Jammu And Kashmir: Will the Line of Control Ceasefire Endure?

Escalating Violence Levelsby Nilesh KunwarWhile there was never any doubt that Rawalpindi is continuing with its proxy war in J&K, recent events indicate a planned escalation in terrorist activities, both in terms of scope and intensity. On the intervening night of February 4/5, an intended terrorist attack in the Krishna Ghati (KG) Sector of J&K’s Poonch district failed when a landmine

February 22, 2025
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India, Pakistan Armies Hold Talks To Ease LoC Tension In Jammu

On February 21, 2025, the Indian and Pakistani armies held a flag meeting along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, to address rising tensions following recent incidents of cross-border firing and an IED attack.This brigade-commander-level meeting took place at the Chakkan-Da-Bagh crossing point, lasting approximately 75 minutes, and was characterized by a cordial

February 21, 2025
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India, Bangladesh Agree To Launch New ‘Hotline’ Between Border Forces

India and Bangladesh have agreed to establish a new hotline between their border forces to enhance communication and coordination. This decision was made during the recent Director General-level talks between the Border Security Force (BSF) of India and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).The hotline will connect the Additional Director General (ADG) of BSF’s Eastern Command in Kolkata with his

February 21, 2025
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India Fumes Over Turkey President Erdogan’s Kashmir Remark: ‘Unwarranted, Unacceptable’

India has expressed strong discontent over Turkish President Recep Tayyip
Erdogan’s recent remarks regarding Kashmir, labelling them as "unwarranted"
and "unacceptable."
What Erdogan Said On Kashmir?

During a visit to Pakistan, Erdogan reiterated Turkey’s support for Pakistan
on the Kashmir issue and called for dialogue under United Nations resolutions
to resolve the conflict,

February 21, 2025
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‘If Forced, We Can Be Aggressive Also’: Army Chief On Indian Stance On LoC With Pakistan

General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of Army Staff of India, recently articulated a firm stance regarding India’s approach to the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan. In an interview, he emphasised that since 2014, India has adopted a more assertive communication strategy, indicating that both nations have come to understand that India is serious about its position.He stated, "If forced, we can be

February 19, 2025
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India, China Likely To Hold Talks On Border Conflict On Sidelines of G20 Summit

On the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met to discuss several key issues to strengthen the bilateral relations between Beijing and New Delhi.They reviewed the progress in recent disengagement efforts along the India-China border. The disengagement of troops in the Demchok and Depsang areas,

February 19, 2025
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Indian Envoy To UN Condemns Pakistan, Says Jammu And Kashmir Will Always Be Integral Part of India

India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, has strongly condemned Pakistan’s misinformation campaigns regarding Jammu and Kashmir at the UN Security Council (UNSC). Harish reaffirmed that Jammu and Kashmir is and will always remain an integral part of India.Key Points From Harish’s Statement:Reaffirmation of Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of

February 19, 2025
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Pakistan Parliament Passes Resolution Urging India To Hold Plebiscite In Kashmir

Pakistan’s parliament on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution urging India to implement the UN Security Council resolutions to allow Kashmiris to exercise their democratic right to determine their future through a fair and impartial plebiscite under the UN auspices.Minister for Kashmir Affairs Amir Muqam moved the resolution that reaffirmed Pakistan’s “unwavering moral, political and

February 19, 2025
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Govt Not Only Protects Borders But Also Cultural Identity: Defence Minister

Defence minister Rajnath Singh said that responsibility of the government is not only protecting borders but also the cultural identity of BharatSILCHAR: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the government is developing a strong base of domestic defence industrial ecosystem to become self-reliant in defence sector and to make the country a strategic economy.Addressing the 21st

January 1, 2024
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India Boosts Border Security With 4G Services At Over 1,100 Outposts

In a significant move, the Indian government has sanctioned the enablement of 4G mobile services at over 1,100 border outposts, including those along the contentious India-China border. This landmark initiative, costing approximately ₹1,545.66 Crores, is part of a comprehensive strategy to bolster communication infrastructure along the country’s international borders.Tripartite Agreement To Boost

January 1, 2024
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