According to exit polls released Saturday, Congress is set to record a crushing win in Haryana while the NC-led alliance in Jammu & Kashmir could be well placed to form the government.

India: Exit Polls See Congress Win in Haryana, Edge For NC In J&K

The Israeli government on Thursday (Oct 3) took down a map of India, incorrectly depicting a part of the Indian Union Territory of&nbsp;Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan on the country's official website following a massive criticism on social media.&nbsp;

Reuven Azar, ambassador of Israel to India, said the map was taken down and called it the website editor's mistake.&nbsp;

It was taken down after an Indian influencer raised the issue on the social media platform X, stating, "India stands with Israel. But does Israel stand with India? Note the map of India (pay attention to Jammu &amp; Kashmir) on Israel’s official website,” wrote Abhijit Chavda on X.

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Azar responded to the post, saying, "Website editor's mistake. Thank you for noticing. Was taken down."

Later, Chavda thanked the Israeli government for the prompt response and for removing the map from their website.&nbsp;

New Delhi&nbsp;has always maintained that the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India.&nbsp;

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The tensions have escalated after Israel killed leaders of militant groups Hezbollah and Hamas. Following this, Iran retaliated and launched a barrage of nearly 180 ballistic missiles towards Israel on Tuesday, prompting the Israeli military to retaliate.&nbsp;

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The Israeli government on Thursday (Oct 3) took down a map of India, incorrectly depicting a part of the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan on the country's official website following a massive criticism on social media.

The Israeli government on Thursday (Oct 3) took down a map of India, incorrectly depicting a part of the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan on the country's official website following a massive criticism on social media. Reuven Azar, ambassador of Israel to India, said the map was taken down and called it the website editor's mistake. It was taken down after an Indian influencer raised the issue on the social media platform X, stating, "India stands with Israel. But does Israel stand with India? Note the map of India (pay attention to Jammu & Kashmir) on Israel’s official website,” wrote Abhijit Chavda on X. Also read: Iran-Israel conflict: What it means for India's stakes in the region Azar responded to the post, saying, "Website editor's mistake. Thank you for noticing. Was taken down." Later, Chavda thanked the Israeli government for the prompt response and for removing the map from their website. New Delhi has always maintained that the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India. Watch | Israel's New Ambassador to India Reuven Azar in Exclusive Conversation With WION × As the West Asia crisis worsens, India has expressed concern over the loss of civilian lives in the October 7 Israel-Hamas conflict. Meanwhile, New Delhi has also emphasised the need for peace and humanitarian aid for Palestinians. India is also making a case for Israel's right to respond to the violence committed by militant groups in its neighbouring countries. The tensions have escalated after Israel killed leaders of militant groups Hezbollah and Hamas. Following this, Iran retaliated and launched a barrage of nearly 180 ballistic missiles towards Israel on Tuesday, prompting the Israeli military to retaliate. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel takes down Indian map from govt website for wrongly depicting J&K after facing online backlash

Voting began in the second phase of the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday (Sep&nbsp;25) morning. The polls are being conducted on 26 assembly seats in six districts of the union territory.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, on Tuesday, US intelligence agencies briefed former President Donald Trump of "real and specific" threats from Iran to assassinate him in an effort to destabilise and "sow chaos" in America.&nbsp;

The gunman, Ryan Routh, who attempted to assassinate former US President Donald Trump near his golf course in Florida, has been charged with 'attempted assassination' by the prosecutors.

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Voting began in the second phase of the assembly polls in the union territory early on Wednesday (Sep 25) morning. The polls are being conducted on 26 assembly seats in six districts of J&amp;K in the second phase.&nbsp;

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The US intelligence agencies briefed former President Donald Trump of "real and specific" threats from Iran to assassinate him, his presidential campaign said in a statement on Tuesday (Sep&nbsp;24).

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Ryan Routh, the gunman who attempted to kill former US president Donald Trump near his golf&nbsp;course in Florida has been charged with 'attempted assassination' by the prosecutors.&nbsp;

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US Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign office in Arizona was shot at by an unidentified individual on Monday (Sep 23), just a couple of weeks after Donald Trump survived another assassination attempt.&nbsp;

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Voting began in the second phase of the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday (Sep 25) morning. The polls are being conducted on 26 assembly seats in six districts of the union territory.

