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The 27-year-old was a top commander of the Al Badr terror group. His killing comes amid a string of mysterious targeted attacks in Pakistan, where operatives linked to LeT, Jaish, and other terror groups have been shot dead over the past few years

A key pulwama attack accused was reportedly killed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, reigniting concerns over cross-border militancy. Meanwhile, an Air India flight experienced a tailstrike during landing in Bengaluru, leading to inspections and flight cancellations.

Producer Boney Kapoor lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an "achiever" for his leadership during crises like Covid and pulwama. Kapoor also announced that his upcoming film 'Mom 2' is the first project to shoot at the new International Film City near Greater Noida, which he envisions as a comprehensive entertainment hub.

Likely To Head Police Force of Trouble-Torn State

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has strongly criticized RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale's suggestion for continued dialogue with Pakistan. Sibal labeled the remarks as 'obnoxious' and questioned the RSS leader's standing to make such statements. He highlighted the perceived double standard in political reactions to dialogue proposals.

Former Army chief General (retired) Manoj Mukund Naravane has endorsed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale's call for increased people-to-people contact between India and Pakistan. Naravane believes stronger citizen ties can improve bilateral relations between the two countries, stating common people share similar concerns and have no stake in politics. Hosabale is the RSS number two after Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat.

Pakistan's military continues to rely on proxy warfare and terrorism against India, according to former Army commander Lt Gen Manoj Katiyar. He stressed that future Indian responses must impose sustained costs, evolving deterrence into compliance. Gen. Katiyar also highlighted the critical role of information and cyber warfare in shaping perceptions and degrading enemy capabilities in modern, multi-domain conflicts.

Former Western Army Commander Lt Gen Manoj Katiyar stated Pakistan's military views proxy warfare as a low-cost tool, unlikely to abandon terrorism. He emphasized India's responses must escalate beyond tactical punishment to impose sustained costs, evolving deterrence into compliance. Perception management through information and cyber warfare is crucial for future conflicts, which will be multi-domain.

Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled major BJP promises for West Bengal, including implementing Uniform Civil Code, banning triple talaq, and ending polygamy. He also pledged financial aid for women and unemployed youth, and a crackdown on cattle smuggling. Shah highlighted national security achievements and vowed to expel illegal infiltrators if the BJP wins.

Kashmir's prized saffron is under siege from an unexpected foe: the Indian crested porcupine. These nocturnal rodents are burrowing underground, destroying saffron corms and decimating harvests. Production has plummeted, threatening the livelihoods and identity tied to Pampore's "red gold." Authorities are assessing damage and proposing deterrents, but farmers fear the crisis will worsen without significant state intervention.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh firmly addressed the situation with Pakistan, asserting that any further provocations would prompt a reaction that would be both 'unprecedented and decisive.' He shared that Operation Sindoor brought India mere moments away from a significant sea strike, effectively incapacitating Pakistan's terror apparatus in a swift 22 minutes after the attack in Pahalgam.

Tawseef Ahmad Ganie, from pulwama, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming an IAS officer, the first from his district. Despite humble beginnings and his father's sacrifices, Ganie worked as a veterinarian while preparing for the UPSC, demonstrating immense dedication. His success, with an All India Rank of 254, has ignited hope and pride within his community.

In a recent rally, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spotlighted the issue of infiltration in Assam, calling on residents to vote for the BJP to secure a second term. He committed to identifying and removing infiltrators while promising to restore jobs, land, and resources to the indigenous community.

In a poignant tribute to the 11 victims of last year's Bengaluru stampede, the BCCI has cancelled the IPL 2026 opening ceremony. Instead, a grand closing ceremony is planned for the final on May 31. This decision marks a solemn remembrance of the tragedy that occurred during RCB's title celebrations, prioritizing respect over pre-match festivities.

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court quashed a preventive detention under the Public Safety Act for a pulwama resident due to significant contradictions in official records. Justice Rahul Bharti cited discrepancies, including a detainee being held months before the detention order was issued, highlighting carelessness in the application of the stringent law.

Umar Iqbal, from pulwama district, said he entered Iran on a 12-day visa after his route through the region began to close around him in Iraq.

Intelligence agencies suspect that Jaish handlers of the pulwama bomber had been using a peer-to-peer software service - YSMS - or a similar mobile application to correspond with him till December 2018. The YSMS uses an ultra high radio frequency model to send encrypted text messages.