September 2002
At least fourteen people killed in a protest in India - 2002-09-29
A large protest in Uttar Pradesh, India, organized by the Bahujan Samaj party, resulted in at least fourteen deaths and numerous injuries. The demonstration aimed…
Bomb Explosion in Kashmir, India - 2002-09-28
A bomb explosion in Anantnag, Kashmir, killed four people, including a police officer and the father of an election candidate, Khalida Mustafa, who was injured…
Indian Deputy Home Minister Accuses Pakistan of Using Muslim Extremists Against India - 2002-09-27
The Indian Deputy Home Minister has accused Pakistan of using Muslim extremists to conduct indirect attacks against India, highlighting a recent temple attack that killed…
The US and India Begin First Joint Naval Exercises in Six Years
The US and India have started their first joint naval exercises in six years to improve naval cooperation. Over 750 US military personnel and significant…
Two More Arrested in Gujarat in Connection with Recent Attack on Hindu Temple
Two additional suspects have been arrested in Gujarat related to a deadly attack on a Hindu temple that killed 32 people. The arrests are linked…
India's Government Efforts to Prevent New Violence - 2002-09-26
The Indian government is mobilizing thousands of soldiers to prevent violence amid a general strike by Hindu groups protesting a recent attack on a Hindu…
Hindu Groups Plan Nationwide Strike
Hindu groups in India are staging a nationwide strike in response to a deadly attack on a temple in Gujarat that left 30 dead. The…
42% of Eligible Voters Participated in Kashmir Elections - 2002-09-25
In the Kashmir elections, 42% of eligible voters participated despite threats from Islamist militants. Indian Prime Minister Vajpayee commended the voters for their bravery. The…
Mobilization of Indian Forces to Prevent Sectarian Violence - 2002-09-25
Indian military forces have been mobilized in Gujarat to prevent further sectarian violence after an attack on a Hindu temple left 30 dead and over…
End of Hostage Situation at Hindu Temple - 2002-09-25
A hostage situation at a Hindu temple in Gujarat, India, ended with commandos killing three attackers who had killed at least 30 worshippers. The attack…
Attack on Hindu Temple May Involve Muslim Extremists - 2002-09-24
Armed men attacked a Hindu temple in Gujarat, killing at least thirty and taking hostages. The Indian government suspects the involvement of Muslim extremists opposing…
Attack on Hindu Temple in Gujarat - 2002-09-24
An armed attack on a Hindu temple in Gujarat resulted in at least 23 deaths and 40 injuries. The incident involved three gunmen and may…
Indian Security Forces Shoot Dead Five Terrorists in Kashmir
Indian security forces have killed five Islamic militants in Kashmir amid ongoing violence as elections are set to continue. The militants have vowed to disrupt…
Second Round of Kashmir Elections to Be Held Tomorrow - 2002-09-23
The second round of elections in Kashmir is scheduled for tomorrow amidst rising violence, with at least ten people killed recently, including Islamic militants. The…
Explosion in India - 2002-09-22
A car explosion in Uttar Pradesh, India, has killed 15 and injured 2. The incident is under investigation, and the cause has not been confirmed…
The Only Female Minister in the Jammu and Kashmir State Cabinet Survives Two Assassination Attempts
Sakina Ittoo, the only female minister in Jammu and Kashmir, survived two assassination attempts within 24 hours, coinciding with the upcoming elections. This highlights the…
Gunfire Exchange in Srinagar, Kashmir - 2002-09-22
A night of gunfire in Srinagar resulted in the death of a suspected Islamist militant and a police officer, with eight others injured. Prime Minister…
New Attacks by Islamic Extremists in Kashmir - 2002-09-21
Islamic extremists have resumed attacks on Indian-administered Kashmir from Pakistan, with recent clashes resulting in casualties. The situation is escalating as separatist groups threaten to…
India Requests Extradition of a Terrorist from Portugal
India is seeking the extradition of Abu Salem, a terrorist linked to a deadly 1993 bombing in Mumbai. Indian officials assure Portugal that he will…
Increased Influence of Islamic Militants in Indian Kashmir - 2002-09-20
Islamic militants are reportedly increasing their influence in Indian Kashmir, prompting U.S. concerns and expectations for Pakistan to act against this infiltration during regional elections.…
Terrorists Are Not Capable of Stealing Nuclear Weapons from Pakistan or India - 2002-09-20
A U.S.-commissioned study finds that stringent security measures in India and Pakistan make it unlikely for terrorists to steal nuclear weapons. Professor Hassan Askari Rizvi…
Another Activist of the Ruling Party in Kashmir Killed - 2002-09-20
Another activist from the ruling party in Kashmir was killed by suspected Islamic militants during ongoing parliamentary elections. This incident follows the killing of two…
Terrorist Suspects are Members of the Mujahideen Movement
