Kashmir Pahalgam Terror Attack Highlights: Pakistan’s ambassador in Moscow has asked Russia to help reduce tensions with India after a terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 that killed 26 people. In an interview with the TASS news agency, Ambassador Mohammad Khalid Jamali said Russia has strong ties with both India and Pakistan. He suggested that Russia could act as a mediator, like it did in 1966 during the Tashkent talks, when the Soviet leader helped stop a war between the two countries.
Meanwhile, India on May 3, placed an immediate ban on all goods coming from or sent out by Pakistan, whether directly or indirectly, no matter what their import status was. This has stopped all trade between the two countries, as per a notice from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The ban is based on rules from the Foreign Trade Act of 1992 and the Foreign Trade Policy of 2023. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has also restricted Indian-flagged ships from docking at any port in Pakistan.
Pahalgam terror attack: ‘Befitting reply to those who cast evil eye on India,’ says Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday stated that it is his duty to work closely with the armed forces to give a “befitting reply” who have an evil eye towards India. His comments come after the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Speaking at an event, Singh said that people are well aware of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership style and his willingness to take bold steps when needed. He assured the audience that the government will take the actions that the people expect—though he did not go into detail.
His remarks come at a time when India is considering how to respond to Pakistan, as investigators look into possible cross-border links to the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 people, most of them tourists. Singh said that as Defence Minister, he is responsible for protecting the nation and giving a strong reply to any attempts to harm it.
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Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: UN Secretary General says 'unacceptable' to target civilians, condemns attack
"Tensions between India and Pakistan are at the highest in years. I deeply respect and I am profoundly grateful to the government and people of both countries and their significant contribution to United Nations Peacekeeping, and so it pains me to see the relationship reach a boiling point... I once again strongly condemn that (Pahalgam) attack and extend condolences to the families of the victims. Targeting civilians is unacceptable and those responsible must be brought to justice through credible lawful means," he said.
Pakistan's parliament on Monday unanimously passed a resolution, condemning the Indian government's “mala fide campaign” to malign Pakistan in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack.
Ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lawmaker Tariq Fazal Chaudhry tabled the resolution, which rejected all “baseless attempts” to link Pakistan to the April 22 attack in Pahalgam in which 26 people were killed.
The resolution condemned the “orchestrated and mala fide campaign by the Indian government to malign Pakistan, which follows a familiar pattern of exploiting the issue of terrorism for a narrow political goal”.
It rejected “all frivolous and baseless attempts to link Pakistan to the Pahalgam attack” and emphasised that the killing of innocent people was contrary to the values upheld by Pakistan.
It also condemned India's “unlawful and unilateral declaration to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance in blatant violation of the treaty which clearly amounts to an act of war”.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Pak national apprehended by BSF troops in Punjab
The Border Security Force has apprehended a Pakistani national who intruded into the Indian territory, officials said on Monday.
On May 3 night, the BSF troops on duty in the area of Border Out Post (BOP) Sahapur, a flanking BOP of Dariya Mansoor, observed suspicious movement near Falku Nala ahead of the border fence and approximately 250 metres inside the Indian territory.
An unidentified individual, later identified as a Pakistani national, was seen hiding in the bushes and wild growth, the officials said.
The BSF troops along with the Quick Reaction Team (QRT) cordoned off the area and the Pakistani national was successfully apprehended by the troops late in the night, they said.
The 24-year-old Pakistani national, identified as Husnain from a village in Gujranwala, was apprehended and brought to a border outpost for initial questioning. Some Pakistani currency and an identity card were recovered from him.
Further investigation is in progress.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Political group backed by Hafiz Saeed holds anti-India rally in Lahore
The Pakistani Markazi Muslim League held an anti-India rally in Lahore on Monday demanding the immediate release of Hafiz Saeed. The 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind remains imprisoned in a Pakistani jail since 2019.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Senior management of Manohar Parrikar Institute deny hacking claims
Senior management of Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses categorically denies that its website has been hacked.
CJI Khanna arrives at PMO
CJI Khanna arrives at PMO
Home Ministry asks several states to conduct mock drills
Government of India Sources told ANI that the Home Ministry has asked several states to conduct mock drills in for items for effective civil defence on May 7.
Following measures will be undertaken -
1.Operationalization of Air Raid Warning Sirens
2. Training of civilians, students, etc, on the civil defence aspects to protect themselves in the event of a hostile attack.
3. Provision of crash black out measures
4. Provision for early camouflaging of vital plants/installations
5. Updation of evacuation plan & its rehearsal
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Iranian diplomat in Pakistan to mediate amid escalation
Iran’s foreign minister held talks with top Pakistani officials on Monday to try and mediate in the escalation between Islamabad and New Delhi after last month’s deadly attack on tourists. Tehran has offered to help ease tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors. Abbas Araghchi's visit to Islamabad was the first by a foreign dignitary since tensions flared.