Voting began in the second phase of the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday (Sep 25) morning. The polls are being conducted on 26 assembly seats in six districts of the union territory. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, US intelligence agencies briefed former President Donald Trump of "real and specific" threats from Iran to assassinate him in an effort to destabilise and "sow chaos" in America. The gunman, Ryan Routh, who attempted to assassinate former US President Donald Trump near his golf course in Florida, has been charged with 'attempted assassination' by the prosecutors. Click on the headlines to read more: J&K Elections Phase 2: Brisk polling observed in initial hours Voting began in the second phase of the assembly polls in the union territory early on Wednesday (Sep 25) morning. The polls are being conducted on 26 assembly seats in six districts of J&K in the second phase. US Intel warns Trump of 'real and specific' threats from Iran to assassinate him The US intelligence agencies briefed former President Donald Trump of "real and specific" threats from Iran to assassinate him, his presidential campaign said in a statement on Tuesday (Sep 24). Trump gunman Ryan Routh charged with attempted assassination by prosecutors Ryan Routh, the gunman who attempted to kill former US president Donald Trump near his golf course in Florida has been charged with 'attempted assassination' by the prosecutors. Kamala Harris' Arizona campaign office shot at, days after Trump assassination bid US Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign office in Arizona was shot at by an unidentified individual on Monday (Sep 23), just a couple of weeks after Donald Trump survived another assassination attempt. Watch | Hezbollah-Israel War: Top Hezbollah Commander Killed ×

Morning brief: J&K Assembly polls phase 2; assassination threats from Iran for Trump, and more

As Jammu and Kashmir will undergo the second phase of assembly polls on September 25, security has been tightened in the Rajouri district of the territory.

As safety measures, security personnel have been deployed in several areas and vehicles are being checked.

Elections in the second phase of assembly polls will be conducted on 26 assembly seats in six districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

The seats on which elections will be conducted are Kangan (ST), Ganderbal, Hazratbal, Khanyar, Habbakadal, Lal Chowk, Channapora, Zadibal, Eidgah, Central Shalteng, Budgam, Beerwah, Khansahib, Chrar-i-Sharief, Chadoora and Gulabgarh (ST).

It will also be conducted on Reasi, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Kalakote - Sunderbani, Nowshera, Rajouri (ST), Budhal (ST), Thannamandi (ST), Surankote (ST), Poonch Haveli and Mendhar (ST).

Notably, the second phase of elections will decide the fate of former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and NC leader Omar Abdullah, from both Budgam and Ganderbal seats.

Other prominent candidates in the fray include Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina from Nowshera assembly seat and Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hamid Karra from Central-Shalteng seat.

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National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Monday held an election rally in Ganderbal district amid ongoing assembly elections in the territory.

Earlier on Monday, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that the BJP-led government has already promised to restore the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir, and Congress Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is only repeating what the BJP had promised long back.

Attacking Rahul Gandhi, Singh said that the former is repeating the same thing in order to take credit by saying that it happened because he had put pressure on the government.

"You don't have a say in running your government. The orders are followed from Delhi. We wanted the statehood to return here before the elections, but we will definitely try that it does happen after the polls," said&nbsp;Rahul Gandhi while addressing a rally in Poonch on Monday (Sep 23).&nbsp;

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The first phase of voting was completed in Jammu and Kashmir on September 18, with a voter turnout of 61.13 per cent registered across 24 constituencies in seven districts, as per the Election Commission.

Voting for the second and third phases in J-K will be held on September 25 and October 1 respectively. Vote counting will be conducted on October 8 along with the counting of votes in Haryana.

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As Jammu and Kashmir will undergo the second phase of assembly polls on September 25, security has been tightened in the Rajouri district of the territory. As safety measures, security personnel have been deployed in several areas and vehicles are being checked.

As Jammu and Kashmir will undergo the second phase of assembly polls on September 25, security has been tightened in the Rajouri district of the territory. As safety measures, security personnel have been deployed in several areas and vehicles are being checked. Elections in the second phase of assembly polls will be conducted on 26 assembly seats in six districts of Jammu and Kashmir. The seats on which elections will be conducted are Kangan (ST), Ganderbal, Hazratbal, Khanyar, Habbakadal, Lal Chowk, Channapora, Zadibal, Eidgah, Central Shalteng, Budgam, Beerwah, Khansahib, Chrar-i-Sharief, Chadoora and Gulabgarh (ST). It will also be conducted on Reasi, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Kalakote - Sunderbani, Nowshera, Rajouri (ST), Budhal (ST), Thannamandi (ST), Surankote (ST), Poonch Haveli and Mendhar (ST). Notably, the second phase of elections will decide the fate of former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and NC leader Omar Abdullah, from both Budgam and Ganderbal seats. Other prominent candidates in the fray include Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina from Nowshera assembly seat and Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hamid Karra from Central-Shalteng seat. Watch | Jammu & Kashmir Elections 2024: Historic Voter Turnout In Phase One of J&K Assembly Election × National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Monday held an election rally in Ganderbal district amid ongoing assembly elections in the territory. Earlier on Monday, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that the BJP-led government has already promised to restore the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir, and Congress Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is only repeating what the BJP had promised long back. Attacking Rahul Gandhi, Singh said that the former is repeating the same thing in order to take credit by saying that it happened because he had put pressure on the government. "You don't have a say in running your government. The orders are followed from Delhi. We wanted the statehood to return here before the elections, but we will definitely try that it does happen after the polls," said Rahul Gandhi while addressing a rally in Poonch on Monday (Sep 23). Also read | Rahul Gandhi joins Farooq Abdullah for the final day of campaigning in 2nd phase of J&K assembly elections The first phase of voting was completed in Jammu and Kashmir on September 18, with a voter turnout of 61.13 per cent registered across 24 constituencies in seven districts, as per the Election Commission. Voting for the second and third phases in J-K will be held on September 25 and October 1 respectively. Vote counting will be conducted on October 8 along with the counting of votes in Haryana. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Jammu and Kashmir: Security heightened ahead of second phase of polling

