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Congress calls for a comprehensive policy dialogue post-Pahalgam. They demand action against attackers and clarity on US mediation claims.

Congress Demands Debate Post-Pahalgam

Congress demands Modi's comprehensive discussion on India's security policies post-Pahalgam, actions against terrorism, and clarity on US mediation claims.

Congress demands a debate on India's Pakistan and China policy post-Pahalgam, urges action against terrorists, and seeks US clarification.

The Congress on Wednesday asked whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi, having met the members of the seven parliamentary delegations that were sent abroad, will now agree to have a full debate in the monsoon session of Parliament on the country's post-Pahalgam security and foreign policy challenges.
The opposition party also asked whether the PM will at least chair a meeting or a set of meetings of leaders of all political parties and take them into confidence on India's future strategy vis-a-vis both China and Pakistan.
PM Modi on Tuesday hosted the members of the multi-party delegations, comprising parliamentarians and former diplomats, who travelled to various world capitals over the past few weeks to convey India's message on the need to eradicate the menace of terrorism following the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor.
In a post on X, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said now that the PM has himself met with the members of the seven parliamentary delegations that had been sent to various countries, will he at least now chair a meeting or a set of meetings of leaders of all political parties and take them into confidence on India's future strategy vis-a-vis both China and Pakistan and the strategic implications of the CDS' revelations in Singapore.
His remarks were in reference to the comments made by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan in Singapore recently that India rectified tactics and hit deep inside Pakistani territory after suffering losses of aircraft in the recent military clashes with Pakistan. He had also dismissed as "absolutely incorrect" Islamabad's claim of downing six Indian jets.
Ramesh also asked if the PM will agree to have a full debate in the forthcoming monsoon session of Parliament on the country's post-Pahalgam security and foreign policy challenges, since the request of the INDIA bloc parties for a special session has been most unfortunately rejected.
He further asked whether the PM will redouble efforts to bring the Pahalgam terrorists, who were reportedly involved in three earlier terror attacks in Poonch (December 2023), and Gagangir and Gulmarg (2024), to justice.
Ramesh also asked whether a group of experts like the Kargil Review Committee, which was chaired by the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's father K Subrahmanyam, will be set up to analyse Operation Sindoor in detail and give its recommendations on the future of warfare, including emerging military platforms and technologies, and building national capacities for strategic communications in crisis.
"Will the report - after suitable redactions - be placed in Parliament like the report of the Kargil Review Committee was in Feb 2000?" Ramesh said.
Later, he also asked whether the prime minister will allow two full days of discussion on China and Pakistan, and give a clarification on US President Donald Trump's repeated claims about brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
The government had sent the multi-party delegations to convey a message of national unity in the fight against terrorism, with the likes of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi joining the ruling alliance members in championing the Indian cause abroad.
Prominent former parliamentarians in the delegations included ex-Union ministers Ghulam Nabi Azad and Salman Khurshid.
The Congress has also been urging the government to clarify Trump's ceasefire claims, and object to his hyphenation of India and Pakistan.
The government has maintained that issues between India and Pakistan will be resolved bilaterally and without any third-party intervention.

Deputy CM Devda lauds PM Modi's decisive actions post-Pahalgam attack, highlighting Operation Sindoor's effectiveness.

MP Deputy CM Praises Pahalgam Attack Response of PM Modi

Madhya Pradesh Deputy CM Devda commends PM Modi for his strong leadership in addressing the Pahalgam attack with Operation Sindoor.

Entire nation stands with PM: MP Deputy CM

Deputy CM Devda praises PM Modi for a strong response to the Pahalgam attack, highlighting Operation Sindoor's impact on terrorism.

Madhya Pradesh deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda on Friday said the country, its army and soldiers have `bowed down at the feet' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving a befitting reply to Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack.
The BJP leader was speaking at a function of Civil Defence volunteers here.
"We want to thank the prime minister. The entire country, its army and soldiers are `nat-mastak' (with their heads bowed down) at his feet. The entire country has bowed down at his feet," said Devda, who is also the state finance minister.
Words are not enough to praise the reply given to Pakistan through Operation Sindoor, Devda said, adding, "Let's give a big round of applause to him (Modi)." People were very angry after the Pahalgam attack where tourists were shot dead in front of women and children on the basis of religion, the minister said.
Since then, until the attack was avenged (through strikes on terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir), everyone in the country was distressed, he said.

White smoke is billowing from the top of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on Thursday indicating the cardinals have selected the next Pope, local media reported

 White Smoke on the Vatican Chimney, a new Pope is elected

White smoke is billowing from the top of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on Thursday indicating the cardinals have selected the next Pope, local media reported

White smoke is billowing from the top of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on Thursday indicating the cardinals have selected the next Pope, local media reported. The voice of the six bells of St Peter's Basilca announced thatt the Church has its new Pope. "It's a moment of joy,the wait is over," the Vatican News said in a message. Crowds erupted in cheers at the St. Peter's Square as cardinals announced through a billow of white smoke that a successor to Pope Francis, who passed away a day after Easter Sunday this year had been named. The 133 Cardinal electors gathered in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel have elected the new Pope. He will appear soon at the central window of St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican News reported.
The previous two popes were both announced on the second day of the conclave. In a short while the new Vicar of Christ will be announced.
The Catholic Church began the highly secretive process known as the "conclave" on Wednesday to elect the next pontiff following the death of Pope Francis last month.
There are 133 voting cardinals, and any one of them needs to receive more than two-thirds of the vote to become the new pope.
At the end of each voting session, the cardinals burn the ballots.
Black smoke means the cardinals haven't reached a consensus, and white smoke means there's a new Pope.The conclave process is highly secretive, which allows the church and cardinals "freedom" to choose a pope without outside influence

India launches 'Operation Sindoor' targeting terror camps post-Pahalgam attack. Assam CM Sarma lauds India's decisive stand against terrorism.

