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Yalda Hakim, the Afghanistan-born Sky News anchor, has gained recognition for her assertive interviews with Pakistani officials. In a recent exchange, she challenged Pakistan's information minister on the denial of harboring terrorist groups, citing contradictory statements from the country's own leaders, including the defense minister's admission of supporting terrorist proxies for decades.

Amid escalating tensions, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged India and Pakistan to de-escalate immediately, speaking with S Jaishankar and Shehbaz Sharif. He emphasized US support for direct dialogue and asked Pakistan to end support for terrorist groups, following retaliatory air strikes and India's Operation Sindoor. Blackouts have been enforced in border regions of Jammu, Punjab and Rajasthan.

The NIA has filed a chargesheet against three individuals linked to ISIS/ISJK for their involvement in the deadly Srinagar Sunday market grenade attack on November 3, 2024, which resulted in one fatality and several injuries.

Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami confronted Pakistan on Sky News, displaying a photograph of Pakistani military officials attending the funeral of terrorists killed in India's Operation Sindoor. He highlighted the presence of UN-designated terrorist Hafiz Abdur Rauf, brother of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief, leading funeral prayers. Doraiswami questioned Pakistan's system of giving state funerals to terrorists, emphasizing the message it sends.

India conducted military strikes, Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan, citing the Pahalgam attack as a catalyst. Foreign Secretary Misri emphasized the strikes were non-escalatory and proportionate, linking the TRF to Lashkar-e-Taiba and Pakistan. India aims to deter further cross-border attacks and dismantle terror networks, highlighting Pakistan's failure to act against its own terrorist infrastructure and its history of misleading the international community on terrorism.

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the US, EU, Iran, and Saudi Arabia are urging de-escalation and dialogue. US Secretary of State Rubio spoke with counterparts in both nations, while India's Jaishankar affirmed the nation's resolve to counter any Pakistani escalation firmly. Despite global calls for restraint, India emphasizes its measured response to cross-border terrorism following the Pahalgam attack.

The Jharkhand ATS arrested Ammar Yashar in Dhanbad for alleged links to the banned terror group Hizb ut-Tahrir. Previously jailed for ties to Indian Mujahideen, Yashar was released on bail in 2024. His arrest follows the earlier detention of four others. Authorities suspect attempts to recruit youth into HuT, AQIS, and ISIS were underway in the region.

Despite fears of escalating tensions in Britain following India's military strike, calm prevails as the Indian and Pakistani diaspora maintain amicable relations. Community leaders emphasize that their conflict lies with terrorism, not with any specific community or nationality. While expressing concern for families in the region, British Pakistanis foresee no spillover of tensions onto UK streets, highlighting their shared history and camaraderie.

Maulana Masood Azhar confirmed the death of ten family members in an Indian attack on Markaz Subhan Allah, a JeM seminary in Bahawalpur. Azhar expressed a desire to have joined them, while JeM identified his sister, her husband, and other relatives among the deceased. The UN-sanctioned terrorist, linked to numerous attacks in India, operates with ISI backing from the facility.

Following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, the Indian Army launched "Operation Sindoor," targeting nine terrorist locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The strikes, executed with precision, aimed at dismantling critical infrastructure belonging to terror groups like LeT, JeM, and Hizbul Mujahideen.

Following the deadly Pahalgam attack, India's 'Operation Sindoor' targeted terrorist camps in Pakistan and PoK, drawing strong international support. Western allies like the UK, France, and the US, along with Israel and Panama, backed India's right to self-defense against terrorism. Global leaders condemned the Pahalgam attack and urged Pakistan to address the terror threat within its borders.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor lauded the Indian Armed Forces for Operation Sindoor, a strategic response to the Pahalgam terror attack. He emphasized the operation's precision in targeting terrorist infrastructure while avoiding civilian casualties and escalation. Tharoor highlighted India's restraint, focusing on UN-designated terror hubs and minimizing collateral damage.

Following the Pahalgam terrorist attack that killed 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen, India launched 'Operation Sindoor,' targeting nine terrorist camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Foreign Secretary Misri cited intelligence of impending attacks, justifying the strikes as a necessary deterrent.

Following the launch of Operation Sindoor by the Indian government, Anand Mahindra, Chairman of Mahindra Group, voiced his support for the Indian Armed Forces. He conveyed a message of solidarity on Twitter, emphasizing national unity. Operation Sindoor targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack.

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar asserted India's firm stance against any Pakistani retaliation following "Operation Sindoor," a targeted response to a barbaric attack in Jammu & Kashmir. During meetings with Iranian and Saudi counterparts, Jaishankar emphasized India's commitment to countering terrorism.

Indian Armed Forces launched 'Operation Sindoor,' targeting nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, focusing on terrorist infrastructure of Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba, including their headquarters in Bahawalpur and Muridke. The strikes, a response to the Pahalgam terror attack, were precise and non-escalatory, specifically avoiding Pakistani military facilities.

The Border Security Force (BSF) successfully thwarted a major infiltration attempt in Samba, Jammu and Kashmir, eliminating seven terrorists. The operation, backed by cross-border firing from Pakistan, was detected by BSF's surveillance. This incident follows heightened tensions and retaliatory strikes after a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, prompting increased security measures and high-level meetings.