India has retaliated after Pakistan’s continued ceasefire violation along the Line of Control, marking the 9th consecutive night of cross-border tensions. The situation remains volatile as both sides report escalating exchanges.

BREAKING | India responds to Pakistan’s ceasefire violation for 9th straight night

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is carrying out a flypast on the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh. The exercise is being organised to assess the expressway’s potential as an alternative runway during times of war or national emergencies.

Pahalgam Attack: India sends strong message to Pak as IAF carries out Flypast on Ganga Expressway

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to forego attending Russia&rsquo;s Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9. Instead, Minister of State (MoS) for Defence, Sanjay Seth, will represent India at the annual event commemorating the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. 
The Victory Day parade, a cornerstone of Russia&rsquo;s national pride, is a high-profile event attended by global leaders and military representatives.
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The development comes amid ongoing tensions with Pakistan, in the aftermath of the Phalegam terror attack. The last month's terror attack killed over 20 people in the union territory of Jammu&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Kashmir.
The Russian side had extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the Victory Day parade, but Defence Minister Singh was deputed to go to Moscow before the latest change saw Sanjay Seth chosen as India&rsquo;s representative.
Prime Minister Modi visited Russia twice last year, once for an annual summit with President Vladimir Putin, and again to attend the BRICS Summit in Kazan. Putin, in turn, is expected to travel to India later this year for another round of bilateral discussions.
<h2>Global leaders to attend</h2>
Among the confirmed attendees is Chinese President Xi Jinping, who will join around 20 other foreign leaders in Moscow for the high-profile celebration. Preparations are already underway in the Russian capital to welcome the guests.
Speaking ahead of the event, President Putin highlighted the importance of the historic anniversary. He said, &ldquo;On the banks of the Volga, our troops halted and crushed the enemy. A decisive blow was delivered to the Nazi war machine, marking a turning point in the war and opening the road westward &mdash; to Berlin and to the Great Victory, whose 80th anniversary we will solemnly celebrate very soon, on May 9.&rdquo;

World: Originally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to travel to Moscow for the 80th anniversary celebrations, but he withdrew after the Pahalgam terror attack. India News

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to forego attending Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9. Instead, Minister of State (MoS) for Defence, Sanjay Seth, will represent India at the annual event commemorating the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. The Victory Day parade, a cornerstone of Russia’s national pride, is a high-profile event attended by global leaders and military representatives. Also read: Rajnath Singh inaugurates INS Sunayna and other navy infrastructure worth Rs 2000 crore The development comes amid ongoing tensions with Pakistan, in the aftermath of the Phalegam terror attack. The last month's terror attack killed over 20 people in the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir. The Russian side had extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the Victory Day parade, but Defence Minister Singh was deputed to go to Moscow before the latest change saw Sanjay Seth chosen as India’s representative. Prime Minister Modi visited Russia twice last year, once for an annual summit with President Vladimir Putin, and again to attend the BRICS Summit in Kazan. Putin, in turn, is expected to travel to India later this year for another round of bilateral discussions. Global leaders to attend Among the confirmed attendees is Chinese President Xi Jinping, who will join around 20 other foreign leaders in Moscow for the high-profile celebration. Preparations are already underway in the Russian capital to welcome the guests. Speaking ahead of the event, President Putin highlighted the importance of the historic anniversary. He said, “On the banks of the Volga, our troops halted and crushed the enemy. A decisive blow was delivered to the Nazi war machine, marking a turning point in the war and opening the road westward — to Berlin and to the Great Victory, whose 80th anniversary we will solemnly celebrate very soon, on May 9.”

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to skip Moscow’s Victory Day parade; MoS to attend instead

The biggest focus for both India and Pakistan post the Pahalgam terror attack has been building global support through diplomatic outreach and overdrive. Watch in for more details!

Pahalgam Attack Aftermath: India reinforces image of victim of terror, Pakistan denies hand

Pakistan violated the Line of Control ceasefire for the eighth consecutive day after the Pahalgam terror attack with unprovoked firing reported from Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Nosher, and Aknoor in Jammu. The Indian Army responded in a calibrated and proportionate manner to the ceasefire violations. Security forces have intensified their crackdown on the terror network across Jammu and Kashmir. Over 60 overground workers have been booked under the Public Safety Act across multiple districts of Kashmir. In the last 24 hours security forces have raided more than 100 locations to dismantle overground worker support networks, while four massive combing operations are currently underway across different parts of Anantnag district. NIA Director General, who is in Jammu and Kashmir, met security officials in Srinagar today, a day after he visited the attack site in Puahalgam. Watch in for more details!

Pahalgam attack: Forest manhunt on as tracks 79 active terrorists in Kashmir Valley

As the Indian government has been taking stern actions against Pakistan after the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pahalgam-terror-attack">Pahalgam terror attack</a> that killed 26 people last month, India on Friday (May 2) blocked Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's official YouTube account.&nbsp;
The Indian government also banned social media accounts of several Pakistani celebrities, including Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan, Sajal Aly and Ali Zafar.&nbsp;
As we open the account of Shehbaz Sharif on YouTube, it reads, "This content is currently unavailable in this country because of an order from the government related to national security or public order. For more details about government removal requests, please visit the Google Transparency Report."&nbsp;
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<img alt="shehbaz sharif YouTube ban" src="https://img-cdn.publive.online/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/05/02/NghHBq3ERdihmQj5WadQ.png" style="width: 1280px;"> Blocking Shehbaz Sharif's YouTube channel comes as the biggest high-profile account blocked by the Indian government, after Pakistan Finance Minister Khawaja Asif and the ISPR, which is the Pakistan army's propaganda wing.
Hania Aamir enjoys a huge fan following in India. Instagram profiles of prominent Pakistani celebrities such as Zafar, Iqra Aziz, Sanam Saeed, Bilal Abbas, Imran Abbas, and Sajal Aly are no longer accessible in India.&nbsp;
The government not only banned accounts of Shehbaz Sharif and celebrities but also banned YouTube channels of Pakistani media outlets, including Dawn News, Samaa TV, Ary News and Geo News.&nbsp;
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Moreover, former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar's YouTube channel, which had over 3.5 million subscribers, also came under the government's radar and was blocked.&nbsp;
When Indian Instagram users tried to access their Instagram accounts, they got the message, reading, "Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content."&nbsp;
All this happened in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 people. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting ordered the blocking of several Pakistani YouTube channels and social media accounts that were found to be sharing misleading content aimed at undermining India's sovereignty.&nbsp;
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The Indian government also banned social media accounts of several Pakistani celebrities, including Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan, Sajal Aly and Ali Zafar. India news pakistan

