A day after 28 civilians, including a Nepali national, were killed in a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India announced a major diplomatic downgrade with Pakistan. The Cabinet Committee on Security, led by PM Modi, approved a series of retaliatory steps over Islamabad’s alleged link to the attack.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said Pakistan’s defence, naval, and air advisors in New Delhi have been declared persona non grata and must leave within a week. India will also pull back its military advisors from Islamabad. Both missions will be downsized from 55 to 30 staff by May 1.
India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty and will shut the Attari land crossing immediately, though those already in India can return via Attari until May 1. Pakistan nationals are now barred from using the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme, and existing visas under it have been revoked.
In an apparent reference to the Indus Waters Treaty being put in abeyance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said earlier even the water which rightfully belonged to India went outside the country but it will now flow for India's benefit and will be utilised for the country. Read More...
The Indian Air Force will carry out a two-day mega military exercise along the border with Pakistan from Wednesday that will involve all the frontline fighter jets including Rafale, Su-30 and Jaguar aircraft, sources in the defence establishment said on Tuesday. Read More...
Indian Air Force to carry out exercise over desert sector and adjoining areas along the India-Pakistan border from tomorrow, 7th May in which all frontline aircraft including the Rafale, Mirage 2000 and Sukhoi-30s will participate: IAF officials
India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday called for a complete halt to cricketing engagements with Pakistan at any forum, including Asia Cup and ICC events, in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.
At an ABP event, Gambhir said the national team should not be playing the arch-rivals till cross-border terrorism ends. Read More...
A 26-year-old Pakistani intruder was arrested along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Tuesday, officials said.
The arrest came amid a diplomatic flare-up between India and Pakistan and almost daily ceasefire violations on the borders in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed. Read More...
Pakistan's ambassador to Russia, Muhammad Khalid Jamali, warned that Islamabad would respond with the "full spectrum of force," including nuclear weapons, if attacked or if the vital water flow from the Indus River is disrupted. His remarks come amidst rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which left 26 people dead, mostly tourists. Read More...
Amid escalating tensions with India following the deadly April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan's civil and military leadership briefed top political parties—excluding Imran Khan’s PTI—on the security situation. Political leaders pledged full support to the armed forces and vowed a strong response to any Indian “misadventure.” The closed-door meeting, led by ISPR chief Lt-Gen Ahmed Sharif and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, emphasized military readiness. The crisis has deepened with both nations enforcing trade bans, diplomatic downgrades, and port restrictions, as India promises decisive action against terrorism.
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In a major escalation of border tensions, Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire for the 11th consecutive night, resorting to unprovoked firing across eight forward sectors along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. The firing, which began with small arms in Kupwara and Baramulla, later spread to Poonch, Rajouri, Akhnoor, and even the International Border in Jammu. This comes amid strained India-Pakistan ties following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. Despite recent talks between the DGMOs, Pakistan's repeated violations have rendered the 2021 ceasefire agreement effectively defunct.
Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, a 30-minute blackout rehearsal was conducted in Punjab’s Ferozepur Cantonment area on Sunday night. The drill, held from 9 to 9:30 pm, involved a complete shutdown of lights to test emergency preparedness in the border town. Authorities, including the BSF and Punjab Police, heightened vigilance with increased patrolling, vehicle checks, and social media monitoring. Officials reassured residents there was no need to panic, calling it a routine exercise to ensure readiness during potential threats.
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Pakistan’s ambassador in Moscow has sought Russia’s help in des-escalating the crisis with New Delhi caused in the aftermath of the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam in which 26 people were killed.
In an interview to be published later by TASS news agency, Ambassador Mohammad Khalid Jamali said that Russia has a privileged strategic partnership with India and also very good relations with Pakistan and could use its good offices to mediate like in Tashkent 1966, when the erstwhile Soviet premier helped in ending the armed conflict.
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Two more persons have been apprehended in Assam for "defending Pakistan on Indian soil", taking the total number of arrested people to 39 since the Pahalgam terror attack last month, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Read more...
Pakistani troops continued unprovoked small arms firing in different sectors along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, prompting effective retaliation by the Indian army, officials said on Sunday.
The ceasefire violation by Pakistan was reported from eight places spread across five districts in the Union Territory during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday but there was no report of any casualty, the officials said.
