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  • How to See the Best of Kashmir in Just 24 Hours (Yes, It’s Possible!)

    How to See the Best of Kashmir in Just 24 Hours (Yes, It’s Possible!)

    Only one day in Kashmir? Discover Dal Lake, Shalimar Bagh, Jamia Masjid, Lal Chowk, and a dreamy houseboat stay—all in just 24 magical hours.

  • Will welcome any help from US or any country to resolve Kashmir issue: Pakistan foreign office

    Will welcome any help from US or any country to resolve Kashmir issue: Pakistan foreign office

    India maintains that it does not want any third-party involvement in its discussions with Pakistan. The Simla Agreement signed between the two countries in 1972 rejects any third-party mediation on the Kashmir issue.

  • ‘Miracle’ in waters: Lotus beds reappear in J-K’s Wular Lake after 3 decades

    ‘Miracle’ in waters: Lotus beds reappear in J-K’s Wular Lake after 3 decades

    Lotus blooms return to Kashmir's Wular Lake after 30 years, revived by desilting efforts that also boost biodiversity and local livelihoods.

  • From Shikara to Kahwa: 10 soulful experiences to try in Kashmir

    From Shikara to Kahwa: 10 soulful experiences to try in Kashmir

    Experience the real Kashmir through 10 soulful activities—from Shikara rides and houseboat stays to Wazwan feasts and Pashmina weaving. Explore the valley’s heart beyond the views.

  • Kashmir faces extreme heatwave, air coolers sell like hot cakes

    Kashmir faces extreme heatwave, air coolers sell like hot cakes

    Kashmir is grappling with record temperatures, driving demand for affordable air coolers. Climate change, urbanization, and environmental degradation threaten the region’s economy, water resources, and agriculture

  • Kashmir's long-lost Eurasian Otter, thought to be extinct, spotted after 30 years

    Kashmir's long-lost Eurasian Otter, thought to be extinct, spotted after 30 years

    In the Lidder River at Srigufwara, villagers spotted a strange animal. At first, many believed it was a crocodile. But videos sent to wildlife officials revealed something unexpected.

  • PM Modi To Visit Kashmir On June 6, First Visit Since Pahalgam Terror Attack

    PM Modi To Visit Kashmir On June 6, First Visit Since Pahalgam Terror Attack

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Jammu and Kashmir on June 6, 2025, marking his first trip to the region following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. During this visit, he will inaugurate the Chenab Bridge, hailed as the world’s highest railway bridge at 1,178 feet above the Chenab River. Union Minister Jitendra Singh described the event as "history in the making." The bridge, located between Bakkal and Kauri in the Reasi district, is a critical link in the Katra-Banihal section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project, which is valued at ₹35,000 crore. This ambitious infrastructure project aims to enhance connectivity in the region and integrate it more closely with the rest of India. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has paid several visits to Jammu and Kashmir in recent months, underscoring the region’s strategic and political significance in national development and security.

  • Rahul Bhat at Cannes 2025: ‘Home is a very emotional subject because I’m Kashmiri Pandit’

    Rahul Bhat at Cannes 2025: ‘Home is a very emotional subject because I’m Kashmiri Pandit’

    78th Cannes Film Festival: Actor Rahul Bhat talks about Black Warrant, returning to Cannes a third time after Ugly and Kennedy, his new LA-produced Kumbh film, and growing up in Kashmir and wanting to be Amitabh Bachchan

  • Americans have no idea about Kashmir, says Vivek Agnihotri on India-Pakistan conflict

    Americans have no idea about Kashmir, says Vivek Agnihotri on India-Pakistan conflict

    Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, best known for The Kashmir Files, has asserted that most Americans remain unaware of the Kashmir conflict and the complex history behind the India-Pakistan tensions. In a recent interview with India Today Digital, Agnihotri shared his thoughts on Western perceptions of Kashmir and emphasized the role of cinema in shaping global understanding.

  • TRF Commander Shahid Kuttay Involved in Pahalgam Terror Attack Neutralised in Operation Keller

    TRF Commander Shahid Kuttay Involved in Pahalgam Terror Attack Neutralised in Operation Keller

    Operation Keller was launched by the Indian Army on May 13 in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district.The action followed specific intelligence inputs from a Rashtriya Rifles unit regarding the presence of terrorists in the Shoekal Keller area. During the operation, three hardcore terrorists were neutralised after a heavy exchange of fire. Among those killed was Shahid Kuttay, a top commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), who was reportedly involved in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Alongside Kuttay, Adnan Shafi, a terrorist affiliated with The Resistance Front (TRF), was also gunned down. The identity of the third terrorist is yet to be confirmed. Kuttay had joined the terror ranks in 2023 and was classified as a Category “A” terrorist, according to officials.

  • Aly Goni thanks Indian Army for protecting his family in Jammu, says, "Thanks to IAF, my family is safe"

    Aly Goni thanks Indian Army for protecting his family in Jammu, says, "Thanks to IAF, my family is safe"

    Actor Aly Goni, currently abroad for a shoot, expressed deep concern for his family in Jammu following Pakistan’s aerial strikes, thanking the Indian Armed Forces for ensuring their safety and sharing his emotional turmoil during the tense moments.