Operation Sindoor: India Retaliates for Pahalgam

In a strategic move, India launched 'Operation Sindoor' targeting terror camps after the tragic Pahalgam attack. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma praised this decisive action.

Operation Sindoor: India's decisive retaliation after Pahalgam attack

India's armed forces launched 'Operation Sindoor' against terror camps post-Pahalgam attack. This signifies India's firm stand against cross-border terrorism.

Hours after India's strike on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the wake of the Pahalgam attack, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the country knows how to give a befitting reply to its enemies.
Reacting to 'Operation Sindoor,' the chief minister said the enemies of India would be killed by entering their homes.
This is the "new India. India knows how to give a befitting reply to its enemies. The enemies of India, wherever they are, will be killed by entering their homes," he said The CM uploaded one poster, dated May 7, on 'Operation Sindoor,' wherein it was written that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given an apt reply and the Indian armed forces had taken revenge for the Pahalgam killings.
Another poster, shared by the CM on social media, has the date April 22 with the Pakistan flag and armed terrorists in the background, along with their quote ''Tell Modi about it.''
Earlier in the day, Sarma had reacted with a salutation, 'Jai Hind', and praised the Indian armed forces for the strike on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
In a post on 'X,' the chief minister hailed the operation with 'Jai Hind' along with the poster of 'Operation Sindoor.'
The chief minister also posted ''the pride and glory of India - Indian Army'' along with a short video of fighter jets and air force personnel.
He also reposted the tweets of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the operation.
Indian armed forces struck nine terror hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir early Wednesday morning.
The missile strikes were carried out in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 tourists were killed.

Union Home Ministry directs states for mock drills to assess civil defence, involving air raid systems, communication links, and training initiatives.

India to Conduct Statewide Mock Drills for Defence

The Union Home Ministry has initiated mock drills across states to evaluate and improve civil defence preparedness through training and strategic measures.

The Union Home Ministry orders states to conduct mock drills to evaluate civil defence preparedness, featuring training and strategic measures.

The Union Home Ministry has asked several states to conduct mock drills on Wednesday to evaluate civil defence preparedness.
Sources in the Ministry said that the measures to be undertaken include operationalization of Air Raid Warning Sirens and training of civilians and students on the civil defence aspects to protect themselves in the event of a hostile attack.
Sources added that the measures also include the provision of crash blackout measures, provision for early camouflaging of vital installations and update of the evacuation plan and its rehearsal.
A mock drill is a kind of a practice operation designed to prepare individuals for potential emergencies or critical situations.
What is in the order?
 According to the MHA, the primary objectives of the mock drill are as follows:
&bull; To assess the effectiveness of air raid warning systems.
&bull; Operationalisation of Hotline/Radio Communication Links with the Indian Air Force.
&bull; To test the functionality of control rooms and shadow control rooms.
&bull; Training civilians, students, etc., on civil defence aspects to protect themselves in the event of a hostile attack.
&bull; Provision of crash blackout measures.
&bull; Provision for early camouflaging of vital plants/installations.
&bull; To verify the activation and response of Civil Defence services, including warden services, firefighting, rescue operations, and depot management.
&bull; To assess the implementation of crash blackout measures.
&bull; To evaluate the preparedness of evacuation plans and their execution.
&ldquo;The conduct of the exercise is planned up to the village level. This exercise aims to assess and enhance the readiness of civil defence mechanisms across all states and Union territories,&rdquo; the letter said.
The home ministry's order also said the exercise is expected to involve the active participation of district controllers, local authorities, civil defence wardens, volunteers, home guards (both active and reserve), members of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS), Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), and college and school students.

The image of a woman's frozen expression as she sits beside her dead husband, murdered in a ghastly terrorist attack on April 22 in Pahalgam, has shaken the country to its core.

A Haunting Image and the Memories of Pahalgam Terror attack in Kashmir

A valley within: How one image from Pahalgam shook a nation’s soul

Every image conveys a distinct viewpoint. How we want to see the different aspects of the image depends on our individual perspectives.