Sri Lankan police on Saturday searched a flight arriving here from Chennai after being tipped-off that a suspect linked to the Pahalgam terror attack could be on board, police spokesperson said here. Read More...
India has imposed a complete ban on imports of all goods from Pakistan with immediate effect on the grounds of national security and public policy, following last month's terror attack in Pahalgam, according to a government order. Read More...
India on Saturday suspended exchange of all categories of mail and parcels from Pakistan through air and surface routes amid escalating tensions between the two nations over the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Read More...
India has banned direct or indirect import of all goods from Pakistan with immediate effect, according to a notification of the commerce ministry. Read more...
India on Friday blocked Instagram accounts of leading current and former Pakistani cricketers including Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Wasim Akram, intensifying its digital crackdown on influential personalities across the border in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. Read More...
Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in five districts of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting retaliation from the Indian Army, officials said on Friday.
This is the eighth consecutive night of unprovoked firing along the LoC, amid heightened tensions following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam in which 26 people were killed.
Civilians living along the LoC and IB have begun cleaning their community and individual bunkers to make them habitable in case shelling happens.
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The US on Thursday said it supports India's right to defend itself and its fight against terrorism as US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth dialled Defence Minister Rajnath Singh amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan over the Pahalgam terror attack. Read More...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday vowed to hunt down each and every terrorist involved in the Pahalgam attack and said all of them will be made answerable for the heinous act. Read More...
The Supreme Court on Thursday pulled up the petitioners and refused to hear their PIL seeking a judicial probe into the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir in which 26 people were killed. Read More...
Pakistan has announced the closure of specific portions of Karachi and Lahore Flight Information Regions for a limited time each day during May, citing security concerns, a media report said Thursday. Read More...
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to examine a PIL seeking a judicial probe into the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed. Read more...
The perpetrators, backers and planners of the Pahalgam terror attack must be brought to justice, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday, hours after his phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Read more...
India on Wednesday closed its airspace for flights operated by Pakistan airlines in a fresh retaliatory move amid escalating tensions with the neighbouring country following the Pahalgam terror attack. Read more...
After the Pakistani Army failed on the ground following their violation of the Ceasefire Agreement on April 29 along the International Border in the Pargwal Sector of Jammu, the neighbouring army has resorted to cyber attacks against India. Read More...
The Cabinet Committee on Security headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is understood to have reviewed the overall security situation in Jammu and Kashmir amid speculations about India's possible response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
The CCS took place a day after PM Modi held a meeting with the top defence brass on the Pahalgam attack.
It was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, people familiar with the matter said.
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The Government has reconstituted the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB), appointing former R&AW chief Alok Joshi as its new Chairman. The seven-member board now includes a mix of distinguished retired officials from the military, police, and diplomatic services. Among them are Air Marshal PM Sinha (former Western Air Commander), Lt Gen AK Singh (former Southern Army Commander), and Rear Admiral Monty Khanna from the armed forces. The board also features two retired IPS officers, Rajiv Ranjan Verma and Manmohan Singh, alongside B Venkatesh Varma, a former Indian Foreign Service officer. The NSAB plays a crucial role in advising the National Security Council on strategic and security-related issues.
The Cabinet Committee on Security, which was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday at his residence, has concluded, said sources, adding that a press briefing will be held at 3 p.m., where big decisions are likely to be announced. Read More...
Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrive at PM Modi’s residence for key security meet over Pahalgam attack.
Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the US has called on both countries "not to escalate" the conflict. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will speak to foreign ministers of both countries "as early as today or tomorrow".
US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce at a press briefing on Tuesday said that Washington is reaching out to both India and Pakistan "regarding the Kashmir situation” and telling "them not to escalate the situation."
Secretary of State Marco Rubio “expects to speak with the foreign ministers of Pakistan and India as early as today or tomorrow. He is encouraging other national leaders and foreign ministers to reach out to the countries on this issue,” Bruce said.
"So it is – again, as I’ve noted, every day action is being taken, in this case the Secretary speaking directly to his counterparts in India and Pakistan, and we’ll – we expect certainly the impact he’s usually had with the individuals he’s spoken with and certainly with President Trump’s leadership, India and Pakistan having those conversations. It’s very important for them,” Bruce said.