  • What India and Pakistan’s market reaction tells us about the future trend

    What India and Pakistan’s market reaction tells us about the future trend

    Indian markets will continue to be influenced by global cues, while the India-Pakistan conflict will remain a secondary concern in the near term. If tensions escalate, Indian markets will likely be more resilient than Pakistan's under multiple economic pressures

  • MCPro Quick Take: How Operation Sindoor can impact the Indian market

    MCPro Quick Take: How Operation Sindoor can impact the Indian market

    Indian markets have not reacted to the attack at nine terror sites in Pakistan highlighting its resilience. Future developments in the Indian market will largely depend on the situation at the border

  • When Salman Khan recalled shooting Bajrangi Bhaijaan in Pahalgam, Kashmir: We don’t want to shoot here, how silly of us...

    When Salman Khan recalled shooting Bajrangi Bhaijaan in Pahalgam, Kashmir: We don’t want to shoot here, how silly of us...

    Amid the sorrow following the Pahalgam attack, memories of Salman Khan filming Bajrangi Bhaijaan in the valley offer a poignant reminder of Kashmir’s beauty, once celebrated through cinema and alive with hope, peace, and tourism.

  • UN Chief Speaks With India, Pakistan Amid Escalating Tensions Post Pahalgam Attack | N18G

    UN Chief Speaks With India, Pakistan Amid Escalating Tensions Post Pahalgam Attack | N18G

    ollowing the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians—mostly tourists—tensions have sharply escalated between India and Pakistan. The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the attack and warned that a conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbors would have catastrophic global consequences. He personally contacted Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging de-escalation and emphasizing his firm stance against terrorism. India has blamed cross-border elements for the attack and taken several diplomatic and strategic steps, including downgrading ties with Pakistan, suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, and closing the Attari land-transit post. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed the “harshest response” and granted the armed forces full operational freedom. Meanwhile, Pakistan rejected India's accusations and called for a neutral investigation. The international community is closely monitoring the situation, fearing that further escalation could destabilize the region and threaten global security.

  • How will an India-Pakistan conflict impact the market?

    How will an India-Pakistan conflict impact the market?

    With the spectre of conflict looming, investors are bracing for impact. But history suggests markets may be more resilient during times of war than they seem.

  • Houses razed, hundreds detained in massive crackdown in Kashmir post Pahalgam massacre

    Houses razed, hundreds detained in massive crackdown in Kashmir post Pahalgam massacre

    Houses of five terrorists or their associates have been demolished in the past 48 hours with officials saying similar action will be taken against others involved in terror activities.

  • UK issues travel advisory against visiting Pakistan amid rising Indo-Pak tensions

    UK issues travel advisory against visiting Pakistan amid rising Indo-Pak tensions

    The UK FCDO warns against travel to Jammu and Kashmir, citing security risks, including popular tourist areas and border regions.

  • Indian exports have little to lose from Pakistan's decision to snap trade ties, say experts

    Indian exports have little to lose from Pakistan's decision to snap trade ties, say experts

    Pakistan on April 24 suspended trade with India, including exchange of goods via third countries, after New Delhi put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance along with a string of measures following the Pahalgam attack

  • After Pahalgam Attack, Aamir Khan skips Andaz Apna Apna re-release screening, says, " I was in no state to attend"

    After Pahalgam Attack, Aamir Khan skips Andaz Apna Apna re-release screening, says, " I was in no state to attend"

    Aamir Khan's beloved classic Andaz Apna Apna returned to cinemas on April 25 with a special re-release screening in Mumbai, but the actor was notably absent from the celebration.

  • When Shah Rukh Khan revealed why he never visited Kashmir: Main Kashmir kabhi nahi gaya kyunki mere father ne kaha tha…

    When Shah Rukh Khan revealed why he never visited Kashmir: Main Kashmir kabhi nahi gaya kyunki mere father ne kaha tha…

    Shah Rukh Khan once shared on Kaun Banega Crorepati that he never visited Kashmir due to a heartfelt promise made to his late father, who wished to personally show him the beauty of the region someday.

  • Anurag Kashyap's daughter Aaliyah reveals she was in Pahalgam with Imtiaz Ali's daughter two days before terror attack

    Anurag Kashyap's daughter Aaliyah reveals she was in Pahalgam with Imtiaz Ali's daughter two days before terror attack

    Director Anurag Kashyap and Imtiaz Ali's daughters were in Pahalgam, Kashmir two days before the deadly terror attack that left 26 dead and many injured.

  • Badshah cancels music launch following Kashmir Terror Attack, writes, "we pause to honor the lives lost"

    Badshah cancels music launch following Kashmir Terror Attack, writes, "we pause to honor the lives lost"

    In solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, Badshah postponed his release, expressing deep sorrow and support for the grieving nation in a heartfelt Instagram message.

  • All Eyes on Pahalgam: Ram Charan, Randeep Hooda and other celebs join viral movement after Kashmir Terror Attack

    All Eyes on Pahalgam: Ram Charan, Randeep Hooda and other celebs join viral movement after Kashmir Terror Attack

    A deadly terror attack in Pahalgam's Baisaran Valley claimed 26 tourist lives, sparking national outrage and a powerful social media movement, “All Eyes On Pahalgam,” demanding justice and peace.

  • Shah Rukh Khan condemns Kashmir terrorist attack, writes, "Words fail to express the sadness and anger at the treachery and inhumane act of violence"

    Shah Rukh Khan condemns Kashmir terrorist attack, writes, "Words fail to express the sadness and anger at the treachery and inhumane act of violence"

    Superstar Shah Rukh Khan condemned the Kashmir terrorist attack on X, calling it a "treachery and inhumane act of violence," and expressed deep grief over the tragic loss of lives.

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