US Defence Secretary Expresses Deep Grief Over Pahalgam Attack in Call With Rajnath Singh

As many as 70 Pakistani nationals were stranded here on Thursday, officials said, as the deadline for leaving India expired a day earlier.

The Attari-Wagah border was shut on Thursday after being kept open till April 30.

The Centre issued the 'Leave India' notice to Pakistani nationals after 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed by terrorists with Pakistan links in Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22.

We are concerned about recent tensions between India and Pakistan following attack in Pahalgam.

We call on to exercise restraint and engage in constructive dialogue to deescalate current tensions. It is important to refrain from unilateral actions in such a volatile situation.

Moreover we hope an open and transparent international investigation will be carried out to resolve the current situation.

We believe a meaningful dialogue and negotiations, consistent with norms and principles of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions, is a path to address the conflict.

Recognizing the shared and mutual interest in regional stability, we hope the sides will pursue diplomatic channels to foster peace and cooperation, safeguarding the well-being of their peoples and the broader region.

Pakistan Army chief Gen Asim Munir on Thursday warned that any "military misadventure" by India will be met with a "swift, resolute, and notch-up response" as he visited a firing range to witness a high-intensity field training exercise conducted by the armed forces.

His remark comes amid heightened tension between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack and Islamabad’s apprehension of retaliatory action by New Delhi.

"Let there be no ambiguity: any military misadventure by India will be met with a swift, resolute, and notch-up response,” the army chief was quoted as saying by the state-run news agency Associated Press of Pakistan (APP).

Members of the Indian community in the UK gathered in large numbers to show solidarity and support for India, countering a protest organised by a group of pro-Khalistani and Pakistani demonstrators outside the Indian High Commission in London.

The Indian diaspora raised slogans condemning terrorism and strongly denounced the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir.

A top official of Oman's prominent culture and science institute on Thursday condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, saying that no true religion justifies violence.

Dr. Habib bin Mohammed al-Riyami, Secretary-General of the Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science in Oman, described such violence as "nonsense" and called for peaceful coexistence among diverse communities.

"One of the biggest misunderstandings is how people understand Islam or religion. No true religion calls for killing others or destroying humanities or cultures,” Habib told PTI Videos in an interview while responding to a question about the Pahalgam attack.

The US Secretary of Defence, Pete Hegseth spoke to Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh earlier today and expressed his deepest sympathies for the tragic loss of innocent civilians in the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. 

Secretary Hegseth said that the US stands in solidarity with India and supports India’s right to defend itself. He reiterated the strong support of the US government in India's fight against terrorism. During the conversation, RM told the Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth that Pakistan has a history of supporting, training and funding terrorist organisations. 

He further said that it is important for the global community to explicitly and unequivocally condemn and call out such heinous acts of terrorism. 

The government of Pakistan-administered Kashmir has closed all religious seminaries in the region for 10 days, officials said on Thursday, citing fears they would be targeted by Indian strikes following a deadly attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir.

Islamabad says it has credible intelligence that India intends to launch military action soon, with New Delhi alleging that the attack on tourists was carried out by Pakistani nationals with ties to Islamist organisations based there.

The director of Pakistani Kashmir's Department of Religious Affairs, Hafiz Nazir Ahmad, told Reuters that security officials feared Indian forces may target seminaries and label them as militant training centres.

The notification seen by Reuters, dated April 30, only cited a heatwave as the reason for the closure.

"Right now, we are facing two kinds of heat — one from the weather and the other from (Indian Prime Minister) Modi," Ahmad said of the notification, saying they did not mention the risk of attacks in a bid to avoid panic.

India's foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. India has previously targeted sites in Pakistan alleging they were bases of Islamist militants close to the Kashmir border.

Army and Air Force versions of Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv cleared for operations: Officials.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has informed the court that Hafiz Mohd Saeed remains one of the accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case, with the affiliated terrorist organisation continuing its activities against India. This statement was made as the agency sought the remand of Tahawwur Rana.

The NIA further argued that, while Rana has already been confronted with substantial material, a significant amount of documents and evidence still require examination.

Given the accused's health condition, the agency emphasised that the interrogation is being conducted in a measured manner and not for 20 hours daily, as claimed by the defence.

