The Union Cabinet will be meeting on Wednesday (April 30, 2025) for the first time after Pahalgam terror attack. The meeting under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be convened at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, as per multiple reports.
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Pahalgam Terror Attack LIVE: High-level meeting begins at Union Ministry of Home Affairs, NIA verifying role of zip line operator
Authored By Mansi Arora
Published: Apr 29, 2025, 10:35 IST | Updated: Apr 29, 2025, 10:35 IST
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Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir killed 26 people and injured many. This has worsened the relationship between India and Pakistan with New Delhi halting the Indus Waters Treaty and latter violating LoC ceasefire: All updates here
Jammu And Kashmir Pahalgam Terror Attack LIVE Updates: 26 people were killed and many injured in India's Pahalgam, Jammu And Kashmir, on Tuesday (Apr 22) when terrorists opened fire in one of the deadliest attacks on civilians in the Himalayan region in a quarter of a century. It has triggered widespread public outrage across the world's most populous country and prompted the Indian government to act sharply against Pakistan.
Pahalgam terror attack: Pakistan's response and India's action
The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the horrific terror attack. However, they have denied their involvement on April 26. The Jammu and Kashmir Police released sketches of three suspects linked to the attack and announced a reward of Rs 20 lakhs for those who give any information about them. Two terrorists involved in the attack are Pakistani nationals: Hashim Musa alias Suleman and Ali Bhai alias Talha. The third, Abdul Hussain Thokar, is a resident of Anantnag in Kashmir. His home along with the homes of four other terrorists, have been demolished in the crackdown by J&K Police.
In a stern response to Pakistan after the attack, India has halted the Indus Waters Treaty, downgraded diplomatic ties, expelled its diplomats, called back Indian officials from Islamabad and closed Attari border. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "I say to the whole world. India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backers. We will pursue them to the ends of the earth."
Pakistan, in its first response, said that it had "nothing to do" with the attack. The neighbouring country claimed that the attack was a reaction by those who opposed the Indian government. Notably, Pakistan did not condemn the attack. Moreover, in a tit-for-tat move, Pakistan announced reciprocal action against India similar to the action taken by New Delhi and warned of ending the Simla Agreement. On Saturday, Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif issued his first reaction and accused India of "levelling false allegations," and called for a "credible probe." He also threatened to use "force and might" over the Indus Waters Treaty.
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Pahalgam Terror Attack Live: Bhupesh Baghel urges Centre to convene special Parliament session
Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel urged the Centre to convene a special session of Parliament and noted that the opposition stands with the government in its fight against terrorism.
“The leader of the opposition of both houses (Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge) has written a letter. If a special session can be convened in J&K, why can't it be convened here? The special session should be convened. The opposition has said in one voice that they are with the government in the fight against terrorism...The government should tell who is responsible for the deaths of people in the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Who is responsible for the security lapse?... The public wants action to be taken against those behind the attacks,” Baghel said.
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Pahalgam Terror Attack Live: Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Kharge writes to PM Modi to convene special session of Parliament
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi wrote to PM Modi to convene a special session of Parliament in the wake of Pahalgam terror attack, ANI reported.
"The leader of the opposition of both houses has written a letter. If a special session can be convened in J&K, why can't it be convened here? The special session should be convened. The opposition has said in one voice that they are with the government in the fight against terrorism...The government should tell who is responsible for the deaths of people in the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Who is responsible for the security lapse?... The public wants action to be taken against those behind the attacks..."
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Pahalgam Terror Attack Live: Home ministry convenes high-level meeting
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Pahalgam Terror Attack Live: Nepalese citizens protest outside Pakistani Embassy in Kathmandu
Nepalese citizens staged protests in Kathmandu against Pakistan after a terrorist attack in Pahalgam claimed the life of a Nepalese national, condemning the Pakistani Army Chief for his anti-Hindu remarks and holding posters denouncing his speech.
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Pahalgam Terror Attack Live: National Investigation Agency is verifying the role of zip line operator
The National Investigation Agency is verifying the role of zip line operator who chanted Allahu Akbar as gunshots began: ANI quoting Sources
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Pahalgam Terror Attack Live: EAM S Jaishankar, Greece FM George Gerapetritis hold telephonic conversation
EAM S Jaishankar, Greece FM George Gerapetritis hold telephonic conversation.
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Pahalgam Terror Attack Live: Union Cabinet to meet on April 30, say Reports
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Pahalgam Terror Attack Live: Indian Army conducts a joint exercise with Armed Police Forces
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Pahalgam Terror Attack Live: Attack executed by former para-commando hinting at ISI links: Report
Hashim Musa, one of the terrorists who killed innocent people in Pahalgam last week, is reportedly a former para-commando of the Pakistan Army’s Special Service Group (SSG). The Times of India quoted an officer as saying, "It is possible that he was loaned by Pakistan special forces, like Special Service Group (SSG,) to LeT."
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Pahalgam Terror Attack Live: Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's X profile 'withheld' in India
Days after Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's “imminent Indian military incursion" remark, his X profile has been withheld in India amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. This comes a day after Centre banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels, including Dawn News, Samaa TV, Ary News and Geo News, for disseminating misinformation against India.
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Pahalgam Terror Attack Live: UN chief stands ready to support any initiatives, acceptable to India, Pakistan for ‘de-escalation’
Expressing deep concern over the situation between India and Pakistan, UN chief Antonio Guterres stands ready to support any initiatives, acceptable to both parties, for “de-escalation” and “resumption of dialogue”, his office has said.