According to a ministry statement, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar had rejected what he described as India’s attempts to implicate Pakistan in the Kashmir attack during talks with Araghchi.
Dar had earlier welcomed mediation to defuse the tensions with India. Since last week, he said he has spoken to over a dozen foreign dignitaries, including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Japan offers full support to India
Japan has offered 'full support' to India following the Pahalgam attack. The statement came hours after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday hosted his Japanese counterpart Gen Nakatani for wide-ranging talks touching upon the scourge of terrorism and ways to expand bilateral defence ties in the wake of China's military posturing in the Indo-Pacific. Gen Nakatani has also condemned the terrorist attack and expressed solidarity with India in the fight against terrorism.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: PM Modi meets NSA Ajit Doval
PM Modi meets NSA Ajit Doval in Delhi.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: India demands Italy cut financing to Pakistan
India has demanded that the Italian government cut the financing to Pakistan, as New Delhi continues to extend its punitive moves against Islamabad in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.
Sources told ANI that the demand was made at a meeting between Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her Italian counterpart Giancarlo Giorgetti, on the sidelines of the 58th ADB Annual Meeting in Italian city of Milan.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Air France, Lufthansa, others avoid Pakistan airspace
Air France and Germany's Lufthansa were among global carriers avoiding Pakistani airspace, airlines said and flight-tracking websites showed on Monday, as tension between nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan remained high after a deadly attack in Kashmir last month.
India took measures such as closing its airspace to Pakistan airlines, while Pakistan barred those owned or operated by its neighbour, suspended trade and halted special visas for Indians, although it let international airlines use its airspace.
Lufthansa Group's airlines are "avoiding Pakistani airspace until further notice" it said in a statement to Reuters, although that will result in longer flight times on some routes to Asia.
Lufthansa Flight LH760 from Frankfurt to New Delhi had to fly for nearly an hour longer than usual on Sunday because it took a longer route, data from flight-tracking website Flightradar24 showed.
Flight-tracking data showed some flights of British Airways, Swiss International Air Lines and Emirates travelling over the Arabian Sea and then turning north towards Delhi in order to avoid Pakistani airspace.
British Airways and Emirates did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Air France said in a statement: "The airline has decided to suspend overflight of Pakistan until further notice," citing the "recent evolution of tensions" between India and Pakistan.
The carrier said it was altering its flight schedule and flight plans with destinations such as Delhi, Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh, entailing longer flight times.
Swiss, owned by Lufthansa Group, said the airline will rebook passengers who miss connecting flights free of charge.
Airlines have also been reacting to developments in the Middle East, with European and U.S. carriers cancelling flights for several days after a missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Sunday landed near Israel's Ben Gurion Airport.
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J&K Pahalgam Terror Attack LIVE: Impact of Pakistani cyber attack
- The PCF allegedly gained access to sensitive data from the Indian Military Engineering Service and Manohar Parrikar Institute of Defence Studies and Analysis.
- They may have compromised personal information related to defence personnel, including the login credentials.
- They defaced the official website of Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited, a PSU company under MoD. The website has been defaced by using the Pakistan flag and the Al Khalid tank.
The account on X "Pakistan Cyber Force" claimed that the group allegedly gained access to sensitive data from the Indian Military Engineering Service and Manohar Parrikar Institute of Defence Studies and Analysis.
According to the sources, the claim suggests that the attackers may have compromised personal information related to defence personnel, including the login credentials.
In addition to this data breach, it has also been reported that the group also attempted to deface the official website of Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited, a PSU company under MoD. The website has been defaced by using the Pakistan flag and the Al Khalid tank, it added.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti says 'hundreds locked up' in Kashmir
"The message is that the people of Pahalgam are very saddened. They are pained. They are worried because 'pakad-dhakad' (summoning for questioning by security agencies) is the highest here. Although the people here tried to help as much as possible, they rushed people to the hospital, donated blood and saved lives, everyone was considered overground workers or terrorists; they are being summoned, locked up and released in the evening. Hundreds of people in Pahalgam are locked up as of now," she told ANI.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: What do we know about latest Pakistani missile 'training launch'?
Pakistan said on Monday that it had conducted a successful training launch of the 'Fatah series' surface-to-surface missile with a range of 120 kilometres amid heightened tensions with India following the Pahalgam terror attack. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the army, said in a statement that a “Fatah Series” was tested as a part of the ongoing exercise “INDUS”.
“The launch was aimed at ensuring the operational readiness of troops and validating key technical parameters, including the missile's advanced navigation system and enhanced accuracy,” the statement said.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Moody's says escalating tensions will weigh on Pakistan's growth, India to remain immune
Moody's Ratings on Monday said sustained escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan will not have any major economic disruption in the country, but will be a setback for Islamabad as its forex reserves could come under pressure and weigh on growth.
