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House Committee Rebukes NYT for Kashmir Attack Coverage
A U.S. House Committee has formally criticised The New York Times for its characterisation of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 people dead, including a foreign national. The Committee expressed concern over the newspaper’s use of the term “militant” instead of “terrorist”...
Militant Hideouts Obliterated in Kashmir Counter-Offensive
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have demolished the residences of two militants linked to the Pahalgam massacre, marking a significant escalation in India’s counter-terrorism operations following the April 22 attack that claimed 26 lives. The targeted properties, located in Anantnag district, belonged to individuals identified as part of...
Pakistani Nationals Exit India Amid Diplomatic Fallout Over Kashmir Attack
Pakistani nationals have begun departing India through the Wagah-Attari border crossing, complying with a government directive to leave by April 27. This follows a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that resulted in 26 civilian deaths, including two foreign nationals. The attack, claimed by The Resistance Front, an...
Lashkar Commander Mastermind Behind Pahalgam Carnage
A coordinated terrorist assault in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, has left 26 tourists dead and over 20 injured, marking the deadliest civilian attack in India since 2008. Investigations have revealed that the operation was orchestrated by Saifullah Kasuri, a senior commander of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba group. The attack was...
India Halts Indus Waters Treaty Amid Escalating Tensions
India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, citing Islamabad’s continued support for cross-border terrorism. The decision follows a deadly militant attack in Kashmir that killed 26 civilians, including 25 Indian tourists and one Nepali national. The suspension was announced after a high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee...
Counter-Terror Efforts Intensify as Foreign Militants Operate in J&K
At least 65 foreign terrorists from three distinct terror groups are currently operating in Jammu and Kashmir , security officials revealed on Wednesday. This alarming figure comes amid rising concerns over the increased infiltration of militants across the region, following a high-profile attack in Pahalgam. The assault, which targeted...
Security Forces Intensify Hunt in Poonch Forests
A joint operation by the Army’s Romeo Force and the Special Operations Group of the Jammu and Kashmir Police entered its tenth day on Thursday, as security forces continue to search the dense Lasana forest area in Poonch district for terrorists believed to be hiding there. The operation commenced...
Attari Border Closure to Disrupt Passenger Traffic and Trade Flow
The government’s decision to close the Attari-Wagah border has raised significant concerns among cross-border traders and passengers who rely on the land route between India and Pakistan. With this move, all passenger travel has come to a halt, and the limited trade activity that remained will also be disrupted....
Pakistan Conducts Missile Test Along Karachi Coastline
Pakistan has issued a navigational warning indicating a surface-to-surface missile test along its Karachi coastline within its exclusive economic zone on April 24-25. The notification, disseminated through maritime channels, delineates a designated area in the Arabian Sea where the missile test is scheduled to occur. This development has prompted...
ED Seizes Sahara Group Land Assets Worth ₹1,500 Crore Across 16 Cities
The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached land assets valued at over ₹1,500 crore belonging to Sahara Prime City Limited, a Sahara Group entity, as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation. The attached properties span 1,023 acres across 16 cities and have been seized under the Prevention of Money...
India Enforces Sweeping Measures Following Pahalgam Tragedy
India has enacted a series of stringent diplomatic and security measures in response to a deadly militant attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that claimed the lives of 26 tourists and injured 17 others. The government has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, closed the Wagah-Attari border crossing, and revoked...
Modi’s Flight Skirts Pakistan Airspace Amid Kashmir Turmoil
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s return journey from Jeddah to New Delhi on Wednesday morning bypassed Pakistani airspace, a deviation from the route taken on his outbound flight. This adjustment followed a deadly militant attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam region that claimed the lives of 26 tourists. The Indian...
Terrorist told surviving victim to ‘go and tell Modi’
The tragic loss of Manjunath, a tourist killed in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, has left his family shattered. His wife Pallavi, who survived the ordeal along with their 18-year-old son, has spoken out about the harrowing experience that unfolded during the attack on tourists. Pallavi revealed the unimaginable...
Election Commission Denies Claims of Voter Roll Irregularities
The Election Commission of India has firmly rejected allegations of discrepancies in the electoral roll following its nationwide revision, calling them baseless and unsupported by any formal complaints. The Commission issued a statement on April 21 from New Delhi, addressing concerns raised over the accuracy of the Special Summary...
Delhi Court Orders Charges Against 57 in 2020 Riots Case
A Delhi court has directed that charges be framed against 57 individuals involved in the 2020 Delhi riots, citing a “prima facie case” against them. These individuals have been accused of vandalism, arson, inflicting harm, and wrongful restraint during the violence that erupted in February 2020, specifically along Main...
Two Terrorists Killed in Failed Infiltration Attempt Along LoC
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have successfully foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in the Baramulla district, resulting in the death of at least two militants. The incident, which took place on the morning of 23 April 2025, unfolded in the Uri Nala area of...
Modi Returns Early from Saudi Arabia After Pahalgam Attack
A deadly terror attack in Pahalgam has forced Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cut short his trip to Saudi Arabia. Upon arriving back in Delhi, he convened a high-level security meeting with key officials, including National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The attack, which...
28 Dead in Kashmir’s Deadliest Civilian Attack in Years
At least 28 people were killed and over 30 injured when armed militants opened fire on a group of tourists at Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday afternoon. The Resistance Front , an offshoot of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the attack, which authorities...