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Pahalgam Terror Attack Live: Intense counter-terrorism operations are underway at various places in J&K
News agency ANI quoting sources said that intense counter-terrorism operations are underway at various places in Jammu and Kashmir
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Pahalgam Terror Attack Live: Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar speaks to UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Pahalgam Terror Attack Live: Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar speaks to UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan
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Pahalgam Terror Attack Live: Pak defence minister takes U-turn from 'imminent' military incursion remark
After claiming an “imminent Indian military incursion”, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif backtracked from his statement claiming that his rermarks were "misinterpretated".
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Pahalgam Terror Attack Live: Security forces are on high alert
Security forces are on high alert after inputs suggested that terrorists are “actively planning” an attack on vulnerable railway infrastructure, Kashmiri Pandits and non-locals working in the Valley. The inputs were received after the deadly Pahalgam attack on April 22, in which 26 people, mainly tourists, were killed down by terrorists.
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Pahalgam Terror Attack Live: Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Modi
Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Narendra Modi requesting that a special session of both houses of Parliament be convened at the earliest. "At this critical time, India must show that we always stand together against terrorism," reads the letter.
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Pahalgam Terror Attack Live: Union cabinet to meet at 7 LKM at 11am tomorrow
Resolution will be moved to express condolences for those who have lost their lives in the Pahalgam attack.
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Pahalgam Terror Attack Live: Pakistan Envoy meets Russian Deputy Foreign Minister over Pahalgam terror attack
Russia said that Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko received Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia Muhammad Khalid Jamali at his request. During the meeting, the Parties discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation, as well as the escalation of tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi following the terrorist attack in Kashmir on April 22. The Russian side called on both parties to exercise restraint and engage in constructive dialogue aimed at peacefully resolving their discrepancies.
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Pahalgam Terror Attack Live: Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Narendra Modi requesting that a special session of both houses of Parliament
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Pahalgam Terror Attack Live: Congress seeks special parliament session
Congress President and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting that a special session of both Houses of Parliament be convened at the earliest to demonstrate a collective will to deal with the situation
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Pahalgam Terror Attack Live: Here's a list of destinations that are closed
Yousmarg, Tousimaidan, Doodpathri, Aharbal, Kousarnag, Bangus, Kariwan Diver Chandigam, Bangus Valley, Wular/Watlab, Rampora and Rajpora, Chearhar, Mundij-Hamam-Markoot Waterfall, Khampoo, Bosnia, Vijitop, Sun Temple, Verinag Garden, Sinthan Top, Margantop, Akad Park, Habba Khatoon Point, Babareshi, Ringawali, Gogaldara, Baderkote, Shrunz Waterfall, Kamanpost, Namblan Waterfall, Eco Park Khadniyar, Sangarwani, Jamia Masjid, Badamwari, Rajori Kadal Hotel Kanaaz, Aali Kadal JJ Food Restaurant, IVORY Hotel, Padshapal resorts and restaurant, Cherry tree resort (Faqir Gujri), North cliff cafe and retreat by Stay Pattern, Forest hill cottage, Eco village resort (Dara), Astanmarg View Point, Astanmarg Paragliding, Mamneth and Mahadev Hills, Buddhist Monastery,, Dachigam – Beyond Trout Farm / Fisheries Farm, Astanpora(especially Qayam Gah resort, Lachpatri, Hung Park and Naranag.
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Pahalgam Terror Attack Live: Temporary closure of 48 tourist destinations
J&K Government has ordered a temporary closure of 48 tourist destinations for tourists across Kashmir valley amid search operations and Security reviews.
Officials said that out of 87 destinations where tourists are allowed to move freely, the destinations declared closed are either part of the active anti-terror search operations or are located in vulnerable spots.
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Pahalgam Terror Attack LIVE: J&K adminitration orders temporary closure of 48 tourist destinations
J&K Government has ordered a temporary closure of 48 tourist destinations for tourists across Kashmir valley amid search operations and Security reviews.
The destinations which have been closed are: Yousmarg, Tousimaidan, Doodpathri, Aharbal, Kousarnag, Bangus, Kariwan Diver Chandigam, Bangus Valley, Wular/Watlab, Rampora and Rajpora, Chearhar, Mundij-Hamam-Markoot Waterfall, Khampoo, Bosnia, Vijitop, Sun Temple, Verinag Garden, Sinthan Top, Margantop, Akad Park, Habba Khatoon Point, Babareshi, Ringawali, Gogaldara, Baderkote, Shrunz Waterfall, Kamanpost, Namblan Waterfall, Eco Park Khadniyar, Sangarwani, Jamia Masjid, Badamwari, Rajori Kadal Hotel Kanaaz, Aali Kadal JJ Food Restaurant, IVORY Hotel, Padshapal resorts and restaurant, Cherry tree resort (Faqir Gujri), North cliff cafe and retreat by Stay Pattern, Forest hill cottage, Eco village resort (Dara), Astanmarg View Point, Astanmarg Paragliding, Mamneth and Mahadev Hills, Buddhist Monastery,, Dachigam – Beyond Trout Farm / Fisheries Farm, Astanpora(especially Qayam Gah resort, Lachpatri, Hung Park and Naranag.
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Pahalgam Terror Attack LIVE: Pakistan violates ceasefire again
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Pahalgam Terror Attack LIVE: Pakistan reaches out to Turkey
Turkey wants a de-escalation between Pakistan and India, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, after the two exchanged small arms fire following last week's deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir.
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Pahalgam Terror Attack LIVE: India slams 'rogue state' Pakistan at UN event
Calling Pakistan a “rogue state”, India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Yojna Patel, slammed the neighbouring country for fuelling global terrorism and destabilising the region, while speaking at the launch of Victims of Terrorism Associations Network on Tuesday (Apr 29)
