ecosystem, the people, polity and governance. (Photo: Representational Image)

Win J&K hearts, minds with better governance

The continued celebratory mode without caring for a return to outreach is a sure way of diluting the effect of such a momentous decision.

07 Aug 2019 1:09 AM

Besides drop in infiltration bids, there has also been a decrease in the number of recruitment of local youth. (Photo: Representational)

Only 2 infiltration bids in 2019

In 2018, there were 143 incidents of infiltration against 136 in 2017. In 2016 there were 119 incidents of infiltration.

01 Aug 2019 1:31 AM

No death or injury has been reported. (Photo: Representational)

Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in J&K's Rajouri district

Pakistan initiated the unprovoked firing with small arms and mortar shells.

22 Jul 2019 12:52 PM

‘Appropriate retaliation to the ceasefire violations, as required has been carried out by Indian Army,’ the Defence Minister also said. (Photo: Asian Age)

1248 ceasefire violations by Pakistan in last six months: Defence Minister

Rajnath Singh also informed that four Army jawans were killed in these ceasefire violations by Pakistan.

01 Jul 2019 5:17 PM

28-years-old Jawed hails from Village Marrar of Bihar's Khagaria district and is survived by his wife. (Photo: ANI | Representational)

Army jawan killed in 'unprovoked ceasefire violation' by Pak Army

‘Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation in Poonch Sector on the Line of Control,’ press release by Defence Wing PRO said.

11 Jun 2019 1:55 PM

Bajwa who spent Eid-ul-Fitr with troops along the Line of Control (LoC) said the best Eid for a soldier is to have pride for being on duty of defending the motherland even on such festive days away from the family. (Photo: File)

Voluntary cut in defence budget will not impact 'response potential': Pak Army chief

'The no pay raise decision is also only for the officers and not for the soldiers,' Bajwa said in a statement.

07 Jun 2019 1:36 PM

She said that the injured included 73 security force personnel and 69 civilians. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

61 personnel, 11 civilians killed in J&K till April 2019: MHA

The statement by Sulekha, Director, MHA came in response to an RTI plea filed by social activist Rohit Choudhary of J&K.

28 May 2019 11:53 AM

Further attacking Pakistan, he said that terrorist infrastructure continue to remain 'intact in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and also in Pakistan.' (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Dare not try and come anywhere near LoC: Indian Army to Pakistan

Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh further informed that Pakistan has continued its 'anti-India' activities.

20 May 2019 1:57 PM

Hardening its stand against Pakistan, the Indian government on Thursday indefinitely suspended cross-LoC trade at two points along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir effective Friday, after reports that it was being “isused” by elements from across the border to smuggle weapons, narcotics and fake currency.

India halts all trade across LoC with Pakistan

MHA sources said the trade would remain suspended till further notice and the situation was being monitored very closely.

19 Apr 2019 2:45 AM

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