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Rajnath Singh said India does not provoke others but will firmly respond to attacks, referring to Operation Sindoor after the Pahalgam terror incident. Speaking in Tamil Nadu, he backed BJP ahead of April 23 Assembly polls

American far-right activist Laura Loomer stirred debate at India Today Conclave 2026 in New Delhi by accusing Pakistan of backing terrorism, while apologising for past anti-India posts and defending her opposition to the US H-1B visa programme

A report alleges four Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives traveled from Karachi to Dhaka on Biman flight BG-342, raising security concerns amid resumed Bangladesh-Pakistan flights. Critics warn of lax border controls, state tolerance for militants, and potential threats to India’s eastern frontier

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said hostile forces, including Pakistan-backed elements, will continue attempts to destabilise the region, but strong preparedness and coordination among security agencies have kept the 2025 security situation largely under control despite isolated incidents

Kerala police arrested 25-year-old Roshidul Islam from Assam for allegedly spreading extremist content online and promoting religious hatred. He reportedly had international contacts and attempted to procure AK-47 rifles from Pakistan. Investigation is ongoing in Thrissur’s Kaipamangalam area

Pakistani security forces killed four terrorists during a raid in Balochistan’s Kalat district, the ISPR said. A security report noted 2025 as Pakistan’s deadliest year, with rising terror violence claiming over 2,100 lives, including security personnel and civilians

President Droupadi Murmu, Union ministers and opposition leaders paid tributes on the 16th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, honouring the civilians and security personnel who lost their lives. Leaders reiterated India’s resolve against terrorism and remembered the victims with gratitude.

The NIA produced Jasir Bilal Wani, an aide of bomber Dr Umar Muhammad, in connection with the Delhi blast that killed 13. Investigations reveal his role in drone modifications and rocket development, while other associates remain under NIA scrutiny

Haryana DGP O P Singh said the State has strengthened its anti-terror apparatus in NCR following the busting of a major module in Faridabad. He urged citizens to stay alert and report suspicious activity, calling public vigilance the strongest deterrent

The Congress on Thursday demanded an immediate all-party meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urged that Parliament’s Winter Session be advanced to debate the Delhi blast. The party questioned the government’s “new normal doctrine” and sought accountability

The Supreme Court refused bail to a man allegedly linked with ISIS, observing he was accused of attempting to create a “ring of terror” in India. The bench remarked it was the “best morning to send a message,” following the Delhi blast

India denounced Pakistan at the UN for defending terrorists as “freedom fighters,” calling it the “epicentre of terrorism.” New Delhi said Islamabad was twisting international law to legitimise cross-border attacks and obstructing a global anti-terrorism treaty for nearly two decades.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Operation Sindoor targeted terror headquarters in Pakistan, asserting no place is safe for terrorists. He praised the NSG's bravery and announced a sixth hub and new training centre in Ayodhya to strengthen counter-terrorism

At the UN, India described Pakistan as the “fountainhead of terror, violence, bigotry and extremism,” urging it to stop “grave human rights violations” in the part of Jammu and Kashmir it illegally occupies. India reaffirmed that J&K remains its inalienable territory.

Intelligence sources reveal that ISKP, backed by Pakistan’s ISI, is collaborating with LeT to target Baloch nationalists, Taliban factions, and Indian Kashmir. The alliance signals Pakistan’s attempt to revive militancy while leveraging terror networks under deep-state supervision

India staged a walkout from the UN General Assembly after Pakistan, while protesting India’s remarks on terrorism, effectively admitted to being “Terroristan.” External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar underscored Pakistan’s role as the epicentre of global terror in his address.

At the UN General Assembly, EAM S. Jaishankar condemned Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism and highlighted India’s response to the Pahalgam attack. He also raised concerns over global trade instability, urging BRICS nations to defend multilateralism.

Terrorists remain stationed at launch pads across the LoC, attempting to infiltrate Kashmir before winter. BSF IG Ashok Yadav said security forces, aided by the Army and hi-tech surveillance, are alert and have already foiled two infiltration attempts this year

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the SCO Summit in Tianjin, condemned countries that support terrorism, recalled the Pahalgam terror attack, and highlighted India’s leadership in combating extremist groups, urging SCO members to unite for security, connectivity, and shared opportunity.

Jammu and Kashmir L-G Manoj Sinha said terror-related fear in the Valley has nearly ended, with Pulwama witnessing more industrial growth than Srinagar. Local terror recruitment is minimal, strikes rare, and people are actively standing against terrorists, he added.