Burhan Wani

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August 05, 2026 8:53 pm

From the Bengal rape case and rising tensions around Iran to 10 years since Burhan Wani’s death, Mumbai’s record rains, Bihar’s political battle and Lionel Messi’s World Cup heroics—here are today’s biggest stories.

10 years since Burhan Wani’s death, how Kashmir’s insurgency has changed

July 09, 2026 5:25 pm

The numbers are indisputable: In 2016, the year after photos of Burhan and his group first emerged on social media, 157 terror operatives were killed in Kashmir. This number peaked at 266 in 2018. This year, it’s down to just 10

Burhan Wani's father hoists national flag in Pulwama

August 15, 2021 6:01 pm

Muzaffar Wani, who is a teacher by profession, unfurled the national flag on the premises of the Government Girls Higher Secondary School in Tral.

It is very difficult to stay positive in Kashmir: Singer-songwriter Ali Saffudin

June 19, 2020 8:30 pm

One of the most popular artistes in Kashmir, Ali Saffudin talks about his latest single, his journey as a musician and protest art in the Valley.

To get Valley kids back to school, J&K announces Class 5-12 exams

October 18, 2019 1:40 pm

Parents fearful, schools say need to spread word and step up security

Burhan Wani death anniversary: Shutdown in Valley, Amarnath convoy movement suspended

July 09, 2019 3:30 am

Authorities also imposed restrictions in several parts of the Valley to prevent any protest march.

J&K: Security tightened in Valley ahead of Burhan Wani's death anniversary

July 07, 2019 9:56 pm

Wani, once a poster boy of militancy in the Valley, was killed in an encounter with security forces on 8 July, 2016, in Kokernag area of south Kashmir's Anantnag district.

Burhan Wani aide Zakir Musa killed in Pulwama encounter, tension in Kashmir

May 25, 2019 4:57 am

Zakir was killed as soon he came out of the two-storey house. The body was found in a small orchard close to the compound, it was informed.

J&K: Last of Hizbul men from Burhan’s terror photo killed in Valley

May 04, 2019 9:01 am

IGP Kashmir S P Pani said: “He (Dar) was one of the the oldest surviving terrorists in the area. And Tariq had been instrumental in recruiting people. This was a very good operation.”

Pave way for polls

January 05, 2019 12:12 am

Home Minister has signalled welcome willingness to hold J&K polls. But for that, there is political work to be done.

Would Have Kept Burhan Wani Alive, Held Dialogue With Him: Congress Leader Saifuddin Soz

June 22, 2020 6:58 pm