Kashmir (/ ˈkæʃmɪər / KASH-meer or / kæʃˈmɪər / kash-MEER) is the northernmost geographical region of the Indian subcontinent. Until the mid-19th century, the term Kashmir denoted only the Kashmir …

Jan 3, 2026 · Kashmir is a region of the northwestern Indian subcontinent. Claimed by both India and Pakistan, the region has remained a source of tension since the partition of 1947 and was the focus …

May 7, 2025 · Nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan have fought two wars and a limited conflict over Kashmir. But why do they dispute the territory - and how did it start?

Today Kashmir refers to a larger area that includes Jammu and Kashmir administered by India (comprising Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh), the Pakistani administered regions Northern Areas and …

Nov 15, 2025 · Kashmir is a disputed territory between India and Pakistan. Tensions escalated in May 2025 after India launched missile strikes, targeting what it said were terrorist camps in Pakistan and ...

Nov 13, 2025 · Stay on top of Kashmir latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

Jan 1, 2026 · The year 2025 opened on a calm note in Kashmir. With the guns falling largely silent, the Valley slipped into a rare era of normalcy, with packed hotels and resorts signifying a tourism boom …

Flash floods caused by torrential rains in Indian-controlled Kashmir have left at least 56 people. One official says rescue teams scouring the devastated Himalayan village of Chositi brought at least 300 …

The spread of Islam in Kashmir began during the 13th century, accelerated under Muslim rule during the 14th and 15th centuries, and led to the eventual decline of Kashmiri Shaivism in the region. In 1339, …

Jan 3, 2026 · After Bhutto was arrested in 1977 and executed in 1979, the Kashmir issue once again became the leading cause of conflict between India and Pakistan. A number of movements have …