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Pakistan envoy warns of ‘full spectrum’ nuclear response if India strikes, says conflict is ‘imminent’
Tensions between India and Pakistan have intensified following the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam valley. Pakistan's Ambassador to Russia has warned of a "full spectrum" military response, including nuclear weapons, if India initiates a strike. The threat follows leaked documents suggesting an Indian attack may be imminent. India, in turn, has granted its military operational freedom. Both nations have downgraded diplomatic ties and taken retaliatory steps, raising fears of a broader conflict in the region.
BJP slams Congress for not reining in its leaders speaking on Pahalgam
The BJP has accused the Congress party of inconsistent messaging regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, highlighting contradictory statements from its leaders. While top Congress leaders condemned the attack, others questioned the details and government's response, raising concerns about their remarks being exploited by Pakistan.
Where is Asim Munir? #MunirOut trends as speculations swirl that Pakistan Army Chief's family fled the country
Amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, rumors swirled about the whereabouts of Pakistan's Army Chief, General Asim Munir, with some reports claiming he had gone into hiding. These speculations, fueled by the hashtag #MunirOut, emerged alongside intelligence linking Pakistan to the attack, which occurred shortly after Munir's controversial remarks about Kashmir and the two-nation theory.
Pahalgam killings: Pulled-down, unzipped pants of victims point to barbaric, medieval "test" done by terrorists
Following the Pahalgam attack, a disturbing detail emerged: terrorists seemingly verified victims' religious identities before execution by having male victims' trousers removed, likely forcibly.
Terrorists shot six after asking about religion, took selfies with bleeding bodies: Indore survivor narrates horrific story
Tourists in Pahalgam faced a deadly terror attack. Attackers, described as young and casual, filmed the killings. They selectively targeted non-Muslims after religious questioning. Survivor Austen Nathaniel recounted the horrific ordeal after returning to Indore with his father's body. Family members suspect local involvement due to suspicious activity before the attack.
Pahalgam terror attack shows Pakistan's calculated diplomacy-terror operation
A terror attack near Pahalgam, claimed by a Lashkar-e-Taiba offshoot, killed 26, highlighting Pakistan's alleged support for terrorism amid economic overtures to the US. Victims were forced to recite Islamic verses, revealing a chilling religious dimension. The incident, coinciding with strategic visits, signals a potential attempt to internationalize the Kashmir conflict and underscores the risks associated with abandoned US weaponry.
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Amid corpses, terrorists clicked photos: Indore woman who lost husband recounts Pahalgam nightmare
Jennifer Nathaniel recounts the horrific Pahalgam attack where terrorists killed her husband, Sushil, after he declared his Christian faith. Amidst the carnage at the tourist spot, she witnessed the attackers photographing themselves among the dead. Jennifer and her son survived, while her daughter was injured, forever scarred by the sounds of gunfire and the sight of lifeless bodies.
'Ranjan left for Kashmir with smile': IB officer's father breaks down as son's body returns home
The Pahalgam terror attack claimed the lives of 26 individuals, including IB officer Manish Ranjan, leaving families devastated. Ranjan's father, Manglesh Kumar Mishra, mourned the loss of his son, who had planned a trip to Vaishno Devi with his parents.
Said he was a Christian, was shot dead: Pahalgam terror victim’s family recounts final moments of horror and heartbreak
The Nathaniel family in Indore mourns Sushil, an LIC branch manager killed in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. His daughter was injured. According to family, terrorists asked Sushil to recite Kalma, but he declared himself a Christian before being shot. Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai attended Dinesh Miraniya's funeral, another victim of the same attack in Pahalgam.
