Pahalgam Attack LIVE Updates: Haryana CM Saini Announces Rs 50 Lakh Aid & Job For Kin Of Victim

Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates: The tension between India and Pakistan has been escalating since 26 people were killed in a terror attack in south Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday afternoon.

Background

Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates: A terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on Tuesday afternoon claimed 26 lives, including two foreigners and two locals. The assault took place around 3:00 PM in the Baisaran meadow, a popular tourist destination located six kilometers from the famous hill resort of Pahalgam, often dubbed "mini Switzerland".Security agencies said the terrorists descended from nearby mountains and opened fire on unsuspecting tourists. The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has claimed responsibility. The Pahalgam terror attack is the deadliest attack in the region since the 2019 Pulwama bombing.Tensions escalated between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack as India announced a series of stern diplomatic actions against Pakistan.Following a high-level CCS meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that both nations would reduce diplomatic staff strength from 55 to 30 by May 1, suspend the 1960 Indus Water Treaty, expel Pakistani military attaches, and halt operations at the Attari land transit point. Additionally, Pakistanis under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) were ordered to leave India within 48 hours.Pakistan retaliated on Thursday by suspending the Simla Agreement and other bilateral accords, closing its airspace to Indian aircraft, and declaring that any diversion of water would be seen as an "Act of War." The Wagah border post has been shut, and Indian SVES visas have been cancelled. Indian military personnel in Pakistan have also been asked to leave the country.The Jammu and Kashmir authorities have been razing houses of terrorists suspected to be involved in the Pahalgam terror attack. The houses of two Lashkar-e-Taiba (Let) terrorists, including the key suspect of the Pahalgam terror attack, were demolished by authorities on Thursday and Friday. Explosives believed to be stored there went off, completely destroying the houses. Another top LeT terrorist commander's house was razed to the ground.

26/04/2025 22:02:58

'Strongly Condemn The Coward Attack': Union Minister Harsh Malhotra On Pahalgam Incident

"I strongly condemn this cowardly attack on innocent citizens of the country and assure the nation that a befitting reply will be given to it under the leadership of the Prime Minister and Home Minister," said Union Minister.

 

26/04/2025 21:07:13

Pahalgam Attack LIVE Updates: Nepali protestors burn photo of Pak Army Chief near Pak embassy in Kathmandu

On Saturday, dozens of demonstrators demonstrated in front of the Pakistani embassy in Kathmandu, claiming that the country harbored terrorists and carried out specific assaults against Hindus in Pahalgam.  As a sign of their annoyance and rage, they also tore the Pakistani flag and set fire to the picture of the Pakistani Army Chief.  As he led a march to the vicinity of the Pakistani embassy, another protester, Nawaraj Bhandari, told ANI, "We have gathered here because we believe that all Nepalis should stand together against those and speak out."  Slogans were chanted by four distinct protester groups, one of which was the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), a right-wing Hindu party.  "Down with Pakistan," "Pakistan Embassy leave Nepal," "down with terror harboring state," and "Save Hindu minorities" were among the cries screamed by the demonstrators.

 Police had barricaded the way that led to the newly relocated Pakistani Embassy in Kathmandu, blocking the protestors, ANI reported.

26/04/2025 20:59:23

Pahalgam Attack LIVE Updates: Terrorist's House Demolished by Kupwara Police

 Terrorist's House Demolished by Kupwara Police at Kalaroos, Kupwara, IANS reported

26/04/2025 20:58:32

Pahalgam Attack LIVE Updates: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announces Rs 50 lakh and job for kin of victim

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announces a compensation of Rs 50 lakh and a job for the family of Lt. Vinay Narwal,a Karnal resident, who was killed by terrorists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, ANI reported.

The Chief Minister said that a government job will be given to any of the family members, as per the wish of the parents of Lt. Vinay Narwal. The Chief Minister has strongly condemned the cowardly act of the terrorists, a statement mentioned.

26/04/2025 19:47:49

‘Govt Has Taken The Issue Extremely Seriously’: BJP Leader Tejasvi Surya On Pahalgam Attack

"This protest is to condemn the brutal massacre of the Hindus that took place in Pahalgam. An attack of this nature, singling out the Hindu community and butchering them, is something the government had not seen on this scale before. The Government of India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken this issue extremely seriously, a slew of diplomatic measures against Pakistan have already been set in motion... The people of the country need to place their absolute faith and trust in the leadership of the country and the armed forces to respond, in the time and manner of their choosing... As far as the Congress in Karnataka is concerned, the CM or the party have no moral authority to question the BJP or the Prime Minister when it comes to matters of security and national integrity... Congress has been the single biggest force in the country that has contributed to the deepening and the strengthening of terrorism in the country... All support from all quarters is welcome. This is a time to show political maturity. We hope all parties do not pander to vote bank and appeasement at this point in time, but speak in one voice and stand in solidarity with the government...," Tejasvi said.

26/04/2025 17:29:35

‘Terrorism Must Be Eradicated From Its Roots,’ Says Tejashwi Yadav

"Terrorism must be eradicated from its roots. Our primary concern is the safety and security of the country, and for this, the Government of India is free to take whatever action it deems necessary, we stand with them... We do not wish to politicise this issue. The entire nation is united on this front,” said Tejashwi Yadav.

