Pahalgam Terror Attack

May 8, 2025 12:36 PM

“It’s all over social media”: Pakistan Defence Minister fails to justify claim of downing Indian jets

In a major embarrassment for Pakistan, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has once again come under fire for promoting misinformation in the wake of Operation Sindoor—India’s precision military strikes that destroyed nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir. Appearing in a CNN interview, Asif claimed that five Indian fighter jets had been shot down by Pakistani forces, citing social media as his only source of evidence. “It’s all over social media, on Indian so...

May 7, 2025 10:48 AM

Daughter of Pahalgam terror victim welcomes Operation Sindoor

Aarti, the daughter of Ramachandran, the 68-year-old man gunned down during the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, has welcomed India’s military response, saying it brought a measure of solace to grieving families. The overnight operation, codenamed ‘Operation Sindoor’, targeted nine terror infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The strikes came in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 civilian lives, includi...

May 6, 2025 2:34 PM

NSA Doval meets PM Modi amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions over Pahalgam terror attack

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday for the second time in the past 48 hours, amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives. The back-to-back high-level consultations come just ahead of the nationwide mock security drills scheduled for Wednesday — the first such exercise since the 1971 war — being conducted under the Home Ministry’s directive to bolster civil defence prepare...

May 4, 2025 9:49 AM

EAM Jaishankar discusses Pahalgam terror attack with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “Discussed the Pahalgam terrorist attack with FM Lavrov of Russia yesterday. Its perpetrators, backers and planners must be brought to justice. Also spoke about our bilateral cooperation activities.” According to the Russian Forei...

April 28, 2025 5:57 PM

Indian markets show resilience amid rising India-Pakistan tensions

India’s stock markets have rebounded after a brief decline triggered by escalating tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad following the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives. During Monday’s intraday trade, the Sensex surged nearly 1,000 points (1.3%), while the Nifty rose about 300 points (1.23%) to reach 24,329—demonstrating the market’s underlying resilience despite ongoing geopolitical concerns. Historical data shows that Indian markets have consistently w...

April 27, 2025 12:37 PM

NIA takes over probe into Pahalgam terror attack: Sources

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has officially taken over the investigation into the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, sources said on Saturday. The attack, which occurred on April 22 at the Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam, claimed the lives of 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen, while leaving several others injured. Following the incident, the Indian Army remains on high alert, launching extensive search operations to track down and neutralize the terrorists responsible. The bruta...

April 26, 2025 11:42 AM

UN Security Council strongly condemns Pahalgam terror attack; urges global cooperation to bring perpetrators to justice

The United Nations Security Council has “condemned in the strongest terms” the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam and called on all nations to actively cooperate in bringing those responsible to justice. In a press statement issued on Friday, Council President Jerome Bonnafont, France’s Permanent Representative to the UN, said: “The members of the Security Council stressed that those responsible for these killings should be held accountable, and urged all States, in accordance with the...

April 25, 2025 9:18 PM

Tehran offers to mediate between India and Pakistan following Pahalgam terror attack: Iran FM

In the wake of the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam earlier this week, Iran has expressed its readiness to help foster better understanding between India and Pakistan. Citing its longstanding cultural and civilizational ties with both nations, Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is willing to mediate during this challenging time. "India and Pakistan are brotherly neighbours of Iran, enjoying relations rooted in centuries-old cultural and civilizational ties. Like our ...

April 25, 2025 7:33 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets Israeli, Argentinian envoys following Pahalgam terror attack

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held separate meetings on Friday with the ambassadors of Israel and Argentina in New Delhi, discussing key aspects of bilateral ties and the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives. In a post on X, Jaishankar shared updates from the meetings, highlighting the support expressed by both nations in the wake of the incident. “A good discussion with Israeli Ambassador @ReuvenAzar in New Delhi today. Appreciated Israel's steadfast support i...

April 25, 2025 12:36 PM

Pakistan Hockey Team’s Asia Cup tour to India in doubt after Pahalgam terror attack

The Pakistan men's hockey team’s scheduled visit to India for the upcoming Asia Cup in Rajgir is under serious doubt following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives. The attack, perpetrated by terrorists with "cross-border linkages," has sparked outrage across India. In response, the Indian government has revoked visas issued to all Pakistani nationals, casting uncertainty over Pakistan’s participation in the Asia Cup, set to take place in Bihar’s Rajgir from August...