More than two decades back, in 1999, operational responsibility for Srinagar city and adjoining urban areas was vested upon JK Police and paramilitary forces, mainly the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The Indian Army remained responsible for the Line of Control and the hinterland, particularly the remote higher reaches where the terrorists kept their bases. […]
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FATF can maintain its credibility only by blacklisting Pakistan
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has, in the last few days, become quite vocal in airing his deep concerns about the possible blacklisting of the country by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in its plenary meeting scheduled for 21-23 October, 2020. “If Pakistan is put on FATF’s blacklist, then like Iran, deals will end. […]
Imran Khan: Riding the Chinese bandwagon to suck India into a two front war
Pakistan has maintained a diplomatic silence with respect to the tension between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). However, behind the curtain, it is quite pleased with the course of events and is egging China along while maintaining a poker face. The mask, however, comes down on the numerous occasions when […]
Atal Tunnel: India’s strategic achievement has left China disconcerted
On Saturday, 03 October, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Atal Tunnel. It holds huge strategic and social significance for the country and specifically for Himachal Pradesh and the Union Territory of Ladakh. The Atal Tunnel will reduce the road journey from Manali to Lahaul- Spiti and onwards to Ladakh by at least four […]
Women are proving their mettle in combat role in Jammu & Kasmir
Winds of change are taking place in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in more ways than one. A welcome development in recent times is enhancement in induction of women in security forces operating in the region. The ball was set rolling in August, 2020 with deployment of what the media termed as “Rifle […]