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Topic: Pahalgam terror attack

On 22 April, 2025, terrorists killed 25 Indians—24 tourists and a Kashmiri local—and 1 Nepalese tourist at Baisaran meadows in Pahalgam before fleeing the tourist spot. Eyewitness accounts indicate victims were singled out on the basis of religion, shot at close range in front of their families.

At the time of the attack, PM Modi was in Saudi Arabia on an official visit and US Vice President JD Vance was visiting India. Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) offshoot The Resistance Front (TRF) claimed responsibility for the attack.

The Cabinet Committee of Security (CCS) chaired by PM Modi met the day after the attack and in a statement highlighted a potential link to Pakistan, saying “cross-border linkages of the terrorist attack were brought out”.

Pakistan’s ‘quiet change in tone’ to dangers of stand-off with India, Pahalgam on global media radar

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International media also narrows in on role US could play in mediating the situation, highlighting that it could leverage a $397mn exemption in foreign aid cuts to Pakistan this year.

Amid India-Pakistan tensions, LeT terrorist leaders resurface to incite followers over Indus waters

Praveen Swami -
The rare, but not unprecedented, rally shows that the outfit, though banned in Pakistan and by the UN, continues to mobilise, recruit & fundraise in the country.

I saw Pakistan High Commission respond to Pahalgam protest in London—no remorse, no empathy

Amana Begam -
A staff member appeared on the veranda of the Pakistan High Commission and made a throat-slitting gesture toward the protesters gathered out front.

Defence stocks surge continues amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions since Pahalgam attack

Javaria Rana -
Rising India-Pakistan tension & an expectation of domestic firms getting major orders from armed services spark a market rally for both govt & private defence firms.

Kashmir hotels offer free rooms, vendors discounts—‘won’t make up for loss, but to convey solidarity’

Sagrika Kissu -
The J&K govt has shut down around 50 tourist spots including Gurez Valley, Doodhpathri, Verinag and Yusmarg, for not having adequate security.

Amid escalating tensions with Pakistan, grounded ALH fleet for Army, IAF cleared for operations

Javaria Rana -
Entire Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) fleet for Army, Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard was grounded after a Coast Guard helicopter crash killed 3 personnel in January.

This is the Narendra Modi govt…chun chun ke badla lenge—Amit Shah on Pahalgam terror attack

ANI -
At an event in Delhi, the home minister said 'it is our resolve to uproot terrorism from every inch of this country and it will be accomplished'.

Rajnath speaks to US counterpart Hegseth amid mounting tensions with Pakistan after Pahalgam attack

ANI -
On Wednesday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also held a telephonic conversation with US counterpart Marco Rubio and discussed the terror attack that claimed 26 lives.

Tale of two readouts: Rubio tells Pakistan PM Sharif to cooperate with India on Pahalgam probe

Keshav Padmanabhan -
Trump admin has made it clear responsibility for Pahalgam lies with Pakistan. After Pulwama attack, US had not asked Islamabad to cooperate or condemn despite acknowledging JeM claimed responsibility.

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