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- TODAY NEWS ON April 24, 2025
Source: THE HINDU
Encounter breaks out in Kulgam in J&K
A gunfight broke out between terrorists and security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday (April 23, 2025), officials said in Srinagar.
Terrorists kept firing for 25-30 minutes, recalls Pahalgam eyewitness
A day after 26 people were killed in a terror attack in south Kashmir’s Pahalgam, Paras Jain (40), a resident of Maharashtra who escaped the attack, said that terrorists dressed in camouflage uniforms targeted tourists from four corners of the vast meadow at Baisaran.
Pahalgam terror attack: India decides to keep Indus Water Treaty in abeyance, close Attari border post
India has decided to keep the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance, in the wake of the terrorist attack in Pahalagam a day before. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri made the announcement on Wednesday (April 23, 2025) after a meeting of a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) at the Prime Minister’s residence.
Two Kashmiri men who went to Pakistan in 2018 suspected to be among the terrorists who killed tourists
Two Kashmiri men are suspected to be among a group of around four to six armed terrorists who killed tourists at the Pahalgam meadow in Jammu and Kashmir, a Government source told The Hindu. As many as 26 people were killed in the terror attack targeted at male tourists, who were singled out based on their religion. Union Home Minister Amit Shah who rushed to Srinagar on Tuesday, met the families of victims at police headquarters on Wednesday. He later visited Baisaran, the scene of the terror attack in Pahalgam and took stock of the situation. Mr. Shah is likely to attend the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting in Delhi in the evening.
Government to hold all-party meet on Pahalgam attack on April 24
The Union government has convened an all-party meeting on Thursday (April 24, 2025) in the aftermath of the terror attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 people dead and several injured.
In the aftermath of Pahalgam attack, grounded Dhruv helicopters resume flying in the Anantnag area
Underscoring the critical shortage of helicopters faced by the armed forces since the grounding of the entire fleet of indigenous Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) following a crash in January, the ALH resumed flying in the Anantnag area in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.
Pahalgam wears ghost town’s look after attack
Pahalgam, a favourite among honeymooners and leisure travellers, wore a ghost town’s look on Wednesday. Over 90% of around 20,000 hotel rooms went empty in just 24 hours of the Baisaran attack that left
26 civilians, mostly tourists, dead.
PM Modi holds meeting in Delhi, Shah meets survivors amid shutdown in Valley
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (April 23, 2025) held a meeting with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at the Delhi airport upon his arrival from Saudi Arabia to take stock of the situation following the terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 people dead.
Three from West Bengal killed in Pahalgam terror attack, W.B. government reaches to bereaved families ]
Three tourists from West Bengal have been killed in the terrorist attack at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. The deceased have been identified as Bitan Adhikari, who is a resident of Baishnabghata in Kolkata and Sameer Guha, a resident of Behala in the city and Manish Ranjan from Jhalda in State’s Purulia district. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that all arrangements are being put up by our administration at Delhi Airport to help the family members of the victims and their onward journey to Kolkata.
Pahalgam terror attack: Silence prevails at Manjunath Rao’s home ‘Manjushree’ in Shivamogga
Amidst continuous visits of politicians and officials, a sense of silence has filled ‘Manjushree’, the house of Manjunath Rao at Vijaya Nagar in Shivamogga, Karnataka. Mr. Rao was killed in the terror attack at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. People gathered at the house were talking about when the mortal remains of Manjunath Rao would reach Shivamogga while his aged mother, Sumathi, struggles to digest the hard truth.
Security beefed up in Delhi following terror attack in Pahalgam
Security has been beefed up in the national capital following the gruesome terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, officials said. Delhi Police has ramped up security across the city, focusing particularly on the tourist hotspots and border checkpoints, officials said, confirming that checking and surveillance have been intensified. They said traffic movement has also been regulated in the sensitive zones.
Shutdown against terror attack in Kashmir valley, first time in 35 years
Kashmir valley observed a shutdown against a terror attack for the first time in 35 years as organisations from all walks of life supported the bandh call to protest the killings of tourist in Pahalgam, officials said. Terrorists struck at a prime tourist location in Pahalgam in south Kashmir on Tuesday (April 22, 2025), killing at least 26 people, mostly tourists, and injuring several others.
J-K government announces ₹10L ex-gratia for each deceased's family; ₹2L for seriously injured
The Jammu and Kashmir government announced an ex-gratia of ₹10 lakh for the families of each of those killed in the Pahalgam terror attack. The Chief Minister said no amount of money can ever compensate for the loss of loved ones, but as a mark of support and solidarity, the J-K government announces an ex-gratia of ₹10 lakh each for the families of the deceased.
