Pulwama attack
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How much is Archana Puran Singh's fee after Kapil Sharma’s Netflix shift? Akshay Kumar discusses her paycheck
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Lashkar-e-Taiba commander admits to India's strikes in Muridke, vows to build bigger 'mosque'
LeT commander Qaasim's video confirms the destruction of Markaz Taiba terror camp in Pakistan by India's Operation Sindoor. He admitted the camp trained militants, reinforcing India's strikes targeting terror infrastructure. Similarly, a JeM commander acknowledged the destruction of Markaz Subhan Allah, exposing Pakistan's denial of the operation.
'Masood Azhar's family torn into pieces': JeM's commander's big admission on Operation Sindoor goes viral
Jaish-e-Mohammad commander Masood Ilyas Kashmiri admitted in a viral video that India’s Operation Sindoor on May 7 devastated the family of JeM chief Maulana Masood Azhar. The strike hit JeM’s Bahawalpur headquarters, a key terror hub linked to Pulwama. The retaliation followed the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians, escalating cross-border strikes between India and Pakistan.
"In President Trump's case, what used to be back-channelling, quiet is now front-channelling": Manish Tewari on claims of India-Pak ceasefire
Manish Tewari elucidates the distinctions between back-channelling, mediation, and arbitration, highlighting the US's shift to 'front-channelling' under the Trump administration. He acknowledges backchanneling's historical role in India-Pakistan relations, citing instances from Operation Brasstacks to Pulwama-Balakot. Tewari also criticizes the increasing toxicity of India's political discourse and the politicization of national security, advocating for restraint and bipartisan support.
PM, Vice President pay tribute to Pulwama martyrs; CRPF says nation won't forget sacrifice
On February 14, 2019, 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed in the attack by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama. Soon after the attack, the Indian Air Force carried out an airstrike in Pakistan's Balakot on February 26 targeting terrorist camps.
Who benefitted from the Pulwama attack? Rahul Gandhi asks three questions on the terror attack anniversary
In one of the deadliest attack on security forces, a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist rammed an explosive-laden truck into the Central Reserve Police Force (CPRF) convoy in Pulwama. Around 40 CRPF personnel were killed when their convoy of 78 buses, in which around 2500 CRPF personnel were traveling from Jammu to Srinagar, came under attack.
If slap can create terrorist, Kejriwal would have become bin Laden: Kapil Mishra on Pulwama attacker
Addressing a public meeting organised by the RSS-backed ABVP's Jawaharlal Nehru University unit on Tuesday, Mishra took a dig at the chief minister, saying Naxals and communists not only come out of JNU but also from IIT.
Rahul Gandhi asks who benefited from Pulwama strike, BJP calls him LeT & Jaish sympathiser
"When nation is paying homage to martyrs of dastardly Pulwama attack, @RahulGandhi, a known sympathizer of LeT & Jaish-e-Mohammad, chooses to target not just the government but security forces as well. Rahul will never question real culprit, Pakistan. Shame on you Rahul!," tweeted BJP spokesperson G V L Narasimha Rao.
Did not forgive, will not forget: CRPF on Pulwama terror attack anniversary
Senior officers of the paramilitary based at its headquarters in Delhi participated in the event in the virtual mode, CRPF spokesperson deputy inspector general (DIG) Moses Dhinakaran said.
India will respond with full force whenever terrorism threatens its citizens: Govt
India's defence posture has undergone a significant transformation, marked by self-reliance and a proactive approach to security. Operation Sindoor in 2025 demonstrated a firm stance against terrorism, while the Sudarshan Chakra Mission aims for indigenous defence capabilities and predictive warfare technologies. Increased defence spending, boosted domestic production, and growing exports underscore India's rise as a global defence player.
From Balakot to Sindoor: How India built military muscle to thwart Pakistan’s nefarious designs
In just over a decade, India has rewritten its security playbook. The Modi government has doubled defence spending, pushed homegrown production, and turned India into a global exporter. Operations from Balakot to Sindoor have shown that terror will be met with force. At home, extremism is fading, and self-reliance has spread across food, finance, and technology. The picture that emerges is of a country less reactive, more assertive, and determined to protect its sovereignty on every front.
'Enemy can't snatch even single drop of water': After Munir, Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif threatens India on Indus treaty
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif asserted that any attempt by India to impede water flow into Pakistan would violate the Indus Waters Treaty and provoke a strong response. This statement follows India's decision to hold the treaty in abeyance until Pakistan ceases its support for cross-border terrorism.
Curfew in Jammu city after protests over Pulwama attack, Army asked to help
According to officials, there was complete bandh in Jammu city and there was no traffic on roads and all shops and markets were closed.
