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US Backs India’s Pursuit of Pahalgam Attackers
The United States has voiced strong support for India’s efforts to apprehend those responsible for the Pahalgam massacre, where 26 Hindu tourists were killed in a brutal terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard expressed solidarity with India, stating, “We are with you...
Rafale Squadrons Lead IAF’s Central Sector Combat Drills
The Indian Air Force has initiated Exercise Aakraman, a comprehensive operational drill in the central sector, prominently featuring its Rafale fighter jets. This exercise underscores the IAF’s commitment to enhancing combat readiness and strategic capabilities across diverse terrains. Exercise Aakraman encompasses a series of complex missions, including ground attack...
Trump Claims Direct Talks with Xi as China Denies Engagement
President Donald Trump has asserted that he engaged in direct communication with Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding the ongoing trade dispute, a claim that Beijing has categorically denied, intensifying the uncertainty surrounding U.S.-China relations. In a recent interview, Trump stated that Xi had initiated contact, suggesting that negotiations were...
Cross-Border Fire Intensifies Amid Kashmir Turmoil
Pakistani troops initiated small-arms fire on Indian military positions along the Line of Control for the second consecutive night, exacerbating tensions following the massacre of 26 civilians in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Indian forces responded promptly, with no casualties reported on either side. The Indian Army described the firing...
Demolitions Signal Escalation in Kashmir Counter-Terror Drive
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have demolished the homes of five alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives linked to the April 22 massacre in Pahalgam, where 26 civilians, predominantly tourists, were killed in one of the deadliest attacks in the region in nearly two decades. The crackdown began late Thursday night...
Tehran Seeks to Mend Fractured Ties Between Neighbours
Iran has extended an offer to mediate between India and Pakistan following a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives. The attack, attributed to Pakistan-based militants, has intensified diplomatic and military tensions between the two nations. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi described India...
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...
