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[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s former cricketer Mohammad Hafeez expressed deep sorrow over the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, by posting on X (formerly Twitter): “Sad & heartbroken #PahalgamTerroristAttack.”His message, though brief, resonated widely, underlining the immense human cost of such violence and the collective grief it triggers across borders.The heinous attack, described as one of the deadliest in the region since the 2019 Pulwama bombing, claimed the lives of at least 28 civilians and left more than 20 others injured. It has shocked the nation and reignited urgent calls for united efforts to eliminate terrorism.In the wake of the tragedy, the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and central security agencies have launched an intensive manhunt to bring the perpetrators to justice.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have strongly condemned the attack. Shah, […]

[ad_1] Tesla has long sought to establish a presence in India, the world's third-largest automotive market. (AI image) Elon Musk-led Tesla sees India as a ‘very hot market’, but rues the 100% tariffs on automobiles, which it says make customers anxious. The US auto giant continues to evaluate the timing of its entry into this promising market, according to Tesla’s chief financial officer Vaibhav Taneja’s statement.Tesla has long sought to establish a presence in India, the world's third-largest automotive market. However, the exceptionally high tariffs, which CEO Elon Musk says are amongst the world's highest, remain a significant obstacle.Recent developments show Tesla securing showroom locations in India and advertising numerous job positions, indicating progress towards market entry. Import records reveal that Tesla brought a Model Y vehicle from Germany to India in March, valued at $46,000 for shipping purposes."The same […]

[ad_1] The majestic Himalayas, often called the “Water Tower of Asia,” are undergoing a drastic transformation. As the Earth warms, so do the towering peaks of the Hindu Kush-Himalayan (HKH) range, and the consequences could be catastrophic for nearly two billion people who rely on its snow and ice.Recent data from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) paints a stark picture: snowfall in the HKH region during the winter of 2024-25 plummeted to its lowest in 23 years. Snow persistence, the duration snow remains on the ground, was 23.6 percent below normal. This marks the third consecutive year of decline and signals a dangerous shift in the region’s hydrology.How the melting of Himalayas could affect agriculture and water suppliesThe Himalayas feed 12 of Asia’s major river systems, including the Ganga, Indus, Brahmaputra, Mekong, and Amu Darya. Snowmelt from […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Pakistan on Wednesday extended condolences while simultaneously distancing itself from the brutal terror attack near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, a day after 28 tourists were killed in the violence.The country’s foreign office expressed concern and offered sympathies, but its defence minister dismissed any link to Islamabad, calling the incident a result of "home-grown" discontent within India.“We are concerned at the loss of tourists’ lives in an attack in Anantnag district. We extend our condolences to the near ones of the deceased and wish the injured a speedy recovery,” said a statement from the Pakistan Foreign Office in response to media queries.The attack, which occurred in the Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam, is the deadliest in the Valley since the Pulwama bombing of 2019.Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif, in an interview with Live 92 News, asserted, “Pakistan has […]

[ad_1] Tiffany Fong, the cryptocurrency influencer who Elon Musk asked to be mother of her kid, has shared a post on X asking who US Vice President JD Vance should meet next. The post Vance’s recent visit to the Vatican city on April 20, where he met Pope Francis just before Pope’s death. “who should we send JD Vance to meet next”, the self-proclaimed crypto journalist wrote in the post.The post has sparked mixed reactions with some users suggesting names of high-profile personalities, like George Soros, Russian president Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian president Zelensky, Hillary Clinton, Drake, and Kanye. While others responded with more humorous comments. One user wrote “Me …. lol I need the whole team to come visit my work ….”. “Can he meet with my in laws,” a second user asked jokingly. When Elon Musk followed Tiffany Fong […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The front pages of Kashmir’s leading newspapers went black on Wednesday, a stark visual protest against the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 28 people, mostly tourists, and wounded many others. The coordinated editorial blackout served as a collective cry of anguish and a call for accountability after one of the deadliest attacks in the region in recent years.English and Urdu dailies, including Greater Kashmir, Rising Kashmir, Kashmir Uzma, Aftab, and Taimeel Irshad abandoned conventional design in favor of a somber black background, with headlines and editorials printed in white and red.“Gruesome: Kashmir Gutted, Kashmiris Grieving,” read the bold white headline on Greater Kashmir’s cover, followed by a blood-red subhead: “26 killed in deadly terror attack in Pahalgam.”The paper’s front-page editorial, titled “The massacre in the meadow – Protect Kashmir’s soul,” mourned the loss of innocent […]

[ad_1] Mohd Siraj Instagram Story New Delhi: Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj has joined the growing chorus of voices from the sporting world expressing sorrow and outrage over the barbaric terrorist attack that occurred on April 22 in the Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The attack, which claimed the lives of at least 28 people and injured over 20 others, has been described as one of the deadliest in the region since the 2019 Pulwama bombing.Taking to Instagram, Siraj penned a powerful and emotional message condemning the brutality: “Just read about the horrific and shocking terrorist attack in Pahalgam. To target and kill innocent civilians in the name of religion is pure evil..."No cause, no belief, no ideology can ever justify such a monstrous act. Yeh kaisi ladai hai... jahaan insaan ki jaan ki koi keemat hi nahi..."I can’t […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Security agencies on Wednesday revealed that the three terrorists suspected to have carried out the deadly Pahalgam attack used specific code names, Moosa, Yunus, and Asif, to mask their identities during the operation that killed 28 people, mostly tourists.The suspects have been identified as Asif Fauji, Suleman Shah, and Abu Talha, all of whom are believed to be operatives of The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy. According to officials, the trio was previously active in Poonch and had a history of orchestrating terror strikes in the region.The use of aliases by terrorists is not new, but security experts say the names appear to be part of an effort to create confusion, avoid detection, and establish interchangeable identities within militant networks.Meanwhile, the sketches of the three suspects were drawn based on inputs from survivors of the Pahalgam […]