Amidst the continuing tense situation along the Line of Control (LoC), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. File
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Pahalgam terror attack: Rajnath meets PM Modi; Pakistan continues violation of ceasefire along the LoC
Amidst the continuing tense situation along the Line of Control (LoC), and expectations in some sections of possible punitive action by India in response to the Pahalgam terror attack of April 22, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (April 28, 2025) in what is believed to be a review of security and preparednessdness.
Pahalgam terror attack: Demolition drive paused in Kashmir but crackdown on supporters of terrorists intensified
Facing an outcry from regional parties, including the ruling National Conference (NC), security forces’ operation to demolish houses of suspected terrorists was apparently stopped in Kashmir on Monday. However, the major crackdown on supporters of terror outfits intensified. Meanwhile, low-scale skirmishes continued to keep the Line of Control (LoC) tense for the fourth consecutive day in Jammu and Kashmir.
Pahalgam terror attack: Long-term and diplomatic visas of Pakistani nationals valid, say officials
Long term visas (LTVs) and official or diplomatic visas will remain valid even after the April 29 deadline when Indian visas issued to Pakistani citizens will be revoked. Officials in New Delhi clarified on the issue saying that of the 16 categories of visas issued by India to Pakistan nationals, two categories would remain valid after Tuesday (April 29, 2025) and that validity of the LTVs will not be impacted by the religious identity of the visa holders.
Five days on, Pakistan yet to communicate with India whereabouts of detained BSF jawan
The Pakistan Rangers is yet to communicate with the Border Security Force (BSF) the whereabouts of a jawan who was detained five days ago after he inadvertently strayed into the neighbouring country, a senior government official said on Monday (April 28, 2025). The jawan, P.K. Sahu, a resident of West Bengal, had crossed four or five metres into Pakistan, the official said, adding that unlike the usual practice, the Pakistan Rangers was yet to send a protest note to the BSF regarding the incident. A protest note is generally sent within a few hours of such incident.
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez says nearly half of national power supply restored
Nearly 50% of Spain’s electricity supply was restored late Monday, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said but added that some workers would have to stay home Tuesday. “According to electrical grid data, nearly 50 percent of the electricity supply has already been restored. The goal is to continue restoring the supply over the coming hours,” he said in a televised address, notably with electricity being sent from France and Morocco.
Pakistan Defence Minister says ‘military incursion’ by India is imminent
Pakistan Defence Minister said on Monday (April 28, 2025) “a military incursion” by India was imminent in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. The attack killed 26 people and triggered outrage in India, along with calls for action against Pakistan. “We have reinforced our forces because it is something which is imminent now. So in that situation some strategic decisions have to be taken, so those decisions have been taken,” Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif told Reuters in an interview at his office in Islamabad.
JNUSU results: Left Unity wins three posts, ABVP makes comeback with one post
In closely contested polls, both rival student groups — the Left Unity panel and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) — made it to the central panel of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU), with the Left Unity clinching three posts and ABVP making a comeback after 10 years by securing victory in one post.
Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill at least 40
Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli strikes on Monday (April 28, 2025) killed at least 40 people across the Palestinian territory, which has been under an Israeli aid blockade for more than 50 days. Israel resumed its military campaign in the Gaza Strip on March 18. A ceasefire agreement that had largely halted the fighting for two months before that collapsed over disagreements between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, whose 2023 attack triggered the war.
IPL 2025, RR vs GT: Vaibhav Suryavanshi signals his arrival as Rajasthan Royals hammers Gujarat Titans
Some nights are magical. So magical, they defy belief. Monday was one such night. It was a starless night, though. But that didn’t matter. One of the potential superstars of cricket lit up the Sawai Mansigh Stadium, and well beyond. Vaibhav Suryavanshi played one of the most stunning knocks in the history of the IPL to help Rajasthan Royals score a remarkable eight-wicket victory against Gujarat Titans. The host chased down GT’s 209 for four with 4.1 overs to spare.
Mahayuti slams Congress leader’s reaction to statements of Pahalgam terror attack victims
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday (April 28, 2025) slammed Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar for allegedly dismissing reports and Pahalgam survivors accounts that terrorists asked the victims their religion before killing them. The Mahayuti came down heavily on the leader, with the Shiv Sena holding protest against him. Mahahrashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule criticised Mr. Wadettiwar. “It has been proven time and time again that Hindus are being targeted in Kashmir. So, in what world is Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar living in? By saying, ‘terrorists have no caste or religion’?, who is Wadettiwar trying to please? Are Congress leaders trying to exonerate terrorists?”
In 2024, India’s military expenditure was nearly 9 times that of Pakistan: Swedish think-tank SIPRI
India’s military spending in 2024 was nearly nine times that of Pakistan’s expenditure, according to a study released on Monday (April 28, 2025) by a leading Swedish think-tank that comes amid growing tensions between the two countries over the Pahalgam terror attack.
The country’s military expenditure, the fifth largest globally, grew by 1.6% to $86.1 billion while Pakistan spent $10.2 billion, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Published – April 29, 2025 07:07 am IST
