Pahalgam attack fallout: Railways facilitates journey of stranded tourists amidst rush from Jammu, Katra

Jammu, April 25 (PTI) In a proactive move to aid stranded tourists, the Indian Railways undertook significant operations from Katra and Jammu stations, ensuring smooth onward journeys towards New Delhi and beyond via special unreserved trains till late Thursday night, officials said. Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav flagged off special tourist trains from Jammu and Kashmir, […]
Encounter breaks out in Bandipora in north Kashmir

Srinagar, Apr 25 (PTI) A gunfight broke out between terrorists and security forces in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, officials said here. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Kulnar Bazipora area of Bandipora district following information about the presence of the ultras in the area, the officials said. […]
Indian Army effectively responds to firing by Pak along LoC

New Delhi, Apr 25 (PTI) The Indian Army effectively responded to firing by Pakistan military at some places along Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday night, military sources said. There were no reports of any casualties, they said. The firing by Pakistan Army comes amid increasing tensions between the two sides over […]
Pahalgam attack- India will ‘identify, track, and punish’ every terrorist, their backers: PM Modi

India steps up diplomatic offensive against Pak Madhubani (Bihar)/New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday declared that India will “identify, track, and punish” every terrorist and their “backers” involved in the Pahalgam carnage and pursue the killers to the “ends of the earth”, as it stepped up the diplomatic offensive against Pakistan. Delivering a […]
Pakistan puts Simla Agreement on hold
Closes airspace for Indian flights, talks tough on Indus Treaty Islamabad: Pakistan on Thursday put Simla Agreement and other bilateral accords with India on hold, suspended all trade, closed its airspace for Indian airlines and said any attempt to divert the water meant for it under the Indus Water Treaty will be considered an Act […]
India revokes visas issued to Pakistani nationals
Asks Indians in Pakistan to return home immediately New Delhi: India 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 countries escalated over the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. New Delhi […]
Resolution condemning Pahalgam attack passed at all-party meeting
Srinagar: A resolution unequivocally condemning the “heinous and inhumane” attack on innocent civilians in Pahalgam was passed at an all-party meeting convened by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday. Reading out the resolution, Abdullah appealed to governments of other states and union territories to protect Kashmiris against any form of harassment in […]
Sgr airport handled 110 flights, over 14,000 passengers on Thursday
New Delhi: To bring back stranded tourists from J&K, the civil aviation ministry said 110 flights, including eight additional services, were operated connecting Srinagar airport, which handled more than 14,000 passengers on Thursday and highlighted that airfares on the route have reduced notably in two days. Amid many people expressing concerns over high airfares, the […]
IMF chief urges countries to move ‘swiftly’ to resolve trade tensions
Washington: The head of the International Monetary Fund urged countries to move “swiftly” to resolve trade disputes that threaten global economic growth. IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said the unpredictability arising from President Donald Trump’s aggressive campaign of taxes on foreign imports is causing companies to delay investments and consumers to hold off on spending. […]
Pahalgam terror attack: India briefs envoys of G20 nations
New Delhi: India on Thursday briefed New Delhi-based envoys of almost all G20 nations and those from its strategic partners on the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack and its link to cross-border terrorism, people familiar with the matter said. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri apprised the diplomats about various aspects of Tuesday’s terror attack that killed 26 […]