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Response first, accountability later: Tharoor on Pahalgam

Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has called for a strong response to the Pahalgam terror attack, stating that accountability for the killing can be addressed later. Tharoor emphasized the need for a clear message to those who carry out such attacks, stating that the era of impunity is over. He drew parallels with the Israeli government's unified response to the Hamas attack, where political accountability was postponed until after the immediate crisis had subsided. Tharoor's comments have spark

29 Apr 2025 12:53 am
J-K House passes resolution denouncing Pahalgam attack

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Monday expressing shock and anguish over the Pahalgam terrorist attack and resolved to fight resolutely to defeat the nefarious designs to disturb communal harmony and hinder progress.

29 Apr 2025 12:34 am
Left maintains foothold in JNU, ABVP wins one top post

The RSS-affiliated ABVP has won the post of joint secretary in the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) election, ending a nine-year period out of office. The ABVP's victory marks a significant shift in the political landscape of JNU, breaking the Left's long-standing dominance. Left candidates won the remaining three central panel posts, but the ABVP's victory is seen as a major gain for the right-wing group.

28 Apr 2025 11:58 pm
Court accepts ED closure in CWG 'scam' case

A Delhi court has accepted the Enforcement Directorate's closure report in a money laundering case against Suresh Kalmadi, the former head of the organising committee of the 2010 Commonwealth Games, and then secretary general Lalit Bhanot, bringing an end to the money laundering angle in the alleged scam. The court noted that the ED's investigation failed to find evidence of money laundering, and the CBI had already closed the corruption case based on which the ED launched its probe.

28 Apr 2025 11:45 pm
Putin declares three-day ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine starting from midnight of May 7-8 to mark the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat in World War II. Putin urged the Kiev regime to follow suit, stating that the ceasefire will be in effect until midnight of May 10-11. Russia also reiterated its readiness for peace talks without preconditions and called for constructive interaction with international partners. The announcement comes as Russia prepares for its Vict

28 Apr 2025 10:47 pm
They killed your mother: Owaisi responds to Bilawal

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi slammed Pakistani politician Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari for his lood would flow in rivers remark and called former cricketer Shahid Afridi a joker for his comment on the Pahalgam terror attack. Owaisi also supported India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty and called for Pakistan to be placed on the FATF grey list. He also advocated for cyber attacks against Pakistan.

28 Apr 2025 10:19 pm
'We would rather die than return to Pakistan'

Pakistani wives of former militants rehabilitated in Kashmir have pleaded with the government to allow them to stay, stating they would rather die than return to their native country. The women, who came to Kashmir under a 2010 rehabilitation policy for former militants, have been asked to leave by the police. They say they have built lives in Kashmir and fear for the future of their children if they are forced to return.

28 Apr 2025 10:03 pm
Man assaulted while watching reel on Pahalgam attack

Two unidentified men have been booked by the Government Railway Police (GRP) in Indore for allegedly abusing and assaulting a 23-year-old man on a Bhopal-Indore passenger train. The victim claimed he was attacked for watching a reel regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, which upset the accused. The GRP has registered a case against the accused under sections related to intentionally causing hurt, abuse, and criminal intimidation.

28 Apr 2025 8:47 pm
Cong warns its leaders over remarks on Pahalgam attack

The Congress on Monday distanced itself from the controversial comments of some of its leaders on the Pahalgam terror attack, saying that only the recent CWC resolution and the views expressed by AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and authorised AICC office-bearers represent its position. The opposition party's assertion comes in the wake of remarks by leaders like Vijay Wadettiwar, Mani Shankar Aiyar, Shashi Tharoor, Tariq Hameed Karra and Saifuddin Soz that have triggered a row, with

