A Kashmiri man reported missing in Sharjah has been found imprisoned, fined, and threatened with deportation after authorities linked him to an Iran related social media post. The case follows another detention of Kashmiri expatriates in Gulf countries within weeks, underscoring how overseas residents can face serious legal action over online activity.
For years, authorities cited falling violence and a tourism boom in Kashmir as signs militancy was fading. But the April 22 Pahalgam attack points to a shift: investigators say the assault involved planned entry through forests, with AK-47s and M4 carbines, and targeting a meadow reachable only by foot or horseback. The threat appears to be adapting, not disappearing.
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A year after the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, Col Lamba revisited Operation Sindoor, recalling the war strategy and the difficult balance India faces now. While public pressure for stronger action grows, he warned that escalation risks remain high, turning the Valley’s fragile return to normal into a deeper strategic test for 2026.
ETS has opened its first dedicated TOEFL and GRE test centre in Kashmir, marking the first such facility by a global assessment organization in the region. The move is expected to reduce travel and access barriers for local students aiming for international higher education, and provides a dedicated venue for major exam preparation and testing.
After a record Mahakumbh rush kicked off 2025, Indian aviation spiralled into a string of shocks. A deadly Air India crash in Ahmedabad revived fears of flying, while IndiGo’s near-grounding added fresh panic. The year’s crisis mood also echoed beyond airlines, following violence in Pahalgam that disrupted tourism and escalated tensions with Pakistan.
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