A new kind of threat: CRPF DG on Pulwama attack
CRPF director general Rajeev Bhatnagar said that they have been “hit by a new kind of threat” despite taking every precaution.
Pak synonym for terrorism, security forces given free hand to punish Pulwama attack perpetrators: PM Modi
At a public function in Pandharkawada in Yavatmal district, where he launched a number of projects, Modi also slammed Pakistan saying it has become a synonym for terrorism.
Pulwama attack: India needs to take concrete action, says 26/11 hero's father
K Unnikrishnan, the father of 26/11 hero Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, however, said India should restrain from provoking the enemy if it cannot take precautionary measures or a total offensive approach.
View: J&K police humint holds the answers to Pulwama, and the lessons to be learnt from the tragedy
No doubt J&K Police would have got a whiff of something big about to happen. However, there was clearly nobody around to ‘join the dots’.
India summons Pakistan's top envoy, lodges strong protest over Pulwama attack
JeM has claimed responsibility for the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Thursday that left at least 40 CRPF soldiers dead and five others critically wounded.
No longer a Most Favoured Nation: Will that hurt Pakistan?
Withdrawal of MFN status means India can now enhance customs duties to any level on goods coming from Pakistan.
Won't forgive, will avenge Pulwama deaths: CRPF
The country's largest paramilitary force put out a tweet from its official handle saying, "We will not forget, we will not forgive."
Rajasthan government revises ex-gratia to families of CRPF jawans killed in Pulwama attack
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot revised the ex-gratia and relief package for the family members of the five slain soldiers who were from Rajasthan.
View: Pulwama terror attack is a wake up call
It is inexplicable that after such an attack the government is still diffident to call on China by name to stop its backing Pakistan on the Masood Azhar issue.
New threat in J&K: Homegrown suicide bomber
As per a line of thought in Islam that in emerged West Asia, suicide committed in furtherance of jihad is not ‘haraam’ as the suicide attacker is a soldier of Islam,” said a former J&K DGP.
Copycat Attack: Pulwama similar to recent attack in Iran
Home ministry sources said country security managers should keep an eye on emerging trends in terrorism in the immediate surroundings and sensitise formations as soon as possible.
Response to Pulwama attack: Precision air strikes the favoured option
The military options, short of going to war, could range from 'shallow' ground-based attacks and occupation of some heights along the LoC to restricted but precision air strikes against 'non-state targets' in PoK.
After Pulwama attack: Military puts all cards on the table
The firepower demonstration is scheduled to go ahead as of now but other options for India range from upping the ante on the Line of Control (LoC) with punishing artillery fire to cross border.
Pulwama Attack 6th Anniversary: 50+ tributes to martyred soldiers
Pulwama Attack Anniversary: February 14, 2025 marks six years since the Pulwama terror attack that killed 40 CRPF personnel. A suicide bomber from Jaish-e-Mohammed targeted a convoy on the Jammu Srinagar National Highway. India's response included bombing JeM’s camp in Pakistan. We remember the bravery of the martyrs and pledge to stand strong against terrorism and honour their sacrifice.
Terrorists should know, they have committed a huge mistake and will have to pay heavily: PM Modi
Pulwama attack, the deadliest attack ever on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir, left at least 37 CRPF personnel martyred on February 14.
'Were able to take care of ghost of Balakot': Air Force Chief on showing evidence of Op Sindoor success
"In Balakot, we could not get anything from inside, and it became a big issue trying to tell our own people, unfortunately, as to what we have been able to achieve. We had intelligence (human kind of intelligence) on what had gone on inside, where we had a very clear picture of the inside in terms of there having been huge damage. There have been so many terrorists who have been neutralised, but we could not convince our own people that, look, we have achieved that," Air Chief Marshal Sing said while addressing the gathering at the Hal Management Academy.
Top US lawmakers rally behind India; say Pulwama attack won't weaken resolve of Indians
The "terrorist attack against Indian paramilitary police is a despicable act of violence, however, I know it will not weaken the resolve of the Indian people," said Senator Thom Tillis, a member of the Senate India Caucus.
Pulwama terrorists used Amazon to order bomb materials, says global terror financing watchdog FATF
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has revealed instances of online platforms like Amazon and PayPal being exploited for terror financing in India, citing the 2019 Pulwama attack and the 2022 Gorakhnath Temple assault.
