DNA Morning Must Reads: Pampore attack despite intelligence warning; India lifts Junior Hockey World Cup trophy; and more

1. J&K: Pampore attack despite strong intelligence warning

According to some senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir police, all precautions were being taken but the race against time was lost when around 2 pm, three motorcycle-borne gunmen ambushed the convoy. Read more.

2. Junior Hockey World Cup: India colts on cusp of new era, beat Belgium to lift trophy after 15 years

With junior hockey team manager Oltmans promising perfect hockey, hosts will hope to recreate history as they face Belgium in final today. Read more.

3. Wary of increasing Chinese activity in neighbourhood, India to revive Special Service Bureau

The move to revive the Bureau, in addition to a dedicated Mountain Corps and deployment of the Brahmos missiles along the Indo-China border. Read more.

4. Writer from Kerala charged with sedition for allegedly insulting national anthem

Kamal C Chavara, alias Kamalsy Prana, was taken into custody on charges of insulting the national anthem in a Facebook post. Read more.

5. Army chief appointment: Govt cites Rawat's track record to blunt opposition's attack

Opposition has attacked the govt and asked for compelling reason behind not adhering to long established norms of seniority in Army Chief appointment. Read more.