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[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In the deadliest terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, at least 28 tourists were gunned down and dozens injured on Tuesday afternoon in the Baisaran meadow, a popular scenic spot near the resort town of Pahalgam.*Correction in list: Sr no 14 is from Raipur, Chhattisgarh.The Resistance Front, a Pakistan-backed proxy of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has claimed responsibility for the ambush.The gunmen—suspected to be six foreign operatives—were dressed in Indian Army uniforms and opened fire around 1.30pm, deliberately targeting tourists based on their faith, according to survivors. They reportedly asked victims to recite Islamic verses before opening fire from close range.Attack Coincided With High-Profile Diplomatic VisitsThe timing of the massacre appears significant, occurring on the same day US Vice-President JD Vance landed in India for a four-day visit and Prime […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Resistance Front (TRF), a Pakistan-backed terror outfit, has claimed responsibility for the ghastly attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam region, which killed 28 people. The attack has sent shockwaves through the region just weeks ahead of the Amarnath Yatra, a period when Jammu and Kashmir typically sees a surge in tourist activity."More than 85,000 domiciles have been issued to non-locals, creating a pathway for demographic change in Indian-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IOJK). These non-locals arrive posing as tourists, obtain domiciles, and then being to act as if they own the land. Consequently, violence will be directed toward those attempting to settle illegally," the TRF said.LeT's top commander Saifullah Kasuri, alias Khalid, is suspected to be one of the plotters, according to an intelligence assessment. The role of two Rawalkot-based Lashkar commanders, one of whom is Abu […]

[ad_1] Jammu: Security personnel guard on a street a day after Pahalgam terrorist attack, in Jammu. (PTI Photo) Former Bengal and India U-19 cricketer Shreevats Goswami said India should never play cricket with Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack. At least 26 persons -- mostly tourists -- were killed by terrorists on Tuesday at the Baisaran meadows in Pahalgam in one of the worst terror attacks on civilians in Kashmir in the past many years.In a long social media post, Goswami wrote: "And this is exactly what I say -- you don't play cricket with Pakistan. Not now. Not never."When BCCI and the government refused to send India to the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, some had the audacity to say, "Oh, but sport should above politics."Really? Because from where I stand, murdering innocent Indians seems to be their national sport. […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A day after a deadly terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam rocked Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif distanced Islamabad from the bloodshed, describing the violence as “home-grown” and part of a wider rebellion against India.Asif’s remarks, made during an interview with Pakistan’s Live 92 news channel, came as Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short a high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia to return home following the killing of 28 people at the Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam. While New Delhi has yet to officially point fingers, Asif launched a counter-offensive.“Pakistan has no connection with this,” he insisted. “There are revolutions in so-called Indian states, from Nagaland to Kashmir, in Chhattisgarh, Manipur, and the south. These are not acts of foreign interference but local uprisings.”The statement sharply diverges from New Delhi’s longstanding position that cross-border terrorism, particularly […]

[ad_1] A wave of critical developments unfolded across geopolitics, national security, global economy, and sports — from a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that resulted in 28 casulaties and led to PM Modi cutting short his Saudi Arabia visit, to US-China trade tensions. Meanwhile, Elon Musk hinted at shifting priorities amid Tesla’s struggles revealed by earnings report while cricket fans witnessed a milestone performance from KL Rahul in the ongoing IPL season.Jammu and Kashmir Pahalgam terror attack: PM Modi holds key meeting, Amit Shah to meet victimsPrime Minister Narendra Modi had cut short his Saudi trip and returned back to India after 28 people, mostly tourists were killed in a terrorist attack in the Baisaran Valley, a scenic area in Pahalgam, Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. He held a key meeting with NSA Ajit Doval and EAM […]

[ad_1] BENGALURU: In a new twist to the road rage incident that occurred on Old Madras Road in Bengaluru, BPO employee Vikas Kumar—who was earlier arrested following a complaint by Indian Air Force Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose’s wife—has now accused the officer of physical assault and making false allegations. Vikas, who was granted bail, released a video statement Tuesday claiming that Bose’s version of the events is fabricated and that he is now facing the threat of losing his job. “He attacked me and filed a false complaint using the language issue as a pretext. I work in Bengaluru and speak five languages. His accusations are baseless,” Vikas said. According to Vikas, the confrontation began after a multi-utility vehicle (MUV) allegedly grazed his bike. He said he stopped the vehicle to question the driver when Bose, seated in the passenger […]

[ad_1] Representative image (Picture credit: AP) NEW DELHI: The Indian Army foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday, eliminating two terrorists in an ongoing operation near Uri, a day after the Pahalgam terror attack that left 28 tourists dead. According to the Chinar Corps, 2–3 unidentified terrorists tried to infiltrate through the general area of Sarjeevan at Uri Nala on April 23. Alert troops challenged the infiltrators, leading to a heavy exchange of fire. Later on, the Corps confirmed the elimination of two terrorists. “Heavy exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists, two terrorists have been eliminated… large quantity of weapons, ammunition and other war-like stores have been recovered. Operation is in progress,” it posted.This infiltration attempt came a day after the deadly terrorist attack on tourists in […]

[ad_1] Market experts anticipate continued upward momentum based on potential India-US trade agreements. (AI image) Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex went above 80,200, Nifty50 was above 24,350. At 9:21 AM, BSE Sensex was trading at 80,140.02, up 544 points or 0.68%.Nifty50 was at 24,326.10, up 159 points or 0.66%.Indian equity markets finished positively on Tuesday despite global market uncertainty, supported by sustained buying activity and accommodative RBI measures. Market experts anticipate continued upward momentum based on potential India-US trade agreements, ongoing FII investments and supportive central bank policies.Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited says, “Terror attacks while succeeding in taking precious human lives cannot succeed in even marginally impacting our economy and markets. Pakistan’s political instability and basket case economy cannot do […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: At least 28 people were killed after terrorists opened fire in group of tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. The gruesome terror attack in Pahalgam is one of the biggest terror attacks after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.According to survivors, 6 foreign terrorists dressed in Army fatigues, identified their victims by faith asking them to tell their names and recite Islamic verses before spraying bullets on them from close range.Here are the top developmentPM Modi holds key meetingPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday landed in Delhi after cutting his two-day Saudi Arabia trip short. Immediately after touching down, PM Modi chaired a key meet with national security advisor Ajit Doval, EAM S Jaishankar and others to discuss the situation in view of the Pahalgam terror attack.Follow live updatesMeanwhile, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman also preponed her […]

[ad_1] MUMBAI, INDIA - APRIL 17: Tilak Varma of Mumbai Indians and Mitchell Santner of Mumbai Indians celebrate their team's win over Sunrisers Hyderabad during the 2025 IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede Stadium on April 17, 2025, in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians in match no 41 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday. With only two wins in seven outings, Pat Cummins’ side is under immense pressure to turn things around. Their campaign has been riddled with inconsistency, especially in the batting department which, despite boasting of explosive names, has flattered to deceive. The bowling unit too has lacked bite, and the combination of both has left SRH languishing in the […]