America supports India's right to self-defence: US NSA Bolton to Ajit Doval
Ajit Doval and US National Security Adviser John Bolton held a telephonic conversation on Friday evening during which they resolved to hold Pakistan to account for its obligations under the UN resolutions
Navjot Singh Sidhu condemns attack but asks if entire nation can be blamed for handful of people
The cricketer-turned-politician posed, "For a handful of people, can you blame the entire nation and can you blame an individual?"
Movement of convoy of forces in Kashmir valley suspended on Friday
Movement of isolated vehicle is strictly prohibited while movement of Army and CRPF vehicles in the interior, inter-district and intra-district in the valley is also banned on Friday, the official said.
Rajnath leaves for J-K; to asses situation, pay respect to jawans killed in terror attack
During the visit, the home minister will take part in a high-level meeting in Srinagar to be attended by Governor Satya Pal Malik and top civil, police and other security officials.
Forces permitted to choose time and place for future action against terrorists: PM on Pulwama
Without naming Pakistan, he told a public meeting that the attack was an outcome of the neighbouring country's desperation as it is in a bad shape and has been forced to go to different countries with a "begging bowl" to meet even its daily expenses.
India to press for early adoption of convention on international terrorism: Jaitley
Briefing reporters after the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security convened to discuss the Pulwama terror attack, Jaitley said India had tabled the draft comprehensive convention on international terrorism in the United Nations in 1986.
Thousands join final journey of slain CRPF soldier in Agra village
Uttar Pradesh Minister for Animal Husbandry S P Singh Baghel represented the state government at the procession.
Uttarakhand CM Rawat pays tribute to slain CRPF jawan in Dehradun
The chief minister laid a wreath on the coffin and commiserated with his family members, saying that the entire country stood by the brave para-military personnel who had sacrificed their lives in the terror assault.
Curfew continues in Jammu, Army stages flag march for second day
"The curfew is being implemented strictly and there is no report of any untoward incident from anywhere," Deputy Inspector General of Police, Jammu-Samba-Kathua range, Vivek Gupta told PTI.
View: US' Afghanistan pull out could be driving up terror in Kashmir
In Kashmir’s killing fields there are far too many other threats which tend to divert attention. Only when a possible trend is detected is it feasible to actively deploy for an intelligence mission as specific as this.
'Ready to sacrifice more sons for nation'
Amidst cries and slogans being raised in his village against terrorists, Shyam Narain, father of jawan Ramesh Yadav who was killed on Thursday, was finding it difficult to hold back his tears
'My son will finish his dad's job'
Prasanna Sahoo, 48, who was a head constable of CRPF's 61 Battalion, is survived by his wife Mina, 44, son Jagan, 16, and daughter Roni, 18. He had joined the CRPF in 1995.
Mufti’s ‘human touch’ policy led to easing of convoy rules
Until 2002-03, security convoys moved in a box, with civilian traffic kept off the highway while the security vehicles passed.
Why car bombs are worrying our forces
IED experts may rig four-five vehicles before returning to their bases, possibly in Pakistan-controlled territory across the LoC. As a counter, security agencies have initiated a manhunt to track down IED specialists.
In solidarity with forces in defending India's unity, says all party resolution
A meeting of all political parties, including the BJP and the Congress, passed a resolution condemning the terror attack and support being given to it from across the border.
US asks Pak to freeze funds of designated terror groups, supports actions against JeM
The US Friday asked Pakistan to "freeze without delay" the funds and other financial assets of the UNSC-designated terrorist networks and their leaders.
What happened at Pulwama and history of terror attacks on convoys
CRPF has 61 battalions, 48 in Kashmir and 13 in Jammu, besides other formations. The total strength is 65,000.
In Pulwama terrorist's family, grief for jawans' deaths
Twenty-one-year-old suicide bomber Aadil Ahmad Dar’s uncle Abdul Rashid Dar said he was extremely sorry. “Who would appreciate the killing of any human being in the manner they got killed?” Dar told the TOI on phone.
He was on phone when blast took place: Slain jawan's wife
"I later received another phone call, this time from the CRPF control room, informing me about my husband's death in a blast," Neeraj Devi said.
44 dead in J&K’s deadliest attack, convoy had 78 buses with 2,500 jawans
This was one of the deadliest attacks in the 30-year-long militancy in the state. Nineteen personnel had died in 2016 when terrorists attacked in Uri.
Surgical strike 2.0? PM's tough talk after Pulwama attack sparks buzz
Condemning the Pulwama attack, PM Modi on Thursday declared the "sacrifices of jawans will not go in vain".
Special meet on Pulwama today, all options, including military, on table
ET has reliably learnt that besides diplomatic measures, military options are also being considered.
