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Minister S Jaishankar criticized the US for a $450M F-16 support package to Pakistan. In 2025, India shot down a Pakistani F-16, escalating tensions. Source

The step will directly impact Pakistani civilians and farmers in the Punjab and Sindh areas. The view in the Indian camp is that if Pakistan sends terrorists to kill innocent Indian civilians, Pakistani civilians will also have to pay for such misadventures of their army. Source

In the afternoon of April 22, armed terrorists came into the grassland, dubbed ‘mini Switzerland’, and started firing at tourists resulting in the death of 26 people. The attack happened in Baisaran, about six kilometres from the resort town of Pahalgam. Source

The Army confirmed the death of the soldier in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur, stating that he succumbed to the injuries due to the gun-wounds. Moreover, the Romeo Force of the Indian Army and the J&K police’s Special Operations Group (GOG) are also pursuing their joint search efforts for the tenth consecutive day in the dense…

The top court pointed out the presence of 55 per cent vacant posts in the Delhi pollution control committee and said it was shocking that the body was “virtually defunct”. Source

The US automotive industry, grappling with multiple tariffs, has been lobbying for relief. Existing 25% tariffs on steel, aluminium, and all imported vehicles already burden the sector. The additional 25% tariff on auto parts set for May 3 has raised concerns about rising costs. Source

Tripura CM Manik Saha held a security review meeting to enhance vigilance along the India-Bangladesh border, focusing on countering cross-border threats. Source

The meeting was chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and attended by Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman – all members of the Cabinet Committee on Security Source

BSF troops shot the intruder dead while he was seen moving towards the border security fence, taking advantage of the darkness, said an official. Source

The Pakistani army violated Indian airspace several times over the entire western border with the intention of targeting military infrastructure last night, using 300-400 drones. Source