Qari Mohammad Iqbal, the teacher, was wrongly portrayed as ‘terrorist’ by several media outlets. Other victims of Pakistan shelling recall blasts; some of them escaped miraculously.
While the Pakistan Army will suffer humiliation if the LoC is pushed westward, a war of attrition could well mean an escalation of terrorism within Kashmir.
The cross-firing between 29-30 April is most recent activity along the border. Initial firings from Pakistani side began on 24 April after India suspended the IWT in aftermath of Pahalgam attack.
There has been unprovoked firing from Pakistani troops for fourth consecutive night. This comes amid heightened tensions between the neighbours in aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack.
Ever since Pahalgam attack, Pakistan Army had been violating the ceasefire agreement, but Friday night was the first time that large-scale violations took place along LoC.
Indian Army Chief was also briefed on actions being taken against terrorists inside their territory and the Pakistan Army’s attempts to violate the ceasefire along the LoC.
While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.
Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.
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