In a fresh twist in the political arena of Jammu and Kashmir, Engineer Rashid's Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) has forged an alliance with the Jamaat-e-Islami (JEI) candidates for the upcoming assembly elections. National Conference leaders allege that these alliances are at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which wants to divide the vote in the valley.

The AIP-JEI coalition said their strategic alliance will champion the cause of the people of J&amp;K. While Jamaat is fighting electoral politics after four long decades, the AIP is also fielding candidates across the valley for the first time.

A joint meeting of the AIP delegation was led by MP Rashid while the JEI delegation was led by Ghulam Qadir Wani. Following deliberations, it was agreed that AIP would support JEI-backed candidates in Kulgam and Pulwama.

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Similarly, JEI will support &nbsp;AIP candidates across Kashmir. In areas where both AIP and JEI have fielded candidates, the alliance has agreed to a “friendly contest,” particularly in constituencies like Langate, Devsar and Zainapora.

''We had a meeting with Jamaat members in Srinagar and after the meeting, we have given a joint statement that we will support each other in places where they have fielded candidates and they will help us where our candidates are fighting. This decision has been taken only to unite together and fight against oppression,'' said Rashid.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah has criticised the alliance of Jamaat members with AIP.&nbsp;

''The wires are connected somewhere else, they are getting direction from somewhere else. They are puppets who are being run from somewhere else. They have been put in the field to target the National Conference and the National Conference is all set and ready to face them, '' said Abdullah.&nbsp;

While AIP and Jamaat have come together to fight the assembly elections, it has created a new challenge for the established regional political parties like NC and PDP.

In a fresh twist in the political arena of Jammu and Kashmir, Engineer Rashid's Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) has forged an alliance with the Jamaat-e-Islami (JEI) candidates for the upcoming assembly elections.

In a fresh twist in the political arena of Jammu and Kashmir, Engineer Rashid's Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) has forged an alliance with the Jamaat-e-Islami (JEI) candidates for the upcoming assembly elections. National Conference leaders allege that these alliances are at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which wants to divide the vote in the valley. The AIP-JEI coalition said their strategic alliance will champion the cause of the people of J&K. While Jamaat is fighting electoral politics after four long decades, the AIP is also fielding candidates across the valley for the first time. A joint meeting of the AIP delegation was led by MP Rashid while the JEI delegation was led by Ghulam Qadir Wani. Following deliberations, it was agreed that AIP would support JEI-backed candidates in Kulgam and Pulwama. Watch | Jammu & Kashmir Elections 2024: How separatism converted into mainstream × Similarly, JEI will support AIP candidates across Kashmir. In areas where both AIP and JEI have fielded candidates, the alliance has agreed to a “friendly contest,” particularly in constituencies like Langate, Devsar and Zainapora. ''We had a meeting with Jamaat members in Srinagar and after the meeting, we have given a joint statement that we will support each other in places where they have fielded candidates and they will help us where our candidates are fighting. This decision has been taken only to unite together and fight against oppression,'' said Rashid. Also read | Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls 2024: Dozens of separatists, family members in election fray Meanwhile, former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah has criticised the alliance of Jamaat members with AIP. ''The wires are connected somewhere else, they are getting direction from somewhere else. They are puppets who are being run from somewhere else. They have been put in the field to target the National Conference and the National Conference is all set and ready to face them, '' said Abdullah. While AIP and Jamaat have come together to fight the assembly elections, it has created a new challenge for the established regional political parties like NC and PDP.

J&K polls: With Jamaat forging alliance with Rashid’s AIP, NC says all of it happening at behest of BJP

India's Jammu and Kashmir is just days away from crucial assembly elections. The politics of the Union Territory is witnessing a watershed moment with the release of member of Parliament Engineer Rashid a strong challenger to the established regional political parties like National Conference and People's Democratic party. Watch in for more details!