In its commentary titled 'Escalating Pakistan-India tensions would weigh on Pakistan's growth', Moody's said it does not expect major disruptions to India's economic activity because it has minimal economic relations with Pakistan (less than 0.5 per cent of India's total exports in 2024).
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Putin dials PM Modi, 'strongly condemns' attack
"Russian President Vladimir Putin called PM Narendra Modi and strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam, India. He conveyed deepest condolences on the loss of innocent lives and expressed full support to India in the fight against terrorism. He emphasised that the perpetrators of the heinous attack and their supporters must be brought to justice. Both leaders reiterated their commitment to further deepen India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. PM conveyed greetings to President Putin on the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Victory Day and invited him for the Annual Summit to be held in India later in the year," says MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: FM Sitharaman leads Indian delegation at ADB Annual Meet in Milan
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has arrived in Milan to lead the Indian delegation at the 58th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), taking place from May 4 to 7. During her visit, she will take part in key sessions and panel discussions focused on cross-border collaboration, and hold bilateral meetings with finance ministers from Italy, Japan, and Bhutan, along with heads of major international financial institutions.
Her itinerary also includes engagements with the Indian diaspora, business leaders, and global think tanks, as well as participation in the NEXT Milan Forum at Bocconi University, where discussions will center on economic and climate resilience.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Pakistan test-fires Fatah series missile
Pakistan on Monday carried out a training launch of a surface-to-surface missile from its Fatah Series, which has a range of 120 kilometres. The launch was part of an ongoing military exercise, according to a report by Pakistani news outlet Dawn.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: SC dismisses plea seeking enhanced safety measures for tourists
The Supreme Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought enhanced safety measures for tourists following the Pahalgam terror attack.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh meeting PM Modi
Quoting sources, news agency ANI has reported that Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh is meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Punjab Assembly condemns Pahalgam attack, pays tribute to victims
During a special one-day session held on Monday to discuss the water-sharing dispute with Haryana, the Punjab Assembly paid tribute to the victims of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. The session began with members remembering the 26 people who lost their lives in the April 22 attack in Jammu and Kashmir. The House strongly condemned the brutal assault on unarmed tourists and labelled it a cowardly act by terrorists. The Assembly also expressed confidence that the central and state governments would take all necessary steps to punish those responsible and prevent such attacks in the future.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Rajnath Singh thanks Japan for standing in solidarity with India
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Japan today. During the India-Japan Defence Ministerial Meeting, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed gratitude to the Japanese government for showing strong support to India following the Pahalgam terror attack. He also praised his Japanese counterpart for playing a significant role in strengthening defence ties between the two countries.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: India begins working on expanding
India has started working on increasing its reservoir capacity at two hydroelectric projects in Kashmir, according to sources familiar with the development, a Reuters report said. This move comes after recent tensions with Pakistan pushed New Delhi to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty — a long-standing water-sharing agreement between the two countries. This marks the first concrete step by India to act outside the terms of the treaty, which had remained intact since 1960 despite wars and ongoing disputes between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. The suspension followed a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir last month that killed 26 people, with India claiming two of the attackers were Pakistani nationals.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Iran’s Foreign Minister in Pakistan
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Pakistan on Monday in an effort to mediate the rising tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi following last month’s deadly attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, Araghchi’s visit marks the first by a foreign official since the situation escalated. The trip comes shortly after Iran expressed its willingness to help reduce friction between the two nuclear-armed countries.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: "If war breaks out, I will go to England," says Pak MP
A video going viral on the social media shows Pak MP Sher Afzal Khan Marwat responding to a journalist's questions. Marwat was asked by the journalist if he would take up arms and fight on the frontline if war broke out. Marwat humorously responded, saying, "If war breaks out, I will go to England."
The journalist then asked if India should take steps to ease tensions with Pakistan. Marwat replied, "Is Modi my aunt's son that he will step back just because I say so?"
The exchange comes amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, in which 26 male tourists were killed.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: BJP national spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain criticises Arshad Madani's statement
BJP national spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain criticised the statement made by Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind President Arshad Madani, calling it highly objectionable. He questioned how Pakistan could carry out such violent acts while India is expected to refrain from taking any action, including stopping water supply. Hussain also expressed that there is anger within the Muslim community over the comments made by Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: A walk past history
During the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, a group of women from Bhuj had played a crucial role in defeating Pakistan by repairing the Indian Air Force (IAF) airstrip, which had been damaged in Pakistani air strikes, news agency ANI reported. Kanbai Shivji Hirani, one of the women from that group, reflected on their experience, stating that rebuilding the runway seemed impossible at first, but they managed to do it because it was a matter of national importance. She expressed joy at India's victory in the war and condemned Pakistan's recent actions in Pahalgam. Hirani suggested that Prime Minister Modi should take strong action, such as halting the supply of water and food to Pakistan, as she believes this is the only way to make them understand the situation.