Jammu and Kashmir

India has repeatedly told Pakistan that Jammu and Kashmir shall forever remain an integral part of the country. Shehbaz Sharif said "We want permanent peace with India through dialogue as war is not an option for either of the countries."

Katra, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the famous shrine was battered by torrential rain for many hours in the evening, leading the authorities to delay the yatra till 5am on Saturday as a precaution.

The deceased Kashmiri Pandit was identified as Sunil Kumar and the injured as Pintu Kumar. The brothers were working in their apple orchard in the Chotipora area of Shopian, which is 80 km from Srinagar. Sunil received two bullet wounds and was declared brought dead to the hospital.

Indian President and Supreme Commander of the country's armed forces, Draupadi Murmu, awarded eight Shaurya Chakras and one Kirti Chakra to Indian Army personnel on the eve of Independence Day 2022.Two of the eight Shaurya Chakra medal winners have earned the third highest peacetime gallantry award posthumously. Let's take a look at these bravehearts:

A day after stirring up a row over his controversial "Azad Kashmir" remarks on social media, ruling LDF MLA K T Jaleel on Saturday said they were misinterpreted.

A day after kicking up a huge row over his controversial Facebook remarks on Kashmir, ruling LDF MLA KT Jaleel on Saturday shared another FB post, apparently blaming the critics for failing to understand the meaning of his statement.

The Jammu and Kashmir administration Saturday sacked its four employees, including the son of Syed Salahuddin, the chief of banned Hizbul Mujahideen, and the wife of terror-funding accused Bitta Karate, officials said.

The deceased labourer was identified as Mohd Amrez, hailing from Bihar's Madhepura. This comes a day after three army personnel died while neutralising two terrorists who attempted to carry out a suicide bomb attack at Rajouri on Thursday.

Jammu & Kashmir has a proud tradition of Hindus and Muslims fighting together under the national movement.Different principalities in the region under various rulers were brought under one native kingdom by the British under the Amritsar Treaty in 1846.

Nicknamed 'Silly' by his friends in the fraternity, Major Sylvester Rajesh Ratnam was an intrepid and highly-motivated officer. The troops remember him for his exemplary courage, camaraderie and leadership in saving the lives of his fellow soldiers.