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The Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday for the sixth consecutive day as the Indian Army responded swiftly and proportionately.
The Defence Ministry spokesman said, “During the night of 29-30 April 2025, Pakistan Army posts initiated unprovoked small-arms fire across the LoC opposite the Naushera, Sunderbani and Akhnoor sectors in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir."
“Indian Army troops responded swiftly and proportionately,” the spokesman said.
During April 28-29, the Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small arms firing across the LoC in areas opposite Kupwara and Baramulla districts, as well as the Akhnoor sector of Jammu district.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s unambiguous message during a high-level security meeting - ‘India is determined to deliver a crushing blow to terrorism’ - marks more than just a strong statement of resolve. Read More...
In a high-stakes emergency meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made it clear that India will deal a crushing blow to terrorism. PM Modi, addressing the top security brass, affirmed his complete faith in the professional capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces and assured them of full operational freedom to decide the “mode, targets, and timing” of their response to the Pakistan-based terror threat. Read More...
In a significant development linked to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, a team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrived in Cuttack to question a local family that narrowly escaped the deadly ambush. Read more...
In a recent development following the Union Government’s directive to identify Pakistani nationals residing in India without valid documentation or prolonged visa extensions, at least two Pakistani women living in Odisha have come under the scanner. Notices have been served to them by the local police, asking them to leave the country, official sources said on Tuesday. Read more...
The Jammu and Kashmir government said on Tuesday that 48 destinations across the Valley have been shut for tourists. Read more...
For the fifth consecutive day on Tuesday, the Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, which was befittingly responded to by the Indian Army. Read more...
Sometimes, fate works in mysterious ways — and for Asim Sahu and Sunita Nayak of Sector 3 in Rourkela, it was their 15-month-old son who became their guardian angel. Read more...
In a significant crackdown on illegal activities, the Odisha government on Monday announced stringent measures against foreign nationals who have illegally acquired ration cards under the state’s Public Distribution System (PDS). Read more...
In the aftermath of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, railway stations across the country have been put on high alert, including the Bhubaneswar Railway Station. Authorities have significantly intensified security measures to ensure the safety of passengers and railway staff. Read more...
In a decisive move, the Government of India has banned several Pakistani YouTube channels following recommendations from the Ministry of Home Affairs. The decision comes in the wake of the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where four terrorists brutally killed at least 26 innocent tourists. Read More...
The serene valleys and majestic mountains of Jammu and Kashmir, often called 'Heaven on Earth', have, for far too long, borne the brunt of senseless violence and terror. The shadow of terrorism has persistently loomed, casting a pall over the lives of its residents and the brave security forces that stand guard. Read More...
India has historically leveraged its naval strength to exert strategic pressure on Pakistan, particularly through maritime blockades and port strikes. These actions have significantly impacted Pakistan's economy and military operations. Read More...
The government has written a formal letter to the BBC, conveying India's strong sentiments on its Pahalgam terror attack reportage and terming terrorists 'militants', officials said on Monday.
In a communication to Jackie Martin, BBC's India Head, the Ministry of External Affairs has conveyed the country's strong sentiments regarding their reporting on the terror attack at Pahalgam in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed.
"A formal letter has been sent to the BBC on terming terrorists as militants. The External Publicity Division of the MEA will be monitoring the reporting of the BBC," the official said.
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Acting on the Ministry of Home Affairs' recommendations, the Government of India has banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels, including Dawn News, Samaa TV, and ARY News, for spreading provocative, communally sensitive content and misinformation against India, its Army, and security agencies following the tragic Pahalgam terror incident in Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistani troops continued to violate the ceasefire along the LoC by resorting to unprovoked firing in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Kupwara districts, army officials said on Monday.
This was the fourth consecutive night that Pakistan resorted to unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC) and came amid heightened tension between New Delhi and Islamabad following last week's terror attack in Pahalgam.
A defence spokesperson said, "During the night of April 27-28, Pakistan Army posts initiated unprovoked small arms fire across the LoC in areas opposite Kupwara and Poonch districts."
Indian troops responded swiftly and effectively, he added.
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Slamming Pakistan once again for the terror attack at Pahalgam, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday said that Pakistan is half a century behind India.
