In the wake of the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, where 26 civilians lost their lives, the Government of India has issued a directive for all states and Union Territories to conduct full-scale civil defence mock drills on May 7. The attack, linked to Pakistan-backed terrorist groups, has sharply escalated tensions between the two countries, leading to diplomatic and military ripples across the region.This marks the first such nationwide preparedness exercise since 1971—the year India and Pakistan fought a war on two fronts. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is spearheading this initiative, emphasizing the need for
In the wake of the brutal April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 civilian lives, including several tourists, India’s top military leadership has been holding a series of high-level meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On Sunday, Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, met with the Prime Minister to assess the national security situation amid rising tensions with Pakistan. This meeting closely followed consultations with Navy Chief Admiral DK Tripathi and Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi.The timing of these meetings signals that India is actively weighing its strategic options. In a prior high-level review, PM
In a strong response to the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that left 26 civilians dead, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has granted the Indian Armed Forces complete operational freedom to act against those responsible. The directive came during a high-level meeting held at the Prime Minister’s residence in New Delhi on Tuesday.The 90-minute strategic meeting included key security leaders—Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, and the chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Government sources revealed that PM Modi emphasized delivering a “crushing blow” to terrorism
Security forces have intensified their efforts to track down the terrorists behind the brutal Pahalgam attack, where 26 people were killed in Baisaran meadow on April 21. Despite locating the attackers multiple times over the past five days, the dense and challenging forests of South Kashmir have helped them evade capture.Sources from the security establishment revealed that the attackers, including two Pakistani nationals, were spotted at least four times — first near Hapat Nar village in Pahalgam, later in the forests of Kulgam, then around Tral ridge, and finally near Kokernag. On one occasion, a firefight broke out between the
In a major escalation following the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, India has announced a series of strong retaliatory measures against Pakistan. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday in the scenic Baisaran Valley, left 26 people dead, including 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen. Most of the victims were tourists. The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow group linked to the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility for the massacre.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cutting short his official visit to Saudi Arabia, returned to India on Wednesday and immediately convened a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has commuted the death sentence of Reji Kumar, a Kerala man convicted for the 2008 rape and murder of his 12-year-old daughter and the brutal killing of his wife and three other children. While acknowledging the severity of the crime, the court cited the convict’s mental health issues and exemplary conduct in prison over 16 years as mitigating factors.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sanjay Karol, and Sandeep Mehta delivered the judgment on Tuesday, stating that despite the heinous nature of the crime, the death penalty was not justified in this
In a tragic escalation of violence, a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, claimed the lives of 26 people, including innocent tourists and security personnel. The attack, the deadliest since the Pulwama incident in 2019, took place in the picturesque Baisaran Valley, a popular tourist destination known for its scenic beauty. Eyewitnesses reported that terrorists emerged from the surrounding woods and began firing indiscriminately at a group of tourists, triggering panic and chaos.Distressing visuals from the site showed several people lying motionless on the ground, while survivors, including women, desperately pleaded for help. The area, accessible only by foot
What is Waqf?The term Waqf originates from an Arabic word meaning "to stop" or "to restrain." In Islamic law, it refers to a voluntary, permanent, and irrevocable dedication of a portion of one’s wealth or property for religious or charitable purposes. Once declared as Waqf by a donor (known as a waqif), the asset is considered the property of Allah and cannot be sold, gifted, or inherited. It must be used to serve public welfare or family needs in accordance with Islamic charitable principles.Waqf assets fall into two main categories:Movable Waqf: These include financial assets like cash, shares, or other valuables that can
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that killed 166 people, is being extradited to India after losing a lengthy legal battle in the United States. The 64-year-old is expected to arrive in Delhi on a special flight this afternoon and will be produced before a local court on Thursday.Rana is wanted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with a conspiracy case linked to the 26/11 attacks. According to investigators, he played a crucial role in facilitating logistical and financial support for the coordinated assault carried out by ten armed terrorists from Pakistan.Born