My aunt is seventy years old. She returned from a trip to Kashmir about ten days ago. It was her first time visiting the region. Despite her ailing health, she roamed around almost every corner of Kashmir for nearly a month. As she was narrating her stories upon returning home, I observed how happiness and the true essence of serenity lit up her wrinkled face and eyes while she talked about the 'Paradise on Earth' and its people.
In our country, there are many people around us who do not use smartphones. They do not use social media. They are not keen to squander their time watching news channels on television, either. The morning newspapers are still their most trustworthy access to the news. My aunt is one such person. It was on April 23, a day after the Pahalgam terror attack. She was trembling while holding the newspaper. I saw her eyes. The eyes, which were previously bright with elation, filled with unendurable sadness. I noticed she was staring intently at a photograph. Her eyes were full of tears. She was mumbling, 'Eto boro sorbonaash keno hoye gelo bol toh?' (Why did such a huge disaster happen?)
There is a very popular saying that we all know: 'A picture speaks a thousand words.' What does a picture or a photograph essentially do? It represents a scene. That scene is interwoven with the thoughts of the viewers. Thoughts weave their way across our minds continuously. A recent study suggests that people generally have over 6,000 thoughts in a day. But what if, stuck in one image, our thinking automatically comes to a standstill?
Over the past seven days, the image of a woman, Himanshi Narwal, wearing bridal bangles and locked in silent despair as she sits beside her dead husband, Navy officer Vinay Narwal&mdash;murdered in a ghastly terrorist attack on April 22 in Pahalgam&mdash;has shaken the country to its core. The picture does speak, indeed. But it does not always tell the entire story. The responsibility lies with the viewers, who have to identify those overlooked aspects within the image. Now, the way we see things is affected by what we know or what we believe. Although the relation between what we see and what we know is never fully resolved. We only see what we look at. To look is an act of choice. As a result of this choice, what is seen is metaphorically brought within our reach.
Each image tells us a particular perspective. How we want to see the different aspects of the image depends on our individual perspectives. Images are, to an enormous extent, more accurate and richer than written words, as no other text in the past can provide firsthand evidence regarding the world that other individuals experienced at other times. The same goes with photographs. It becomes a medium through which the photographers want us to see their interpretation of the visible. That is where the requirement of our approach enters. When we 'see' a landscape, we subconsciously situate ourselves in it. It also allows us to go back and recreate other landscapes within that we are not perceiving. Likewise, as we keep looking at that one picture of Pahalgam, several situations start arising in our minds.
We recall having seen three-year-old Aylan Kurdi deceased on a Turkish beach, which jolted the world. We recall the grisly war between Israel and Palestine in Gaza. We recall the devastation, the terror, and the loss that the population has been burdened with, enduring perpetual suffering. We recall Ukraine. Others may go back to recalling memories of brutality in Hitler's notorious Auschwitz.
At this point, it suddenly becomes apparent that what lies before us is not merely a picture but a portrait. The truth of that portrait lies in the heart of eternity, which shows a disturbing illustration of human suffering that spans across different times and places.&nbsp;
We are affected by the charm of nature diversely and sometimes in the ways we least anticipate. It forms its thought in a realm detached from concrete reality. Without characters, without situations. The fascinating aspect of nature's magnificence is that it consistently allows you to immerse yourself deeply through your reasoning mind and creative imagination. Although I have never been to' Pahalgam' (which in Kashmiri signifies 'village of shepherds'), if I close my eyes and start dreaming about the place, I feel that I would never regret it if the rest of the world disappeared from my eyes forever! The same might be the case with almost every citizen of this country! No matter how many times we go there or even if we never do, a portion of the valley still remains within. Such is the influence Kashmir has on us.
Let us return to the image where it all began. The image that depicts the true form of the vast emptiness of life. Grief comes to us naturally. We grieve because we feel connected. We grieve because we have been loved. And because, in grieving, we find a way to honor what once made life whole. As we continue to look, it becomes clearer that the image is uncovering more than despair at the loss. It holds the raw truth of humanity, along with the profound portrayal of empathy and love.
This single photograph creates a faint, sacred space. That space is precisely unmarred by the violence, hatred, ethnic venom, and political cruelty of our mundane existence. And, in that very moment, it appears to embody the unfathomable depths of pain of the whole nation. We may have the luxury of distance from Kashmir. We may have the luxury of distance from this image as well. Yet, the greenness of that grief covers us fully. In that utter silence, we are all revealed.
Seven days have passed since the attack. More afternoons, more nights, more evenings&mdash; perhaps for another seven lives, this image may still be recognizable in our minds. We will remember, we will remember in countless repetitions, the sight that surfaced at nearly 2,800 meters above sea level, which silently reminded us once again how sorrow stands like a rock in the midst of various disputes. It reminded us how love keeps watch beside envy and hatred. All these emotions were packed in that single image (that effectively captured the wounded hearts of the valley of pristine whiteness). A single image that, despite being just a 'picture,' appeared to completely disregard the common saying that 'a picture speaks a thousand words' and, on that day, in fact 'could not speak.'

Congress leaders meet to deliberate on Pahalgam terror attack and caste census plans, aiming for decisive actions and strategic resolutions.

Congress Examines Terror Attack and Caste Census

The Congress Working Committee discusses the Pahalgam terror attack and the caste census. Emphasis is on urging decisive actions and implementation strategies.

Congress Working Committee discusses Pahalgam terror attack responses and caste census strategies, with emphasis on swift actions and detailed implementation.

Top Congress leaders will deliberate on the Pahalgam terror attack and the caste census announced by the Centre at a crucial meeting of the party's working committee, its highest decision-making body, on Friday evening.
Party general secretary Jairam Ramesh told reporters that the entire Congress Working Committee (CWC) would sit and discuss the two crucial issues before the country.
Sources said the CWC is likely to pass resolutions seeking concrete action against Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack and for allocating funds to get the caste census conducted as soon as part of the national census exercise.
"There is a meeting of the CWC at 4 pm on Friday, and we will discuss this. The most important issue is the Pahalgam attack, and we will discuss that as it is the biggest political issue before the country. The country is waiting (for action), and those who have lost their family members are seeking justice," Ramesh said.
The CWC meeting would be held at the party's 24 Akbar Road headquarters here.
Ramesh said the party leadership will also discuss the issue of the caste census that the government announced on Wednesday.
"We will raise the issue of removal of the 50-percent reservation cap in Parliament," he added.
The Centre announced on Wednesday that caste enumeration will be part of the next population census, with the inclusion of caste details for the first time since independence.
The CWC also met on April 24 in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack.
Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday that the perpetrators of the April 22 attack, in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed, must be held accountable and the prime minister should act firmly.
He also welcomed the government's "sudden" decision to include caste enumeration in the next census exercise after "11 years of opposing it" but asserted that the Centre should fix a timeline for its implementation.
Crediting a sustained campaign run by the Congress for the government announcing the caste census, he said his immediate suspicion is this could go the women's bill way in terms of implementation and demanded a specific date for it.
The leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha said it is clear that the pressure the Congress put on the government for the caste census has worked.

