Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Bilal Arif Salafi was reportedly shot and stabbed to death inside Markaz Taiba, Muridke, in Pakistan by unidentified people. The attack took place moments after Eid prayers. Videos from the spot show panic following the incident and a bloodied Salafi lying on the ground as people try to pick him up. The motive behind the killing is yet to be known. Reports suggest that Salafi was shot dead by a gunman and was stabbed by woman to ensure he is dead. He was later rushed to hospital but didn’t survive. Reportedly, Bilal Arif Salafi was a high-ranking…
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New Delhi: The United Kingdom on Friday confirmed it will let the United States use British air bases to strike Iranian missile sites and other military targets threatening ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The decision marks a significant expansion of London’s policy on the Iran conflict, Financial Times reported. US President Donald Trump criticised the move, saying Britain should have “acted a lot faster.” The bases designated for US operations include RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire and Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. A Downing Street spokesperson said the agreement “for the US to use UK bases in the collective…
New Delhi: Pentagon officials have drawn up detailed plans for deploying US ground forces into Iran, multiple sources told CBS News on Friday. Senior military commanders have submitted requests to prepare for such an option as President Donald Trump weighs steps in the US-Israel-led conflict with Iran. It remains unclear under what circumstances Trump would authorize a ground deployment. “No, I’m not putting troops anywhere,” he told reporters on Thursday, but added: “If I were, I certainly wouldn’t tell you.” Officials at US Central Command referred questions to the White House and Pentagon, the report said.
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday called for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention over the simmering communal tension in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar. “Right wing fanatics and lumpen elements in Uttam Nagar, New Delhi, are openly baying for the blood of Muslims and how rivers of blood will flow tomorrow on Eid. Understandably, this has caused considerable panic and anxiety amongst many Muslims families who have fled to escape the impending violence,” Mufti said in a post on X. Right wing fanatics & lumpen elements in Uttam Nagar, New Delhi are openly baying for the blood of Muslims & how rivers…
Kashmir’s history has been marked by different periods of change over centuries, which have evolved and shaped its culture, faith and life. In this episode of Meeras, host Pirzada Shakir speaks to Hakim Sameer Hamdani, author of “City of Kashmir: Srinagar, a popular history”.
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department will host Kashmir Travel Mart in April this year to highlight the tourism potential of the region. “J&K Tourism is set to host the Kashmir Travel Mart-2026 on 14-15 April, bringing together around 250 stakeholders from over 20 states across the country,” Chief Minister Omar Abdullah posted on his official X handle. He said the event will highlight the region’s immense tourism potential through craft safaris, curated destination tours, and B2B engagements, offering stakeholders a rich and immersive experience of Kashmir’s culture, heritage, and warm hospitality. “A significant initiative aimed at strengthening tourism linkages…
New Delhi: Iran said on Thursday its response to Israeli strikes used only a “fraction” of its capabilities and warned of a stronger reaction if its infrastructure is hit again. “Our response… employed FRACTION of our power. The ONLY reason for restraint was respect for requested de-escalation,” Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a post on X. “ZERO restraint if our infrastructures are struck again,” he added. Araghchi said any end to the war must address damage to Iran’s civilian infrastructure.
Delhi: US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Thursday that American and Israeli objectives in Iran are not the same. “The objectives… laid out by the president are different from the objectives… of the Israeli government,” she said. Gabbard said Israel has focused on targeting Iran’s leadership, while US goals include destroying missile capabilities and naval forces. When asked whether the US had been forced into the Iran war by Israel, both Gabbard and CIA Chief John Ratcliffe responded negatively.
Tehran: A US F-35 fighter jet flying a combat mission over Iran made an emergency landing at a US airbase in the Middle East, the Pentagon said, with sources telling CNN they suspect the aircraft may have been hit by Iranian fire. A US Central Command spokesperson confirmed the jet landed safely and the pilot was in “stable condition,” adding the incident remains under investigation. CNN, citing two sources, reported the aircraft was potentially struck by Iranian fire, which could mark the first such incident since the war began on Feb. 28. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard later claimed responsibility for downing…
Authorities have announced that the Gulmarg Gondola shall remain closed on March 21 on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr. Tourists planning a visit can, however, book tickets for March 20 through the official online portal of the Jammu and Kashmir Cable Car Corporation. Visitors are advised to plan accordingly and ensure advance booking to avoid any inconvenience.(KNS)