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'This was a terrorist attack': US House panel slams NYT's Kashmir coverage

NYT faces backlash from the US House Foreign Affairs Committee for calling terrorists 'militants' in its report on the Pahalgam attack that left 26 people dead

Kapil Sibal urges PM Modi to pass resolution to express national sentiment

Sibal further suggested sending a delegation of ruling and Opposition MPS to countries such as Africa, the US, Europe, and other countries to raise awareness about the situation

Homes of suspected Pahalgam terror attackers demolished in Jammu & Kashmir

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir are on the hunt to track down Adil Thokar and Asif Shaikh, who are believed to have been part of the Pahalgam terror attack

Tit-for-tat: Expulsions of Pakistani diplomatic staff over the years

Expelling officials have been part of a diplomatic tit-for-tat that has been repeated with regularity over the past 30 years

Strong sentiment across India to avenge Pahalgam terror attack: Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday said there is a strong sentiment across the country to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 persons lost their lives. Pawar said the Indian Army will take decisive action against persons responsible for Tuesday's attack in Jammu and Kashmir, in which six tourists from Maharashtra were killed. Speaking at an event organised by the public health department here, the deputy chief minister said, "We have paid tributes to those who lost their lives in the attack, including six people from Maharashtra. There is a feeling across the country that the attack should be avenged. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken some key decisions such as suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, and all ties have been snapped with them (Pakistan)." Innocent tourists were killed in such a "cowardly attack", he said, adding that everybody has condemned the act and it should not recur. Pawar said, "I have no doubt that our Indian Army will elimin

Pahalgam attack: Pakistan warns of 'all-out war', vows measured response

On April 22, terrorists launched an attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, killing 26 and injuring over a dozen tourists at the Baisaran meadow, triggering national outrage and calls for action

India retaliates as Pakistan violates LoC ceasefire after Pahalgam attack

Pakistan's ceasefire breach along the LoC triggers a strong Indian response, just days after the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives

Bandipora: Worker of terrorist killed, two security force personnel injured

Indian Army is on a high alert, launching several search operations to neutralise the terrorists following the attack in Pahalgam on April 22 in which 26 people were killed

It is a fight between 'dharma' and 'adharma': RSS chief on Pahalgam attack

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasised the importance of unity and closeness in society, stating that while evil must be eliminated, true strength lies in togetherness

Pahalgam attack: UN chief urges India, Pakistan to show 'maximum restraint'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is following the situation between India and Pakistan very closely and with very great concern and appeals to both governments to exercise maximum restraint and ensure no further deterioration, his spokesperson said. We were very clear in our condemnation of the terror attack that occurred in Jammu and Kashmir, on the 22nd, two days ago, which killed a large number of civilians, Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, said at the daily press briefing Thursday. Dujarric was responding to a question on whether Guterres has had any contact with the governments of India and Pakistan amid escalating tensions in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 civilians were killed. He said Guterres has not had any direct contact, but I can tell you he's obviously following the situation very closely and with very great concern. The secretary-general very much" appeals to both the governments of India and Pakistan to exercise maximu

US stands with India, urges perpetrators be brought to justice: State dept

The United States has said it stands with India and strongly condemns all acts of terrorism, calling for perpetrators of the heinous Pahalgam terror attack to be brought to justice. As President (Donald) Trump and Secretary (Marco) Rubio have made clear, the United States stands with India, strongly condemns all acts of terrorism," State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said Thursday. "We pray for the lives of those lost and for the recovery of the injured and call for the perpetrators of this heinous act to be brought to justice, Bruce added. Twenty-six civilians were killed on Tuesday when terrorists opened fire at them near Kashmir's Pahalgam town. Most of those killed were tourists. Responding to a question on whether the US sees Pakistan as potentially being behind the attack and if Washington is playing any role in trying to de-escalate tensions between the nations, Bruce said the issue was highlighted due to the severity of the situation but added that no further comment

What makes the latest India-Pak standoff more dangerous than the past?

While civilians, including Hindu pilgrims, have been targets before, in recent years the most deadly militant raids in Kashmir have been on the army or the police

Trade set-up, April 25: Nifty strategy amid RIL, Maruti Q4, Pahalgam news

Stock Market Today, Sensex Today, April 25: Rising tensions between India and Pakistan amid Pahalgam attack, and Q4 results of RIL and Maruti, back home, will guide Sensex, Nifty today

Two men posing as pony service providers caught on Vaishno Devi route

Two men were booked for allegedly impersonating pony service providers using fake documents on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi route in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, officials said. During routine patrolling near Shri Geeta Mata Mandir, police team intercepted a man identifying as one Puran Singh. On verifying, police found his name to be Manir Hussain. He was using someone else's authorised service card to operate illegally, police said, adding that an FIR under relevant sections of law has been registered at Katra Police Station. In a similar case near Ban Ganga bridge, police caught Sahil Khan, who was from Kotli in Jammu district, for allegedly operating a pony service without any valid license. He admitted that he had no authorisation and a case was registered, police said. Authorities said surveillance and verification drives would continue to curb unauthorised activities on the shrine route. Police have urged all service providers to carry valid documents and requested the

UP Congress postpones protest against BJP in wake of Pahalgam attack

The Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee postponed a scheduled protest at BJP district headquarters on April 25 in light of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir which claimed the lives of 26 people, a statement issued Thursday said. The statement said that the party will hold a candle march across the state to honour the victims of the attack. Party workers will assemble at martyr memorials or statues of national icons to offer prayers for the departed souls, the statement read. The party said the Political Affairs Committee and newly appointed district and city Congress presidents held a meeting on Wednesday and unanimously decided to postpone the Gandhian-style protests against "fake chargesheet" in the National Herald case and "fabricated cases" against its top leadership. However, the party said it was "shocked and deeply saddened" by the "cowardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam" in which 26 people, including foreign nationals, were killed. "In view of the horrific

Railways facilitates journey of stranded tourists amidst rush from Jammu

In a proactive move to aid stranded tourists, the Indian Railways undertook significant operations from Katra and Jammu stations, ensuring smooth onward journeys towards New Delhi and beyond via special unreserved trains till late Thursday night, officials said. Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav flagged off special tourist trains from Jammu and Kashmir, underscoring the railways' commitment to passenger welfare. The train, which had an occupancy rate of approximately 67 per cent, carried around 580 reserved passengers and an additional 180 unreserved passengers, they said. The second special train departing from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK), accommodated approximately 200 passengers from the Jammu region, with meticulous food and catering arrangements managed by IRCTC, they said. Responding to escalating demand, an additional third AC coach with 72 berths was swiftly attached to the train to alleviate the eastbound rush. Similarly, an extra coach is slated for attachment to .

Pahalgam attack: Will pursue terrorists to the ends of the earth, says PM

IB, home ministry officials brief all-party meeting; Pakistan says any attempt to divert Indus water 'an act of war'

Pahalgam attack: Indian carriers chalk out plans as Pak shuts airspace

Devise alternative routes for flights that currently fly over Pakistan

Clear message on Pahalgam terror attack: All options on the table

Given that the attack had cross-border linkages and that it is well known that Pakistan nurtures and finances terrorist groups, the government on Wednesday took several measures

Pahalgam attack: Amarnath yatra under cloud as terror grips Valley

9,000 register for Amarnath Yatra in 10 days, but first dropouts already in, according to tour operators