Pahalgam attack Highlights: CCS suspends Indus Treaty, slashes missions, shuts border after terror

Pahalgam terror attack Highlights: Terrorists opened fire at a meadow near Pahalgam town in Jammu and Kashmir, killing 26 people, mostly tourists on Tuesday. Catch all the updates here

9:57 PM

Such evil acts are unforgivable: Kartik Aaryan condemns Pahalgam terror attack

Actor Kartik Aaryan on Wednesday condemned the terror attack on tourists in Kashmir's Pahalgam and said "such evil acts are unforgivable."

9:47 PM

Body of Pahalgam terror victim brought to Indore

The body of Sushil Nathaniel, one of the tourists killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, was brought to Indore in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday night.

9:31 PM

Cowardly strike on innocent citizens will evoke strong response: Govt on Pahalgam terror attack

After political parties called for hunting down the terrorists responsible for the Pahalgam attack on tourists, the Centre asserted on Wednesday that the "cowardly" strike on innocent citizens will soon evoke a "strong response".

9:20 PM

S Jaishankar to brief Parliament later this week on CCS decisions

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will brief Parliament later this week on the decisions. Officials indicated that further economic or sporting sanctions remain “on the table” should there be fresh provocation. Security analysts said the measures mark India’s toughest squeeze on bilateral ties since the 2019 Pulwama attack, underscoring a strategy of “graduated escalation” aimed at isolating Pakistan diplomatically while signalling domestic resolve.

9:16 PM

CCS meeting: Border sealed, visas scrapped

The Attari‑Wagah land crossing has been closed indefinitely. Simultaneously, all visas issued to Pakistani nationals under the Short‑Term Business, Employment & Social (SBES) category have been revoked with immediate effect, giving those already in India 48 hours to depart.

9:16 PM

CCS meeting: Diplomatic downsizing

New Delhi declared Pakistan's defence, navy and air advisers persona non grata and ordered them to leave within 72 hours. India will also withdraw its own service attachés from Islamabad. Both sides’ high commissions will be pared to 30 personnel each, down from about 55.

 

9:15 PM

CCS meeting: Indus Waters Treaty put on ice

In the most far‑reaching step, India suspended implementation of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty “until Pakistan demonstrably ends cross‑border terror”. Technical meetings, data exchanges and project clearances under the World Bank‑brokered pact are now on hold.

9:06 PM

We stand with India in times of need: Israeli foreign ministry spokesperson

Israel is a "friend" of India and friends stand with each other in times of need," Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Oren Marmorstein said on Wednesday.

8:43 PM

Time to show India''s strength to Pakistan: Himanta on Pahalgam terror attack

A day after the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday asserted that the time has come to demonstrate India's strength to Pakistan and deal firmly with its sympathisers within the country.

8:20 PM

Pahalgam terror attack: AIMPLB temporarily pauses Waqf protests

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Wednesday condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and decided to pause its ongoing protests against the new Waqf law for three days in solidarity with the families of victims.

7:48 PM

Pahalgam terror: Bengal cabinet adopts condolence resolution

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said the state cabinet had adopted a condolence resolution to mourn the deaths of 26 people in the Pahalgam terror attack.

7:21 PM

Union Ministers Kumaraswamy, Manohar Lal condemn terrorist attack in Pahalgam

Union Ministers HD Kumaraswamy and Manohar Lal have condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam saying the Indian army will give a befitting reply to this cowardly act.

6:52 PM

Andhra CM Naidu extends solidarity with PM Modi, Centre over Pahalgam terror attack

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said the TDP-led government stands in solidarity with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union government following the terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday, which claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists.

6:47 PM

Pahalgam attack: PM Modi chairs meeting of Cabinet Committee on Security

The Cabinet Committee on Security met here on Wednesday evening under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a day after the dastardly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam killed at least 26 people and injured several others.

6:38 PM

Tourists anxious, have urged hassle-free refunds: Gajendra Shekhawat

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Centre has urged airlines, hotels, and tour operators to offer hassle-free refunds to anxious tourists reconsidering travel to Kashmir

6:12 PM

BJP slams Robert Vadra, says he made remarks on "behest of Sonia & Rahul Gandhi"

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly condemned remarks made by businessman Robert Vadra following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam and accused him of using language that aligns with extremist narratives on the behest of Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

6:12 PM

"Culprits will not be spared at any cost": Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Pahalgam terror attack

Extending deep condolences to the bereaved families, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said that culprits involved in the Pahalgam terror attack will not be spared at any cost.