Rahul Gandhi calls for decisive action post-Pahalgam terror attack, urging PM Modi for strong response. The opposition pledges full support as Gandhi meets a victim's family seeking martyr status.

Rahul Gandhi Urges Strong Action After Pahalgam

In a call to action, Rahul Gandhi presses PM Modi for a clear response post-Pahalgam attack, emphasizing opposition support. A victim's family in Kanpur seeks martyr status.

Rahul Gandhi demands strong action on terror

Rahul Gandhi calls for strong action after the Pahalgam attack, urging PM Modi to respond decisively. He reassures government support from the opposition and shares a Kanpur victim's family's wish for martyr status.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday that those responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack must pay the price for what they have done and Prime Minister Narendra Modi must act strongly and not dilly dally on the action.
Addressing the media at the AICC headquarters here, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha said those behind Pahalgam attack must pay the price and be made to realise they cannot do this to India.
He said the government has opposition's 100 per cent support and Modi has to take action.
"The prime minister has to take action. Action has to be clear and strong. The prime minister must not dilly dally and needs to act. He can act in whatever time frame he thinks necessary," Gandhi said.
The Congress MP also said he met the family of a victim of the Pahalgam attack in Kanpur and they want they should be given a martyr status.

Madhya Pradesh CM Yadav calls for national unity against terrorism, praises PM Modi's leadership, and announces plans to develop Janapav as a religious center.

Madhya Pradesh CM Urges Unity Against Terrorism

Madhya Pradesh CM Yadav advocates unity against terrorism, in line with PM Modi's policies. Announces religious site developments, aligning security efforts with cultural symbolism.

Madhya Pradesh CM Yadav calls for national unity against terrorism

Madhya Pradesh CM Yadav denounces terrorism, aligning with PM Modi's strong stance. Highlights united political front post-Article 370 and plans to make Janapav a major religious center, underscoring security and unity.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday termed terrorists as "germs" and urged people to remain united in the fight against terror launched by the Modi government in the wake of the Pahalgam attack.
Citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong message against terrorism after the Pahalgam terror attack, During a program organized at Janapav, the birthplace of Lord Parshuram, about 50 km from Indore city, Yadav said that Prime Minister Modi has pledged to destroy India's enemies, terrorists, and their supporters, and at such a time, the countrymen should maintain their unity.
Yadav said, "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India's flag is flying high in the world today, while some germs (terrorists) are seen buzzing like flies and mosquitoes. They (terrorists) have forgotten that we Indian citizens are descendants of Lord Parshuram. They will not be able to know where they have disappeared." Yadav said that due to India's growing strength and its unity and integrity, all the ruling and opposition parties in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly are strongly condemning Pakistan.
He also said that after the abrogation of Article 370, all of Jammu and Kashmir has joined the "nationalist ideology".
Yadav visited Lord Parshuram's birthplace, situated on the hills of Janapav, during the Parshuram Jayanti celebrations and offered prayers there.
The CM mentioned the mythological importance of Lord Parshuram's birthplace during the ceremony and announced the development of Janapav as a big religious center.

India has banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for spreading provocative content and misinformation following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

India bans 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for spreading misinformation after Pahalgam attack

India has banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for spreading provocative content and misinformation following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

India has banned 16 YouTube channels from Pakistan for spreading communally sensitive and provocative content following the recent Pahalgam terror attack, government sources confirmed.&nbsp;
The decision, which comes on the recommendations of the Ministry of Home Affairs, was made just days after 26 people were killed in a terror strike in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam area.
Among the banned platforms are YouTube channels of major Pakistani news outlets, including Geo News, Dawn, Raftar, Bol News, ARY News, Samaa TV, and Suno News.
In addition, several prominent Pakistani journalists&rsquo; channels, such as Muneeb Farooq, Umar Cheema, Asma Shirazi, and Irshad Bhatti, have also been blocked. Other banned handles include Uzair Cricket, The Pakistan Reference, Razi Naama, and Samaa Sports.
Together, the banned channels amassed a total of 63 million subscribers.
Full list of banned Pakistani YouTube channels:
<img src="https://cdn.editorji.com/680f1f615ff44_1745821537.png" width="478" height="621">
These channels had been spreading false, misleading, and inflammatory content, targeting India, its military, and security agencies. The action comes amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the deadly attack in Pahalgam, which saw 26 individuals lose their lives in a terrorist strike.
The terror attack occurred on April 22, 2025, in the Baisaran meadow near the popular tourist town of Pahalgam. It has been described as one of the most deadly attacks in the region since the 2019 Pulwama strike, which resulted in the deaths of 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel.
In the wake of the attack, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has intensified its investigation. Teams, led by an IG, DIG, and SP from the anti-terror agency, have been stationed at the Pahalgam site since April 23, gathering evidence and questioning eyewitnesses. The Indian Army has also heightened its alert status, conducting multiple search operations to neutralize the terrorists involved in the attack.
The attack has sparked widespread outrage across India, with protests erupting in various parts of the country, calling for stricter measures against Pakistan in light of the incident. The government has vowed to take all necessary actions to ensure the safety and security of its citizens.