28 Apr 2025 8:08 pm
Upset by BJP protest, Siddaramaiah raises hand at cop

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah lost his temper and made a gesture by raising his hand at a police officer during a protest rally in Belagavi. The incident occurred when a group of people, allegedly BJP workers, attempted to disrupt his speech by displaying a black flag and shouting slogans. Siddaramaiah, visibly upset, summoned the police officer to the stage and instructed him to remove the disruptive individuals. The incident sparked a heated exchange between the CM and BJP leaders, wit

28 Apr 2025 7:18 pm
Are you really working for...? SC asks Centre

The Supreme Court of India has reprimanded the central government for failing to implement a cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims. The court expressed its concern over the delay in formulating the scheme, which is designed to provide immediate medical care to accident victims within the crucial golden hour. The court highlighted that despite a statutory provision requiring the scheme's implementation, the government has not taken any action, prompting the court to intervene. The c

28 Apr 2025 6:35 pm
TN's Stalin Wins Some, Loses Some In Court Battles

In more than one way, it's a setback for the DMK and Chief Minister Stalin in political terms. The electoral fall-out, if any, will have to wait until the next summer, only when assembly elections are due in the state, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

28 Apr 2025 6:26 pm
Tahawwur Rana's NIA custody extended for 12 days

A Delhi court on Monday extended by 12 more days the NIA custody of 26/11 Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana.

28 Apr 2025 5:57 pm
Pix: Tearful farewells at Attari border crossing

As India's deadline for Pakistani citizens to leave the country passed, chaotic scenes unfolded at the Attari-Wagah land crossing in Punjab.

28 Apr 2025 5:00 pm
India's military spending outpaces Pak's by nearly 9 times

India's military expenditure in 2024 was nearly nine times that of Pakistan's, according to a study released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). India's spending reached USD 86.1 billion, while Pakistan spent USD 10.2 billion. China's military spending continued to rise, reaching USD 314 billion, accounting for 50% of all spending in Asia and Oceania.

28 Apr 2025 4:43 pm
SC allows Ranveer Allahbadia to get back passport

The Supreme Court has allowed podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia to travel abroad after the Assam and Maharashtra governments said the investigation against him was complete. Allahbadia, known as BeerBiceps, was booked for his comments on parents and sex on comic Samay Raina's YouTube show India's Got Latent.

28 Apr 2025 4:22 pm
Do terrorists have time to ask about religion: Cong leader

Congress MLA Vijay Waddetiwar on Monday questioned the version of the victims who had said that the terrorists asked them their religion before opening fire.

28 Apr 2025 4:18 pm
Congress leader slams Tharoor over Pahalgam remarks

According to you Congress should guarantee foolproof intelligence to BJP and nothing should be asked of the BJP, Raj said in a post on X.

28 Apr 2025 4:12 pm
Documents destroyed in fire but files stored digitally: ED

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has said that while certain documents and furniture have been burnt in a fire at its Mumbai office, there is no impediment to probes or trials as files are also stored digitally. The fire broke out on Sunday at the mezzanine floor of the ED's Mumbai Zonal Office-I, located in the Kaiser-I-Hind building. The agency said that the fire was caused by a short circuit and that the office is now operational from a different location. The ED is also in the process of est

28 Apr 2025 3:30 pm
India, France ink Rs 63,000 cr deal for 26 Rafale M fighters

The sealing of the mega deal came three weeks after the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleared the procurement.

28 Apr 2025 2:58 pm
'India's Response Will Be Big'

'Diplomatic and economic responses are first announced and then implemented. A military response is announced only after it is done.'

28 Apr 2025 2:49 pm
'Attack on Kashmiriyat': JK assembly condemns Pahalgam attack

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.

28 Apr 2025 2:42 pm
India must declare war against Pak if...: Union minister

As long as PoK exists, terrorist activities will continue. I request Prime Minister Narendra Modi that if Pakistan does not hand over PoK, we must declare war against them, Athawale said, calling for another surgical strike against the neighbouring country.

28 Apr 2025 12:40 pm
Rajnath meets Modi as India mulls action against Pak

Citing cross-border linkages to the horrific attack, India has promised severe punishment to those involved in the strike that triggered wide-spread outrage within India and abroad.