26/04/2025 17:15:36

‘Prime Minister’s Attitude Not Right’: Mallikarjun Kharge Over PM Modi’s Visit To Bihar To ‘Deliver Election Speech’ After Pahalgam Attack

"The Prime Minister’s attitude is not right. He went to Bihar to deliver election speeches, but couldn’t come to Delhi, this shows he is not taking the matter seriously. Instead of delivering speeches in English and Hindi elsewhere, he should have come here and given a proper explanation about what exactly happened? Why did it happen? Who is responsible? Was it a security lapse, an intelligence lapse, an IB lapse, an informant failure, or a police failure? We need to be informed about whose failure it was, but he did not even come," Kharge said as quoted by news agency PTI.

26/04/2025 16:22:27

Protest Erupts Near Pakistan Embassy In Kathmandu Over Pahalgam Terror Attack

Demonstrators gathered near the Pakistan Embassy in Kathmandu on Saturday to protest the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

26/04/2025 16:20:43

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Reaches Residence Of Kaustubh Ganbote

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis reached the residence of Kaustubh Ganbote, who lost his life in the Pahalgam attack, to meet his family and offer condolences.

26/04/2025 15:11:36

Pahalgam Attack LIVE: ‘Want To Assure People Tha We Are With Them,’ Says Omar Abdullah

"Helicopters could not land here. After the incident of Pahalgam, I got the chance to come here today... I want to assure the people that we are with them. Their biggest demand is that they want to be settled elsewhere. The DC has already been instructed about it...," Said Jammu-Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.

26/04/2025 13:59:18

Pahalgam Attack LIVE Updates: Indian Community Members In Australia Stage Protest

Indian community members in Australia staged a protest at Federation Square in Melbourne, condemning the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. 

26/04/2025 12:49:13

Pahalgam Attack LIVE Updates: China Affirms All-Weather Ties With Pakistan Amid Tensions With India

China has affirmed its all-weather strategic partnership with Pakistan as tensions rise with India.

Ambassador of China, Jiang Zaidong called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday. 

"Reaffirming the all-weather strategic partnership between Pakistan and China, the two sides exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and agreed to maintain close communication and coordination," said Pakistan's foreign ministry in a post on X.

26/04/2025 11:41:31

Pahalgam Attack Live Updates: DGCA Issues Passenger Handling Advisory To Airlines Amid Longer Flights

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued an advisory to airlines on passenger handling steps due to longer flights. The DGCA has asked airlines to provide proper communication and in-flight catering services to passengers due to international flights now having a longer flying time due to the Pakistan airspace closure.

Pakistan on Thursday closed its airspace for Indian airlines, resulting in longer flying hours for their international flights, especially those flying out from northern Indian cities, including Delhi.

26/04/2025 11:33:40

Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates: Delhi Minister Reacts To Pak Advisor's Throat-Slitting Gesture

Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa reacted to the throat-slitting gesture made by Colonel Taimur Rahat, the Pakistan Army and Air Advisor at their High Commission in London. 

"What else can Pakistan even do? I want to tell the people of Pakistan who have such a poor mentality that save your necks first. An apocalypse is hovering over your head... Yet you are threatening to behead innocent people... Those who were threatening outside the embassy, ​​you will be identified one by one. You will be held accountable in England, too. Be careful," he said.

 

26/04/2025 10:13:37

Pahalgam Attack LIVE Updates: Pakistani Military Advisors Have 5 More Days To Leave India

All Service Advisors in the Pakistan High Commission have been given time till April 30 to leave India.

India declared Pakistan's Defence, Naval, and Air Advisors in New Delhi as Persona Non Grata, giving them a week to exit the country. In response, India will also withdraw its own Defence, Navy, and Air Advisors from the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. These posts in both missions now stand annulled. Additionally, five support staff from each side will also be withdrawn. Pakistan has formally requested permission for its officials to cross via the Attari-Wagah Border.

(Inputs from Ashish Singh)

26/04/2025 09:20:50

Gujarat Police On High Alert After Pahalgam Attack, 132 Bangladeshis Detained In Surat

The Gujarat Police is on high alert following the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Surat Police carried out a major operation late at night and arrested over 100 Bangladeshi nationals from various areas of the city, including Unn, Sachin, Limbayat, Lal Gate, and Salabatpura. Currently, all individuals are being interrogated, and necessary documents are being verified.

 

26/04/2025 09:04:43

Pahalgam Attack Live Updates: Rekha Gupta Says Delhi Govt Ensuring No Pakistani Stays Beyond MHA Deadline

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday that the Delhi government is ensuring strict compliance with the central government's order to ensure that no Pakistani national stays in India beyond the deadline set by the Ministry of Home Affairs for them to leave the country.

26/04/2025 08:42:21

Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates: Pak Briefs Foreign Diplomats For 2nd Consecutive Day

For the second consecutive day, Pakistan on Friday briefed Islamabad-based foreign diplomats on the rising tension with India in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack. 

26/04/2025 08:01:36

Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates: Pak Violates Ceasefire Along LoC In Kashmir, Army Responds

On the night of April 25-26, Pakistan violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control in the Kashmir valley. The Indian Army responded to the ceasefire violations appropriately, news agency PTI reported. 

26/04/2025 07:58:10

Pulwama Terror Attack: House Of Terrorist Suspected To Be Involved In Attack Blown Up By Authorities

The house of terrorist Ahsan ul Haq Sheikh, who was allegedly involved in the Pahalgam terror attack, was blown up in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on Friday. 

26/04/2025 07:55:31

Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates: 2 Terrorist Associates Arrested In Kulgam's Qaimoh Area

Security forces have arrested two terrorist associates in Thokerpora in Qaimoh area of Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir, news agency ANI reported.