As the Indian government has been taking stern actions against Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people last month, India on Friday (May 2) blocked Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's official YouTube account. The Indian government also banned social media accounts of several Pakistani celebrities, including Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan, Sajal Aly and Ali Zafar. As we open the account of Shehbaz Sharif on YouTube, it reads, "This content is currently unavailable in this country because of an order from the government related to national security or public order. For more details about government removal requests, please visit the Google Transparency Report." Also read: Hania Aamir responds to the viral ‘fake’ statement on Pahalgam Terror attack: ‘Pain deserves empathy not…’ Blocking Shehbaz Sharif's YouTube channel comes as the biggest high-profile account blocked by the Indian government, after Pakistan Finance Minister Khawaja Asif and the ISPR, which is the Pakistan army's propaganda wing. Hania Aamir enjoys a huge fan following in India. Instagram profiles of prominent Pakistani celebrities such as Zafar, Iqra Aziz, Sanam Saeed, Bilal Abbas, Imran Abbas, and Sajal Aly are no longer accessible in India. The government not only banned accounts of Shehbaz Sharif and celebrities but also banned YouTube channels of Pakistani media outlets, including Dawn News, Samaa TV, Ary News and Geo News. Also read: 'Fear of social media ban in India? Pakistani TikTok star Jannat Mirza refuses to support Pak army on Pahalgam terror attack Moreover, former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar's YouTube channel, which had over 3.5 million subscribers, also came under the government's radar and was blocked. When Indian Instagram users tried to access their Instagram accounts, they got the message, reading, "Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content." All this happened in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 people. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting ordered the blocking of several Pakistani YouTube channels and social media accounts that were found to be sharing misleading content aimed at undermining India's sovereignty. Also read: Pakistani actress Hania Aamir speaks out on verbal abuse by US event organizers: 'Was called names, told to get out'

'National security concerns': India blocks Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's YouTube channel amid rising tensions

Hacker groups linked to Pakistan have made several failed attempts to breach Indian websites on Thursday. The attacks, aimed at platforms connected to children, veterans, and welfare services, were quickly intercepted by Indian cybersecurity teams, according to news agency ANI.
<h2>Schools and veteran services among targets</h2>
The hacker groups, known as "Cyber Group HOAX1337" and "National Cyber Crew", tried to deface the websites of Army Public School (APS) Nagrota and Sunjuwan, using offensive content that mocked the victims of the recent Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives.
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A healthcare site dedicated to former military personnel was also defaced. The action is being seen as a targeted effort to attack some of the most vulnerable sections of society.
&ldquo;Attacking platforms meant for children and veterans reflects a new low,&rdquo; a senior cybersecurity official told ANI, speaking anonymously.
<h2>Broader pattern of provocation</h2>
The cyber threats did not stop there. Attempts were also made to compromise the Army Institute of Hotel Management website and a portal used by Indian Air Force veterans. This shows a clear pattern of provocation aimed at non-combatant and civilian-facing platforms.
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On April 29, another group calling itself "IOK Hacker", short for Internet of Khilafah, tried to deface multiple educational and welfare websites in India after failing to break into any critical government networks.
<h2>Multiple sites targeted, no major damage</h2>
In total, intelligence agencies confirmed four related cyber incidents. APS Srinagar and APS Ranikhet were hit with propaganda-based attacks, while APS Srinagar also faced a DDoS (distributed denial-of-service) attempt.
Efforts were also made to breach the Army Welfare Housing Organisation (AWHO) database and the Indian Air Force Placement Organisation portal. However, authorities managed to isolate the affected systems in time, ensuring no sensitive data was compromised.
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All impacted websites have since been restored with stronger security measures now in place.
These cyber-attacks come shortly after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, where heavily armed terrorists emerged from nearby forests and opened fire on tourists in Pahalgam. The attack resulted in 26 deaths, including 25 tourists.
Watch: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-urges-restraint-as-pahalgam-massacre-puts-india-and-pakistan-on-brink-of-war-9026305" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">US Urges Restraint As Pahalgam Massacre Puts India And Pakistan On Brink Of War</a>

These cyber-attacks come shortly after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, where heavily armed terrorists emerged from nearby forests and opened fire on tourists in Pahalgam.  India news Pakistan

Hacker groups linked to Pakistan have made several failed attempts to breach Indian websites on Thursday. The attacks, aimed at platforms connected to children, veterans, and welfare services, were quickly intercepted by Indian cybersecurity teams, according to news agency ANI. Schools and veteran services among targets The hacker groups, known as "Cyber Group HOAX1337" and "National Cyber Crew", tried to deface the websites of Army Public School (APS) Nagrota and Sunjuwan, using offensive content that mocked the victims of the recent Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives. Also read: 'Fear of social media ban in India? Pakistani TikTok star Jannat Mirza refuses to support Pak army on Pahalgam terror attack A healthcare site dedicated to former military personnel was also defaced. The action is being seen as a targeted effort to attack some of the most vulnerable sections of society. “Attacking platforms meant for children and veterans reflects a new low,” a senior cybersecurity official told ANI, speaking anonymously. Broader pattern of provocation The cyber threats did not stop there. Attempts were also made to compromise the Army Institute of Hotel Management website and a portal used by Indian Air Force veterans. This shows a clear pattern of provocation aimed at non-combatant and civilian-facing platforms. Also read: Inside India, Pakistan’s nuclear arsenals: Who has more, and what would happen if New Delhi, Islamabad unleash their nukes? On April 29, another group calling itself "IOK Hacker", short for Internet of Khilafah, tried to deface multiple educational and welfare websites in India after failing to break into any critical government networks. Multiple sites targeted, no major damage In total, intelligence agencies confirmed four related cyber incidents. APS Srinagar and APS Ranikhet were hit with propaganda-based attacks, while APS Srinagar also faced a DDoS (distributed denial-of-service) attempt. Efforts were also made to breach the Army Welfare Housing Organisation (AWHO) database and the Indian Air Force Placement Organisation portal. However, authorities managed to isolate the affected systems in time, ensuring no sensitive data was compromised. Also read: 'Will go hungry, but get the bomb’: How Pakistan got the nuclear bomb? A story of desperation, fear, and rivalry with India All impacted websites have since been restored with stronger security measures now in place. These cyber-attacks come shortly after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, where heavily armed terrorists emerged from nearby forests and opened fire on tourists in Pahalgam. The attack resulted in 26 deaths, including 25 tourists. Watch: US Urges Restraint As Pahalgam Massacre Puts India And Pakistan On Brink Of War