The prosecution also highlighted concerns regarding Rana's lack of cooperation in the investigation. Coupled with the vast scope and global dimension of the alleged conspiracy, wherein the accused moved between countries before orchestrating attacks on India, the agency asserted that its request for extended police custody is justified.

Pakistan’s aviation authorities have announced the temporary closure of specific sections of airspace within the Karachi and Lahore Flight Information Regions (FIRs) for a period of one month, ARY News reported on Thursday.

Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has issued a fresh NOTAM (notice to airmen) for the closure of designated portions of the airspace in both cities.

According to a NOTAM, specific portions of the airspace in the cities will remain closed from May 1 to May 31, 2025, between 4:00 AM and 8:00 AM daily.

Aviation sources confirmed that the decision has been taken due to security reasons.

However, commercial flight operations will continue via alternative routes, and air traffic controllers will guide aircraft accordingly to ensure smooth operations.

Patrolling Has Been Increased Along the International Maritime Boundary Line.

Layered Surface Surveillance Has Been Initiated.

Offshore Patrol Vessels and Fast Patrol Vessels.

Coastguard Has Also Joined Indian Navy in Its Naval Exercise. 

Republic  has accessed the exclusive copy of the FIR in the Pahalgam terror attack case. 

FIR No. 25/2025 registered at Police Station Pahalgam.

26 tourists killed, 17 injured in indiscriminate firing by terrorists.

Initial lines in Urdu reads:
“based on the instruction from masters sitting across (LoC) and under a well-thought conspiracy…”

Investigation handed over to SP-rank officer Ghulam Hassan.

A separate FIR will be filed based on the findings of the ongoing investigation.

FIR registered under:

UAPA Sections 16, 18, 20

Indian Arms Act Sections 7/27

BNS Sections 61, 103, 109 

Indian Navy carrying out exercises in the Arabian Sea extensively in its Exclusive Economic Zone Warships on alert against any unusual activity Multiple anti-ship and anti aircraft firings have been conducted in the area in recent times Indian Coast Guard vessels are also deployed in forward areas near the International Maritime boundary off the Gujarat coast Indian Navy strengthening presence in the entire area of responsibility in the region: Defence sources 
 

In a major success against cross cross-border terror syndicate, the BSF troops in collaboration with the Punjab Police, recovered a substantial cache of arms, ammunition and grenades near village Bharopal of district Amritsar. 
 

National Investigation Agency (NIA) Director General Sadanand Date reached Pahalgam to take stock of the investigation into the massacre of tourists. He is accompanied by senior NIA officials.  

Over 100 LoC Linked To These Banned Groups Raided   

Raids Linked To Multiple Hurriyat Factions Across The Valley  

Security agencies have launched a large-scale operation across Jammu and Kashmir, conducting raids at nearly 100 locations associated with various Hurriyat factions and supporters of the banned outfit Jamaat-e-Islami. This intensified action follows the recent terror attack in Pahalgam.

According to security sources, a significant amount of anti-national material was recovered during these searches, indicating that despite being banned, these organizations had played a role in establishing a network of overground workers (OGWs) for the attackers.  

Schools in border areas of Jammu and Kashmir have started conducting special classes to prepare students for emergency situations in case of cross-border shelling. Students are being educated on safety measures and how to protect themselves during such threats. 

India Has Banned the Official Youtube Channel of Pakistan Army’s ISPR

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Wednesday directed police to launch a campaign against illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.

He instructed them to deport Bangladeshi nationals who are illegally residing in the state. 

External affairs minister S Jaishankar in social media post on X, said, "Discussed the Pahalgam terrorist attack with the US Secretary Marco Rubio yesterday. Its perpetrators, backers and planners must be brought to justice." 
 

Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates : India has closed its airspace to all flights operated by Pakistan-based airlines days after the Pahalgam terror attack.  

Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates : Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar today. During the conversation, Secretary Rubio expressed his condolences for the lives lost in the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam and reaffirmed the United States' commitment to partnering with India in the fight against terrorism. He also urged India to engage with Pakistan to de-escalate tensions and promote peace and security in South Asia.