Govt tells airlines to mount extra flights for Srinagar, curb fare surge
Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu said that he was monitoring enhancing flight connectivity for Srinagar to ensure the safe return of tourists. Airlines have also been instructed to avoid fare surges, he added. “I’m personally monitoring the situation and in constant touch with Home Ministry & airline operators,” Mr. Naidu said in a post on X. Seven flights have been added on Wednesday (April 23) by various airlines, including IndiGo and SpiceJet.
IAF officer from Arunachal Pradesh among victims
People in rural Arunachal Pradesh often go to the gaonburah or village headman’s house to discuss or resolve various issues. Most residents of Tajang, a part of Bulla Tage village in the Lower Subansiri district, began visiting headman Tage Tade’s house to mourn the loss of his son – Corporal Tage Hailyang, one of 26 people massacred by terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir’s Pahalgam on Tuesday afternoon.
Landslide hit Jammu-Srinagar National Highway opened for one-way traffic; special train arranged
The landslide-hit Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was reopened for one-way traffic after remaining closed for the last three days, while a special train has been launched from Katra to New Delhi to assist the stranded passengers to reach their destination, an official spokesperson said. The highway, the only all-weather road connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country, was blocked due to multiple landslides triggered by heavy rains and cloudbursts early on Sunday (April 20).
FM Nirmala Sitharaman cuts short U.S. visit in view of Pahalgam terror attack
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has cut short her official visit to the US in view of the dastardly terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed at 26 people, mostly tourists. Ms. Sitharaman is part of the five-member Cabinet Committee on Security headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who curtailed his two-day Saudi Arabia trip and reached New Delhi.
India to work with Saudi Arabia to enhance stability of global oil markets
India has agreed to work with Saudi Arabia to enhance the stability of global oil markets and to balance global energy market dynamics, according to a joint statement issued on Wednesday (April 23, 2025).
Pakistan’s top civil and military leadership to meet on April 24 to formulate response to India’s move: Pak. Defence Minister Asif
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday (April 23, 2025) night said that the top civilian and military leadership will meet on Thursday (April 24, 2025) to formulate an appropriate response to India's move to suspend the Indus Water Treaty and downgrade diplomatic ties.
Kuki houses set ablaze in Manipur’s Naga-dominated district
Unknown miscreants on Wednesday (April 23, 2025) set fire to several houses in two Kuki villages of Manipur’s Naga-dominated Kamjong, a district bordering Myanmar, prompting the authorities to impose prohibitory orders.
Day after terror attack in Pahalgam, infiltration bid foiled in Kashmir’s Uri
The Army said that an infiltration bid was foiled in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district. “On April 23, 2025, approximately 2-3 terrorists tried to infiltrate through the general area of Sarjeevan at Uri Nala, Baramulla, the alert troops on the Line of Control challenged and intercepted them, resulting in a firefight,” the Army said. The Army said that a heavy exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists, two terrorists have been eliminated, infiltration bid foiled by the security forces in the ongoing operation.
World Bank lowers India's FY26 growth forecast to 6.3%
The World Bank lowered India’s growth forecast for the current fiscal by 4 percentage points to 6.3% amid global economic weakness and policy uncertainty. In its previous estimate, the World Bank had projected India’s growth at 6.7% for the fiscal year 2025-26. In India, growth in FY24/25 disappointed because of slower growth in private investment and public capital expenditures that did not meet government targets, the World Bank said in its twice-yearly regional outlook.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance reaches Agra, CM Yogi extends warm welcome
U.S. Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by his family arrived in Agra on Wednesday (April 23, 2025) amid tight security to visit the iconic Taj Mahal. U.P. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accorded a warm and ceremonial welcome to the Vice President at the Technical Airport of Agra Air Force Station. The administration made elaborate security arrangements for the visit with the 12-kilometre stretch from the airport to the Taj Mahal via Shilpgram was under heavy security cover.
Pope Francis’ body transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica for 3 days of public viewing
The bells of St. Peter’s tolled as the body of Pope Francis was transferred from the Vatican hotel where he lived into the basilica, escorted by a procession of solemn cardinals and Swiss Guards through the same piazza where the pontiff had greeted the faithful from his popemobile just days before in what became his final good-bye. Heads of state are expected for Francis' funeral on April 26, but the three days of public viewing in the basilica will allow ordinary Catholics to grieve the 88-year-old pope, who died on Monday after suffering a stroke. The basilica was being kept open until midnight to accommodate the crowds, a mourning period that will end on Friday at 7 p.m., when Francis' casket is closed and sealed.
Donald Trump signals China tariffs will come down, says he won’t fire Fed chief
Donald Trump said he had no intention of firing the chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve and signalled a “substantial” lowering of tariffs on China — moves that brought relief to global markets spooked by his aggressive policies. Mr. Trump’s recent outbursts against Fed chair Jerome Powell had fanned concern that he would oust him, sending jitters through markets. The U.S. President had criticised Mr. Powell for warning that the White House’s sweeping tariffs policy would likely reignite inflation.
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