‘New low for Pakistan’: India thwarts Pakistani cyber-attacks on Army websites for children, veterans after Pahalgam attack

In the wake of the recent Pahalgam attack, India now faces an escalating threat on a new front. According to reports, there has been a sharp escalation in Pakistan-backed cyber attacks against India.

Over 1 million cyberattacks on India post-Pahalgam attack, says reports

Pakistan cricketing duo Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi are amongst the latest names to have seen their Instagram handles banned in India after an advisory was released by the Government of India on Friday (May 2). The advisory comes after a decision was taken on the recommendations of the Ministry of Home Affairs as they join fellow former cricketers Shoaib Akhtar and Basit Ali, who had seen their YouTube channels banned in India. The decisions from the Government of India come in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, which left at least 26 dead.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi IG accounts banned in India<o:p></o:p></h2>
"Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content,&rdquo; a message read when netizens tried visiting cricketers&rsquo; accounts.<o:p></o:p>
Alongside Babar and Afridi, cricketer Mohammad Rizwan, currently serving as the captain of the national side has also seen his account banned in India.<o:p></o:p>
According to National Investigation Agency (NIA) sources, the conspiracy behind the terror attack that killed 26 people, primarily tourists, was developed within Lashkar-e-Taiba, allegedly under directives issued by senior ISI operatives. The organisations are operational in Pakistan and have created unrest in India for a long time. <o:p></o:p>
After the attack in Pahalgam, the Indian Government has taken strict measures against Pakistan which include closer of Air Space for Pakistan, closer of the Attar-Wagah Border and trade relations. In a major blow, last week the Indian Government also seized the Indus Waters Treaty for the first time since 1960.
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Earlier, key Pakistan figures like Hania Aamir (YouTuber) and Arshad Nadeem (Olympic Gold Medalist) had also seen their Instagram accounts suspended.<o:p></o:p>
On the other hand, India-Pakistan matches are not on the calendar until September when they could meet in Asia Cup 2025. However, dark clouds now linger on the possible meetings between the sides at the Asia&nbsp; Cup as diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan are at an all-time low.<o:p></o:p>

Pakistan cricketing duo Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi are amongst the latest names to have seen their Instagram handles banned in India. Sports

Pakistan cricketing duo Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi are amongst the latest names to have seen their Instagram handles banned in India after an advisory was released by the Government of India on Friday (May 2). The advisory comes after a decision was taken on the recommendations of the Ministry of Home Affairs as they join fellow former cricketers Shoaib Akhtar and Basit Ali, who had seen their YouTube channels banned in India. The decisions from the Government of India come in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, which left at least 26 dead. Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi IG accounts banned in India "Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content,” a message read when netizens tried visiting cricketers’ accounts. Alongside Babar and Afridi, cricketer Mohammad Rizwan, currently serving as the captain of the national side has also seen his account banned in India. According to National Investigation Agency (NIA) sources, the conspiracy behind the terror attack that killed 26 people, primarily tourists, was developed within Lashkar-e-Taiba, allegedly under directives issued by senior ISI operatives. The organisations are operational in Pakistan and have created unrest in India for a long time. After the attack in Pahalgam, the Indian Government has taken strict measures against Pakistan which include closer of Air Space for Pakistan, closer of the Attar-Wagah Border and trade relations. In a major blow, last week the Indian Government also seized the Indus Waters Treaty for the first time since 1960. ALSO READ | Sai Sudharsan on Shastri's preferred list for away England tour; ex-coach also backs left-arm quicks for selection Earlier, key Pakistan figures like Hania Aamir (YouTuber) and Arshad Nadeem (Olympic Gold Medalist) had also seen their Instagram accounts suspended. On the other hand, India-Pakistan matches are not on the calendar until September when they could meet in Asia Cup 2025. However, dark clouds now linger on the possible meetings between the sides at the Asia Cup as diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan are at an all-time low.

Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi's Instagram accounts banned in India after Pahalgam terror attack