The Pahalgam attack impacts India-Pakistan ties and cricket diplomacy. BCCI opposes series amid tensions, aligning with government policy.

Pahalgam Attack and India-Pakistan Cricket Relations

Terror attack in Kashmir affects Indo-Pak cricket relations. BCCI denounces violence, adhering to the govt's no bilateral series policy.

Pahalgam tragedy casts shadow on Indo-Pak cricket

The Pahalgam attack heightened Indo-Pak tensions, affecting cricket. BCCI confirms ongoing ICC participation but no bilateral series, condemning the attack.

In the wake of the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 individuals, the international community, including sports organizations, have voiced their condemnation.
This brutal act was executed by a faction linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, targeting a group of unsuspecting tourists in Baisaran's scenic meadows. It has resulted in heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, with implications extending to the realm of cricket.
For the past decade, India and Pakistan have only faced each other in ICC (International Cricket Council) and continental events, with their last bilateral cricket series taking place in the 2012-13 season. Matches between these two nations consistently attract large audiences globally, and they frequently end up in the same group at ICC and continental tournaments to maximize viewership. Following the Pahalgam attack, there were speculative reports suggesting that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) requested the ICC to avoid placing India and Pakistan in the same group for upcoming global events like the World Cup and Champions Trophy.
However, a report from Cricbuzz refuted this claim, with a senior BCCI official stating that such reports were unfounded. "BCCI authorities are sensitive to the prevailing national mood, but there is no truth to these speculations," the official remarked.
This year does not feature any major ICC events for men's cricket. The Women's World Cup is scheduled to take place in India from September to October, with Pakistan having qualified to participate at a neutral venue, according to prior agreements. Meanwhile, India is set to host the men's Asia Cup, which will also be held at a neutral location.
The BCCI has reiterated its position regarding cricketing ties with Pakistan. "We stand with the victims and condemn the attack. We will adhere to the government's stance, which prevents bilateral series against Pakistan. In ICC events, we participate due to ongoing engagements," stated Rajeev Shukla, vice-president of the BCCI, during an interview with Sports Tak. He emphasized that ICC is cognizant of the current circumstances.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia also conveyed his sympathies regarding the attack. "The cricket community is deeply shocked by the tragic loss of innocent lives in the Pahalgam terror attack. On behalf of the BCCI, we condemn this heinous act and extend our condolences to the affected families. We stand united with them during this difficult time," Saikia expressed.
The tragedy has underscored the already complex relationship between the neighboring countries, impacting both geopolitical and sporting dimensions.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal condemns the Pahalgam attack, emphasizing India's unity and resilience. He offers condolences and highlights past responses to terrorism.

Piyush Goyal Condemns Pahalgam Attack, Highlights Unity

Union Minister Piyush Goyal decries the Pahalgam terror attack, stressing national unity and resilience, and recalling historical responses to terror.

India stands tall amid tragedy: Piyush Goyal

Minister Goyal condemns the Pahalgam attack, offers condolences, and highlights Indian resilience, comparing it with past events.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said there is outrage at the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam and India has shown its resilience time and again.
At least 26 people were killed in the terror attack in Pahalgam on Tuesday.
"We are all united in grief. We pray for the departed. We wish all those who are injured an early recovery and hope God gives strength to the families of all those who were deeply impacted by this extremely heinous and criminal act of these terrorists from across the border," the minister said at a steel industry conference here.
From Kargil to Kanyakumari, there is outrage at the dastardly attack on India's very fabric, Goyal said and added that India has shown its resilience time and again.
"I hail from Mumbai, this is my home city. We had faced a very severe terrorist attack on 26th of November 2008. We emerged stronger after that. After the Pulwama attack on our army jawans, we gave a befitting reply to their sponsors. Just like the steel industry is the backbone of our economy," he said.

VHP rallies in Kolkata protested the Pahalgam terror attack's tragedy, urging government action. They emphasized persecuted Hindus in Bangladesh, causing momentary city disruptions.

Kolkata VHP Protests Pahalgam Attack

In Kolkata, the VHP staged rallies against the Pahalgam terror attack, demanding action from the Modi government and highlighting Hindu persecution in Bangladesh. The protests disrupted city life, spotlighting regional tensions.

VHP stages protest in Kolkata over Pahalgam attack

Vishva Hindu Parishad staged rallies in Kolkata to protest against the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people. They urged PM Modi to act against terrorists and highlighted persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh. The protest disrupted city routines temporarily.

Members of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) held two rallies in Kolkata on Friday, protesting the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed.
Raising slogans against Pakistan, the activists demanded immediate action against the perpetrators of the attack.
"We urge the Narendra Modi government to take immediate action against the terrorists and their handlers. They should be hunted down and given exemplary punishment," VHP activist Saikat Chanda said.
While one of the processions began at Sealdah, the other started at College before converging in Dharmatalla. The rallies brought the central part of the city to a standstill in the afternoon.
The activists also sought an immediate end to the "persecution" of Hindus in Bangladesh.

Tensions rise post-Pahalgam attack with India imposing strict measures against Pakistan. Despite this, the Kartarpur Corridor remains open for Sikh pilgrims, continuing the cross-border pilgrimage.

Kartarpur Stays Open Amid Rising India-Pak Tensions

In a time of rising tensions following the Pahalgam attack, the Kartarpur Corridor remains open, enabling Sikh pilgrims to visit the historic sites across borders.