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Kashmir Valley for decades, the preffered haunt of the Hindi filmindustry before the insurgence is preparing for a grand revival of film tourism over the last few years.

J&K: Grand revival of film tourism in Kashmir; J&K L-G inaugurates film conclave

Kashmir&nbsp;Valley used to be the Hindi Film Industry's favourite destination for decades before the insurgency.&nbsp;And&nbsp;now the&nbsp;Jammu&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kashmir&nbsp;Government is working for the revival of film tourism in the Valley.

Hundreds of film shoots have taken place in the Valley in the last few years&nbsp;and&nbsp;today the Lieutenant Governor of&nbsp;Jammu&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kashmir&nbsp;Manoj Sinha inaugurated J&amp;K Film Conclave where he unveiled the J&amp;K Film Policy 2024. It is a Single Window portal for Film Shooting Permissions&nbsp;and&nbsp;Subsidies.

J&amp;K Film Policy 2024 will attract, support&nbsp;and&nbsp;facilitate regional, national&nbsp;and&nbsp;international film production in the UT. This film-friendly&nbsp;and&nbsp;pragmatic policy will ensure that heaven on earth is truly a heaven for filmmakers: Single Window portal to ensure efficient handling of intricate formalities&nbsp;and&nbsp;seamless release of subsidies: The Government’s new initiatives will have a strong multiplier effect&nbsp;and&nbsp;play a pivotal role in developing J&amp;K as a global Film production hub.

''The J &amp; K administration is following a model to build film-shooting infrastructure on the lines of European countries so that J&amp;K becomes a global film destination soon. In the last five years, we have succeeded in reviving the Cinema culture in J&amp;K. We had rolled a film policy in 2021, but there were some gaps&nbsp;and&nbsp;loopholes. Today, we have launched the New Film Policy 2024 where all previous gaps have been filled. The new policy entails Single window cell that will make film shooting easier for directors&nbsp;and&nbsp;producers interested in shooting in J&amp;K. There will be ease in giving permissions for shooting&nbsp;and&nbsp;also hiring local talent as well,” said&nbsp;Jammu&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.

In the past five years, there has been an effort to reconnect J&amp;K with the culture of Cinema&nbsp;and&nbsp;theatre. Bollywood Filmmakers have been visiting the valley often to shoot their movies, ads,&nbsp;and&nbsp;short films. &nbsp;Madhur Bhandarkar, Bollywood filmmaker, lauded the Lt Governor-led UT Administration for progressive Film policy&nbsp;and&nbsp;initiatives to create a vibrant film ecosystem in J&amp;K.

''It's a great initiative by the government of&nbsp;Jammu&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kashmir.&nbsp;And&nbsp;I feel such an initiative was very essential for the filmmakers across india. The single window clearance is a great way of attracting filmmakers. The locals get a lot of chances if films are shot in these locations,&nbsp;and&nbsp;I see a lot of talent here. This will be beneficial for the talent, '' said Madhur Bhandarkar, Filmmaker.

J&amp;K Film Conclave’ offers a platform for collaboration, idea exchange,&nbsp;and&nbsp;showcasing talent. The initiative aspires to build a sustainable&nbsp;and&nbsp;thriving film ecosystem in&nbsp;Jammu&nbsp;Kashmir. The conclave is hosting a series of workshops on filmmaking, besides insightful panel discussions with film personalities.

''I am very happy. This is one of my dreams. Any activity around films is my dream. I started the&nbsp;Kashmir World Film Festival,&nbsp;and&nbsp;I have been fighting for the opening of cinema halls in&nbsp;Kashmir. But one is not enough but we want more. We also want film-makers from across India&nbsp;and&nbsp;abroad to come&nbsp;and&nbsp;shoot here. It is an open studio,&nbsp;and&nbsp;every place is great to shoot. There is one window permission for filmmakers&nbsp;and&nbsp;its great,'' said Mushtaq Ali Khan&nbsp;Festival Director of&nbsp;Kashmir&nbsp;Film Festival&nbsp;and&nbsp;Filmmaker.

Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha also felicitated the winners of the Naya&nbsp;Jammu&nbsp;Kashmir&nbsp;Short Film Making Competition.

Kashmir Valley used to be the Hindi Film Industry's favourite destination for decades before the insurgency. And now the Jammu and Kashmir Government is working for the revival of film tourism in the Valley.