After the Indian government blocked the social media handles of several famous Pakistani celebrities amid the intensifying tensions between the two nations, Pakistani actress, and TikTok star Jannat Mirza dodged the question about her views on the Pahalgam terror attack, signalling fear of social media ban.
When a reporter asked Mirza about the growing tensions between India and Pakistan, she refused to comment on it.&nbsp;
In a viral clip, a journalist is seen asking Jannat for her opinion on the situation about Pakistan's army role in the Pahalgam terror attack, neither did she support Pakistan, nor India.&nbsp;
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Jannat was seen making a "zip-your-mouth" gesture, refusing to speak on the issue, and then walking away from the reporters.&nbsp;
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This comes after the Instagram handles of several famous Pakistani celebrities such as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/hania-aamir">Hania Aamir</a>, Mahira Khan, Sajal Aly and Ali Zafar got blocked in India.&nbsp;
Following the April 22 terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, the Indian government has taken several significant actions against neighbouring country Pakistan.&nbsp;
When Indian Instagram users tried to access their Instagram accounts, they got the the message, reading, "Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content."&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hania-aamir-responds-to-the-viral-fake-statement-on-pahalgam-terror-attack-pain-deserves-empathy-not-9024574">Hania Aamir responds to the viral &lsquo;fake&rsquo; statement on Pahalgam Terror attack: &lsquo;Pain deserves empathy not&hellip;&rsquo;</a>
The ban came just hours after the Indian government took a major step to curb the spread of misinformation by blocking 16 Pakistani YouTube channels.
The banned YouTube channels included Pakistani media outlets such as Dawn News, Samaa TV, Ary News, Geo News. Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar's YouTube channel, which had over 3.5 million subscribers.&nbsp;
Amid the fear of getting her social media accounts banned by the Indian government, Jannat also possibly refused to comment anything on the ongoing tensions between the two countries.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/hania-aamir-mahira-khan-and-other-pakistani-celebrities-instagram-accounts-blocked-in-india-after-pahalgam-attack-9019931">#Banned! Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan and other Pakistani Celebrities&rsquo; Instagram accounts blocked in India after Pahalgam attack</a>
Moreover, after the clip got viral, netizens slammed her for avoiding to speak on a topic of national and humanitarian importance.&nbsp;
"Pakistani Celebrities are increasingly afraid of speaking on India&rsquo;s Kashmir or support Pakistan Army because their YouTube/Instagram account could face a ban in India," a user on X wrote.
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A journalist is seen asking her opinion on situation about Pakistan's army role in the Pahalgam attack, neither did she support Pakistan, nor India. India news pakistan

After the Indian government blocked the social media handles of several famous Pakistani celebrities amid the intensifying tensions between the two nations, Pakistani actress, and TikTok star Jannat Mirza dodged the question about her views on the Pahalgam terror attack, signalling fear of social media ban. When a reporter asked Mirza about the growing tensions between India and Pakistan, she refused to comment on it. In a viral clip, a journalist is seen asking Jannat for her opinion on the situation about Pakistan's army role in the Pahalgam terror attack, neither did she support Pakistan, nor India. Also read: Watch: Sonu Nigam refers to the Pahalgam attack as a fan demands him to sing in Kannada; Internet has mixed reaction Jannat was seen making a "zip-your-mouth" gesture, refusing to speak on the issue, and then walking away from the reporters. اس ٹک ٹاکر یُوتھن کو مُلک سے زیادہ اپنے بھارتی آڈئینس زیادہ پیارے ہیں pic.twitter.com/B4KXmHtMq1 — Dr Shama Junejo (@ShamaJunejo) May 1, 2025 This comes after the Instagram handles of several famous Pakistani celebrities such as Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan, Sajal Aly and Ali Zafar got blocked in India. Following the April 22 terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, the Indian government has taken several significant actions against neighbouring country Pakistan. When Indian Instagram users tried to access their Instagram accounts, they got the the message, reading, "Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content." Also read: Hania Aamir responds to the viral ‘fake’ statement on Pahalgam Terror attack: ‘Pain deserves empathy not…’ The ban came just hours after the Indian government took a major step to curb the spread of misinformation by blocking 16 Pakistani YouTube channels. The banned YouTube channels included Pakistani media outlets such as Dawn News, Samaa TV, Ary News, Geo News. Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar's YouTube channel, which had over 3.5 million subscribers. Amid the fear of getting her social media accounts banned by the Indian government, Jannat also possibly refused to comment anything on the ongoing tensions between the two countries. Also read: #Banned! Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan and other Pakistani Celebrities’ Instagram accounts blocked in India after Pahalgam attack Moreover, after the clip got viral, netizens slammed her for avoiding to speak on a topic of national and humanitarian importance. "Pakistani Celebrities are increasingly afraid of speaking on India’s Kashmir or support Pakistan Army because their YouTube/Instagram account could face a ban in India," a user on X wrote.

'Fear of social media ban in India? Pakistani TikTok star Jannat Mirza refuses to support Pak army on Pahalgam terror attack

Pahalgam attack: NIA, forensic teams visit attack site, 3D mapping done.

The killing of 26 people in India's Pahalgam, Kashmir, on Tuesday (Apr 22)—the deadliest attack on civilians in the Himalayan region in a quarter of a century—has triggered widespread public outrage across the world's most populous country. In the aftermath, New Delhi has accused Islamabad, its regional rival, of supporting "cross-border terrorism".

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In the latest fallout following the deadly Pahalgam attack, Pakistan has taken a strong cultural stance by banning Indian music from airing on its FM radio stations. The Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) announced this move, calling it immediate and nationwide. &nbsp;
This cultural freeze comes amid escalating diplomatic and trade tensions between the two countries. India had earlier banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels including major media networks like Samaa TV, ARY News, and Dawn News, citing the dissemination of provocative content. Instagram accounts of several popular Pakistani celebrities, such as Mahira Khan and Hania Aamir, have also been restricted in India. &nbsp;
The decision to mute Indian songs was praised by Pakistan&rsquo;s Information Minister, Atta Tarar, who called it a &ldquo;patriotic&rdquo; step. &nbsp;
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<h2>Artists speak as tensions rise</h2>
Meanwhile, at times when Pakistani leaders are making statements threatening India with 'nuclear weapons', several artists Mahira Khan, who starred opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the 2017 Bollywood film Raees, expressed her condolences and said, &ldquo;When innocent lives are lost, the pain is not theirs alone&mdash;it belongs to all of us&hellip; May we choose humanity, always.&rdquo; &nbsp;
Earlier, Hania Aamir, whose Instagram account is no longer accessible in India, was falsely linked to a viral post. Issuing clarification, Hania expressed solidarity with the victims of the attack. &ldquo;Pain like this is real, and it deserves empathy&mdash;not politicisation,&rdquo; she said, urging restraint from assigning blame without proof.
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<h2>Trade and airspace cutoffs add to strain </h2>
In the wake of this horrific Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the live of 26 innocent civilians in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian government announced severe measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, closure of the Attari border, and a downgrade in diplomatic relations. As a retaliatory step, Pakistan also halted trade with India&mdash;even through third-party countries&mdash;and shut its airspace to Indian airliners. &nbsp;

In the latest fallout following the deadly Pahalgam attack Pakistan has taken a strong cultural stance by banning Indian music from airing on its FM radio stations.