Pakistan has arrested 7 suspects in Karachi related to the June bombing outside the US consulate and other attacks. The suspects are linked to a…
Pakistan Will Not Launch Preemptive Strike Against India
General Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan has stated that there will be no preemptive strike against India regarding the Kashmir conflict, emphasizing that significant steps have…
Increase in Islamic Militant Attacks in Kashmir - 2002-09-19
The U.S. ambassador to India reported a rise in attacks by Islamic militants from Pakistan in Kashmir, coinciding with a deadly clash that killed five…
Gas Pipeline Construction Project in Afghanistan and Pakistan - 2002-09-18
Officials from Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, and Pakistan have met to discuss a gas pipeline project set to begin construction in mid-2003. The project, estimated to cost…
Two Members of the Ruling Party in Kashmir Killed - 2002-09-18
Two activists from the ruling National Conference party in Kashmir were killed by suspected Islamic militants ahead of the second phase of state assembly elections.…
Deployment of American Bombers on British-Owned Island - 2002-09-18
The U.S. has received permission from Britain to deploy B-2 stealth bombers on Diego Garcia, an island in the Indian Ocean. U.S. officials assert this…
New Violence in Kashmir - 2002-09-17
New grenade attacks in Kashmir have resulted in one death and 17 injuries as the region prepares for the second phase of state elections. Islamist…
Despite Threats from Muslim Extremists, People of Kashmir Turn Out to Vote
In Kashmir, voter turnout was unexpectedly high at 44% despite threats from Muslim extremists who had warned against participating in the elections. Only one civilian…
Elections in Indian Kashmir - 2002-09-16
Elections are taking place in Indian Kashmir, marking the first phase of a four-part election process. Separatist groups are boycotting the elections, and there are…
17 Islamic Militants Killed in India - 2002-09-16
Indian security forces killed 17 Islamic militants attempting to infiltrate Kashmir to disrupt parliamentary elections. The first day of voting was marked by threats from…
Trial of Three Accused of Bombing Outside US Consulate in Karachi Delayed
The trial of three individuals accused of a bombing outside the US consulate in Karachi has been delayed until September 24 due to changes in…
Pervez Musharraf: Pakistan Will Not Initiate War with India
Pervez Musharraf announced that Pakistan will not start a war with India but will defend itself if attacked. He emphasized the need for self-determination for…
Four Major Global Crises - 2002-09-12
Kofi Annan, the UN Secretary-General, emphasized the need for urgent global action to address conflicts in the Middle East, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the India-Pakistan standoff…
At least 80 people lost their lives in a passenger train accident in eastern India
A luxury passenger train derailed in eastern India, resulting in at least 80 fatalities and 180 injuries. The incident may be linked to sabotage in…
The U.S. Praises China's Agreement for Meeting with Dalai Lama's Envoys
The U.S. has commended China's acceptance of a meeting with a delegation from the Dalai Lama, indicating a potential thaw in relations between China and…
Washington Asks Pakistan Not to Interfere in Upcoming Elections in Indian Kashmir
The U.S. has urged Pakistan to refrain from interfering in the upcoming elections in Indian-administered Kashmir, emphasizing the need for a fair electoral process. This…
A luxury high-speed train derailed while crossing a bridge in India - 2002-09-10
A luxury high-speed train derailed in Bihar, India, killing at least 50 people. The train was traveling from Kolkata to New Delhi when it derailed…
Train Accident in India - 2002-09-10
A high-speed train derailed in Bihar, India, killing at least 50 people and injuring many others. The train was en route from Kolkata to New…
Attack of Glowing Spheres on a Village in India - 2002-09-08
In India, glowing spheres have reportedly attacked a village, leading police to suspect a large insect is responsible for causing injuries. Experts, however, attribute the…
The Opposite of Sex
The article discusses the film 'The Opposite of Sex,' directed by Don Roos and starring Christina Ricci, highlighting its unconventional narrative and comedic elements. The…
Kashmiri Separatist Groups Resume Talks with Indian Government
Kashmiri separatist groups have restarted negotiations with the Indian government to address the long-standing Kashmir conflict. The discussions are facilitated by semi-official intermediaries and aim…
Flood Claims at Least 14 Lives in Gujarat State
Severe monsoon rains have led to flooding in Gujarat, India, resulting in at least 14 fatalities and the destruction of numerous homes. The region, already…
Indian Cinema: Interview with Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai - 2002-09-01
The article discusses the rising recognition of Indian cinema at European film festivals, featuring insights from prominent actors Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai. This…