Pakistan seeks 'more evidence' from India on JeM's involvement in Pulwama attack
The preliminary findings were shared with India after examining the Indian dossier on the Pulwama attack, it said in a statement.
Pakistan briefs African and SCO envoys about situation after Pulwama attack
Pakistan Foreign Office spokesman Mohammad Faisal said the Indian allegations were baseless and "aggressive rhetoric" by New Delhi was "counterproductive and threat to regional peace."
Legislators in Delhi Assembly give standing ovation to IAF for carrying out strikes on terror camps
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia dedicated the budget to the soldiers who were martyred in the Pulwama attack.
'Nobody knows for sure': Telangana CM Revnath Reddy doubts airstrikes on Pak terror camp post Pulwama attack
Shankar Aiyar is heard advocating the need to show respect to Pakistan while pointing to its nuclear arsenal; Chief Minister Revnath Reddy on Friday raised fresh questions over the Pulwama terror attack in 2019 and the retaliatory airstrikes on a terror hideout in Balakote, deep inside Pakistan.
Complicity of Pakistan in Pulwama strike underlined during India-Saudi talks: MEA
MEA said the two leaders also called upon countries to renounce use of terrorism as a state policy.
No mention of any link between Masood Azhar with Pulwama attack in India's dossier: Pakistan
Addressing a weekly briefing here, a spokesperson said that soon after receiving the dossier, Pakistan constituted a 10-member investigation team.
Close aide of Pulwama attack mastermind arrested in Delhi
Delhi Police's special cell has arrested a top Jaish-e-Mohammad operative near Red Fort in the early hours of Friday after a month-long-investigation launched following the Pulwama terror attack.
India won't forget sacrifice of Pulwama attack brave hearts, says Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid his tribute to CRPF personnel, who lost their lives in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on February 14 last year, when their convoy was targeted by a suicide bomber of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit.
Why is CNN not mentioning JeM claim of responsibility for Pulwama attack?
CNN did not even bother to mention that the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) had itself claimed responsibility for the Pulwama massacre.
Did Pakistan just admit to 2019 Pulwama attack? PAF officer calls it 'tactical brilliance’ amid Pahalgam heat
Pakistan has now admitted its involvement in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack. This admission ends years of denial. Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb Ahmed made the statement. He termed the attack as a display of “tactical brilliance”. The statement raises questions about Pakistan's denial of involvement in other attacks.
View: There are only three ways we can compel Pakistan to end terror
How can India manage to convince Pakistan to do that? We can do it in one of three ways and there are only three ways.
BJP chief Amit Shah hits out at Kanimozhi, Karti Chidambaram
The party chief alleged the candidates nominated by Congress and DMK - the likes of Karti Chidambaram, Kanimozhi and A Raja (from Nilgiris) - were tainted by graft.
Congress is showing its true face: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad told reporters that the Congress was showing its true face now that a few days have lapsed since the Pulwama attack of February 14.
SC rejects PIL seeking probe into possible larger conspiracies behind Pulwama attack
A bench of Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Sanjiv Khanna dismissed the plea regarding the Pulwama attack.
India slams Pakistan for evading responsibility for Pulwama terror attack
"Jaish-e-Mohammad had claimed the responsibility of Pulwama attack. The organisation and its leadership are in Pakistan. It is regrettable that Masood Azhar, the first accused in the charge sheet continues to find shelter in Pakistan," Srivastava said at an online media briefing.
Saddened by loss of life, Kashmir issue should be resolved: Father of Fidayeen Bomber
“These politicians are responsible for everything. They don’t do anything because no harm comes to their families. In the end, we lost lives on both sides,” Dar told ET, saying that the day his son took up arms, death was an inevitability in a place like Kashmir.
Forces on alert even while calm returns to border
Pakistan began mobilising its troops along the border two days after the Pulwama attack anticipating a major Indian retaliation.
India shares with Pakistan dossier on Jaish involvement in Pulwama attack
In a detailed dossier handed over to Pakistan on Wednesday, India has provided comprehensive evidence of Jaish-e-Mohammad’s involvement in the February 14 Pulwama suicide bombing and how it was planned from Pakistani soil.
Go, pick Jaish chief in Bahawalpur: Amarinder Singh tells Imran Khan
Amarinder reacted angrily in Twitter on Tuesday to Imran's demand for proof of Pakistan's role in the Pulwama attack.
Navy's Commodore Jyotin Raina awarded Nao Sena Medal for operational preparedness post Pulwama
"In the aftermath of the Pulwama attacks, the officer, in a display of professional excellence, promptitude, vision and personal leadership of high standards, ensured that the Western Fleet re-oriented and was ready in all respects for meeting all operational tasks within a very rapid time frame," the statement said.
