Line Of Control

Abdul Qayoom Najar, Top Hizbul Mujahideen Terrorist, Killed In Baramulla

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 26, 2017

Top Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Abdul Qayoom Najar was today killed in an encounter with security forces near the Line of Control in Uri sector as he was trying to sneak into the valley to take charge of the outfit, a senior police officer said.

Intrusion By Pak's Border Action Team Stopped In Jammu And Kashmir

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Tuesday September 26, 2017

A strike by about seven to eight members of Pakistan's Border Action Team or BAT along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Keran sector was stopped by security forces, the army said on Tuesday. The incident took place around 1 pm. The BAT soldiers were provided cover fire by mortar and small arms fire by the Pakistani military, army official...

Army Chief Warns Infiltrators From Pakistan Will Be Pushed Into Graves

India News | Edited by Shuchi Shukla | Tuesday September 26, 2017

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has warned that a new round of surgical strikes could be used to eliminate staging areas for terrorists located across the border in Kashmir.

3 Terrorists Killed In Kashmir, Were Planning Uri-Like Attack, Say Police

India News | Reported by Sheikh Zaffar Iqbal | Monday September 25, 2017

Three terrorists were killed by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri on Sunday, averting a major attack like the one on an Army base in the same area last year, the police said. Early investigations suggested they belonged to Pakistan-based Laskkar-e-Taiba, they added.

20,000 Turn Up For Football Match Near Line of Control: Official

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 21, 2017

Enthusiasm overshadowed fear in Jammu and Kashmir's Bangus valley, close to Line of Control (LoC) in the Kupwara district, when thousands of people turned up to witness a football match in an area where access is otherwise restricted due to security reasons.

Planned Tough Rescue If Plan Went Awry: Ex-Commander On Surgical Strike

India News | Written by Vishnu Som | Wednesday September 20, 2017

When Lieutenant General DS Hooda, then Northern Army Commander, saw the live video feed of India's surgical strike across the Line of Control, he knew he wasn't necessarily getting the full picture.

Soldier Killed In Unprovoked Firing By Pak Across LoC In Jammu And Kashmir's Keran Sector

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 20, 2017

A soldier was killed as Pakistani troops opened fire at an Army patrol along the Line of Control in Keran sector of Jammu and Kashmir today.

US Defence Firms Seek Key Assurance Over Make-In-India Plans

India News | Reuters | Tuesday September 19, 2017

US defence firms offering to set up production lines in India to win deals worth billions of dollars want stronger assurances they won't have to part with proprietary technology, according to a business lobby group's letter to India's Defence Minister.

Pak Troops Fire Across Line Of Control For Sixth Consecutive Day

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 18, 2017

Pakistani troops fired at and shelled Jammu district's Arnia sector for the sixth successive day, prompting the Border Security Force (BSF) to fire back, a senior BSF officer said.

2 Terrorists Killed In Jammu And Kashmir's Machil Sector, Infiltration Bid Foiled

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 16, 2017

Two terrorists were killed today as the Indian Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Machhil sector of north Kashmir's Kupwara district, defence officials said in Srinagar.

2018 Yamaha X-Max 125 Scooter Unveiled

CarAndBike Team | Friday September 15, 2017

The new Yamaha X-Max 125 gets electronics and design updated bringing it more in line with its larger siblings. The Yamaha X-Max series of scooters is for the European market.

The Return Was Most Difficult, Recalls Major Who Led Surgical Strikes: Book

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 10, 2017

The surgical strikes across the Line of Control or LoC were precise and conducted at frenetic pace but the Major, who led the daredevil mission, says that the return was the most difficult part and bullets fired by the enemy soldiers were so close that they were whistling past the ears.

Pakistan Violates Ceasefire Along LoC In Poonch District

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 9, 2017

Pakistan today violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, by resorting to firing on forward posts.

Surgical Strikes Were To Convey Line of Control Can Be Breached: Army

India News | NDTV News Desk | Thursday September 7, 2017

A top Army commander today said the surgical strikes carried out last year at terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir were intended to convey the message that the Line of Control can be breached whenever the need arises.