Kartarpur corridor stays open amid tensions

Following the Pahalgam attack, tensions rise between India and Pakistan, yet the Kartarpur Corridor remains open for pilgrims.

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Kartarpur corridor at Dera Baba Nanak in Punjab's Gurdaspur district remains open for pilgrims to offer prayers at the Kartarpur Sahib gurdwara in the neighbouring country.
The Kartarpur corridor links the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan, the final resting place of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev, to the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur.
Devotees on Friday continued to visit the Kartarpur corridor at Dera Baba Nanak for paying obeisance at the historic gurdwara in Pakistan.
The pilgrims sought that the Kartarpur corridor should remain open.
"The corridor should remain open for pilgrims," said a Sikh devotee from Shaheed Bhagat Singh (SBS) Nagar district.
A woman pilgrim too said the corridor should not be shut.
The pilgrims strongly condemned the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam and said exemplary action should be taken against the perpetrators.
Twenty-six people, mostly tourists, were killed and several injured when terrorists opened fire at a meadow near the popular tourist town of Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Tuesday afternoon.
The Kartarpur corridor was opened on November 9, 2019 on the occasion of Guru Nanak Dev's 550th birth anniversary.
Indian pilgrims of all faiths are allowed to undertake visa-free travel throughout the year to the historic gurdwara in Pakistan.
According to an agreement signed between India and Pakistan, a total of 5,000 pilgrims per day can cross over to the neighbouring country for paying obeisance at the gurdwara.
The Centre on Wednesday announced a raft of measures, including expulsion of Pakistani military attaches, suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 and immediate shutting down of the Attari land-transit post, in view of the cross-border links to the Pahalgam attack.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said Pakistani nationals will not be allowed to travel to India under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) and any Pakistani national currently in India under the scheme had 48 hours to leave the country.
The decisions were taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It was announced at the meeting that the integrated check-post (ICP) at Attari will be closed immediately and those who crossed over to Pakistan with valid documents may return through that route before May 1.
The Centre on Thursday announced revoking all visas issued to Pakistani nationals from April 27 and advised Indian nationals residing in Pakistan to return home at the earliest as tensions between the two neighbours escalated following the Pahalgam attack.

In Kashmir, Adils illustrate paths of terror and heroism. One linked to a deadly attack, the other dies saving lives, highlighting the region's complex narratives.

The Tale of Two Adils in Pahalgam attack

In Kashmir, two men named Adil illustrate paths of terror and heroism. One linked to a deadly attack, the other dies saving lives. Their tales highlight complex narratives.

Hero and terrorist: The tale of two Adils in Pahalgam

In Kashmir, two men named Adil illustrate paths of terror and heroism. One linked to a deadly attack, the other dies saving lives. Their stories highlight the region's complex narratives.

This is the story of two Adils &ndash; one who gave up his life trying to save tourists and took three bullets in his chest and the other who opened gunfire on them in the calibrated terror attack that killed 26 people, all men, mostly tourists.
Pronounced the same but spelt differently by security agencies, Aadil Thokar alias Aadil Guree is of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). And Syed Adil Hussain Shah was a braveheart pony &lsquo;wallah&rsquo;. The two men bookending the many shades of Kashmir, their very different lives telling the tale of conflict and also of compassion.
Aadil Thokar, a resident of Guree village in Bijbehara in south Kashmir, is in his late 20s, officials said. Adil Hussain was just a little older at 30.
On Thursday, the home of Aadil, a key accused in the April 22 strike in the Baisaran meadow in the upper reaches of Pahalgam, was destroyed in an explosion.
Though it is not clear what exactly led to the blast, officials said explosives were kept inside and there was a search operation.
He was a little more than a teen when he went to Pakistan on a Valid Travel Document (VTD) in 2018 and disappeared thereafter. Soon, there were reports he had joined the banned Pakistan-based terror group LeT.
Officials said he infiltrated back into India through the Line of Control in 2024 and was active in Doda and Kishtwar areas of Jammu region.
Investigations into the attack targeting tourists &ndash; the worst in Kashmir since the 2019 Pulwama strike when 40 CRPF personnel were killed &ndash; indicate that the number gunmen could range from five to seven. They were helped by at least two local militants who received training in Pakistan.
Aadil, on the run, was one of them. He was identified by the wife of one of those killed.
At least six to seven pictures were shown to eyewitnesses. One of them identified Aadil as the terrorist pulling the trigger. After that, the gunmen vanished into the thick pine jungles of Pir Panjal.
The other young man at the centre of conversation nationwide following the Pahalgam strike has had a very different life trajectory.
One the killer, the other the hero loved and mourned by thousands.
Adil, the sole earning member of his family, earned his living taking tourists up six kilometres on his pony from Pahalgam town to the expansive green meadow that was a must see for all visitors.
That day must have started like any other for him and the family.
&ldquo;On Tuesday afternoon when terrorists attacked tourists, my brother tried to stop them. A tourist whose father was killed in the attack told me about the heroic act of my brother at SMHS hospital,&rdquo; said Syed Naushad, adding that the killers pumped three bullets into Adil&rsquo;s chest.
Adil was the only Kashmiri killed by the armed gunmen who specifically targeted tourism, hitting at the root of the economy heavily dependent on tourism.
Sadness over his death hangs like a shroud but there is also enormous pride. Naushad said his brother&rsquo;s sacrifice is a &ldquo;proud moment&rdquo; for the family and friends. His sister Asma said she felt a sense of foreboding.
&ldquo;In the morning, I told him not to go as if I knew something bad was going to happen. But he did not listen to me and left,&rdquo; she said, describing her brother as a brave man always ready to support others.
His devastated father Syed Haider Shah said he was the kindest of his children. &ldquo;Many boys from this village go to Pahalgam to find some work but who knew this was going to happen. The terrorists killed my son only because he confronted them and told them not to harm tourists.&rdquo; He said there was no mobile connectivity in Baisaran. "When he did not return in the evening, we started calling him but nobody picked up the phone.
The family was not alone in their grief. Hundreds of people gathered in his ancestral village Hapatnard in Pahalgam as he was laid to rest. Among them was Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
&ldquo;I visited Pahalgam today to offer &lsquo;fatiha&rsquo; (prayer after burial) for brave-heart Shah, who was shot dead while trying to snatch a weapon from one of the terrorists in a courageous attempt to protect the tourists he had ferried on horseback from the parking area to Baisaran meadow.
&ldquo;Met his grieving family and assured them of full support &mdash; Adil (Shah) was the sole breadwinner, and his extraordinary bravery and sacrifice will forever be remembered,&rdquo; the chief minister wrote in a post shared by his office on X.
Ghulam Hassan, who led the funeral prayers of Shah lauded the sacrifice of the youth, saluted Adil for his courage and said Allah would reward him for his deeds. &ldquo;We should always be ready to die for others, whether a Sikh, Pandit or a Muslim. That is what our religion teaches us,&rdquo; he said.
The credo Adil lived by &ndash; and died for.