In the latest fallout following the deadly Pahalgam attack, Pakistan has taken a strong cultural stance by banning Indian music from airing on its FM radio stations. The Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) announced this move, calling it immediate and nationwide. This cultural freeze comes amid escalating diplomatic and trade tensions between the two countries. India had earlier banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels including major media networks like Samaa TV, ARY News, and Dawn News, citing the dissemination of provocative content. Instagram accounts of several popular Pakistani celebrities, such as Mahira Khan and Hania Aamir, have also been restricted in India. The decision to mute Indian songs was praised by Pakistan’s Information Minister, Atta Tarar, who called it a “patriotic” step. Also Read: Hania Aamir responds to the viral ‘fake’ statement on Pahalgam Terror attack: ‘Pain deserves empathy not…’ Artists speak as tensions rise Meanwhile, at times when Pakistani leaders are making statements threatening India with 'nuclear weapons', several artists Mahira Khan, who starred opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the 2017 Bollywood film Raees, expressed her condolences and said, “When innocent lives are lost, the pain is not theirs alone—it belongs to all of us… May we choose humanity, always.” Earlier, Hania Aamir, whose Instagram account is no longer accessible in India, was falsely linked to a viral post. Issuing clarification, Hania expressed solidarity with the victims of the attack. “Pain like this is real, and it deserves empathy—not politicisation,” she said, urging restraint from assigning blame without proof. Also Read: Rafale-M vs Rafale-C: Key differences between India’s naval and air force jets Trade and airspace cutoffs add to strain In the wake of this horrific Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the live of 26 innocent civilians in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian government announced severe measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, closure of the Attari border, and a downgrade in diplomatic relations. As a retaliatory step, Pakistan also halted trade with India—even through third-party countries—and shut its airspace to Indian airliners.

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In yet another admission of harbouring terror, Pakistan's former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that it is an open secret that Pakistan has a past as far as extremist groups are concerned. Bhutto's remark comes after Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif&nbsp;in an interview admitted that his country has been funding and backing terror groups right from the time of the Afghan war. Pakistan also shielded The Resistance Force (TRF) - the terror group which first claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack and then retracted - at the United Nations (UN) by getting its name removed from the statement on the Pahalgam attack.&nbsp;
In an interview with Sky News, Bhutto said, &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t think that it&rsquo;s a secret that Pakistan has a past as far as extremist groups are concerned.&rdquo;
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Tensions between India and Pakistan has been rising after the Pahalgam terror attack. Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) proxy group TRF claimed responsible for the attack but later, retracted their statement after India's stern action on Pakistan. Despite Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif calling for a "neutral probe," and denying any involvement in the attack, Pakistan has been making big admission of backing terror groups.&nbsp;
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<h2>Pakistani defence minister's huge admission of terror</h2>
In a video clip that has now gone viral, Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif&nbsp;was in conversation with Sky News's Yalda Hakim, when she asks him, "But you do admit, you do admit, sir, that Pakistan has had a long history of backing and supporting and training and funding these terrorist organisations?
Khawaja Asif in his reply says, "We have been doing this dirty work for the United States for about 3 decades... and the west, including Britain...That was a mistake, and we suffered for that, and that is why you are saying this to me. If we had not joined the war against the Soviet Union and later on the war after 9/11, Pakistan's track record was unimpeachable." Dar had also said that Pakistan had an active role in supporting the Mujahideen during the first Afghan war. "Pakistan went through wave after wave of extremism&hellip; we suffered," he said.
He also claimed an &ldquo;imminent Indian military incursion&rdquo;, however, backtracked from his statement claiming that his remarks were "misinterpretated". Asif told the Geo News, &ldquo;I think it has been misinterpreted on some other channel...They asked me what are the chances of war, so I said that the next two to three days were crucial."
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Pakistan is in panic mode with its top leaders huddling regularly. On Thursday (May 1) Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on President Asif Ali Zardari and discussed the current security situation, and said that they are standing with their armed forces. Pakistan's Deputy PM Dar, and Minister for Law and Justice, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, were also present during the meeting.
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<h2>Pahalgam terror attack</h2>
A terror attack on April 22 in Baisaran Valley of Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam district killed 26 tourists. An offshoot of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) - The Resistance Front (TRF) - claimed responsibility for the attack. However, they retracted their statement on April 26, claiming that its social media was compromised. The Indian government launched a massive crackdown against the terrorists and released sketches of three terrorists who were responsible for the attack. As per J&amp;K Police, two terrorists involved in the attack were Pakistani nationals and the third, was a resident of Anantnag in Kashmir. His home along with the homes of several other terrorists, have been demolished.
On the diplomatic front, the Indian government halted the Indus Waters Treaty, expelled its diplomats, called back Indian officials from Islamabad, closed the Attari border and its airspace for Pakistani flights. India is also planning to block postal services and Pakistani IP (websites). 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."&nbsp;
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In yet another admission of harbouring terror, Pakistan's former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that it is an open secret that Pakistan has a past as far as extremist groups are concerned.

