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India slams BBC for calling terrorists 'militants' in Pahalgam reportage

BBC reports on Pahalgam terror attack carried words such as "militants" and "gunmen" to describe terrorists, who fired indiscriminately at the batch of tourists

Kharge lashes out at PM Modi for skipping all-party meet on Pahalgam attack

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for skipping the all-party meeting called to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead. "It is the misfortune of the country that when the pride of the country was hurt, you (PM Modi) were giving an election speech in Bihar," he said addressing the 'Samvidhan Bachao' rally here. "Leaders of all parties attended the all-party meeting, but it is sad that PM Modi did not come to that meeting. Was Bihar far away? The PM should have come to the all-party meeting and explained the plan. What help does he need from us?" he said. Further attacking the Prime Minister, he said, "Modi gave inflation and unemployment. Such people weaken the country. The 56-inch chest has shrinked." In the run up to the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, Modi had said that it takes a 56-inch chest to convert Uttar Pradesh into Gujarat in terms of development. Kharge said Congress leaders had decided that it will support

Pahalgam terror attack: J-K Assembly moves resolution condemning tragedy

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly moved a resolution on Monday expressing shock and anguish over the barbaric terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people and resolved to fight resolutely in defeating the nefarious designs of disturbing communal harmony and hindering progress. The resolution was moved by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary during a special session of the Assembly which began with the members observing a two-minute silence to pay homage to those killed in the tragedy last week. "The Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir reaffirms its unwavering commitment to foster an environment of peace, development, and inclusive prosperity for all its citizens, and to resolutely defeat the nefarious designs of those who seek to disturb the communal harmony and progress of the nation and of Jammu and Kashmir," the resolution stated. The deputy chief minister said, "This House expresses its profound shock and anguish over the barbaric and inhumane attack perpetrated on

Pakistan airspace closure: Minister Naidu says govt working with airlines

The government is assessing the situation arising out of the closure of Pakistan airspace and working on solutions with airlines, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said on Monday. Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed at least 26 people, Pakistan last week barred Indian airlines from using its airspace. "We are assessing the situation... and working with airlines," the minister said. The closure of the airspace is resulting in longer flying hours for international flights, especially those flying out from north Indian cities, and pushing up the operational costs of airlines. In the current situation, the ministry is looking at the passenger aspects and ensure that safety is the key priority, Naidu said on the sidelines of an event here.

Parliamentary standing committee on defence to meet today at 3 PM

This development comes as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Prime Minister Narendra Modi today

Rajnath Singh holds meeting with PM Modi on security preparedness

This meeting comes a day after Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan briefed the Defence Minister on the key decisions

China backs Pakistan, calls for 'swift, fair' probe into Pahalgam attack

China has reiterated its strong support for Pakistan in 'defending its sovereignty and security interests' amid heightened tensions with India after Pahalgam terror attack

India imposes ban on Pakistani YouTube channels after Pahalgam attack

India bans Pakistani YouTube channels, including those run by popular creators like Wasay Habib and Shoaib Akhtar, citing 'national security and misleading content'

Pakistan opens fire across LoC near Kupwara, Poonch; India retaliates

Pakistani Army targets Indian positions across LoC in Kupwara, Poonch; Indian troops respond swiftly to fourth consecutive day of ceasefire violations

Senior Indian diplomat holds talks with Taliban's acting foreign minister

India's point-person on Afghanistan Anand Prakash held talks with Taliban's acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and discussed political and trade issues, Afghan media reported on Sunday. In the meeting held in Kabul, the acting foreign minister emphasised the expansion of political and economic relations with India, Tolo news reported. Muttaqi emphasised the increase in diplomatic and economic relations between the two countries and added Indian investors should take advantage of opportunities to invest in Afghanistan, the media outlet said quoting an Afghan spokesperson. The visit by Prakash, the joint secretary heading the division for Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran in the Ministry of External Affairs, comes amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan over the Pahalgam terror attack. It is not known whether the issue figured in Prakash-Muttaqi talks. India has not yet recognised the Taliban regime in Afghanistan and has been pitching for the formation of a truly inclus

India's purpose should be to re-establish deterrence, says Ajay Bisaria

During his tenure as India's envoy to Pak from 2017 to Aug 2019, Bisaria had a front-row seat to India's response to the 2019 Pulwama attack and argues that India now needs to re-establish deterrence

Pahalgam terror attack may weigh on Jammu and Kashmir investment boom

This marked the second-highest jump across states in a year that saw overall new investment plans in the country rise by 25.35 per cent to ₹44.15 trillion

Pahalgam attack: Short-term impact of India-Pak actions not too significant

Generally, political and economic measures do not bring about significant changes in policy or behaviour unless they sting the other party enough

