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TopicPulwama attack

Topic: Pulwama attack

Not opposed to banning Masood Azhar, those involved in terror must be listed by UN: Saudi

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said his country follows a zero tolerance policy towards terrorism.

‘Understand your pain, father met same fate’: Rahul meets family of jawan killed in Pulwama

Congress president Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka attended a prayer meet for the CRPF jawan in UP and thanked the family for their service to the country.

Pakistan directs Pulwama fire at Afghanistan, says peace talks to be hit if India attacks

Afghanistan’s foreign ministry summons Pakistani ambassador Zahid Nasrullah Khan, hands him diplomatic démarches for his statement.

Opposition leaders change tack over Pulwama, call out Modi govt over timing of attack

From Rahul Gandhi to Mamata Banerjee and Chandrababu Naidu, opposition leaders are now breaking their silence of solidarity with govt over Pulwama. 

NIA takes over investigations into Pulwama attack from J&K Police

The NIA will probe the planning and execution of the terror attack, the second such in three decades of militancy in the state.

In India, Saudi Arabia Crown Prince says will help fight terror but stays silent on Pulwama

After bilateral meeting with PM Narendra Modi, Mohammed bin Salman avoids mention of Pakistan or Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar.

After Pulwama, states announce massive hike in payments to families of slain soldiers

Madhya Pradesh to now give Rs 1 crore, up from the earlier Rs 10 lakh, while Maharashtra has increased its ex-gratia amount to Rs 50 lakh from Rs 3 lakh.

After Pulwama, Bharat Ke Veer donations for central forces hit record Rs 26.45 cr in 4 days

Bharat Ke Veer corpus is distributed equally among all CAPFs, including CRPF, BSF & NSG, and not a specific force deployed in a specific region.

UN Human Rights Commissioner condemns Pulwama attack, hopes diplomatic tensions do not add to region’s insecurity

The UNHRC expressed further concern over subsequent attacks on Kashmiris in India, and hoped the govt would ensure their protection.

US issues support to India over ‘horrible’ Pulwama attack, calls on Pakistan to fully cooperate

President Trump said they will issue a statement soon, but added it would be wonderful if India and Pakistan could get along.  

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.