Kashmir Valley used to be the Hindi Film Industry's favourite destination for decades before the insurgency. And now the Jammu and Kashmir Government is working for the revival of film tourism in the Valley. Hundreds of film shoots have taken place in the Valley in the last few years and today the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha inaugurated J&K Film Conclave where he unveiled the J&K Film Policy 2024. It is a Single Window portal for Film Shooting Permissions and Subsidies. J&K Film Policy 2024 will attract, support and facilitate regional, national and international film production in the UT. This film-friendly and pragmatic policy will ensure that heaven on earth is truly a heaven for filmmakers: Single Window portal to ensure efficient handling of intricate formalities and seamless release of subsidies: The Government’s new initiatives will have a strong multiplier effect and play a pivotal role in developing J&K as a global Film production hub. ''The J & K administration is following a model to build film-shooting infrastructure on the lines of European countries so that J&K becomes a global film destination soon. In the last five years, we have succeeded in reviving the Cinema culture in J&K. We had rolled a film policy in 2021, but there were some gaps and loopholes. Today, we have launched the New Film Policy 2024 where all previous gaps have been filled. The new policy entails Single window cell that will make film shooting easier for directors and producers interested in shooting in J&K. There will be ease in giving permissions for shooting and also hiring local talent as well,” said Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. In the past five years, there has been an effort to reconnect J&K with the culture of Cinema and theatre. Bollywood Filmmakers have been visiting the valley often to shoot their movies, ads, and short films. Madhur Bhandarkar, Bollywood filmmaker, lauded the Lt Governor-led UT Administration for progressive Film policy and initiatives to create a vibrant film ecosystem in J&K. ''It's a great initiative by the government of Jammu and Kashmir. And I feel such an initiative was very essential for the filmmakers across india. The single window clearance is a great way of attracting filmmakers. The locals get a lot of chances if films are shot in these locations, and I see a lot of talent here. This will be beneficial for the talent, '' said Madhur Bhandarkar, Filmmaker. J&K Film Conclave’ offers a platform for collaboration, idea exchange, and showcasing talent. The initiative aspires to build a sustainable and thriving film ecosystem in Jammu Kashmir. The conclave is hosting a series of workshops on filmmaking, besides insightful panel discussions with film personalities. ''I am very happy. This is one of my dreams. Any activity around films is my dream. I started the Kashmir World Film Festival, and I have been fighting for the opening of cinema halls in Kashmir. But one is not enough but we want more. We also want film-makers from across India and abroad to come and shoot here. It is an open studio, and every place is great to shoot. There is one window permission for filmmakers and its great,'' said Mushtaq Ali Khan Festival Director of Kashmir Film Festival and Filmmaker. Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha also felicitated the winners of the Naya Jammu Kashmir Short Film Making Competition.

Lt Governor inaugurates J&K Film Conclave, unveils J&K Film Policy 2024

A fire that erupted from an abandoned Pandit house, engulfing five ancient homes of the Kashmiri Pandit community in the Lone Mohalla of Mattan in South Kashmir's Anantnag around 1 am on Sunday midnight.

India: Kashmiri Pandits houses set on fire, investigations on for the cause of fire

In Jammu and Kashmir at least one terrorist and one soldier reportedly have been killed in an overnight encounter in the Kupwara district. A major terrorist infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Kupwara region had one soldier injured and a militant got eliminated by the Indian Army. Watch in for more details!

Uptick in terrorist activities in J&K, police says '70-80 terrorists present in J&K

J&K: String of terror encounters in recent weeks, Indian Army loses 12 men in July in terror attacks

Encounter between terrorists & security forces started in J&K's Kupwara. Police and security forces are on the job. A major terrorist infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Kupwara region had one soldier injured and a militant got eliminated by the Indian Army.

J&K: Terrorist killed in encounter in Kupwara, one militant eliminated & one soldier injured

Indian Army have attacked an Indian Army camp in Khawas, Rajouri have launched massive operation to flush out the terrorist. Gun battle is going on right now, Indian Army said that they thwarted a major terror attack on Army camp.

J&K: Terrorists attack Indian Army camp in Rajouri, major terror attack thwarted

Another encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in J&K's Doda district. At least two soldiers sustained injuries. According to the police, the encounter erupted in Jaddan Bata village in the Kastigarh area.

India: 2 soldiers injured in J&K encounter; 4 days on, operations underway in Doda

Four Indian Army soldiers, including an officer, have been killed during an encounter with terrorists in J&K's Doda. According to officials, a joint operation by the Indian Army and the J&K Police was launched in the Desa area of Doda. The gunfight lasted for nearly 20 minutes after search operation.

J&K: Encounter between Army & Terrorists in Doda, Indian Army launches operation Kothi

Indian security forces gunned down three terrorists as they tried to cross the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday (Jul 14). Chinar Corps of the Indian Army said in a statement that weapons and other war material from the site were also recovered. The anti-infiltration operation was still underway.

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An Infiltration bid has been foiled today on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LoC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LoC</a> in the Keran Sector, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kupwara?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kupwara</a>. 
 
