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PM Modi to skip Russia's Victory Day parade on May 9 in backdrop of Pahalgam attack

Moscow/New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will skip Russia's Victory Day parade on May 9 in the backdrop of the Pahalgam terror attack, media reports said.

India needs to go and take back PoK: British MP Lord Meghnad Desai

Indian-origin British MP Lord Meghnad Desai has said India should 'take over Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK)' and that can only solve the longstanding Kashmir issue.

PM Modi holds top cabinet meetings amid India's wait for Pahalgam terror attack revenge

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held two top cabinet meetings a day after giving full freedom to the armed forces to avenge the April 22 terror attack that killed 26 tourists, all men and mostly Hindus, at Baisaran Valley in Jammu and Kashmir's popular tourist spot Pahalgam.

Fire in Kolkata hotel kills 14, police constitute SIT; local administration faces heat over 'negligence'

Kolkata/IBNS: At least 14 people were killed and 13 others injured as a massive fire broke out at a hotel in central Kolkata on Tuesday evening, media reports said.

Pahalgam aftermath: Pakistan Army resorts to unprovoked firing along LoC for sixth consecutive day

Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked firing at multiple locations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, escalating tension in the region amid worsening relationship between the two neighbouring nations following the Pahalgam terror attack.

Fourteen die after fire breaks out in central Kolkata hotel

At least 14 people died after a massive fire broke out at a hotel in central Kolkata's congested Mechuapatti area on Tuesday.

Pakistan plans to challenge India's suspension of Indus Waters Treaty in international court: Report

Islamabad/IBNS: Seeking some legal actions against New Delhi's move to place the Indus Waters Treaty in "abeyance", Pakistan is planning to take India to the international court in a desperate attempt to find some reprieve, media reports said.

Congress deletes 'Gayeb' post targeting PM Modi over Pahalgam attack after massive flak

New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress has removed its social media post targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Pahalgam terror attack, after receiving massive flak for the same.

BREAKING: PM Modi gives 'full freedom' to forces to avenge Pahalgam terror attack

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the armed forces 'complete freedom to decide on the mode, targets, and timing' of India's military response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 civilians dead, media reports said citing sources on Tuesday night.

India, US representatives discuss multi-sector bilateral trade agreement

Indian and US officials recently had 'fruitful' discussions on wide-ranging subjects covering tariff and non-tariff matters, said the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday.

India engages with Taliban amid Pakistan tensions after Pahalgam massacre

Kabul: In a significant diplomatic outreach, India’s Special Representative Anand Prakash travelled to Kabul for talks with senior Taliban leaders, including Afghanistan's Foreign Minister, Maulvi Amir Khan Muttaqi.

India and Canada are bound by shared democratic values, writes Modi on X wishing Mark Carney on poll victory

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney after his Liberal Party clinched victory in the federal polls, and said he is looking forward to working with him to strengthen our partnership and unlock greater opportunities for the two countries.

J&K govt closes 48 tourist locations as intel warns of more terror attacks after Pahalgam incident

Srinagar/IBNS: The Jammu and Kashmir government has closed 48 of 87 tourist destinations in the union territory after intelligence agencies warned of more Pahalgam-like terror attacks in the valley, media reports said.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah makes slapping gesture at cop, draws flak

Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has stirred a row by making a slapping gesture at a police officer at his rally in Belagavi.

India calls Pakistan 'a rogue state fuelling global terrorism' at UN amid rising border tension after Pahalgam attack

New York/IBNS: India has called Pakistan "a rogue state fuelling global terrorism" at the United Nations in the backdrop of the simmering border tension between the two nuclear powers-armed South Asian countries after the Pahalgam terror attack.

'Indian attack imminent, have reinforced our forces': Pak Defence Minister tells Reuters after Pahalgam massacre

Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Monday said that a military incursion by India is certain to take place in the aftermath of a deadly terrorist attack on tourists in Kashmir last week that left 26 dead, paving the way for tensions between the two nations.

Tourist on zipline ride unknowingly captures Pahalgam terror attack, video goes viral

A tourist who was taking a zipline ride in Pahalgam's Baisaran last week inadvertently captured the terrorist attack that killed 26 civilians and the video of the same has gone viral on social media shows.

SMART Bazaar announces full paisa vasool sale

SMART Bazaar announces full paisa vasool sale

Dawoodi Bohra community condemns Pahalgam strike

The Dawoodi Bohra community recently condemned the killing of 26 people in the terror strike in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam town last week.

I am deeply saddened: Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra condoles Pahalgama terror attack

Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra condoled the deaths of 26 people in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's popular tourist town Pahalgam last week.

India, France sign deal to buy 26 Rafale-M jets

The Indian and French governments have signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for the procurement of 26 Rafale Aircraft (22 Single-Seater and four Twin-Seater) for the Indian Navy.

I will not use Pahalgam attack as opportunity to demand statehood: Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Omar Abdullah on Monday made an emotional speech in the Legislative  Assembly when he said he would not use the Pahalgam terror attack incident as an opportunity to press the Centre to grant statehood to the Union Territory.

India, France expected to ink Rafale Marine fighter jets deal today

India and France are slated to sign a defence agreement for the acquisition of 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets, media reports said.

Stalin reshuffles Tamil Nadu cabinet after Senthil Balaji and Ponmudi's resignations

Chennai/IBNS: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has reshuffled his state cabinet after two senior ministers, V Senthil Balaji and Dr. K Ponmudi, resigned on Sunday, media reports said.

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly passes resolution, condemns Pahalgam attack

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Monday passed a resolution expressing shock and anguish over the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam town that left 26 people, mostly tourists, dead.

Pahalgam terror attack hollowed all of us from core: Omar Abdullah

Srinagar/IBNS: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the Pahalgam terror attack hollowed people from the core as the nation is still grieving over the death of 26 tourists.

Indian diaspora members protest against Pahalgam attack in multiple countries

The Indian community members across the globe demonstrated against the Pahalgam terror attack in several countries, including the USA and Canada, over the weekend.

Pahalgam terror attack: Govt writes to BBC over reports terming terrorists as militants

New Delhi/IBNS: The central government has written to British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) News strongly disapproving of its terming of terrorists as militants in reports on the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists, mostly Hindus and all men, on April 22.

Centre blocks 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for provocative content in wake of Pahalgam terror attack

New Delhi/IBNS: The central government has blocked 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for provocative and communally sensitive content in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists, mostly Hindus and all men, on April 22.

Pahalgam aftermath: Pakistan violates ceasefire for fourth consecutive day, Indian army responds 'swiftly, effectively'

Pakistan violated the ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) in areas located opposite to Kupwara and Poonch for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday, with tension continuing to escalate between the nuclear-armed neighbours following the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam town.