Pak Violates Ceasefire Along Line Of Control in Poonch, 2 Injured

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 7, 2017

Pakistani troops today violated the ceasefire by firing from small arms and automatic weapons along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, injuring two porters working with the Indian Army, officials said.

Number Of Terror Camps Across Line Of Control Has Gone Up: Army Commander

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 7, 2017

The number of terror camps and launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir have gone up and around 475 terrorists are waiting to sneak into the Indian side, northern Army commander Lt Gen Devraj Anbu said today.

Internet Snapped In Jammu And Kashmir's Kupwara

India News | Written by Nazir Masoodi | Saturday September 2, 2017

Mobile internet service has been snapped in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district to prevent trouble after a man allegedly disappeared while in Army custody. The police say three men who were grazing cattle in Dever forest in the district were picked up by the Army on Thursday evening

BSF Jawan Killed In Pakistani Sniper Fire From Across Line of Control In Poonch

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 1, 2017

A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan was today killed in a sniper attack by the Pakistani army from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.

No Records Of Any Previous 'Surgical Strike': DGMO

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 27, 2017

The Directorate General of Military Operations of the Army does not have records of any "surgical strike" conducted before September 29, 2016. Responding to an RTI application filed by PTI, the DGMO at the Integrated Headquarters of the Defence Ministry (Army) said a "surgical strike" was carried out on September 29, 2016

Devotees In Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch Gear Up To Welcome Lord Ganesha

India News | Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Tuesday August 22, 2017

Just days ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, the excitement to welcome Lord Ganesha is at its peak. As the whole country gears up for grand Ganpati celebrations, the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district will also observe Ganpati festivities. Both locals and the Armymen are looking forward to catching a glimpse of the Ganesha idols f...

Firing, Shelling By Pakistan Across LoC In Jammu And Kashmir's Poonch

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 16, 2017

Pakistan today resorted to firing and shelling on forward posts and civilian areas along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, prompting the Indian army to give a befitting response.

4 Ceasefire Violations By Pak Along LoC Today; 3 Jawans Injured

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 13, 2017

Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire four times along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch, Rajouri and Baramulla districts of Jammu and Kashmir today, injuring three Army jawans, officials said.

Army Soldier Killed In Pak Firing In Jammu And Kashmir's Poonch District

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 12, 2017

An army jawan was killed as Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing on Indian posts along the Line of Control in Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir this evening, a defence spokesman said.

LoC Schools Closed After Pakistan Shelling Reopened In Rajouri

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 12, 2017

658 schools along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Nowshera sector reopened today after remaining closed for a week following cross-border shelling by Pakistan.

Woman Killed In Ceasefire Violation By Pakistan Army In Poonch

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 12, 2017

A 45-year-old woman was killed in firing by the Pakistani army at border villages and Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district today, officials said.

Army Jawan Killed In Pak Firing In Jammu And Kashmir's Poonch

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 8, 2017

An army jawan was killed by sniper fire that came from across the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district today

Exclusive: Why Indian Air Force May Best Chinese Jets In An Air Battle Over Tibet

India News | Written by Vishnu Som | Wednesday August 9, 2017

Indian Air Force fighter jets will be able to effectively tackle Chinese Air Force fighters over Tibet in the event of hostilities between the two countries. A new yet-to-be-released document, "The Dragon's Claws: Assessing China's PLAAF Today" makes the point that the IAF has significant operational advantages over the Chinese Air Force in operati...

Pakistan Army Violates Ceasefire Along LoC

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 7, 2017

The Pakistani army tonight violated the ceasefire by firing at Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, an official said.

Machil Encounter: Families Say Unhappy With Army Tribunal Verdict

India News | Written by Sheikh Zaffar Iqbal | Monday July 31, 2017

The families of the three men killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Machil sector seven years ago say they are not satisfied with the verdict of a military tribunal which has given bail to the five armymen indicted in the case.

Army Chief Visits Line of Control Posts In Jammu and Kashmir, Directs Troops To 'Remain Prepared'

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 29, 2017

Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Friday visited LoC posts in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir and directed the troops to remain prepared to counter the nefarious designs of the "adversary".