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Kashmir turmoil rises as India restricts movement, regional leaders fear arrest

3:58pm, 4th August, 2019

Kashmir turmoil rises as India restricts movement, regional leaders fear arrest

The disputed region of Kashmir was thrown into further turmoil in the early hours of Monday as regional leaders said they feared being arrested and Indian officials imposed restrictions in the city of Srinagar and suspended mobile data services in pa...

Thousands flee disputed Kashmir region after alert; India says it killed militants

2:09pm, 3rd August, 2019

Thousands flee disputed Kashmir region after alert; India says it killed militants

Thousands of Indian tourists, pilgrims and workers began leaving the disputed region of Kashmir after a local government alert over possible militant attacks, and India said it killed at least five militants who were trying to attack its forces.

Thousands of Indians flee Kashmir after security advisory: official

4:53am, 3rd August, 2019

Thousands of Indians flee Kashmir after security advisory: official

Thousands of Indians have started leaving the disputed region of Kashmir after the local government issued a security alert related to possible militant attacks in the area, a senior government official said on Saturday.

Islamic State claims 'province' in India for first time after clash in Kashmir

8:42am, 11th May, 2019

Islamic State claims 'province' in India for first time after clash in Kashmir

Islamic State (IS) claimed for the first time that it has established a "province" in India, after a clash between militants and security forces in the contested Kashmir region killed a militant with alleged ties to the group.

India-Pakistan border quiet but Kashmir tense amid militancy crackdown

5:57am, 3rd March, 2019

India-Pakistan border quiet but Kashmir tense amid militancy crackdown

As India and Pakistan seemingly dial down hostilities that brought the arch enemies to the brink of another war, a massive crackdown on militancy in the Indian-controlled Kashmir region is killing both militants and security personnel in big numbers.

World powers call for calm as India and Pakistan trade fire in Kashmir

12:39am, 28th February, 2019

World powers call for calm as India and Pakistan trade fire in Kashmir

Indian and Pakistani troops traded fire briefly along the contested border in Kashmir on Thursday morning, a day after the two nuclear powers both downed enemy jets, with Pakistan capturing an Indian pilot.

World urges restraint as India, Pakistan trade blows over Kashmir

7:30pm, 27th February, 2019

World urges restraint as India, Pakistan trade blows over Kashmir

India and Pakistan both said they shot down each other's fighter jets on Wednesday, with Pakistan capturing an Indian pilot a day after Indian warplanes struck inside Pakistan for the first time since a 1971 war, prompting world powers to urge r...

U.S., UK, France ask U.N. to blacklist militant leader behind Kashmir attack

5:27pm, 27th February, 2019

U.S., UK, France ask U.N. to blacklist militant leader behind Kashmir attack

The United States, Britain and France proposed on Wednesday that the United Nations Security Council blacklist the head of Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammad, which said it attacked an Indian paramilitary convoy in disputed Kashmir.

Saved from Pakistani mob, downed Indian pilot becomes face of Kashmir crisis

12:18pm, 27th February, 2019

Saved from Pakistani mob, downed Indian pilot becomes face of Kashmir crisis

A downed Indian fighter pilot who was attacked by a mob and then paraded on video by Pakistan's army has become a social media sensation and a hero in his homeland amid a spiraling crisis between the nuclear-armed neighbors.

Pakistan says it shot down Indian jets, carried out air strikes in Kashmir

4:03am, 27th February, 2019

Pakistan says it shot down Indian jets, carried out air strikes in Kashmir

Pakistan carried out air strikes and shot down two Indian jets on Wednesday, Pakistani officials said, a day after Indian warplanes struck inside Pakistan for the first time since a war in 1971, prompting leading powers to urge both sides to show res...

Pakistan shoots down Indian jets, carries out airstrikes in Kashmir

2:00am, 27th February, 2019

Pakistan shoots down Indian jets, carries out airstrikes in Kashmir

Pakistan shot down two Indian jets on Wednesday, a spokesman for the Pakistan armed forces said, a day after Indian warplanes struck inside Pakistan for the first time since a war in 1971, prompting leading powers to urge the nuclear armed rivals to...

India toughens crackdown on Kashmir: more detained, movement curbed

3:52am, 24th February, 2019

India toughens crackdown on Kashmir: more detained, movement curbed

Indian troops and police have detained more than 160 separatist leaders and activists, mainly from the Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), in two successive nights of raids in disputed Kashmir, and placed new curbs on people's movements.

More than 100 separatists detained in Kashmir raids in pre-election crackdown

3:06am, 23rd February, 2019

More than 100 separatists detained in Kashmir raids in pre-election crackdown

More than 100 separatists in Kashmir were detained in overnight raids, police officials said on Saturday, as part of a crackdown on groups that might cause trouble ahead of nationwide elections set to be held by May.

Saudi prince foresees 'good things' with India on visit overshadowed by Kashmir

2:52am, 20th February, 2019

Saudi prince foresees 'good things' with India on visit overshadowed by Kashmir

India rolled out the red carpet for Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday at a time when it is trying to build diplomatic support against Pakistan following a militant attack in the disputed region of Kashmir.

Pakistan urges U.N. to intervene over Kashmir tension with India

8:18am, 19th February, 2019

Pakistan urges U.N. to intervene over Kashmir tension with India

Pakistan's foreign minister appealed to the U.N. Secretary General on Tuesday to help ease tension with India that has escalated sharply following a suicide bomb attack in the Indian part of disputed Kashmir, that India blamed on Pakistan.

Pakistan PM warns India against attack, urges talks on Kashmir blast

7:16am, 19th February, 2019

Pakistan PM warns India against attack, urges talks on Kashmir blast

Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Tuesday Pakistan would retaliate if India were to attack in response to a bombing in the disputed Kashmir region, which India blamed on Pakistan, while adding he wanted to cooperate in investigating the blast.

Indian commander says Pakistan spy agency involved in Kashmir bombing

3:09am, 19th February, 2019

Indian commander says Pakistan spy agency involved in Kashmir bombing

India's top military commander in the disputed Kashmir region said on Tuesday Pakistan's main Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) spy agency was involved in an attack last week on a security convoy claimed by a Pakistan-based militant group.

Indian army commander says Pakistan spy agency involved in Kashmir bombing

1:05am, 19th February, 2019

Indian army commander says Pakistan spy agency involved in Kashmir bombing

India's top military commander in the disputed Kashmir region said on Tuesday Pakistan's main spy agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency, was involved in last week's attack on a security convoy claimed by a Pakistan-based...

U.S. adviser Bolton promises India support after Kashmir attack

11:52pm, 15th February, 2019

U.S. adviser Bolton promises India support after Kashmir attack

U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton spoke to his Indian counterpart promising support to bring those responsible for a deadly car bombing in disputed Kashmir to justice, the Indian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.

Indian PM Modi warns Pakistan of strong response for Kashmir attack

2:12am, 15th February, 2019

Indian PM Modi warns Pakistan of strong response for Kashmir attack

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday promised a strong response to a car bombing in Kashmir that killed 44 paramilitary that his government blamed on Pakistan, ratcheting up tensions with the nuclear-rival.