In yet another admission of harbouring terror, Pakistan's former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that it is an open secret that Pakistan has a past as far as extremist groups are concerned. Bhutto's remark comes after Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif in an interview admitted that his country has been funding and backing terror groups right from the time of the Afghan war. Pakistan also shielded The Resistance Force (TRF) - the terror group which first claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack and then retracted - at the United Nations (UN) by getting its name removed from the statement on the Pahalgam attack. In an interview with Sky News, Bhutto said, “I don’t think that it’s a secret that Pakistan has a past as far as extremist groups are concerned.” 'Don't think it is a secret that Pakistan has a past', Pakistani politician Bilawal Bhutto on country's support to terrorism. Comes after Pakistan Defence Minister accepted country's support to terrorism. pic.twitter.com/q3uVvtpOqO — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) May 2, 2025 Tensions between India and Pakistan has been rising after the Pahalgam terror attack. Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) proxy group TRF claimed responsible for the attack but later, retracted their statement after India's stern action on Pakistan. Despite Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif calling for a "neutral probe," and denying any involvement in the attack, Pakistan has been making big admission of backing terror groups. Read More | Pakistan in panic mode: PM Shehbaz Sharif meets President Zardari amid India's stern action post-Pahalgam terror attack Pakistani defence minister's huge admission of terror In a video clip that has now gone viral, Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif was in conversation with Sky News's Yalda Hakim, when she asks him, "But you do admit, you do admit, sir, that Pakistan has had a long history of backing and supporting and training and funding these terrorist organisations? Khawaja Asif in his reply says, "We have been doing this dirty work for the United States for about 3 decades... and the west, including Britain...That was a mistake, and we suffered for that, and that is why you are saying this to me. If we had not joined the war against the Soviet Union and later on the war after 9/11, Pakistan's track record was unimpeachable." Dar had also said that Pakistan had an active role in supporting the Mujahideen during the first Afghan war. "Pakistan went through wave after wave of extremism… we suffered," he said. He also claimed an “imminent Indian military incursion”, however, backtracked from his statement claiming that his remarks were "misinterpretated". Asif told the Geo News, “I think it has been misinterpreted on some other channel...They asked me what are the chances of war, so I said that the next two to three days were crucial." Read More | 'You want to demoralise our forces?': Supreme Court rebukes petitioners seeking judicial probe into Pahalgam attack Pakistan is in panic mode with its top leaders huddling regularly. On Thursday (May 1) Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on President Asif Ali Zardari and discussed the current security situation, and said that they are standing with their armed forces. Pakistan's Deputy PM Dar, and Minister for Law and Justice, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, were also present during the meeting. Read More | India mulls blocking postal services with Pakistan, its websites amid rising Indo-Pak tensions post Pahalgam attack Pahalgam terror attack A terror attack on April 22 in Baisaran Valley of Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam district killed 26 tourists. An offshoot of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) - The Resistance Front (TRF) - claimed responsibility for the attack. However, they retracted their statement on April 26, claiming that its social media was compromised. The Indian government launched a massive crackdown against the terrorists and released sketches of three terrorists who were responsible for the attack. As per J&K Police, two terrorists involved in the attack were Pakistani nationals and the third, was a resident of Anantnag in Kashmir. His home along with the homes of several other terrorists, have been demolished. On the diplomatic front, the Indian government halted the Indus Waters Treaty, expelled its diplomats, called back Indian officials from Islamabad, closed the Attari border and its airspace for Pakistani flights. India is also planning to block postal services and Pakistani IP (websites). 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." Read More | 'Don't target Kashmiris, Muslims', appeals widow of Navy officer killed in Pahalgam terror attack

Bilawal Bhutto says 'Pakistan has a past' in big admission of supporting terrorists, days after backing Pahalgam attackers

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, tourism in the Kashmir valley has witnessed a sharp decline as fear and uncertainty grip the region. hoteliers, tour operators, and local businesses are reporting mass cancellations, threatening the livelihood of thousands dependent on tourism.

Pahalgam terror attack: Tourism in Kashmir Valley sees sharp decline

Pakistan has reportedly blocked the naming of the resistance front (TRF), a proxy terror group, in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) statement following the Pahalgam terror attack. this move has raised serious concerns over global counterterrorism efforts and Pakistan’s role in shielding designated terror outfits.

Pahalgam terror attack: how Pak blocked TRF's naming in UNSC statement

An airspace war has erupted following the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. After Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian aircrafts, India retaliated by issuing a notice to airmen, banning all Pakistani-registered, operated or leased aircraft—including military—from using Indian airspace between April 30 and may 23.

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Protesters hit the streets after the recent terror attack, waving banners that read "stop Pakistan sponsored terrorists." the demonstration reflects growing public anger against cross-border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pahalgam Terror Attack: 'Stop Pakistan sponsored terrorists' waved by demonstrators

Following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025, U.S. Vice President JD Vance urged Pakistan to cooperate with India in combating Pakistan-based militants. He emphasized the importance of India responding without escalating into a broader regional conflict. Vance's remarks mark a significant U.S. stance on cross-border terrorism linked to the attack.

Pahalgam Terror Attack: Amit Shah vows retaliation for Pahalgam Attack

India has closed its airspace to Pakistani planes, days after Islamabad banned Indian planes from overflying, amid rising tensions between the two countries over the Pahalgam attack.

Pahalgam Terror Attack: Airspace war erupts as India shuts airspace to Pakistani aircraft

Threats and warnings fly thick and fast between India and neighbour Pakistan in the aftermath of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in J&K that killed 26 people. Diplomatic niceties are a thing of the past and bridges have all but collapsed. All eyes are on when India carries out its military counter to the terror attack, and Pakistan hitting back. A report on Inside South Asia.

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Pakistan continued with its ceasefire violations for the eighth consecutive night as it initiated unprovoked firing across the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir.

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The Pahalgam terror attack has increased tensions between India and Pakistan. If Pakistan were to use nuclear weapons, it would lead to catastrophic loss of life, environmental destruction, and global fallout. The international community is urging restraint and diplomacy to avoid a nuclear crisis.

Pahalgam terror attack: What will Happens if Pakistan presses nuclear weapon?

The world holds its breath as tensions between two nuclear-armed neighbors, India and Pakistan, are escalating. Imagine, in a moment of desperation, Pakistan's military high command could give the unthinkable order.