The Hyderabad MP came down heavily on Pakistan for the terror attack. He also dismissed the threats of Pakistani leaders. “You are not just half an hour behind, you are half a century behind India. Your country's budget is not even equal to our military budget,” he said.
“Pakistan repeatedly says that they have nuclear bombs, atomic bombs. Remember, if you go into another country and kill innocent people, no country will remain silent."
The AIMIM chief reiterated that terrorists asked the religion of tourists at Pahalgam before killing them. “Which religion are you talking about? You are worse than the Khawarij. This act shows you are the successors of ISIS,” he said.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Sunday to discuss important issues related to military preparedness in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, in which 26 tourists from various states were killed on April 22.
The meeting, which took place at the Defence Minister's residence in Delhi, lasted for about 40 minutes.
It is believed that General Anil Chauhan apprised the Defence Minister about the military strategy and preparations regarding the elimination of terrorism during this time.
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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.
Authorities here have demolished the houses of three alleged active terrorists in Bandipora, Pulwama and Shopian districts of Jammu and Kashmir as security forces continued their crackdown on the terror ecosystem following the Pahalgam terror attack. Read More...
Nagma Yusuf, a Pakistani woman residing in BJB Nagar locality of Bhubaneswar in Odisha, left the Capital City on Sunday following an official ‘leave India’ notice previously issued by local police, in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists. Read More...
A Cuttack family narrowly escaped a terrorist attack while vacationing in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The incident, which took place at the Baisaran Ghati area, resulted in the tragic death of three people, while the family members managed to survive after hiding from the attackers. Read More...
Days after the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam in which 26 persons were killed, the Indian Army has intensified its operation in the area. OTV team is also at the spot, and the overall situation remains tense with locals spending days in panic. The place which once used to bustle in activities, now wears a deserted look. The worst hit are those who were solely dependent on tourism in Pahalgam. Read more...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday issued a stern warning to the terrorists responsible for the attack on innocent tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, assuring that the perpetrators and conspirators of this heinous act will face the harshest response. Read more...
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the Pahalgam terror attack case, which claimed the lives of 26 people, including a Nepali national. Read more...
A social activist, who was shot at by unknown gunmen in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, succumbed to his injuries on Sunday. Read more...
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel on Sunday condemned the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir and assured continued support to the Indian government in its fight against terrorism. Read more...
An unsettling cyber breach has struck the Indian Army Nursing College, as its website was hacked on Friday to display menacing messages inciting religious animosity. The page exhibited text in both Urdu and English, stating, 'You are hacked by Team Insane PK.' Read more...
At least 19 individuals have been arrested in Assam, Meghalaya, and Tripura for posting controversial and anti-national remarks about the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The incident, which claimed 26 lives, including those of a Navy officer and an Intelligence Bureau official, has sparked significant unrest. Read more...
A 45-year-old social activist was injured after being shot at by suspected terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, officials said on Sunday. Read more...
For the third day running on Sunday, the Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir as the Indian Army responded appropriately. Read more...
Kuarmunda, a small town in Odisha’s tribal-dominated Sundargarh district, observed a 12-hour bandh on Saturday in protest against the Pahalgam attack. Read more...
More than 450 Indians have left Pakistan for their home via the Wagah border over the last three days after they were forced to cut short their visits because of cancellation of visas in the wake of developments following the Pahalgam terror attack. Read more...
The Bihar government on Saturday said that all Pakistani nationals, who had been in the state in the recent past, have left well ahead of the April 27 deadline. Read More...
Alerts were issued across Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as water levels on River Jhelum rose suddenly Saturday afternoon with locals alleging release of water from the Indian side without any intimation being given to the Pakistani authorities. Read More...
The government asked media outlets on Saturday to refrain from live coverage of defence operations and movement of security forces, contending that such reportage may inadvertently help hostile elements. Read More...
In the wake of the recent Pahalgam attack and as part of intensified efforts to curb terrorism and its ecosystem, Anantnag Police, in close collaboration with the Army, CRPF and other security forces, have launched extensive search and cordon operations across the district. As part of these operations, numerous raids were conducted at various locations throughout the district. Day and night search operations are underway with heightened vigilance. So far, around 175 suspects have been detained for questioning to dismantle the support networks aiding terrorist activities: Anantnag Police
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has threatened that blood would flow in rivers if water is stopped, in a sharp response to India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) after the Pahalgam terror attack.