Pakistan behind Pahalgam attack? Pak army chief's 'Kashmir jugular vein' statement seen as trigger
India’s intelligence agencies are linking Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir’s recent comments on Kashmir with the deadly Lashkar-e-Taiba-led attack in Pahalgam. Munir had described Kashmir as Pakistan’s “jugular vein” while reviving the two-nation theory in a public speech. Sources say his remarks may have encouraged a Lashkar proxy group to carry out a mass killing during US Vice President JD Vance’s visit. Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif claims the violence in Kashmir is driven by local discontent, not cross-border involvement
Reciting Islamic verse 'Kalma' saved life of Assam University Professor in Pahalgam
Assam University Professor Debasish Bhattacharya narrowly escaped a terrorist attack in Pahalgam by reciting the 'Kalma'. Gunmen targeted tourists, and Bhattacharya, feigning Muslim faith, was spared after reciting the verse. The Assam government is arranging for Bhattacharya and his family's safe return home following the deadly incident where many tourists were killed and injured.
Terrorists force father to recite Islamic verse before shooting, recalls daughter
In a horrific attack in Pahalgam, terrorists killed Santosh Jagdale after he couldn't recite an Islamic verse, according to his daughter Asavari. The gunmen also shot her uncle. The family, vacationing in Baisaran Valley, sought shelter in a tent during the firing.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un 'feasts his eyes' on new resort project
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversees plans for a new beachside tourist resort as part of the Wonsan-Kalma project, marking a significant step in reopening the country to tourism. This development is expected to boost the regional economy and promote national growth, following the border reopening after nearly four years.
Imran Khan's post-arrest bails granted in four cases related to May 9 violence
An anti-terrorism court in Lahore has granted bail to former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan in four arson cases stemming from May 2023 violence. Khan, who is currently jailed in Rawalpindi, was accused of inciting attacks on government and military buildings following his arrest in a corruption case.
A Flight of Pigeons by Ruskin Bond
The group aimed to forget their European heritage and the British's return to power, while also denying their Christian identity. Mother, who was already knowledgeable about the Kalma, excused her from attending prayers due to unclean clothes. Javed noticed the unclean clothes and suggested they wear pyajamas. Mother, unsure of the necessary materials, bought black chintz and made them, while Anet and I stitched.
Magnitude 4.4 earthquake rattles Islamabad, Rawalpindi
An earthquake of 4.4 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and surrounding areas, with tremors felt around 5:30 am. The earthquake's depth was 16 kilometers. Residents recited Kalma-e-Tayyaba, fearing the quake, but no casualties or property damage were reported.
North Korea's Kim 'alive and well': Seoul
A top security adviser to the South's President Moon Jae-in said said that Kim had been staying in Wonsan -- a resort town in the country's east -- since April 13, adding: "No suspicious movements have so far been detected."
BYJD, BCJD to demonstrate against denial of special category status to Odisha
Activists of Biju Yuva Janata Dal (BYJD) and Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD) will stage protest demonstrations at all district headquarters across Odisha, said BCJD state president, Rana Pratap Patra.
BJD holds four-hour strike in Odisha to pursue Mahanadi agitation
Naveen Patnaik’s BJD has since last fortnight raised the pitch of its Mahanadi campaign accusing Chhattisgarh of impeding the flow of the river upstream.
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Chattisgarh visit from tomorrow, to take up farmers' issues
Rahul will arrive at Bilaspur district headquarters in a special plane and directly leave for Madanpur in Korba district.
Rahul Gandhi to take up farmers' issues in Chhattisgarh
Congress has planned an extensive tour of Amethi MP in Chhattisgarh's Korba and Janjgir-Champa districts on June 15 and 16.
Blast near Lahore's Gaddafi stadium during match between Pakistan & Zimbawe kills policeman
During the day-night match between Pakistan and Zimbabwe here, a suicide bomber blew himself up while riding a rickshaw at 9 PM.
Pakistan blast outside Gaddafi Stadium a suicide attack, kills 2
"An attempt to attack the Gaddafi Stadium was foiled by the gallantry of a police official, who lost his life while trying to stop the attacker near Kalma Chowk," Rashid told.
SGPC to set up 'censor board' for films, books on Sikhs
Films and books on Sikh religion may soon have to pass the test of the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC)
ISIS trying to expand influence in Pakistan
The militant outfit is distributing pamphlets in Peshawar and border provinces of Afghanistan, seeking support for jihad.
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