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“03x Terrorists have been eliminated in the ongoing anti-infiltration operation on the #LoC in Keran Sector, along with recovery of weapons and other war-like stores,” Chinar Corps posted on X.

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The development came hours after the Indian Army launched Operation Dhanush II in the Keran sector of Kupwara.

The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a surge in terrorist attacks over the last few weeks with militants targeting locations in Kathua, Doda, Reasi, and Udhampur districts. The attacks resulted in the death of 15 people, including nine pilgrims and six members of the security forces.

Terrorists are attacking areas where road connectivity is poor so that it takes more time for the army to dispatch reinforcements.&nbsp;

Jammu and Kashmir Police have taken more than 20 suspects in custody following these attacks for interrogation and questioning. The probe into the attacks is still underway.

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian security forces gunned down three terrorists as they tried to cross the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday (Jul 14).

Indian security forces gunned down three terrorists as they tried to cross the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday (Jul 14). Chinar Corps of the Indian Army said in a statement that weapons and other war material from the site were also recovered. The anti-infiltration operation was still underway. OP DHANUSH II, KERAN #Kupwara An Infiltration bid has been foiled today on #LoC in the Keran Sector, #Kupwara. Operations are in progress#Kashmir@adgpi@NorthernComd_IA pic.twitter.com/cgHUr12if7 — Chinar Corps🍁 - Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) July 14, 2024 × “03x Terrorists have been eliminated in the ongoing anti-infiltration operation on the #LoC in Keran Sector, along with recovery of weapons and other war-like stores,” Chinar Corps posted on X. Also read: India: Home Ministry amends Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act, boosting LG`s powers The development came hours after the Indian Army launched Operation Dhanush II in the Keran sector of Kupwara. The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a surge in terrorist attacks over the last few weeks with militants targeting locations in Kathua, Doda, Reasi, and Udhampur districts. The attacks resulted in the death of 15 people, including nine pilgrims and six members of the security forces. Terrorists are attacking areas where road connectivity is poor so that it takes more time for the army to dispatch reinforcements. Jammu and Kashmir Police have taken more than 20 suspects in custody following these attacks for interrogation and questioning. The probe into the attacks is still underway. (With inputs from agencies)

Three terrorists gunned down in J&K as Indian Army foils infiltration bid along LoC

Four soldiers of the Indian Army have been killed, six have been injured after terrorists ambushed an Army convoy in the Kathua district of Jammu & Kashmir. The Army vehicles were on a routine patrol of the area.

J&K: Five Indian Army soldiers killed in ambush, terrorists ambush Army convoy in Kathua district

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At least two Indian Army soldiers have been killed in action during a militancy operation in Jammu & Kashmir's Kulgam district. The Indian Security Forces neutralised at least four Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists during the encounter.

J&K: Two Indian Army soldiers killed in action after neutralising four terrorists in Kulgam

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India is witnessing a rise in terror activities as well as infiltration bids along the Line of Control (LoC) at international border in Jammu and Kashmir. Security forces have found that terror outfits are now choosing the age-old traditional infiltration routes.

J&K: Rise in terror activities & infiltration attempts, new challenges pose for Indian Armed Forces

Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a spike in terror attacks in recent weeks and during these operations' security forces have recovered arms and ammunition along with communication devices from various parts of the Union Territory. Security forces have recently recovered Chinese-made telecommunication equipment from the terrorists in Jammu Kashmir. These devices are meant for the Pakistan Army but are being recovered from the terror groups in Jammu Kashmir.

In recent recoveries made by the security forces, highly encrypted Chinese telecom gear known as "Ultra Set" mostly used by the Pakistan Army was recovered from the terrorists. Jammu and Kashmir Police's DGP recently said that there are around 70-80 foreign terrorists active in the Union Territory and most of them had recently infiltrated. This clearly indicates that these terror groups are hand in glove with the Pakistan Army.

The Chinese equipment has been often recovered by the security forces in the Kashmir Valley from the terrorists active in Jammu and Kashmir. In a recent hideout bust in North Kashmir, Sources in the security forces said that they had recovered the 'Ultra Set' handsets from the operation site while after the recent attacks in Jammu, the forces also recovered it from the terrorists in the area.

These Chinese-made "Ultra Set" handsets, mostly combine cell-phone capabilities with specialised radio equipment that does not rely on traditional mobile technologies like Global System for Mobile (GSM) or Code-Division Multiple Access (CDMA). "Ultra Set" handsets work on radio waves for message transmission and reception, with each "Ultra Set" linked to a control station located across the border. Sources say that Chinese satellites are used to carry these messages which are compressed to bytes from the handset to the master server in Pakistan for its onward transmission.