Pahalgam attack: 537 Pak nationals left India through Attari in 4 days

As many as 537 Pakistani nationals, including nine diplomats and officials, left India through the Attari-Wagah border point in four days beginning April 24 as the exit deadline for the 12 categories of short-term visa holders of the neighbouring nation ended Sunday, officials said. A total of 850 Indians, including 14 diplomats and officials, have returned from Pakistan through the international border crossing located in Punjab in the last four days. The 'Leave India' notice to the Pakistani nationals was issued by the government after 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed by Pakistan-linked terrorists in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. The officials told PTI that altogether 237 Pakistani nationals, including nine diplomats and officials, left India through the Attari-Wagah border post on Sunday, 81 left on April 26, 191 on April 25 and 28 on April 24. Similarly, 116 Indians, including one diplomat, returned from Pakistan on Sunday through the international land bord

Pahalgam attack: UK foreign secy speaks to Jaishankar, Pak Deputy PM Dar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday conveyed to his British counterpart David Lammy India's policy of "zero tolerance" for terrorism while discussing the "cross-border" links to the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam. As relations between New Delhi and Islamabad reeled under severe strain following Tuesday's terror attack that killed 26 civilians, Lammy also spoke to Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. The Pakistan Foreign Office said the British foreign secretary emphasised the need for de-escalation of the situation. Citing "cross-border linkages" to the horrific Pahalgam attack, India has promised severe punishment to those involved in the strike that triggered wide-spread outrage within India and abroad. Following his phone conversation with the British foreign secretary, Jaishankar said he underlined the importance of "zero tolerance" for terrorism. "Spoke to Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy of the UK today. Discussed the cross-border terrorist attack at ...

Pahalgam attack: Navy gets 'combat-ready' as firing across LoC continues

In 'Mann ki Baat' broadcast, Modi vows "harshest" response to perpetrators and conspirators

PM Modi monitoring situation in J&K post terror attack: Jitendra Singh

Asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is monitoring the situation in Jammu and Kashmir post the Pahalgam terror attack, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said whatever decision would be taken it would be in the best interest of the public. He said there is no need to worry or panic under the leadership of Modi who had assured appropriate action against the terrorists involved in the deadly attack on the tourists in Pahalgam on April 22, leaving 26 people dead. Talking to reporters in his Udhampur parliamentary constituency, the Minister of state in the Prime Minister's office termed the Pahalgam terror attack as "painful" and said PM Modi has taken serious cognizance of the incident and he is personally monitoring the situation. Overall, I feel that we do not need to worry or panic under the leadership of Modi...the home ministry and defence ministry are taking a very thoughtful decision based on their inputs and we believe that whatever decisions are taken by the ...

EAM discusses 'cross-border' terror attack in Pahalgam with UK foreign secy

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday conveyed to his British counterpart David Lammy India's policy of "zero tolerance" for terrorism while discussing the "cross-border" links to the dastardly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. Jaishankar and Lammy held a phone conversation amid increasing tensions between India and Pakistan over the April 22 terror attack that killed 26 civilians. "Spoke to Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy of UK today. Discussed the cross-border terrorist attack at Pahalgam. Underlined the importance of zero tolerance for terrorism," the external affairs minister said in a social media post.

Pak wants Russian, Chinese involvement in Pahalgam terror attack probe

Pakistan wants involvement of Russia and China in investigating the Pahalgam terror attack, according to a media report. Terrorists opened fire in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday, killing 26 people, mostly tourists, in the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019. The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the attack. On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the "perpetrators and conspirators" of the Pahalgam attack will be "served with the harshest response". In a recent interview to Russian government-run RIA Novosti news agency, Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said, "I think Russia or China or even Western countries can play a very, very positive role in this crisis and they can even set up an investigation team that should be assigned this job to investigate whether India or Modi is lying or he is telling the truth. Let an international team find out." He said ...

Exit deadline ends, Pakistan citizens bid tearful goodbyes, rush home

"My mother's an Indian and she is not being allowed to accompany us to Pakistan," bawled teenage Sarita, not knowing when she could see her in person. She, her brother and father were among the hundreds queued up at the Attari border point to exit India on Sunday as the clock ticked. The exit deadline for Pakistani nationals visiting India on SAARC visas ended on April 26, while for the rest, except those on medical visas, it is set to close on Sunday, April 27 amid escalating tensions between the two countries over the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Medical visas issued to Pakistani nationals are valid till April 29. At the Attari border in Amritsar district, vehicles queued up as Pakistani nationals rushed to cross over to their country. Many Indians came to see off their Pakistani relatives at Attari and the pain of separation was palpable. Sarita's family had come to India for a kin's wedding set for April 29. "We came to India after nine years." She, her broth