Members of the Indian community staged a strong protest outside the Pakistan High Commission in London, condemning the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

Holding Indian flags, banners, and placards, the protesters expressed deep sorrow over the loss of innocent lives and demanded justice for the victims.

They raised slogans against terrorism and criticized Pakistan for allegedly supporting and sheltering terror groups responsible for such attacks.

A special flight carrying 232 tourists who were evacuated from Kashmir following the Pahalgam terror attack landed in Mumbai on Friday, said Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

This was the third special flight operated by the Maharashtra government as part of efforts to bring back tourists from the northern Union Territory since the attack on Tuesday, which killed 26 persons, he added.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced a financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the family of Syed Adil Hussain Shah, a pony ride operator who is being hailed as a hero for sacrificing his life while protecting tourists during the Pahalgam terror attack.

Shah, the sole breadwinner of his family, earned his livelihood by taking tourists on horseback rides in the scenic region of Pahalgam in south Kashmir, where 26 people, mostly tourists, were gunned down by terrorists on April 22.

Reports indicate the 20-year-old tried to shield a tourist travelling on his horse and even attempted to disarm one of the terrorists by grabbing a rifle. However, he was shot dead by the terrorists in the process. The pony ride operator, who ferried visitors through the mountainous terrain of Pahalgam, was the only local who died in the dastardly attack.

Deeply moved by the pony ride operator's act of courage, Deputy Chief Minister Shinde, who was in Srinagar on April 23 to assist stranded tourists from Maharashtra, decided to personally provide financial assistance to the young hero's family, an official release by his office in Thane stated on Friday.

A cheque of Rs 5 lakh was given to the Shah family by workers of the Shiv Sena, headed by Mr Shinde, and officials from a border organization who travelled to Pahalgam for the purpose on Friday, said the release.

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The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has pledged Rs 1 crore in total (approximately Rs 4 lakhs per family) to support the families of the deceased who lost their lives in the Pahalgam terror attack, as per a statement from the stock exchange.

Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD and CEO, NSE, said, "This is a moment of collective mourning for our country. Our thoughts and prayers are with the affected families, and we hope to bring them support in whatever possible manner."

Prime Minister Modi issued a stern warning in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack and said that India will "pursue the terrorists to the end of the earth."

"India will identify, track and punish every terrorist, their handlers and their backers. We will pursue them to the end of the earth. Terrorism will never break India's spirit. Terrorism will not go unpunished. Every effort will be made to ensure that justice is done. The entire nation is firm in this resolve. Everyone who believes in humanity is on our side. I thank the people of various countries and their leaders, who have stood with us in these times," PM Modi said on Thursday.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday expressed grief over the Pahalgam terror attack and said that terrorism is a "global menace".

Addressing the Inaugural Session of the Conference of Vice-Chancellors of State, Central and Private Universities of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan in Udhagamandalam, Tamil Nadu, Dhankhar expressed grief over the Pahalgam terror attack and observed a two-minute silence.

"I believe in positivity, and we'll move ahead with a positive approach. A while ago, we observed a two-minute silence. I join the nation in expressing profound grief and outrage at the heinous attack in Pahalgam that claimed innocent lives. It is a reminder that terrorism is a global menace. Bharat is the world's most peace-loving nation. Our visionary leadership in the shape of a PM who's in his third term is our greatest assurance that any situation, internal or external, cannot handicap the nation's rise," Mr Dhankar said.

The Rajya Sabha chairman also appealed to the people to rise above political, personal and other interests to prioritise national interest.

The website of the Army Nursing College was hacked by a Pakistan-based hacking group, 'Insane PK'.

Met the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Shri Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Shri KC Venugopal, Congress MLAs Shri Ghulam Ahmad Mir & Shri Tariq Hameed Karra and RS MP Dr Syed Naseer Hussain at Raj Bhavan. We discussed various aspects related to heinous terror attack in Pahalgam. pic.twitter.com/D7Dn9IZwyx

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#PahalgamTerrorAttack | Srinagar, J&K: Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi says, "It is very important that every single Indian stands united, stands together, so that we can defeat what the terrorists were trying to do. It is sad to see that some people are attacking my… pic.twitter.com/HnXqgaP4xI

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The Line of Control is a de facto boundary separating the Indian and Pakistani armies in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The LoC came into being after the 1972 Simla Agreement and is a bilaterally agreed military line and not a legally recognised border.