Indo-Pak tensions: From air to sea: India's second strike is unstoppable, India’s nuclear net tightens

Amid India's stern action on Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, Pakistan is in panic mode with its top leaders huddling regularly. On Thursday (May 1) Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on President Asif Ali Zardari and discussed the current security situation, and said that they are standing with their armed forces. Pakistan's Deputy PM Dar, and Minister for Law and Justice, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, were also present during the meeting.
This comes after Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar's big admission on his country's support to The Resistance Force (TRF) - an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) - responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack. Several Pakistani leaders issued a "war threat" to India after India halted the Indus Waters Treaty. Earlier, the Pakistani PM had not condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir but had demanded a "credible" probe into the matter.
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<h2>Pahalgam terror attack and fallout of India-Pakistan ties</h2>
A terror attack on April 22 in Baisaran Valley of Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam district killed 26 tourists. An offshoot of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) - The Resistance Front (TRF) - claimed responsibility for the attack. However, they retracted their statement on April 26, claiming that its social media was compromised. However, the Indian government launched a massive crackdown against the terrorists and released sketches of three terrorists who were responsible for the attack. As per J&amp;K Police,&nbsp;two terrorists involved in the attack were Pakistani nationals and the third, was a resident of Anantnag in Kashmir. His home along with the homes of several other terrorists, have been demolished.
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On the diplomatic front, the Indian government halted the Indus Waters Treaty, expelled its diplomats, called back Indian officials from Islamabad, closed the Attari border and its airspace for Pakistani flights. India is also planning to block&nbsp;postal services and Pakistani IP (websites).&nbsp;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."
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Pakistan denied any involvement in the attack, with Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif calling for a "neutral probe." Pakistan also resorted to issuing a "war threat" over the halting of the Indus Waters Treaty. Moreover, in a tit-for-tat move, Pakistan announced reciprocal action and warned of ending the Simla Agreement, along with shutting down Pakistani airspace for Indian flights.&nbsp;
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Pakistan | Amid India's stern action on Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan is in panic mode with its top leaders huddling regularly.

Amid India's stern action on Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, Pakistan is in panic mode with its top leaders huddling regularly. On Thursday (May 1) Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on President Asif Ali Zardari and discussed the current security situation, and said that they are standing with their armed forces. Pakistan's Deputy PM Dar, and Minister for Law and Justice, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, were also present during the meeting. This comes after Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar's big admission on his country's support to The Resistance Force (TRF) - an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) - responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack. Several Pakistani leaders issued a "war threat" to India after India halted the Indus Waters Treaty. Earlier, the Pakistani PM had not condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir but had demanded a "credible" probe into the matter. Read More | Pro-Pak social media is spreading fake news about Air Marshal SP Dharkar. Now, Indian govt has fact-checked them Pahalgam terror attack and fallout of India-Pakistan ties A terror attack on April 22 in Baisaran Valley of Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam district killed 26 tourists. An offshoot of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) - The Resistance Front (TRF) - claimed responsibility for the attack. However, they retracted their statement on April 26, claiming that its social media was compromised. However, the Indian government launched a massive crackdown against the terrorists and released sketches of three terrorists who were responsible for the attack. As per J&K Police, two terrorists involved in the attack were Pakistani nationals and the third, was a resident of Anantnag in Kashmir. His home along with the homes of several other terrorists, have been demolished. Read More | India writes to Pakistan about Indus Waters Treaty decision, highlights 'sustained cross border terrorism' On the diplomatic front, the Indian government halted the Indus Waters Treaty, expelled its diplomats, called back Indian officials from Islamabad, closed the Attari border and its airspace for Pakistani flights. India is also planning to block postal services and Pakistani IP (websites). 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." Read More | India mulls blocking postal services with Pakistan, its websites amid rising Indo-Pak tensions post Pahalgam attack Pakistan denied any involvement in the attack, with Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif calling for a "neutral probe." Pakistan also resorted to issuing a "war threat" over the halting of the Indus Waters Treaty. Moreover, in a tit-for-tat move, Pakistan announced reciprocal action and warned of ending the Simla Agreement, along with shutting down Pakistani airspace for Indian flights. Read More | 'Don't target Kashmiris, Muslims', appeals widow of Navy officer killed in Pahalgam terror attack

Pakistan in panic mode: PM Shehbaz Sharif meets President Zardari amid India's stern action post-Pahalgam terror attack

In an exclusive conversation with WION, British MP Bob Blackman talks about the terror attack in Pahalgam in Kashmir and condemns the involvement of Pakistan in harbouring terrorists. He emphasises the need for global solidarity against religion-inspired violence and backs India's right to respond. Not only that, the Conservative party MP has also called on all world governments to unite in condemning such acts of terror.

Pahalgam terror attack: British MP Bob Blackman condemns Pak terrorism

Pakistani nationals going back from India were turned back at the Attari Border. They were denied entry after not receiving confirmation from Pakistan. They had reached the Attari Border but were not allowed to proceed. The uncertainty surrounding cross-border movements continues to impact many, causing significant inconvenience for people. People are left stranded, facing uncertainty and delays, as they are unable to cross into Pakistan. After the Pahalgam terror attack, India had asked Pakistanis in some specific visas to leave the country. Watch in for more details!

Pahalgam attack aftermath: India-Pak tensions: Pakistani nationals turned back at Attari border