28 Apr 2025 12:13 pm
As celebs start #ChaloKashmir, J-K faces Rs 2000-cr hit

Kashmir tourism is staring at a loss of Rs 2000 crore with tourists pulling out in droves post the Pahalgam terror attack, and travel agents are pinning their hopes on social media by actors reverses the trend and brings back tourists to the Union territory.

28 Apr 2025 12:00 pm
Sedition case against singer for posts on Pahalgam attack

Police in Lucknow, India, have filed a sedition case against folk singer Neha Singh Rathore for her social media posts targeting a particular faith community in the wake of the Pahalgam tragedy. The complainant alleges that her posts could harm the nation's unity. The complaint references the execution-like killing of 26 people in Pahalgam by terrorists, and states that Rathore's posts incited one community against another based on religion. The case against Rathore was registered under the Bhar

28 Apr 2025 11:45 am
Govt bans 16 Pak YT channels, raps BBC for 'militants' use

The Indian government has blocked 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for allegedly disseminating provocative and communally sensitive content as well as false and misleading narratives against India, its Army and security agencies. The decision was taken following recommendations from the Ministry of Home Affairs in the wake of the April 22 terror attack at Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed.

28 Apr 2025 11:36 am
Class 10 students at UP madrassa can't write name in English

A surprise inspection at a madrassa in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, India, has revealed that none of the class 10 students could write their names in English. The district minority welfare officer expressed alarm at the state of education and warned the madrassa of strict action if immediate steps are not taken to improve the quality of education. The madrassa has been asked to focus on subjects other than Arabic and Persian.

28 Apr 2025 10:54 am
'Pahalgam attack has a Hamas footprint'

'It was inspired by the Hamas attack and was like their attack -- well planned and well executed.'

28 Apr 2025 10:35 am
Indian, Pak protesters face off in UK over Pahalgam attack

A large number of Indian community and diaspora representatives gathered outside the Indian High Commission in London to counter a Pakistani demonstration protesting against what they called Indian propaganda in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. The pro-Indian demonstrators outnumbered the smaller group of British Pakistanis and chanted slogans like Bharat Mata ki Jai and Vande Mataram. The Metropolitan Police was present to keep the groups separate as they exchanged insults. Later, a cand

28 Apr 2025 10:33 am
China backs Pak, advocates 'fair probe' into Pahalgam attack

China hopes both sides will remain restrained, move toward each other, and work together to de-escalate the situation.

28 Apr 2025 9:44 am
Pak violates ceasefire, India gives 'effective' response

Pakistani troops continued to violate the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) by resorting to unprovoked firing in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Kupwara districts, army officials said. This was the fourth consecutive night that Pakistan resorted to unprovoked firing along the LoC and came amid heightened tension between New Delhi and Islamabad following last week's terror attack in Pahalgam. Indian troops responded swiftly and effectively.

28 Apr 2025 8:37 am
Indian woman trying to return to husband in Pak stopped

A Meerut woman, married to a Pakistani national, was denied entry to Pakistan at the Wagah border after she presented her Indian passport. She was accompanied by her two children who hold Pakistani citizenship. The authorities permitted the children to cross but Sana refused to separate from them, resulting in her return to India.

27 Apr 2025 10:21 pm
TN minister Senthil Balaji resigns after SC ultimatum

Tamil Nadu Ministers V Senthil Balaji and K Ponmudy have resigned from the M K Stalin-led state cabinet. Senthil Balaji, facing an ED probe, was asked by the Supreme Court to choose between his post and freedom, while Ponmudy courted controversy over his Shaivite-Vaishnavite remarks. The Governor has accepted their resignations and a new minister will be sworn in on Monday.

27 Apr 2025 8:58 pm
Pak nationals who overstay in India can face 3 yrs in jail

According to the Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025, which came into effect on April 4, overstaying, violating visa conditions, or trespassing in restricted areas could lead to three years in jail and a fine of up to Rs 3 lakh.

