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Punjab Police busts weapon-smuggling module with links to Pakistan, 1 held
Seven pistols, four live cartridges and Rs 1.50 lakh have allegedly been recovered from the arrested accused
 "Punjab Police busts weapon-smuggling module with links to Pakistan, 1 held")
Indian Navy conducts anti-ship firing drills amid ongoing tensions with Pak
Indian Navy Ships undertook successful multiple anti-ship firings to revalidate and demonstrate readiness of platforms
 "Indian Navy conducts anti-ship firing drills amid ongoing tensions with Pak")
Global leaders call PM Modi, condemn Pahalgam attack, offer support
US President Donald Trump called PM Modi and conveyed condolences over the loss of innocent lives, condemning the attack
 "Global leaders call PM Modi, condemn Pahalgam attack, offer support")
Crackdown on terror: Houses of three more terrorists demolished in J-K
With this, the total number of houses of terrorists and their overground workers demolised since the Pahalgam attack has gone up to nine
 "Crackdown on terror: Houses of three more terrorists demolished in J-K")
Pak violates LoC ceasefire for 3rd straight night, Indian Army retaliates
This was the third consecutive night that Pakistan resorted to unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC)
 "Pak violates LoC ceasefire for 3rd straight night, Indian Army retaliates")
Pakistan in panic as India vows to cut water supply after Pahalgam attack
For the first time, India suspended the World Bank-mediated Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 that ensures water for 80 per cent of Pakistani farms
 "Pakistan in panic as India vows to cut water supply after Pahalgam attack")
Kash Patel condemns Pahalgam attack, assures full support to Indian govt
Patel stated that the Pahalgam attack is a reminder of the constant threats that the world faces from the evil of terrorism
 "Kash Patel condemns Pahalgam attack, assures full support to Indian govt")
Iran, UAE Presidents condemn Pahalgam attack, offer condolences to victims
In a major development following the attack, intelligence agencies have compiled a list of 14 local terrorists who are actively operating in Jammu and Kashmir
 "Iran, UAE Presidents condemn Pahalgam attack, offer condolences to victims")
Pak takes 'emergency' steps to secure drug supplies after India trade halt
In response to the India's decision to suspend the Indus Water Treaty following the Pahalgam attack, Islamabad on Thursday suspended all trade with New Delhi among other moves
 "Pak takes 'emergency' steps to secure drug supplies after India trade halt")
Over 450 Indians return home from Pak via Wagah after visa cancellations
Among those who left on Saturday were 23 Indians, who were part of a broadcast company of PSL (Pakistan Super League) 2025, officials said here
 "Over 450 Indians return home from Pak via Wagah after visa cancellations")
Pakistan carries out unprovoked speculative firing along LoC: Army sources
Indian ground forces carry out counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir
Pakistan army chief Gen Munir reiterates two-nation theory at parade
On Saturday, Munir was addressing the passing out parade of cadets at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) in Kakul area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province
 "Pakistan army chief Gen Munir reiterates two-nation theory at parade")
'We have nowhere to go': Pak Hindu refugees in Delhi on visa uncertainty
Recently, the police asked the refugees to submit their documents for verification to check if anyone was staying illegally or using forged papers
 "'We have nowhere to go': Pak Hindu refugees in Delhi on visa uncertainty")
Centre plans study to maximise use of Indus waters amid treaty suspension
With the treaty now put in abeyance, the government is looking at ways to utilise the water of the Indus, Jhelum and Chenab
 "Centre plans study to maximise use of Indus waters amid treaty suspension")
India-China ties: Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to resume from June, says MEA
The resumption of the Yatra is seen as a part of efforts by India and China to improve ties after the two countries completed the disengagement of troops
 "India-China ties: Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to resume from June, says MEA")
Post-Pahalgam, Centre urges media to avoid live coverage of defence ops
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has urged Indian media houses to avoid live coverage of defence ops, warns premature reporting may aid hostile forces
 "Post-Pahalgam, Centre urges media to avoid live coverage of defence ops")
Pahalgam attack: Omar Abdullah questions Pak's offer of neutral probe
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday questioned Pakistan's offer to join any "neutral and transparent" probe into the terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people on April 22.
 "Pahalgam attack: Omar Abdullah questions Pak's offer of neutral probe")
Lashkar proxy TRF denies Pahalgam attack link, alleges cyber intrusion
The Resistance Front denies involvement in the Pahalgam attack, blaming a cyber intrusion by Indian operatives for a false message, and says the group is investigating the source of the breach
 "Lashkar proxy TRF denies Pahalgam attack link, alleges cyber intrusion")
Pakistan ready for 'neutral' probe into Pahalgam attack: PM Shehbaz Sharif
Pahalgam attack: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Islamabad is willing to join a 'neutral, transparent' investigation into the terror attack that killed 26 people
 "Pakistan ready for 'neutral' probe into Pahalgam attack: PM Shehbaz Sharif")
Pak diplomat makes throat-slit gesture at UK protest over Pahalgam attack
Pakistan Army officer at London mission caught on video mimicking throat-slit gesture at Indian protesters condemning the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, that killed 26 tourists
 "Pak diplomat makes throat-slit gesture at UK protest over Pahalgam attack")
