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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicAttari-Wagah

Topic: Attari-Wagah

End the obscenity called Wagah-Attari parade. Right-wing, liberals, retd officers—all agree

Attari-Wagah border parade is just too undignified to survive. Some wounds require reverence, not a carnival.

BSF jawan held by Pakistan returned to India, days after ‘bilateral understanding’ at border

Purnam Kumar Shaw had been in Pakistan Rangers’ custody since 23 April. He was handed over to the BSF at Attari border around 10.30 am Wednesday.

Beating Retreat post Pahalgam a lot quieter. Soldiers still march in sync, but not face-to-face

The gates at Attari-Wagah border that used to open symbolically every evening—sometimes even for the exchange of sweets on festivals—are now firmly shut.

What Wagah border looked like today—children split from parents, patients straight from hospital

The Indian government suspended the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme after the terror attack in Pahalgam. Over 500 Pakistanis have left so far.

Pakistanis queuing at Wagah curse terrorists. ‘They don’t fight wars, they destroy families’

Wagah, the once-hopeful border that tied families and friends across India and Pakistan, has now turned into one of hurried, confused, abrupt goodbyes and interrupted life plans.

Pakistani nationals begin leaving India after Indian govt orders closure of Attari border

Pakistanis nationals were given 48 hours to leave. Several shared their frustration, saying that innocent people should not suffer because of the actions of a few.

BSF to scale down retreat ceremony at Attari, says no to handshake with Pakistan counterparts

While drills will continue & people will be allowed to witness this daily flag-lowering ceremony, border gates will be shut during the ceremonies at Attari, Hussainiwala & Sadki borders.

India expels Pakistani defence advisers, freezes Indus Waters Treaty in diplomatic response to Pahalgam

This is the first instance where the Indian government has publicly stated that there is a cross-border link in the Pahalgam attack that left 25 Indians and a foreign national dead.

No more mad rush, book online now to watch BSF-Pak Rangers’ retreat ceremony at Attari border

Online registration begins from 1 January, 2023 to ‘smoothen the process’ for visitors; the decision is part of Centre’s digital push, says BSF.

On Camera

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.