Hashim Musa, one of the two terrorists responsible for the April 22 Pahalgam attack, has been identified as a former para commando from the Pakistan Army. According to intelligence sources, Musa is highly-skilled with combat abilities comparable to NATO-trained soldiers.
Tourist spots shut
The government has decided to shut nearly 50 tourist spots in the Kashmir Valley as a precautionary measure. These tourist destinations have been shut after a security review.
Zipline operator under NIA lens
A zipline operator in Pahalgam is being investigated by the NIA after a tourist posted a video raising suspicion about his conduct. The tourist, Rishi Bhatt, shared a video flagging his behaviour as suspicious. The video unwittingly also captured some chilling moments from the 22/04 terror attack.
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Congress demands special Parliament session
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have urged PM Modi to call a special parliamentary session to discuss the terror attack. They said the move would show political unity in the face of national crisis.
Carney wins in Canada, Modi congratulates
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has secured a victory in the election this year. PM Modi congratulated Carney online and said he looks forward to strengthening ties with Canada.
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Trump may cut car part tariffs
US President Donald Trump is considering lifting some tariffs on imported auto parts. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the move could ease pressure on US-based manufacturers like Tesla.
Markets flat, Reliance gains again
Indian stock markets remained steady after Monday’s surge. While Sensex and Nifty ended flat, Reliance Industries continued its momentum, gaining over 2% after strong quarterly earnings.
Ranveer Allahbadia gets travel go-ahead
YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia has taken his first international trip after the India Got Latent controversy. The Supreme Court recently allowed him to travel, and he shared the news on social media.
