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Crackdown on terror: Houses of three more terrorists demolished in J-K

Authorities have demolished houses of three active terrorists in Bandipora, Pulwama and Shopian districts of Jammu and Kashmir as security forces continued their crackdown on the terror ecosystem in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, officials said on Sunday. The house of Adnan Shafi, who had joined terrorist ranks last year, was demolished at Wandina in Shopian district on Saturday night, they said. They said house of another active terrorist --Amir Nazir -- was demolished in Pulwama district. In Bandipora district, the house of Lashkar-e-Toiba ultra Jameel Ahmad Shergojri was demolished. Shergojri has been an active terrorist since 2016. With this, the total number of houses of terrorists and their overground workers demolised since the Pahalgam attack has gone up to nine. Terrorists on Tuesday opened fire in Baisaran, a popular tourist spot in the upper reaches of Pahalgam in Anantnag district, killing 26 people, mostly holidayers from other states -- an incident that

Pahalgam attack: MP CM Yadav, Haryana CM Saini vow to expel Pak nationals

As part of the countermeasures following the Pahalgam terror attack, the central government has taken a series of strong actions against the Pakistani government

'We stand with India', declares Tulsi Gabbard, director of US intelligence

Gabbard offered her sympathies to the victims' families and the Indian populace, saying the US supports India in its hunt for those responsible for the terror attack

Important that India stands united against terror: Rahul in Srinagar

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi Friday said the idea behind the Pahalgam terror attack was to divide the people of the country and it was imperative that India stood united to defeat terrorism once and for all. "It is a terrible tragedy and I came here to get a sense of what is going on and to help. The entire people of Jammu and Kashmir have condemned this terrible act. They have fully supported the nation," Gandhi told reporters here. The Congress leader, who arrived here Friday morning, visited the Army's 92 Base hospital at Badamibagh Cantonment to inquire about the injured. "I met one of the injured, I could not meet the others because they have gone back. My love and affection to everybody who has lost family members. I want everybody to know that the whole nation stands together as one," he said. Referring to an all-party meeting that took place in Delhi on Thursday, Gandhi asserted that a united opposition condemned the terror attack and is behind the ...

Pahalgam terror attack: LG, Army chief review security situation in J-K

Every perpetrator of the Pahalgam terror attack must be hunted and made to pay a heavy price for the dastardly act, Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha said on Friday at a security review meeting with top army officials, including Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi. The meeting chaired by Sinha lasted for nearly an hour. The Lieutenant Governor asked the Army Chief to take effective steps not only to bring those responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack to justice but also to intensify efforts to crush infrastructure of terrorism and its ecosystem. During the discussion, Sinha said the nation has full faith in the bravery and valour of the army, police and CAPFs and they must work in close synergy to identify perpetrators, enablers and OGWs of Pahalgam terrorist killing and pursue the entire chain in a sustained manner and neutralise them. "Every perpetrator and supporter of Pahalgam terror attack, whatever his location or affiliation, must be hunted and they must pay the he

Pahalgam attack grim reminder that terrorism is global menace: V-P Dhankhar

Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar said here on Friday that the Pahalgam terror attack was a grim reminder that terrorism is a global menace to be addressed by humanity in unison. He also appealed to the people to rise above political, personal and other interests to prioritise national interest. Bharat, he said was the world's most peace loving nation and her civilisation ethos reflected in 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the doctrine that sees the world as a family) was getting global resonance. "We observed silence at the commencement of this conference. I join the nation in expressing profound grief and outrage at the heinous attack in Pahalgam that claimed innocent lives," the Vice President said speaking at the inaugural session of the two-day Vice Chancellors conference of state, central, and private universities of Tamil Nadu at the Raj Bhavan, Udhagamandalam. Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, and Vice Chancellors joined the Vice President in observing a minute's silence in memo

Pahalgam terror attack: Rahul Gandhi reaches Kashmir to meet injured people

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday arrived in Kashmir to meet those injured in the Pahalgam terror attack, a Congress leader said. The party leader said Gandhi is likely to visit the Army's Base Hospital in Badamibagh Cantonment here to enquire about the health of those injured in the attack on April 22 that left 26 people, mostly tourists, dead. Several people were injured in the attack. Gandhi would also meet various delegations, including from party, and trade and tourism sectors, the leader said. He said the LoP is likely to have individual meetings with Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Gandhi has come with a message of "healing the wounds" of the people of the country, including Kashmiris, in the wake of the attack and its aftermath. The Congress leader cut short his visit to the United States to attend the crucial meeting of the Congress Working Committee that was called on Thursday in the aftermath of

