UN Security Council members raised tough questions for Pakistan at its informal session today. They refused to accept the “false flag” narrative and asked whether LeT was likely to be involved. There was broad condemnation of the terrorist attack and recognition of the need for accountability. Some members specifically brought up targeting of tourists on the basis of their religious faith. Many members expressed concern that Pakistan’s missile tests and nuclear rhetoric were escalatory factors. Pakistan’s efforts to internationalise the situation also failed. They were advised to sort out the issues bilaterally with India: Sources on the UNSC closed-door session on Kashmir.

Breaking | Pahalgam attack: UNSC members refuse to accept Pak's 'false flag' narrative, sources

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered a 20% cut in the number of top officers. Watch in for more details!

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India's decision to keep the Indus waters treaty in abeyance locals living near two dams of on the Chenab river say that the water is flowing at its lowest level Now according to reports India has briefly stopped the flow of water through the dam on the Chenab river. Watch in for more details!

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Iran has unveiled a new ballistic missile that it says could potentially target American bases if a war breaks out.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that his military will launch an intensive operation in Gaza This in order to defeat Hamas and rescue the remaining hostages This after the Israeli security cabinet approved plans to seize the Gaza Strip and to stay in the Palestinian territory.

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The United Nations Security Council held closed-door consultations amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan over the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed 26 people, this came just hours after the UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged the neighboring countries to exercise maximum restraint to avoid further deterioration of geopolitical stability.

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The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has directed several states to conduct civil defense mock drills on the 7th of May and this is to assess preparedness in the event of a hostile attack.

India-Pak tensions: Home Ministry directs states to conduct emergency drill, says sources

UN chief warns India-Pak military conflict could 'spin out of control'

Pakistan faces a growing storm within. It is battling simmering insurgencies and separatist movements at home even as tensions with India are escalating.

Pakistan hit on multiple fronts: Terror attacks, separatist strikes

Sources in the National Investigation Agency that is probing the Pahalgam terror attack said that the agency has exposed this role of Al Umar Mujahideen chief Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar saying his supporters had helped overground workers in the terror attack. Watch in for more details!

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Trust Diljit Dosanjh to have a humorous take on fashion night’s biggest gala, the Met Gala 2025. On Monday, Diljit took to his Instagram to share a hilarious video, flaunting his Met Gala invite and confirming his presence at the global event. Hours before Diljit hits the red carpet at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute for the fashion gala, the 41-year-old gave a sneak preview of the invitation and even read out its content for his fans.

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Real Madrid are not giving up on their La Liga title defense just yet. Kylian Mbappé scored twice as Los Blancos defeated Celta Vigo 3-2 to move back within four points of La Liga leaders Barcelona. Watch in for more details!

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US President Donald Trump has reiterated his resolve for total dismantlement of Iran's nuclear program, leaving Tehran with an option to access civilian nuclear energy under strict conditions. Watch in for more details!

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The India Meteorological Department has issued a widespread thunderstorm and rainfall warning for several parts of northwest, central, and eastern India through May 6, as multiple weather systems converge.

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A potentially deadly fungus is on track to spread across much of Europe and other parts of the world. According to new research, this fungus is driven by rising global temperatures.

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India has made a major breakthrough in agricultural science by releasing the world’s first genome-edited rice varieties. The move is designed to boost yield and improve climate resilience.

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While Pakistan continues to violate ceasefire along the Line of Control with India, and according to the Indian Army, it conducted firing across sectors in Jammu and Kashmir for the 11th day. The violations have drawn strong and effective responses from the Indian Army. Pakistan has resorted to ceasefire violations in various sectors since the night of April 24th, just hours after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty following the Pahalgam terror attack. 26 people were killed in the attack that took place on April 22nd, most of them tourists. Meanwhile, the Indian Army and Special Operations Group busted a terrorist hideout in a court area of the Poonch district. Five IEDs were found at the spot and diffused by the bomb squad.

Jammu & Kashmir: Army, SOG recover IEDs from busted terror hideout in Poonch

Fears of a protracted India-Pakistan conflict are raising concerns among regional and global powers as India prepares its response to a terrorist attack in Kashmir that killed 26 innocent civilians. Global powers are urging both sides to show restraint. Iran has even offered to mediate between India and Pakistan, but this remains a bilateral issue, as India has made clear several times in the past. Referring to the centuries-old ties between the two countries, Islamabad has welcomed Tehran's offer, but New Delhi has not commented. India has always maintained that its problems with Pakistan are bilateral.

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In Romania, far-right leader George Simeon is set to secure a decisive win in the first round of the country's presidential election.

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