Latest Kashmir News
G20 delegates begin meeting in disputed Kashmir, with region's intense security largely out of view
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Delegates from the Group of 20 leading rich and developing nations began a meeting on tourism in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Monday that was condemned by China and Pakistan, as authorities reduced the visibility of security in the disputed region’s main city. ...
With G20 event, India seeks to project normalcy in disputed Kashmir
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — As India prepares to host a meeting of tourism officials from the Group of 20 in the disputed region of Kashmir, authorities have deployed elite commandos and stepped up security in the region's largest city. The meeting will be the first significant...
Indian troops kill 2 rebels in Kashmir in ongoing operations
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Indian soldiers killed two suspected militants in ongoing counterinsurgency operations in Kashmir on Saturday, officials said, a day after rebels fighting against Indian rule killed five soldiers in the disputed Himalayan region. Joint army, paramilitary and...
Rebels kill 5 Indian soldiers in Indian-controlled Kashmir
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Rebels fighting against Indian rule in disputed Kashmir triggered an explosive device during an encounter with the Indian army on Friday, killing five soldiers who were trying to flush them out of a forested area, the army said. The rebels were hiding in a...
India meets with China, Russia before Central Asia forum
PANAJI, India (AP) — India's foreign minister held talks Thursday with counterparts from China and Russia ahead of a meeting of a Central Asian security forum. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said he had detailed discussions with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang on bilateral ties....
India military: 5 soldiers killed in rebel ambush in Kashmir
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Five Indian army soldiers were killed on Thursday when rebels fighting against Indian rule ambushed a military vehicle in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, the military said. Militants attacked the army vehicle with gunfire in the southern Rajouri...
Bridge collapse in Kashmir kills girl, injures at least 70
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — An overcrowded footbridge collapsed into a rocky river in Indian-controlled Kashmir while thronged with more than 100 people celebrating a festival, killing a 10-year-old girl and injuring at least 70 people, authorities said Friday. Police and relief teams...
Court in Pakistan-held Kashmir removes Imran Khan's protégé
ISLAMABAD (AP) — In a blow to Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan, a top court in the Pakistani-administered section of Kashmir on Tuesday removed his protégé and head of the local government from office. The territory's premier, Tanveer Ilyas, was charged and convicted of insulting...
Caitlin Clark leads Iowa to first Final Four since 1993
SEATTLE (AP) — Caitlin Clark put on quite a show, having one of the greatest performances in NCAA Tournament history to help Iowa end a 30-year Final Four drought. She had 41 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds to lead the No. 2 seed Hawkeyes to a 97-83 win over fifth-seeded...
March Madness: Louisville tops Ole Miss 72-62 in Sweet 16
SEATTLE (AP) — Hailey Van Lith put on a show in her home state to get Louisville back to a familiar place — the Elite Eight. Van Lith scored 21 points to help the fifth-seeded Cardinals beat No. 8 seed Mississippi 72-62 on Friday night and advance to the final of the Seattle 4...