Pahalgam terror attack a 'murder of humanity': Kerala Governor after 26 die

Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Friday said here that the terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam was the "murder of humanity" and that the terrorists were trying to "wipe out" all the work that was done there by the Central government in the last few years. Arlekar also said that in the current circumstances citizens of India need to stand together as a nation, in an apparent reference to criticisms of security lapses from some quarters, including the Congress and the CPI(M). The Governor was speaking to reporters after paying his respects to the mortal remains of N Ramachandran, a resident of Edappally here, who was gunned down in the April 22 terror attack that claimed 26 lives. "It is a very sad moment not only for Kerala, but the entire country. In fact, what happened in Pahalgam was against humanity. This was a murder of humanity and we all are so saddened that we cannot express it," he said. "All that was done in the last few months and years is being wiped out by

India may act at a time of its choice after Pahalgam terror attack

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a public event in Bihar on Thursday that India would pursue the attackers to the ends of the Earth, and punish "every terrorist and their backers"

Opposition backs Centre at all-party meet after Pahalgam terror attack

During the meeting, LoP in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said that all the parties condemned the terrorist attack and the opposition has given full support to the govt

Nation united in fight on terrorism, says Nitish Kumar on Pahalgam attack

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday condemned the attack in Pahalgam, emphasising that the entire country stands united in the fight against terrorism. Speaking at a government function in Madhubani in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kumar also reaffirmed his political alignment, saying, "I made a mistake in the past, but I will stay with the NDA forever." "The attack at Pahalgam left the entire nation devastated. It was a heinous act. We all condemn it. The entire country is united in the fight against terrorism," he said. Terrorists struck at a prime tourist location in Pahalgam in south Kashmir on Tuesday, killing at least 26 people, mostly tourists, and injuring several others. Stating that he had "made mistakes" in the past by joining hands with the Opposition, the Bihar CM said, "I will stay with NDA forever. I went 'idhar udhar' in the past. But now, I am with the NDA and will remain with the alliance forever". Kumar added that he had requested the

CM Yogi says terrorism near end, urges trust in PM Modi's leadership

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said the Pahalgam terror attack was a "grotesque" act, and asserted that terrorists and those who patronised them would now have to face the repercussions of the zero-tolerance approach of the central government. He also said that "terrorism is breathing its last" and that the nation must believe in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. Speaking to journalists after meeting the kin of of 31-year-old Shubham Dwivedi, a Kanpur resident killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, he said targeting of innocent individuals based on their religious identity, especially in front of their families, is intolerable. "To ask people their religion before killing them, turning women widows is unacceptable in India," he said. Highlighting the Centre's response to the attack, including the decisions taken at the CCS meeting under PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Kashmir, he said, "The decisions taken at CCS meet would prove to be the l

Explained: What India's Indus Waters Treaty suspension means for Pakistan

Pakistan is heavily dependent on the Indus River system, with about 80 per cent of its cultivated land - roughly 16 million hectares - relying on water from these rivers

'In touch with states over harassment of Kashmiris post-attack', says Omar

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said his government was in touch with governments of states where Kashmiris were allegedly being harassed in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. "The J&K government is in touch with the governments of the states where these reports are originating from. I'm also in touch with my counterpart Chief Ministers in these states & have requested they take extra care," Abdullah posted on X. He was responding to a post by ruling National Conference spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar seeking Abdullah's intervention after videos of Kashmiris being allegedly harassed emerged on social media. "Numerous videos showing Kashmiri students nationwide terrified for their safety are being widely shared on social media. Requesting @CM_JnK @OmarAbdullah sb to immediately intervene and speak to his counterparts across the country," Dar said in his post on X. Terrorists opened fire in a meadow near the tourist hub of Pahalgam in south ...

Airlines run 59 flights from Srinagar, govt says fares remain reasonable

Airlines on Wednesday operated 59 flights from Srinagar, including seven additional services, to ferry tourists and bodies of 25 Pahalgam terror attack vicitms to their destinations along with 123 accompanying family members. The Civil Aviation Ministry said air ticket prices on the route were being kept at reasonable levels amid a large number of tourists looking to return from Jammu and Kashmir in the aftermath of the terror attack, the deadliest in the Valley since the 2019 Pulwama incident. At least 26 people, mostly tourists, died in the Pahalgam bloodbath on Tuesday. A senior ministry official said 52 scheduled and seven additional flights were operated from the Srinagar airport on Wednesday to clear the rush of stranded passengers. Twenty-five bodies were sent to their destinations by flights along with 123 accompanying family members, the official said. As many as 3,337 passengers flew out of Srinagar in 20 flights between 6 am and 12 pm on Wednesday. IndiGo, Air India and

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

India halts Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, shuts down Attari border

Pakistani nationals will no longer be allowed to travel to India and Pakistani citizens currently in India have been asked to leave within 48 hours

Congress will support govt action: Chidambaram after Pahalgam terror attack

When asked about whether restoration of statehood would improve the security situation in the Union Territory, the former union home minister said that it is a separate issue but absolutely necessary

Keep regular fare level on J&K flights: Airlines told after Pahalgam attack

Airlines start additional flights to Srinagar after Pahalgam terror attack; 'strongly advised' not to implement surge pricing

Have asked for hassle-free refunds to tourists: Tourism Min 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