Vinubhai and Lilaben Dabhi share their traumatic experience of a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, revealing the chaos, personal injuries, and security lapses faced.

Survivors of Pahalgam Terror Attack Share Their Story

Vinubhai and Lilaben Dabhi recount surviving a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, navigating chaos, injuries, and witnessing tragic losses. They highlight critical security lapses while expressing gratitude towards the army for their assistance.

Pahalgam survivor recalls horror, wife prays Shiva

Vinubhai Dabhi and wife Lilaben survive a terror attack in Pahalgam. They recount the chaos, injuries, and loss of fellow group members, spotlighting security lapses.

Vinubhai Dabhi, a resident of Gujarat's Bhavnagar who was injured in the Pahalgam attack, and his wife Lilaben on Friday recounted the carnage, which included seeing a young man fall to the bullets of the terrorists.
Dabhi (55) and his wife were among a group of 20 persons from here who had gone to the Union Territory on April 16 to listen to the discourse of renowned spiritual leader Morari Bapu in Srinagar.
"Everyone started running when we learnt about the firing. I got separated from my wife. Those who got left behind were unfortunately killed by the terrorists. While I was running, a bullet pierced through my right arm, while another grazed my left shoulder, leaving a minor wound," Dabhi told reporters at his residence after reaching here on Thursday night.
"When I finally got reunited with my wife, she collapsed three times seeing my bloodied shirt and the bullet injury. We managed to somehow reach the foot of the hill where Army personnel took me to a hospital. I was admitted for three days," he said.
A teary-eyed Lilaben said it was during the time when she was separated from her husband that she saw a terrorist gun down 20-year-old Smit Parmar.
Smit and his father Yash Parmar were among the 26 who were killed in the horrific episode at the picturesque meadow in Pahalgam on Tuesday.
The father-son duo was among the group of 20 who had gone from here to Srinagar.
"When I was running, I saw a terrorist pump a bullet into Smit's chest. That poor by fell to the ground immediately. That scene was unbearable. I learnt later that his father too was shot dead. Army personnel helped survivors get hospitalised and also arranged for accommodation," Lilaben said.
She said she started praying to Lord Shiva after seeing blood on her husband's hand.
Khushi Vaghela, who was also part of the group that went from here for Morari Bapu's discourse, however, flagged the lack of Army presence on the hill.
"Two to three terrorists started firing in an indiscriminate manner on tourists. However, there were no Army or any other security personnel at that place. I learnt that four Pakistani terrorists were held from that place just recently. If that is true, then Army personnel should have been there. But, there was no one there, " Vaghela told reporters.

In light of a terror attack, Pune orders 111 Pakistani nationals to exit by April 27. Visa suspensions in effect, affecting tourism and other activities. Medical visas valid until April 29. Additional directives awaited in other areas.

Pune Orders 111 Pakistanis to Exit After Attack

Pune mandates 111 Pakistani nationals to leave due to tightened security post-attack. All visas suspended, except temporary medical extensions. Awaiting further guidelines for long-term visa holders in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

Pune orders 111 Pakistani nationals to exit by April 27

Following a local terror attack, Pune has ordered 111 Pakistani nationals to leave India. Visas, except medical, are suspended. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has also reported 57 Pakistanis on long-term visas.

The Pune district administration has identified 111 Pakistani nationals living in the district and directed them to leave India by April 27.
The action followed the suspension of all types of visas issued to Pakistani citizens in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
However, the medical visas will be valid for an additional two days.
District Collector Jitendra Dudi told reporters that data on Pakistani nationals is being collected from visa-issuing authorities and the passport office.
"So far, we have received information about 111 Pakistani nationals. All of them have been informed that it is mandatory for them to leave the country within the stipulated deadline," he said.
The visas were issued for various reasons, including tourism and medical treatment, the collector said, adding, "Those here for medical reasons have been given a concession to leave by April 29." Meanwhile, police in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar said 57 Pakistani nationals are in the city on long-term visas.
The collector's office is waiting for further instructions in this case, a district official told PTI.
"There are 57 Pakistani nationals in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city. But they are all on long-term visas (LTV)," he said.