Following the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Pahalgam area in which 26 people were killed and scores were injured, Rajasthan authorities have initiated the process of identifying and sending back Pakistani citizens currently residing in the state. Read more...
Aviation watchdog DGCA on Saturday issued an advisory to airlines on providing proper communication and in-flight catering services to passengers as international flights are having longer flying time due to the Pakistan airspace closure. Read more...
The Pakistani military resorted to unprovoked firing all across the Line of Control and Indian troops effectively responded to them, military sources said on Saturday. Read more...
Following the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22 that claimed 26 lives, tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated, prompting swift diplomatic and strategic action on both sides. Read more...
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Friday said America stands with India as it hunts down those responsible for the heinous Pahalgam attack that killed 26 Hindus. Read more...
Security forces have intensified their crackdown on Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives and suspects linked to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives on April 22. In a series of targeted actions, multiple houses of active terrorists across South Kashmir were demolished overnight as part of the counterterrorism operations, sources said. Read more...
A high-level meeting was held on Friday at the residence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. The 45-minute meeting between the Home Minister and Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil focused on exploring ways to halt the flow of water to Pakistan. Read More...
The Pune district administration has so far identified 111 Pakistani nationals living in the district and directed them to leave India by April 27. Read More...
The process of issuing notices to 12 Pakistani nationals residing in Odisha on long-term visas (LTVs) has been initiated following a directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India. These individuals, who have been living in the state for extended periods, will soon be formally asked to leave the country, officials confirmed. Read More...
Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Thursday compared the terror attack in Pahalgam to the October 7, 2023, Hamas strike on Israel, citing similarities in their targeting of civilians and warning of growing coordination among terrorist groups. Read More...
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. Read More...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has instructed chief ministers nationwide to enforce the expulsion of Pakistani nationals residing in India following the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives. All visas issued to Pakistani nationals will be revoked starting April 27, with Indian nationals in Pakistan advised to return promptly. Shah personally contacted state leaders, emphasizing the need for swift identification and deportation of Pakistani residents, underscoring heightened diplomatic strains between the neighboring countries.
A terror associate was killed and two policemen were injured on Friday in an ongoing gunfight in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district.
Officials said the security forces surrounded Ajas village in Bandipora district following information about the presence of terrorists there. Read More...
The houses of two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists, Adil Hussain Thoker and Asif Sheikh, who were behind the Pahalgam attack in which 26 civilians were brutally killed, were destroyed in separate blasts in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Read More...
In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 innocent lives, attention has turned to the maritime capabilities of India and Pakistan. Read More...
In the wake of the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, that claimed the lives of 26 innocent tourists, national security and military preparedness have once again come into sharp focus. As India mourns the loss and vows a strong response, comparisons between the military might of India and its neighbour Pakistan that provides safe havens to terror groups have become more relevant than ever. Read More...
The US government has slammed a prominent American media organisation for its coverage of the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, where 26 people were brutally killed. Read More...
Two security forces personnel were injured in an encounter with terrorists in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, officials said here. Read More...
In a significant development, India has decided to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, an agreement that has governed water-sharing arrangements with Pakistan for decades. Read More...
The Indian Army effectively responded to firing by Pakistan military at some places along Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday night, military sources said. Read More...
In a decisive move following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday issued a clarification regarding visa restrictions. Read More...
US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Friday shunned a Pakistani journalist during a press briefing for questioning her over border tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, adding that US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio made clear that the US stood with India and strongly condemned all forms of terrorism. Read More...
To bring back stranded tourists from J&K, the civil aviation ministry said 110 flights, including eight additional services, were operated connecting Srinagar airport, which handled more than 14,000 passengers on Thursday and highlighted that airfares on the route have reduced notably in two days. Read More...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is carrying out 'Exercise Aakraman' in the central sector with its mainstream fighter aircraft taking part in it, sources said on Thursday.
However, this is a "routine exercise", a source said.
India's frontline fighter jets include Rafales, Su-30s and other aircraft.
Further details are awaited.
The exercise is taking place at a time when the tension between India and Pakistan has gone up after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.