The Attari-Wagah border between India and Pakistan was completely shut on Thursday (April 1) as tensions intensified between the two nations after the Pahalgam terror attack.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, in the US, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz will be leaving his post in the White House, as per multiple reports. Waltz has been in the headlines for a while now as he was involved in the Signagate scandal, and he added a journalist in the Houthi Signal chat.&nbsp;
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On the birth anniversary of&nbsp;Indian Navy lieutenant&nbsp;Vinay Narwal - who was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, his wife Himanshi appealed for peace and urged the people of the country to not target Muslims and Kashmiris. She spoke to reporters in Haryana's Karnal where a blood donation camp was organised on Narwal's birth anniversary.&nbsp;
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The Attari-Wagah border between India and Pakistan was completely shut on Thursday (April 1) as tensions intensified between the two nations after the Pahalgam terror attack. Meanwhile, in the US, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz will be leaving his post in the White House, as per multiple reports. Waltz has been in the headlines for a while now as he was involved in the Signagate scandal, and he added a journalist in the Houthi Signal chat. Click on the headlines for more Pahalgam terror attack: Attari-Wagah border completely shut, leaves many Pakistani nationals stranded The Attari-Wagah border crossing between India and Pakistan was completely shut on Thursday (May 1) as the tensions between the two nations heightened after the Pahalgam terror attack, that killed 26 people. Trump's NSA Mike Waltz, guy involved in 'Signalgate' scandal, to leave White House: Reports United States National security adviser Mike Waltz, who added journalist on Signal chat about Houthis, will be leaving his post in the White House, as per multiple reports. His deputy, Alex Wong, will also leave the post. It is not yet clear if US President Donald Trump has fired the duo or if they have resigned from their posts. The White House has not issued an official statement yet. ‘Will hunt down every perpetrator’: Amit Shah’s warning to terrorists on Pahalgam attack Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday (May 1) said that they will hunt down each and every perpetrator behind the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that killed 26 people. 'Don't target Kashmiris, Muslims', appeals widow of Navy officer killed in Pahalgam terror attack On the birth anniversary of Indian Navy lieutenant Vinay Narwal - who was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, his wife Himanshi appealed for peace and urged the people of the country to not target Muslims and Kashmiris. She spoke to reporters in Haryana's Karnal where a blood donation camp was organised on Narwal's birth anniversary. 'Reckless tariffs, immigration crackdown...': Kamala Harris accuses Trump of 'greatest man-made economic crisis' Former Vice President Kamala Harris in her first major speech since leaving office, criticised US President Donald Trump, while also accusing him of the "greatest made-made economic crisis in modern presidential history". 'Perhaps largest ever': What 'possibly' caused raging wildfires in Israel, causing national emergency As massive wildfires swept through Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a "national emergency", and warned that the wildfires near Jerusalem could reach the city. Pahalgam terror attack 'hidden hands': How did the Over Ground Workers help terrorists kill 26 people? In the wake of the horrific terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, as the investigation continues by India, new insights have emerged that 15 Over-Ground WorkerS (OGW) helped the terrorists in carrying out the deadly attack in Pahalgam on April 22. Pahalgam attack: Pakistan disowns its people? Refusal to open border for hours leaves many stranded at Wagah-Attari Pakistani citizens who are to leave India have been stranded at the Attari-Wagah crossing as the neighbouring country is unwilling to open its border for their people to cross over. Since Thursday morning, Pakistanis have been waiting at the Attari-Wagah border crossing point without any response from Pakistan. Shah Rukh Khan romances a bottle, gives parenting tips and roasts Karan Johar at WAVES 2025 Shah Rukh Khan was his usual witty self as he took the stage for a panel discussion along with Deepika Padukone at the WAVES Summit 2025. Moderated by Karan Johar, SRK-Deepika’s session was titled Outsider Who Becomes Ruler. EXPLAINED: What is Rajasthan Royals Pink promise? In the Pink city of Jaipur, as fans rushed into the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, eager to watch a thrilling clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) on Thursday (May 1) they expected a normal game of IPL, but what they experienced was more than just a cricket match it was a powerful move that stood for a meaningful cause.

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The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/attari-wagah-border">Attari-Wagah border</a> crossing between India and Pakistan was completely shut on Thursday (May 1) as the tensions between the two nations heightened after the Pahalgam terror attack, that killed 26 people.&nbsp;
It comes after the Indian government announced that Pakistani nationals will not be allowed to travel to India under the SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) Visa Exemption Scheme and Pakistani nationals living in India on such visas will also have to leave the country within 48 hours.
Following the directive, a heavy cross-border public movement was seen as people rushed to leave via the Attari-Wagah border.
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The crossing point is now completely shut and no one from either country crossed over to other side on Thursday, news agency PTI reported citing sources.&nbsp;
Earlier on Wednesday, 125 Pakistan nationals crossed over, which makes the total since last Thursday to over 1,000, including diplomats and support staff.&nbsp;
However, earlier today, Pakistani citizens who were to leave India were stranded at the crossing as Pakistan was unwilling to open its order for their people to cross over.&nbsp;
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Mohammad Shariq, who had come to the border to see off her sisters married in Karachi said to news agency ANI, "I came here with my sisters at 6 am. The border opens at 10 am. At 11 am, we asked the officials, and they said our government had given the order and we are sending people from here, but they (Pakistani side) are not allowing them to cross the order. We are still waiting here..."
Moreover, there were elderly also who were stranded at the border, waiting for medical aid for hours. However, this did not happen and they had to return back.
Similarly, Basarat Hussain shah speaking to ANI said, "I had come here to se off my wife. Have been waiting here since morning and now it is 4 pm, almost 6 hours they haven't opened the gate yet. Now we have been asked to go back."
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The crossing point is now completely shut and no one from either country crossed over to other side on Thursday, PTI reported citing sources. INDIA NEWS PAKISTAN

The Attari-Wagah border crossing between India and Pakistan was completely shut on Thursday (May 1) as the tensions between the two nations heightened after the Pahalgam terror attack, that killed 26 people. It comes after the Indian government announced that Pakistani nationals will not be allowed to travel to India under the SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) Visa Exemption Scheme and Pakistani nationals living in India on such visas will also have to leave the country within 48 hours. Following the directive, a heavy cross-border public movement was seen as people rushed to leave via the Attari-Wagah border. Also read: Pahalgam attack: Pakistan disowns its people? Refusal to open border for hours leaves many stranded at Wagah-Attari The crossing point is now completely shut and no one from either country crossed over to other side on Thursday, news agency PTI reported citing sources. Earlier on Wednesday, 125 Pakistan nationals crossed over, which makes the total since last Thursday to over 1,000, including diplomats and support staff. However, earlier today, Pakistani citizens who were to leave India were stranded at the crossing as Pakistan was unwilling to open its order for their people to cross over. Also read: Pahalgam terror attack: What is Attari check post, which India has closed immediately to punish Pakistan? Mohammad Shariq, who had come to the border to see off her sisters married in Karachi said to news agency ANI, "I came here with my sisters at 6 am. The border opens at 10 am. At 11 am, we asked the officials, and they said our government had given the order and we are sending people from here, but they (Pakistani side) are not allowing them to cross the order. We are still waiting here..." Moreover, there were elderly also who were stranded at the border, waiting for medical aid for hours. However, this did not happen and they had to return back. Similarly, Basarat Hussain shah speaking to ANI said, "I had come here to se off my wife. Have been waiting here since morning and now it is 4 pm, almost 6 hours they haven't opened the gate yet. Now we have been asked to go back." Also read: Twenty-two Indian High Commission members exit Pakistan via Attari-Wagah border

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