Neeraj Chopra faces criticism after inviting Arshad Nadeem, post-Pahalgam attack. He emphasizes India's interests.

Neeraj Chopra Faces Backlash for Nadeem Invite

Neeraj Chopra faces heavy criticism after inviting Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem. Following Pahalgam terror attack, his decision sparked backlash.

Loyalty questioned, Neeraj Chopra stands by the values of nation

Neeraj Chopra faced criticism for inviting Arshad Nadeem to an event. He emphasized loyalty to India post-terror attack.

Indian javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra on Friday said he has been bombarded with "hate and abuse" for inviting Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem to next month's NC Classic in Bengaluru, clarifying that the Olympic champion's presence was "completely out of question" in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.
The Tokyo Olympics gold-medallist and Paris Games silver-winning star from Haryana said he was deeply hurt to see his and his family's integrity being questioned in abusive social media posts.
Chopra invited Nadeem, who defeated the Indian in Paris last year to win gold, for the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic to be held in Bengaluru on May 24.
"After all that has taken place over the last 48 hours, Arshad's presence at the NC Classic was completely out of the question. My country and its interests will always come first," Chopra, who is a Subedar Major in the Indian Army, said in a lengthy post on 'X'.
"To those that are going through the loss of their people, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Along with the entire nation, I am both hurt and angry at what has taken place," said Chopra.
"I am confident that our country's response will show our strength as a nation and justice will be served," he added.
Nadeem had declined to come citing other commitments.
The 27-year-old Chopra said he is well aware of the chatter surrounding his invitation to Nadeem after the Pahalgam attack in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were gunned down by terrorists.
"...most of it has been hate and abuse. They haven't even left my family out of it," said Chopra.
"I usually am a man of few words, but that doesn't mean I will not speak up against what I think is wrong. More so when it comes to questioning my love for our country, and the respect and honour of my family," he wrote.
Chopra said invites for NC Classic were sent out on Monday, a day before the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed.
"The invitation I extended to Arshad was from one athlete to another -- nothing more, nothing less. The aim of NC Classic was to bring the best athletes to India and for our country to be the home of world-class sporting events.
"Invites had gone out to all athletes on Monday, two days (sic) before the terrorist attacks at Pahalgam," he added.
Chopra also highlighted the targetting of his mother, Saroj, for her statement after the Paris Games last year in which she described Nadeem as akin to her son.
"I also find it difficult to understand how people switch opinions. When my mother - in her simplicity - had made an innocent comment a year ago, there was an outpouring of praise for her views.
"Today, the same people haven't held back from targeting her for that very same statement." "I, meanwhile, will work even harder to ensure that the world remembers India and looks at it with envy and respect for all the right reasons." One of India's most decorated athletes, Chopra said he has represented the country with pride for several years.
"...so it hurts to see my integrity being questioned. It pains me that I have to explain myself to people who are targeting me and my family, with no good reason," he wrote.
"We are simple people, please don't make us out to be anything else. There are so many false narratives that certain sections of the media have created around me, but just because I do not speak up, it doesn't make it true."

Two homes in Jammu and Kashmir, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives Adil Hussain Thokar and Asif Sheikh, were destroyed due to explosive discovery. The operatives are under suspicion in the recent Pahalgam attack. Authorities are deepening investigations.

Houses of two terrorists allegedly involved in Pahalgam attack demolished 

Houses of two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists allegedly involved in the Pahalgam attack were destroyed in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Friday.

Houses of two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists allegedly involved in the Pahalgam attack were destroyed in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Friday.

Jammu and Kashmir: Houses of two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists allegedly involved in the Pahalgam attack were destroyed in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Friday.
The houses were destroyed in a blast on Thursday night. The officials said security forces were conducting searches inside the houses of two LeT terrorists Adil Hussain Thokar and Asif Sheikh when the explosives already kept inside the houses went off.
The explosives caused destruction of the houses, they added. Thokar, a resident of south Kashmir's Anantnag district, is one of the key accused in Tuesday's Pahalgam massacre, while Sheikh, resident of Tral in Pulwama district, is suspected to be involved in the conspiracy of the attack.
The houses were razed to the ground by blasting The Anantnag Police has announced a reward of Rs 20 lakh for information leading to the arrest of three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists: Adil Hussain Thokar, Ali Bhai, and Hashim Musa.

In a rare move, all political parties have unified to support the government post the tragic Pahalgam massacre, aiming to restore peace and stability in Jammu and Kashmir.

Opposition Unites Post-Pahalgam Tragedy

Following the tragic Pahalgam massacre, opposition parties have set aside differences to support government initiatives for peace in Jammu and Kashmir.

Opposition unites with government after Pahalgam massacre

Following the tragic Pahalgam massacre, opposition parties have unified in support of government actions to restore peace in Jammu and Kashmir.

In a rare show of unity, the Opposition has thrown its full support behind the government following the tragic Pahalgam massacre, which claimed 26 lives and heightened tensions with Pakistan.
At an all-party meeting convened this evening, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar briefed the nation's leaders about the situation.
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, declared the unanimous condemnation of the attack by all political parties and affirmed the Opposition's complete backing for any government action deemed necessary in response to the crisis.
"We are collectively committed to restoring peace in Jammu and Kashmir at the earliest," added Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, emphasizing the urgent need for stability in the region.

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