Recovery of this equipment from the terror groups also indicates the support that the Chinese government is providing to Pakistan, which eventually lands up in the hands of these terror groups. This also comes in the backdrop of China Pakistan meeting regarding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

The 3rd round of the Joint Consultative Mechanism (JCM) of Political Parties on CPEC and the Pakistan-China Political Parties Forum was held in Islamabad. In the meeting, Both China and Pakistan reaffirmed the salience of CPEC and pledged to make joint efforts for its up-gradation and for further strengthening the Pakistan-China All-weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.

Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a spike in terror attacks in recent weeks and during these operations' security forces have recovered arms and ammunition along with communication devices from various parts of the Union Territory.

Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a spike in terror attacks in recent weeks and during these operations' security forces have recovered arms and ammunition along with communication devices from various parts of the Union Territory. Security forces have recently recovered Chinese-made telecommunication equipment from the terrorists in Jammu Kashmir. These devices are meant for the Pakistan Army but are being recovered from the terror groups in Jammu Kashmir. In recent recoveries made by the security forces, highly encrypted Chinese telecom gear known as "Ultra Set" mostly used by the Pakistan Army was recovered from the terrorists. Jammu and Kashmir Police's DGP recently said that there are around 70-80 foreign terrorists active in the Union Territory and most of them had recently infiltrated. This clearly indicates that these terror groups are hand in glove with the Pakistan Army. The Chinese equipment has been often recovered by the security forces in the Kashmir Valley from the terrorists active in Jammu and Kashmir. In a recent hideout bust in North Kashmir, Sources in the security forces said that they had recovered the 'Ultra Set' handsets from the operation site while after the recent attacks in Jammu, the forces also recovered it from the terrorists in the area. These Chinese-made "Ultra Set" handsets, mostly combine cell-phone capabilities with specialised radio equipment that does not rely on traditional mobile technologies like Global System for Mobile (GSM) or Code-Division Multiple Access (CDMA). "Ultra Set" handsets work on radio waves for message transmission and reception, with each "Ultra Set" linked to a control station located across the border. Sources say that Chinese satellites are used to carry these messages which are compressed to bytes from the handset to the master server in Pakistan for its onward transmission. Recovery of this equipment from the terror groups also indicates the support that the Chinese government is providing to Pakistan, which eventually lands up in the hands of these terror groups. This also comes in the backdrop of China Pakistan meeting regarding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The 3rd round of the Joint Consultative Mechanism (JCM) of Political Parties on CPEC and the Pakistan-China Political Parties Forum was held in Islamabad. In the meeting, Both China and Pakistan reaffirmed the salience of CPEC and pledged to make joint efforts for its up-gradation and for further strengthening the Pakistan-China All-weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.

Forces in JK recover Chinese-made telecommunications equipment from terrorists

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The Indian Security Forces have shot dead two terrorists in an encounter in the Baramulla district of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. A police officer suffered serious injuries in the gunfight that broke out after the Security Forces launched a cordon an searc operation.

J&K: Encounter between terrorists & security forces in Baramulla, police officer injured in gunfight

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah&nbsp;presided&nbsp;over a high-level meeting in North Block on Sunday (June 16), two days after he examined the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Attendees included National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha, Army Chief General Manoj Pande, and Army Chief-designate Lt. General Upendra Dwivedi.

The home minister ordered security services to duplicate the effective "area domination plan" and "zero terror plan," which had been previously executed in the Kashmir Valley, in the Jammu division during the six-hour long meeting.

Shah stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is determined to setting an example by combating terrorism through innovative measures. Shah gave orders to all security services to operate in mission mode and guarantee prompt, well-coordinated responses.

Along with stressing upon the necessity of strong security for the pilgrimage, the Home Minister also called on authorities to guarantee the security of all routes and important sites.

The Home Minister in a statement released by the ministry of home affairs said,&nbsp;"the fight against terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir is in its decisive phase."

The meeting comes after a wave of terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, including a terrorist attack on a bus taking&nbsp;pilgrims to the Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra. Nine people were killed and several&nbsp;injured in the incident.

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The Home Minister was given a comprehensive briefing by the representatives present at the high-level meeting about the state of security in Jammu and Kashmir, the deployment of military forces along the International Border, and the number of terrorists active in the Union Territory.

Ajay Bhalla, Union Home Secretary, Tapan Deka, Director of Intelligence Bureau, Anish Dayal Singh, Director General of CRPF, R R Swain, Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police, and other high-ranking security officials&nbsp;also attended the meeting.

The Yatra is scheduled to start on June 29 and run until August 19. Baltal and Pahalgam are the two routes pilgrims to Amarnath use via Jammu and Kashmir. This year, the officials anticipate that there may be up to five lakh pilgrims.

An insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh would be provided to all pilgrims, along with RFID tags that allow them to track their exact whereabouts in real-time. A Rs 50,000 insurance policy will also be provided for each animal used to transport pilgrims.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah presided over a high-level meeting in North Block on Sunday (June 16), two days after he examined the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah presided over a high-level meeting in North Block on Sunday (June 16), two days after he examined the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Attendees included National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha, Army Chief General Manoj Pande, and Army Chief-designate Lt. General Upendra Dwivedi. The home minister ordered security services to duplicate the effective "area domination plan" and "zero terror plan," which had been previously executed in the Kashmir Valley, in the Jammu division during the six-hour long meeting. Shah stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is determined to setting an example by combating terrorism through innovative measures. Shah gave orders to all security services to operate in mission mode and guarantee prompt, well-coordinated responses. Along with stressing upon the necessity of strong security for the pilgrimage, the Home Minister also called on authorities to guarantee the security of all routes and important sites. The Home Minister in a statement released by the ministry of home affairs said, "the fight against terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir is in its decisive phase." The meeting comes after a wave of terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, including a terrorist attack on a bus taking pilgrims to the Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra. Nine people were killed and several injured in the incident. Also read: NEET UG result row: Bihar police say evidence found suggests paper leak The Home Minister was given a comprehensive briefing by the representatives present at the high-level meeting about the state of security in Jammu and Kashmir, the deployment of military forces along the International Border, and the number of terrorists active in the Union Territory. Ajay Bhalla, Union Home Secretary, Tapan Deka, Director of Intelligence Bureau, Anish Dayal Singh, Director General of CRPF, R R Swain, Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police, and other high-ranking security officials also attended the meeting. The Yatra is scheduled to start on June 29 and run until August 19. Baltal and Pahalgam are the two routes pilgrims to Amarnath use via Jammu and Kashmir. This year, the officials anticipate that there may be up to five lakh pilgrims. An insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh would be provided to all pilgrims, along with RFID tags that allow them to track their exact whereabouts in real-time. A Rs 50,000 insurance policy will also be provided for each animal used to transport pilgrims. (With inputs from agencies)

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A delegation from Pakistan under the Indus Water Commission, led by neutral experts, is set to visit the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir later this month.

The administration of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday (June 15)&nbsp;appointed liaison officers in preparation for the delegation's visit.

These neutral experts are responsible for addressing technical questions related to the design, construction, and operation of engineering works on the rivers governed by the treaty. Such delegation visits are routine.

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The last Pakistan delegation visit was in 2019, but this time they are accompanied by neutral experts.&nbsp;

Technical objections have been a recurring theme under the Indus water treaty of 1960 for which neutral experts have been deployed.

In 2015, Pakistan requested the appointment of a neutral expert to examine its technical objections to India's Kishenganga and Ratle Hydro Electric Projects (HEPs). India, in turn, made a separate request for a neutral expert to address the matter.&nbsp;

The Indus Water Treaty, brokered by the World Bank and signed in 1960, allocates the waters of three Eastern Rivers—Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi—to India for unrestricted use.

Conversely, the waters of three Western rivers—Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab—are allocated to Pakistan. Despite this division, India retains the right to generate hydroelectricity through run-of-the-river projects on the Western rivers, provided they adhere to specific design criteria.

A delegation from Pakistan under the Indus Water Commission, led by neutral experts, is set to visit the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir later this month. The administration of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday (June 15) appointed liaison officers in preparation for the delegation's visit.

A delegation from Pakistan under the Indus Water Commission, led by neutral experts, is set to visit the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir later this month. The administration of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday (June 15) appointed liaison officers in preparation for the delegation's visit. These neutral experts are responsible for addressing technical questions related to the design, construction, and operation of engineering works on the rivers governed by the treaty. Such delegation visits are routine. Also read: Is Liquid IED a new challenge for the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir? The last Pakistan delegation visit was in 2019, but this time they are accompanied by neutral experts. Technical objections have been a recurring theme under the Indus water treaty of 1960 for which neutral experts have been deployed. In 2015, Pakistan requested the appointment of a neutral expert to examine its technical objections to India's Kishenganga and Ratle Hydro Electric Projects (HEPs). India, in turn, made a separate request for a neutral expert to address the matter. The Indus Water Treaty, brokered by the World Bank and signed in 1960, allocates the waters of three Eastern Rivers—Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi—to India for unrestricted use. Conversely, the waters of three Western rivers—Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab—are allocated to Pakistan. Despite this division, India retains the right to generate hydroelectricity through run-of-the-river projects on the Western rivers, provided they adhere to specific design criteria.

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Police in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir have detained 50 people in connection with a terror attack on a bus carrying pilgrims in the Reasi district.

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