Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will chair a meeting in response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where at least 26 people were killed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman cut short their visits to Saudi Arabia and the US following the attack. The Indian government has announced steps to condemn Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 and closing the Attari integrated checkpost. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that Pakistani nationals will not be allowed to travel to India under the SAARC visa Exemption scheme.
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-arrives-home-after-cutting-short-us-trip-due-to-kashmir-attack-8240532India's government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is considering military action against Pakistan over the killing of Indian security personnel in Kashmir. Experts say India may move beyond diplomatic sanctions as media and leaders from Modi's party call for a strong response. Former policy advisor Ashok Malik believes India's military strategists see a space for kinetic conventional action under the nuclear umbrella, but warns that framing the conflict as a security crisis could leave Modi's government with few options in times of crisis. Analyst Praveen Donthi notes that public pressure on the government to retaliate strongly is self-created and may not address the roots of political unrest in Kashmir, where residents have taken part in rare protests against Indian rule.
https://apnews.com/article/kashmir-india-pakistan-pahalgam-tourist-attack-tensions-242c7a600a51793f5484e4f620402fddIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to identify and punish terrorists and their backers, promising to pursue them globally. The statement came after a deadly shooting in Pakistan's disputed territory of Kashmir, which has strained diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan. India accused Pakistan of supporting "cross-border terrorism" and downgraded ties with the country, suspending the Indus Water Treaty and banning Pakistani nationals from entering the country.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/601586-will-pursue-them-to-ends-of-earth-pm-modi-on-pahalgam-attack-perpetrators-backersPrime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backers, saying India's spirit would never be broken by terrorism. The attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which killed 25 tourists and a local, has sent shockwaves across the country, with the Prime Minister calling it "a ruthless manner" that has left the nation in pain. Modi directed his words at Pakistan, which he accused of backing acts of terror on Indian soil, saying those responsible would face punishment they cannot imagine. The government has taken swift action, including shutting down the Integrated Check Post at Attari and putting the Indus Water Treaty on hold, as well as declaring Pakistani nationals Persona Non Grata.
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-will-identify-track-and-punish-every-terrorist-pm-modi-on-pahalgam-8243356#pfrom=home-ndtv_topscrollPakistan has vowed to punish those responsible for the Pahalgam terrorist attack and will not be swayed by India's claims of victimhood. The country has evidence of Indian-sponsored terrorism in its custody, including a serving Indian Navy officer's confession. Pakistan rejects India's attempt to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, which is a binding international agreement, and warns that any attempt to divert or stop water flow will be considered an act of war. Pakistan has also suspended all visas under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme for Indian nationals, closed its airspace for Indian airlines, and reduced the strength of its High Commission in Islamabad. The country's armed forces are fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/any-attempt-by-india-to-stop-indus-water-will-be-seen-as-act-of-terror-pakistan/article69486546.ecePakistan has announced several measures in response to India's actions following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The country suspended the Simla Agreement and all bilateral agreements with India, closed the Wagah Border Post, and reduced Indian High Commission staff to 30 personnel. Pakistan also declared Indian Defence, Naval, and Air Advisors persona non grata, asking them to leave by April 30, 2025. Additionally, Islamabad has closed its airspace to all Indian-owned or operated aircraft and suspended all trade with India, including third-country routed trade.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/pakistan-shuts-airspace-to-indian-aircraft-suspends-simla-agreement-after-indias-punitive-action-13882748.htmlPakistan has responded to India's actions following an attack on tourists in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir by suspending trade, closing its airspace to Indian aircraft, and cancelling visa exemptions for Indians. The National Security Committee (NSC) warned that any attempt by India to divert water lawfully belonging to Pakistan would be considered an act of war. Pakistan has also closed the Wagah Border to all Indian land transit and declared Indian defence advisers persona non grata, with only 30 members of the Indian High Commission allowed to remain in the country.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/601612-indian-bsf-soldier-arrested-on-pakistani-soilIndia has tightened its diplomatic and strategic stance against Pakistan after a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed 26 people. Several Pakistani nationals have made hurried exits from the country, with the Attari-Wagah border closed amid these measures. A man suspected of having links to the attack declined to comment on who orchestrated it, stating "Nobody can tell who orchestrated the attack".
https://indiatoday.in/india/story/pahalgam-attack-pakistani-leaves-india-after-attari-border-closure-says-this-is-wrong-had-45-day-visa-2713825-2025-04-24UK Labour leader Ms Reeves suggested at the World Economy Summit in Washington DC that her party would consider a 'technology partnership' with the US, aiming to reduce tariffs and non-tariff barriers between the two countries. She proposed cutting tariffs on American cars from 10% to 2.5%, citing the challenges posed by tariffs to UK car manufacturers like Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover, which has temporarily halted exports to the US.
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