Wave of Terror in Jammu & Kashmir: Four Attacks in Seven Days Spread Fear and Uncertainty

Recent violence targets Army personnel, laborers, and civilians, raising concerns over growing instability Ongoing Terror Strikes Leave Army Personnel Dead In the past week, Jammu and Kashmir has been rocked by a series of terror attacks, culminating in the tragic death of two soldiers and two army porters on October 24. The attack occurred in the Gulmarg region, where terrorists ambushed an Indian Army patrol vehicle near the Line of Control (LoC). The vehicle, from the 18 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), came under fire in Butapathri, sparking a gunfight that claimed…

India-Pakistan Relations and the Role of SCO: Should PM Modi Attend the 2024 Summit in Islamabad?

Tensions in India-Pakistan Relations The relationship between India and Pakistan has been highly strained since 2019, following significant events like the Pulwama terror attack, the subsequent Balakot airstrikes, and the abrogation of Article 370, which altered the status of Jammu and Kashmir. India’s firm stance on not engaging in dialogue with Pakistan as long as cross-border terrorism persists has kept diplomatic ties at a low. Despite numerous attempts by Pakistan to initiate talks, India’s position remains unchanged: terrorism and diplomacy cannot go hand in hand. In this backdrop, the invitation…