6:11 PM

Pahalgam terror attack: Bodies of three Gujarat natives to reach home state tonight

The bodies of three tourists hailing from Gujarat, who were among the 26 persons killed in the terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam, will reach the home state by Wednesday night, officials said.

6:10 PM

Pahalgam terror attack: Telangana govt sets up helpline for residents

The Telangana government on Wednesday set up a dedicated helpline at Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi to support and address concerns of residents from the state, if any are found to be affected by the Pahalgam terror attack.

4:54 PM

Security augmented outside Pakistan High Commission in India

Security has been strengthened outside the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi after the Pahalgam attack. 

4:44 PM

Will take care of family members of the labourer killed in the strike, says J-K CM Omar Abdullah

"What can be said? I condemn this, I express my condolences. The tourists had come to have a good time, they died. A poor labourer had left home to earn, he died. I have heard that he tried to confront the militants, tried to snatch the gun, then he was attacked. We will have to take care of the family members. We are with them and help them," Omar Abdullah said today.

 

4:34 PM

Perperators will see a loud and clear response, says Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that the government will take necessary steps to send a clear response to the perperators of the terror attack. "We lost many innocent lives in the cowardly act in Pahalgam. We are deeply distressed. I express my condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. I want to repeat India's resolve against terrorism. We have a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism. I want to assure the countrymen that the government will take every necessary step. We will not only reach the perpetrators of this act but also the actors behind the scenes. The accused will soon see a loud and clear response, I want to assure the country," Singh said.

4:28 PM

CM Omar Abdullah attends funeral of pony ride operator

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday participated in the funeral prayers of a pony ride operator who was killed in Tuesday's terror attack in Pahalgam. CM Abdullah also interacted with the family members of the deceased, Syed Adil Hussain, Shah, at Hapatnar in south Kashmir's Anantnag district and assured them of all support. "Perhaps he tried to stop them and tried to take away gun of a terrorist, that is why he was then targeted," Abdullah said.

3:56 PM

Pahalgam terrorist attack: Mortal remains of Navy officer brought to Delhi

The mortal remains of Indian Navy officer Lt.Vinay Narwal who was killed in Pahalgam terror attack was brought to Delhi. 

 

3:51 PM

May we get justice against this heinous act: Shah Rukh Khan

“Words fail to express the sadness and anger at the treachery and inhumane act of violence that has occurred in Pahalgam. In times like these, one can only turn to God and say a prayer for the families that suffered and express my deepest condolences. May we as a Nation, stand united, strong and get justice against this heinous act,” actor Shah Rukh Khan wrote in a post on X.

3:46 PM

News update: Home Minister Amit Shah meets the injured at a hospital in Anantnag

3:42 PM

Declare Pakistan 'terrorist organisation', Sibal urges Centre

 Asserting that Pakistan was behind the Pahalgam terror attack, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Wednesday urged the government to declare Pakistan a "terrorist organisation" and file prosecution against that country in the International Criminal Court to give a message to the world that this is unacceptable.

3:33 PM

NC takes out protest march against Pahalgam terror attack

Ruling National Conference members on Wednesday took out a protest march against the Pahalgam attack that left 26 people dead.  NC lawmakers, party leaders and workers, including Nasir Aslam Wani, advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, assembled at the party office at Nawa-i-Subah and marched to the Lal Chowk City centr

3:20 PM

Supreme Court condemns terrorist attack in Pahalgam

The Supreme Court paid tributes to the victims of the terror attack by observing a moment of silence. “This diabolical act of mindless violence has shaken the conscience of all and is a stark reminder of the brutality and inhumanity that terrorism unleashes," it said.

3:18 PM

Making efforts to ensure safe travel of tourists from Srinagar: Ram Mohan Naidu

Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Wednesday asked airlines to maintain “regular” fare levels on flights from Jammu and Kashmir and advised them against implementing surge pricing.  "Strict instructions were given to Airline companies to avoid any fare surges, Fares are being monitored and kept at reasonable levels," Naidu said in a post on X.