Sarada Bai, a woman from Odisha, faces deportation despite living in India for 35 years and having a voter ID. Born in Pakistan, she was never granted Indian citizenship. Following rising tensions after a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, authorities canceled her visa and ordered her to leave. Sarada, who has a husband, children, and grandchildren in India, pleaded not to be separated from her family, but police warned of legal action if she stays beyond the deadline.

Hundreds of Indians protested outside Pakistan’s High Commission in London, with a section launching an attack that broke windows and defaced the building with saffron-colored paint. Police arrested two individuals on charges of violence during the unrest. Supporters of Pakistan also organized a counter-protest. The incident comes amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people. Both countries have since suspended key agreements and trade relations in retaliation.

The UN Security Council strongly condemned the attack on tourists in Pahalgam, India. In a press statement, Council members called for accountability and international cooperation to bring the perpetrators to justice. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s National Security Committee, chaired by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, issued a press release expressing Pakistan’s willingness to support a neutral international investigation into the Pahalgam attack.

In the interest of national security, the Indian government has directed media outlets to avoid real-time coverage or broadcasting of defense and security operations. They warned that live reporting could jeopardize ongoing missions by alerting targets. Media outlets and social media users have been instructed to strictly adhere to existing regulations when reporting defense-related news.

In Agra, members of the extremist Hindu group ‘Gau Raksha Dal’ opened fire on two Muslim brothers, killing one and injuring another while they were closing their family biryani shop. Gulfan Ali died on the spot, while Saif Ali was injured. In a video released the following day, two youths claiming to be members of the group confessed to the murder and threatened to kill 2,600 Muslims in retaliation for earlier incidents. Despite this, Agra police are framing the incident as a case of personal rivalry, although the group is known to have ties to the RSS.

Kashmiri students across India, including Punjab and Uttarakhand, are facing threats, harassment, and eviction from their homes. After an incident on April 22, Kashmiri student Asif Dar recounted being verbally abused and targeted due to his ethnicity. Across India, landlords are expelling Kashmiri tenants, and shopkeepers are refusing to serve them, with right-wing mobs targeting Muslim students.

Following Israel’s example in Gaza, Indian forces in Kashmir have begun demolishing Muslim homes under the pretext of fighting “suspected militants.” Over two days, seven homes were demolished. Since 1947, Indian forces have destroyed 110,498 structures in Kashmir.

Two houses belonging to Lashkar-e-Taiba suspects Adil Hussain Thokar and Asif Sheikh were destroyed in a blast in Kashmir on Thursday night.
Indian officials claim the two were involved in the Pehelgam attack, and that the explosion was caused by explosives stored inside their homes.
No immediate casualties have been reported. Thokar is considered one of the prime suspects, while Sheikh is also believed to be involved in planning the attack.

During an all-party meeting on Thursday, the BJP-led Indian government admitted to security lapses that led to the deadly Pehelgam attack.
Opposition leaders questioned the absence of central security forces and the delayed response time.
The government explained that local authorities had reopened the tourist zone of Baisaran without informing national security agencies.
While infrastructure challenges were cited as reasons for delayed deployment, opposition parties voiced support for further scrutiny of security protocols.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the Pahalgam attack during a phone call with Indian PM Narendra Modi, expressing solidarity with the victims and their families. India has blamed Pakistan for the attack, while Islamabad has rejected the allegations as a “false flag operation.”

UN Secretary-General António Guterres is “deeply concerned” over rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack. His spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, emphasized the need for maximum restraint and urged both countries to resolve issues through meaningful dialogue and mutual engagement.

Gunfire was exchanged between Indian and Pakistani forces along the Kashmir border, following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam that has escalated diplomatic tensions between the two nations. According to the Indian Army, Pakistan initiated the firing at multiple locations along the Line of Control, prompting retaliation. No casualties have been reported so far. Both sides remain on high alert.

Following the deadly attack in Pehelgam that killed 26 people, Kashmiri students across India are facing harassment and threats. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said his government is in touch with officials in affected states. Former CM Mehbooba Mufti reported contacting Home Minister Amit Shah, urging him to ensure the safety of Kashmiri students. Videos of student abuse have been widely circulated on social media.

In the wake of a deadly attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir, Indian authorities have detained at least 1,500 individuals as part of the ongoing investigation. The attackers, armed with automatic rifles, opened fire for about 20 minutes. They were identified as members of the banned militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba’s offshoot, the Kashmir Resistance Front. Security forces have also released sketches of the suspected assailants.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking in Bihar’s Madhubani, condemned the Pahalgam attack and vowed to identify and punish all terrorists and their supporters. Expressing the nation’s grief, he thanked global leaders and citizens who stood in solidarity with India during this difficult time.