Page 26 - Pahalgam Attack

Pakistan tests surface-to-surface missiles amid rising tensions with India

On May 3, Islamabad conducted a training launch of the Abdali weapon system, a surface-to-surface missile with a range of 450 kms

Cong acting like 'fifth column' against Indian armed forces, alleges BJP

The BJP on Monday alleged that the Congress and its allies have become a "fifth column" working to lower the morale of armed forces after the Uttar Pradesh Congress president took a 'toy Rafale' jibe at the government over its response to the Pahalgam terror attack. BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi sought to draw a parallel between Pakistani army and leaders of INDIA bloc, saying the former is bombarding the Indian armed forces from across the border by violating the ceasefire while opposition leaders are targeting them with their comments from within. The ruling party's fresh attack on opposition parties, especially the Congress, came following Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajai Rai's taunting remarks for the alleged lack of action by the government against terrorists. Rai showed a toy plane depicting Rafale fighter aircraft with lemon and chillies hanging from it and targeted the government for not putting them to use. Trivedi noted that it is in a series of comment

'Publicity without public cause': SC rebukes petitioner over Pahalgam plea

The two-judge pulled up advocate Vishal Tiwari for filing the plea and berated the petitioner for acting without 'sensibility'

Defence secy meets PM Modi amid Indo-Pak tensions after Pahalgam attack

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi against the backdrop of increasing tensions between India and Pakistan over the Pahalgam terror attack. The meeting comes a day after Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A P Singh met Prime Minister Modi and is understood to have discussed the security situation. Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi had on Saturday apprised the prime minister on the overall situation in the critical sea lanes in the Arabian Sea. In a high-level meeting with the top defence brass, Prime Minister Modi on last Tuesday gave the armed forces "complete operational freedom" to decide on the mode, targets and timing of the response to the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead. Modi also emphasised the national resolve to deal a "crushing blow to terrorism".

Centre starts work on hydro projects after suspending treaty with Pakistan

Last month, New Delhi suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty between the nuclear-armed rivals that ensures supply to 80 per cent of Pakistani farms after Pahalgam attack

Kulgam man linked to Pahalgam attack drowns while fleeing security forces

Imtiaz Ahmad Magray from south Kashmir's Kulgam was interrogated by police on Saturday in relation to the Pahalgam terrorist attack

Wife of Navy officer killed in Pahalgam attack trolled, NCW voices support

While acknowledging the nation's grief and outrage over the terror attack, the National Commission for Women urged people to exercise restraint in their criticism of Himanshi Narwal

UN Security Council to hold closed-door meeting today on India-Pak tensions

The UN Security Council meeting, scheduled for this afternoon by the Greek Presidency, was convened at Pakistan's request

Security forces bust terror hideout in Poonch, recover 5 IEDs, radio sets

Poonch police released photos from the hideout, showing multiple radio sets and five IEDs that were recovered

Pakistani troops violate ceasefire for 11th night, Indian Army retaliates

Pakistani troops opened unprovoked fire across multiple Jammu and Kashmir sectors including Kupwara, Poonch, and Akhnoor as ceasefire violations persist amid rising cross-border tensions

Amid India-Pak tension, 30-minute blackout drill held at Ferozepur Cantt

A 30-minute blackout rehearsal was conducted at the Ferozepur Cantonment area in Punjab on Sunday evening amid heightened tension between India and Pakistan following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. The blackout drill was carried at the border town out from 9 pm to 9:30 pm, officials said. All lights were turned off in the area after a siren went off at 9 pm, they said. Earlier, the Ferozepur Cantonment Board wrote to Deputy Commissioner Deepshikha Sharma about carrying out the blackout drill. "You are requested to ensure adequate security arrangements during this period, given the total blackout. This rehearsal aims to ensure preparedness and effectiveness in implementing blackout procedures during prevailing war threats. Your support and cooperation are crucial in making this exercise successful," the letter said. Sharma said in a statement that the blackout was part of a routine preparedness exercise. "Electricity supply in the cantonment area will be shut from 9 pm to

Pakistani singer Abida Parveen's Instagram account blocked in India

India had earlier announced a ban on 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for spreading provocative and communally sensitive content and misinformation against India

Pahalgam terrorist attack: 'Non-kinetic' arrows in quiver to counter Pak

Experts suggest diplomatic manoeuvres to put Pakistan back in FATF 'grey list', regulate information on hydrological data to the lower riparian and convincing friends like Saudi, UAE to block aid

Pahalgam attack: Russian foreign minister asks India, Pak to show restraint

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Sunday expressed concern over the tension between Pakistan and India following the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, urging the two sides to show restraint. Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, according to a statement by the Foreign Office. Dar apprised Lavrov of recent regional developments, the statement added. Lavrov expressed concern over the situation and stressed the importance of diplomacy to resolve issues. He emphasised that both sides should exercise restraint and avoid escalation, the Foreign Office said. During the conversation, Dar rejected India's baseless allegations and inflammatory rhetoric against Pakistan, the statement said. He also condemned India's unilateral and illegal move to hold the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance which is a violation of its international obligations. The minister also conveyed Pakistan's

Pahalgam terrorist attack: India curtails water flow on the Chenab

India imposed fresh punitive measures against Pakistan on Saturday, including a ban on the import of goods, suspension of exchange of mails and parcels via air and surface routes

'India must blend coercion with diplomacy to shift Pakistan's stance'

Coercion should be a means to an end, its impact leveraged through diplomacy and dialogue to shift Pakistan towards a more reasonable stance, which could lower volatility to a manageable level

Will give a befitting reply to those who cast evil eye on India: Rajnath

Rajnath Singh assured the public that India under PM Modi's leadership will act strongly against Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 28 Indians

CM Sai praises Kashmiri guide for saving Chhattisgarh tourists in Pahalgam

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday expressed gratitude to Kashmiri tourist guide Nazakat Ahmad Shah who saved a group of tourists from Chhattisgarh during the Pahalgam terror attack, and pointed out that the Muslim community is getting a bad name because of some people. "All Muslims aren't bad and the community is becoming infamous due to some people," Sai said in an exclusive interview to PTI. Asked what India should do to retaliate against Pakistan for sponsoring the April 22 attack in the Kashmir vale, Sai said he thinks that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government will take strong action. He did not elaborate but said the Central government is in control of the situation. "I strongly condemn the attack by terrorists in Pahalgam. They killed innocent and unarmed people who had gone for holidaying with their families after questioning their religion, which is a cowardly act. The nation has lost 26 people. Chhattisgarh has also lost its son," the chief minister said.

Air Chief meets PM Modi amid Indo-Pak tensions after Pahalgam attack

Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A P Singh on Sunday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is understood to have discussed the security situation arising out of the rising tensions between India and Pakistan over the deadly Pahalgam terror attack. The meeting came less than 24 hours after Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi apprised the prime minister on the overall situation in the critical sea lanes in the Arabian Sea. The Air chief held a meeting with PM Modi, sources said without giving further details. There is no official word on the Modi-Singh meeting yet. Citing "cross-border linkages" to the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians, India has promised severe punishment to those involved in the strike. In a high-level meeting with the top defence brass, Prime Minister Modi on last Tuesday gave the armed forces "complete operational freedom" to decide on the mode, targets and timing of the response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Modi also emphasised the nationa

Pahalgam attack: Pakistan shuts ports for Indian ships in tit-for-tat move

In a directive issued by Pakistan's Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Indian flag carriers would no longer be permitted at any Pakistani port