Pakistan on Thursday put Simla Agreement and other bilateral accords with India on hold, suspended all trade, closed its airspace for Indian airlines and said any attempt to divert the water meant for it under the Indus Water Treaty will be considered an Act of War. Read More...
Leading carriers Air India and IndiGo on Thursday announced that their international flights will take an alternative extended route, after Pakistan closed its airspace for India amid rising diplomatic tensions after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Read More...
Pakistan on Thursday said any move to divert water meant for it under the Indus Water Treaty will be considered an Act of War as it announced the suspension of trade, bilateral accords, including the Simla Agreement, and airspaces with India, among other moves in retaliation to New Delhi's measures against the country in the wake of the Pahalgam attack. Read More...
You have created terror here," a terrorist shouted before continuing to indiscriminately fire at tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Baisaran, ignoring pleas to spare their lives, survivors of the massacre recounted at Dombivli near Mumbai on Thursday after returning home. Read More...
In the wake of the terror attack at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, the Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday said a calibrated decision has been taken to scale down the ceremonial display during the Retreat Ceremony, a daily military exercise that takes place before sunset, at Punjab's Attari, Hussainiwala and Sadki borders along Pakistan. Read More...
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday announced that India has decided to suspend visa services to Pakistani nationals with immediate effect following the decisions taken by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. Read More...
India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is not only morally justified in light of continuing cross-border terrorism but also legally defensible due to repeated procedural violations by Pakistan, several experts reckoned on Thursday. Read More...
The entire village of Ishani under Remuna block in Odisha’s Balasore district broke down as it witnessed a terrified and speechless nine-year-old lit the funeral pyre of his father, Prashant Satpathy, killed in the terror attack in Pahalgam. Read More...
The recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists, has triggered nationwide outrage and renewed scrutiny over India’s counter-terrorism strategy. As earlier, India carried out surgical strike and Balakot airstrike after terrorist attacks in the country, speculations are rife that this time, Bharat may consider Naval action. Read More...
Speculation is rife that India is preparing a high-stakes, multidimensional response to the April 22 massacre of 27 civilians, mostly tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam region. Read More...
India has faced its worst terrorist attack on civilians since the 2008 Mumbai attacks. In Kashmir's Pahalgam, at least 27 innocent lives were lost and 15 others were injured in an attack backed by Pakistan. Terrorists opened fire at point-blank range, targeting innocent tourists. Read More...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday issued a powerful warning to the "enemies" of the nation, stating that India will "identify, trace, and punish" every terrorist and their supporters, pursuing them to the "ends of the Earth." Read More...
India has taken the unprecedented step of suspending the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960, a landmark agreement that has endured through four wars and ongoing tensions with Pakistan. This decision follows a tragic attack in Pahalgam, where militants killed 26 tourists. Read more...
The recent suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) by India, following the tragic Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed 26 lives, has significantly escalated tensions between India and Pakistan. Read More...
The United States has issued a ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, citing the risk of terror attacks and possible violent civilian unrest. The advisory, released on Wednesday—just a day after 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed in a terror attack in Pahalgam—warns US citizens against visiting the region, except for the eastern Ladakh area and Leh. It highlights the threat of violence along the Line of Control (LoC) and in tourist destinations like Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam. Additionally, the advisory urges Americans to avoid areas within 10 kilometers of the India-Pakistan border due to the potential for armed conflict.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi paid tribute to Prashant Satpathy, the Odia tourist who lost his life in the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam, at his native village Ishani under Remuna block in Balasore district on Thursday. Read More...
The mortal remains of Indian Air Force Corporal Tage Hailyang, hailing from Arunachal Pradesh's Tajang village, arrived in Guwahati early Thursday via a special flight. Assam minister Jayanta Malla Baruah solemnly received his body at the Air Force base around 1 am, expressing profound grief over the loss. Hailyang tragically lost his life in a brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, leaving behind his wife, who survived the incident. Senior officials from Assam and the Indian Air Force paid their respects, and preparations are underway for his final rites in his hometown, Lower Subansiri district.
Security forces and suspected terrorists exchanged fire following a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Thursday, sources said. The firing took place in the Dudu-Basantgarh area during a cordon and search operation launched based on information about the presence of terrorists, they said. The operation was still underway when last reports came in, they added.