27 Apr 2025 8:27 pm
Uddhav-Raj reunion: 'It's easier said than done'

Speculations about a rapprochement between Uddhav Thackeray and his estranged cousin Raj Thackeray are gathering steam, but leaders of the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) acknowledge that personal ties and organisational synergy are significant hurdles that need to be overcome. While both parties have expressed a willingness to put aside rivial issues and unite, the prospect of a reunion is complex, involving family dynamics, ideological differences, and the potential for i

27 Apr 2025 7:03 pm
Tearful goodbyes at Attari border as Pakistanis leave India

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.

27 Apr 2025 5:56 pm
Sidda clarifies 'no war' remark; 'Pakistan Ratna', says BJP

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has clarified his remarks on the Pahalgam terror attack, saying he did not call for no war with Pakistan, but emphasized that war should only be a last resort. His comments, which were played up by Pakistan media, have sparked criticism from the BJP, which accused him of acting like a puppet of an enemy nation.

27 Apr 2025 5:32 pm
'Thought it was a prank': Pahalgam attack victim's wife

Ashanya said she begged the terrorists to shoot her too but they refused, saying they were letting her live so that she could go and tell the government what they did.

27 Apr 2025 4:07 pm
Pakistani citizens missing in Maharashtra? Fadnavis says...

'As the state's Home Minister, I request you not to run any wrong news on this issue. No Pakistani national is missing in Maharashtra, and all of them have been found'

27 Apr 2025 3:53 pm
'Combat Ready': Indian Navy test-fires anti-ship missiles

The visuals show the BrahMos anti-ship and anti-surface cruise missiles being launched from a fleet of warships, including Kolkata-class destroyers and Nilgiri and Krivak-class frigates, reaffirming the Navys operational prowess.

27 Apr 2025 3:34 pm
Massive fire breaks out at ED's Mumbai office

A major fire broke out at the Enforcement Directorate's office building in south Mumbai in the early hours of Sunday. The fire started on the fourth floor of the five-storey building and raged for hours before being brought under control. Authorities believe a short circuit caused the fire, resulting in damage to furniture, cupboards, and electric installations. While there were no casualties, several documents and equipment inside the office are feared to have been damaged.

27 Apr 2025 1:55 pm
'Evils of terrorism': FBI chief condemns Pahalgam attack

Kash Patel pledged full support to India, calling the act a reminder of the constant threats that the world faces from the evil of terrorism.

27 Apr 2025 1:00 pm
NIA takes over probe into Pahalgam terror attack

The entry and exit points are being closely scrutinised by the investigating NIA teams for clues to the modus operandi of the terrorists, the officials said.

27 Apr 2025 12:28 pm
Pak will be brought to its knees: Hardeep Puri

Puri said Pakistan was a country in erminal decline periodically using terrorism as an instrument of state policy.

27 Apr 2025 12:09 pm
Iranian Prez calls for regional unity against terrorism

President Pezeshkian on Saturday said that Iran unequivocally denounces such inhumane acts, Iran's embassy in New Delhi said in a post on X.

27 Apr 2025 11:03 am
Pahalgam attack: Houses of 3 more terrorists razed in J-K

With this, the total number of houses of terrorists and their overground workers demolised since the Pahalgam attack has gone up to nine.

27 Apr 2025 10:27 am
Pak violates LoC ceasefire again; India retaliates

This was the third consecutive night that Pakistan resorted to unprovoked firing along the Line of Control.

27 Apr 2025 10:08 am
Iranian port blast toll rises to 14, about 750 hurt

The Iranian government has said that the explosion was likely related to chemicals being stored.

27 Apr 2025 9:49 am
'Is Pahalgam result of unresolved Partition questions?'

The former Union minister said the question that was posed to the country then and faced it today was whether Muslims in India felt accepted, cherished and celebrated.

27 Apr 2025 9:02 am