PM attacked us despite unity talk, says Rahul Gandhi
Political attacks on the government could be made once the tensions eased, Gandhi said.
Police to test slain militant's DNA suspecting him to be an ultra involved in 2019 Pulwama attack
"The picture of one of the killed #terrorists in #AnantnagEncounter on Dec 30th matches with JeM top commander Samir Dar, who was the last surviving terrorist involved in Lethpora #Pulwama #TerrorAttack. We are going for DNA sample matching," the IGP said on Twitter.
Trade ties with India suspended since 2019 due to 'heavy duties', says Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated that trade between Islamabad and New Delhi has been halted since 2019 due to India's imposition of heavy duties on imports from Pakistan after the Pulwama attack. Dar's remarks came in response to a query in the National Assembly about trade challenges with neighboring countries, particularly India. Despite earlier expressions of interest from Pakistan's business community to resume trade, Dar clarified that there are no plans to revive trade relations with India, which have been dormant since 2019.
Pulwama Attack: Investigation points to Rawalpindi connection
The US has also asked Pakistan to give up its resistance on UN blacklisting of the terrorist group and its chief.
Pulwama attack: Tragic aftermath grips families
Constable Ratan Kumar Thakur’s family in Madarganj village of Bihar’s Bhagalpur district watched in disbelief as TV channels flashed news of the attack in Pulwama on CRPF convoy.
Pakistani minister's admission revealed truth of Pulwama attack, silenced govt critics: Rajnath Singh
Forty Central Reserve Police Force personnel were killed on February 14, 2019, when a jeep laden with explosives had hit a convoy of vehicles carrying security personnel on the Jammu- Srinagar highway at Lethpora in Pulwama.
India to pitch for Pulwama reference in Russia-India-China statement
India, with support from Russia, will attempt for strong references to the Pulwama attack at the annual foreign ministers’ meet.
Pakistan civil, military leadership to meet to discuss tensions with India after Pulwama attack: Report
The Express Tribune reported that the Pakistani envoy would brief the civil and military leadership about the current situation in India.
Centre advises Meghalaya guv Tathagata Roy against making political statements
Tathagata Roy made some ‘polarising’ post against Kashmiris following the Pulwama attack.
Pulwama terror attack car owner killed
Sajjad Ahmad Bhat among two Jaish-e-Mohammad militants and a soldier killed during an encounter in Anantnag district
Omar, Mehbooba condemn Pulwama attack
The CRPF personnel were killed when a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the bus they were travelling in.
5 years of Pulwama attack: Key conspirators based in Pakistan still at large
Five years after the 2019 Pulwama attack, key conspirators, including Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Maulana Masood Azhar, remain at large while Pakistan has not responded to India's letter rogatory. The attack, orchestrated by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists, resulted in the deaths of 40 CRPF personnel.
ET Graphics: Indo-Pak trade
Pakistan has halted all trade relations with India, including via third countries, effectively ending commerce that had already diminished since the 2019 Pulwama attack.
Pakistani minister admits Pakistan's role in Pulwama terrorist attack in J-K
However, he later tweeted that he was talking about the "events after Pulwama Attack". When some of his fellow lawmakers objected to his mention of "success in Pulwama", the minister said that "after the Pulwama incident, the way Pakistan went inside the Indian territory to target it, the entire media in India was ashamed of it."
Pakistan to release Indian pilot as a peace gesture: Imran Khan
Imran urged India not to escalate the situation. “Don’t take this any further, Pakistan will be forced to retaliate.”
Jaish-e-Muhammed does not exist in Pakistan: Military spokesperson
When asked about Indian claims regarding the Balakot air strike, DG ISPR Major General Asif Ghafoor said that not even a single brick had been found there nor were there any causalities.
Strong navy guarantor of India's security and prosperity: Nirmala Sitharaman
The commanders will extensively deliberate on emerging challenges facing the country in the maritime domain at a three-day conference which began Monday.
Appeasement let terrorism thrive: Amit Shah targets Congress
Amit Shah affirmed that terrorism's decline in Kashmir reflects the government's commitment. Opposition walkout occurred during Shah's speech in Rajya Sabha. Shah criticized Congress's past inaction on terrorism. He defended against claims about Operation Sindoor's decisiveness. Shah highlighted Operation Mahadev's success. He promised to eliminate naxalism by March 2026. JP Nadda emphasized the government's resolve to eradicate terrorism.
NIA lens on Banihal ambush
On March 30, a suspected Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) operatives tried to carry out attack at CRPF convoy at Banihal on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