"PM @Keir_Starmer of UK called PM @narendramodi and conveyed his sincere condolences on the innocent lives lost in the heinous terror attack on Indian soil. He strongly condemned the barbaric terror attack and expressed that UK stands with the people of India in this hour of tragedy." - MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

"PM Dick Schoof of Netherlands @MinPres called PM @narendramodi and conveyed condolences on the tragic and inhuman crossborder terror attack in Pahalgam, India. He strongly condemned the cowardly act and rejected terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. PM Modi thanked PM for his words of support and solidarity and conveyed that India looks forward to closely working with Netherlands to strengthen the global fight against terrorism." - MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

"With a view to instilling a sense of security among our students and businessmen currently in other states, I have deputed my Cabinet Ministers to various cities across the country. The purpose of these visits is to coordinate efforts with the respective State Governments and ensure the safety and well-being of J&K residents. The J&K Government will stand with its people-anywhere, everywhere." - Chief Minister Omar Abdullah

Pakistan will have to face repercussions for the unprovoked, barbaric attack, said TDP Parliamentary leader and MP Lavu Krishna Devarayalu after attending the all-party meeting. "The incident that happened is condemnable. Two people from Andhra Pradesh were killed in this attack. This kind of incident should not have happened. Pakistan and terrorist organisations will face repercussions," he said. "When it comes to supporting the Union government, every party is on the same page. We support the Indian government in taking stringent action against terrorism," he added.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has asked chief ministers of all states to identify and deport all Pakistan nationals staying or living within their jurisdiction, sources told NDTV. The strong comments come amid anger against Islamabad for funding and backing terror activities against India.

India has said it has proof Pakistan was involved in planning and executing the attack

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Kumar Sinha reviewed the security scenario in the Union Territory with Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi and Army's Northern Command GOC-in-C, Lt General MV Suchindra Kumar. 

During the discussion Lieutenant Governor said the nation has full faith in the bravery and valour of our army, police and CAPFs and they must work in close synergy to identify perpetrators, enablers and OGWs of Pahalgam terrorist killing and pursue the entire chain in a sustained manner and neutralise them. 

"Every perpetrator and supporter of Pahalgam terror attack, whatever his location or affiliation, must be hunted and they must pay the heavy price for the cowardly and dastardly act against our citizens," the Lieutenant Governor told the top army officials. 

The National Human Rights Commission has condemned the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 innocent civilians were killed at a picnic spot. 

"The Commission condemns the dastardly attack on the unarmed and unsuspecting innocent civilians who were on a holiday to the valley. The incident has shaken the conscience of every right thinking human being as a serious issue of violation of human rights of the innocent victims and their families," the panel said.

"It has been said time and again at various forums that terrorism is one of the biggest causes of human rights violations in the world. The time has come to act against those aiding, abetting, supporting and advancing terrorism and to hold them accountable for this menace. Otherwise, it may result in shrinking of democratic space, intimidation, reprisals, harmony among communities and grave violation of various human rights, including right to life, liberty, equality, fraternity, and livelihood. It is expected that the State will take all the necessary steps to fix accountability; bring the perpetrators to justice and provide succour to the families of the victims in all possible manner."

The Opposition questions at the Centre during the all-party meeting yesterday evening over the Pahalgam terror attack. The meeting, convened by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah, came a day after the government announced a suite of retaliatory measures against Pakistan.

The Opposition's scrutiny centred on the absence of security forces in Baisaran, the place where the attack took place. The question was formally raised by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and echoed by several others, including Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh.

The Opposition asked why security personnel were not deployed at the site of the attack. The government explained that the Baisaran area is customarily secured ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, which begins in June. It is then that the route is officially opened and security forces are deployed to ensure the safety of pilgrims who rest at Baisaran en route to the Amarnath shrine.

#WATCH | Congress MP Rahul Gandhi reaches J&K's Srinagar; Visuals of his convoy after arriving in the city pic.twitter.com/mKh5QDlmJc

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Pahalgam Terror Attack: "Strict action should be taken against the terrorists. We have to keep an eye on those who are living here illegally. They all should be sent back. The central government's Intelligence officials are also in Bengaluru."

Karnataka Home Minister Dr. G Parameshwara says, " Strict action should be taken against the terrorists. We have to keep an eye on those who are living here illegally. They all should be sent back. The central government's Intelligence officials are also in Bengaluru. If we learn… pic.twitter.com/zQ0nmnxWdi

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Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has reached Srinagar and is being briefed by the 15 Corps Commander on the security situation, the news agency ANI reported citing Army officials.

Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has reached Srinagar, J&K and is being briefed by the 15 Corps Commander on the security situation and actions being taken by the formations against terrorists inside own territory and Pakistan Army attempts to violate the ceasefire along the… pic.twitter.com/bHXJCLJO25

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Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has arrived in Srinagar and is expected to meet those injured in the Pahalgam terror attack.

#WATCH | Congress MP Rahul Gandhi reaches J&K's Srinagar; Visuals of his convoy after arriving in the city pic.twitter.com/mKh5QDlmJc

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Mr Mouli, who turned 70 on April 18, had encouraged his friends to visit Pahalgam's Baisaran meadow, calling it a "once in a lifetime opportunity".

Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Friday said here that the terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam was the "murder of humanity" and that the terrorists were trying to "wipe out" all the work that was done there by the Central government in the last few years.

Arlekar also said that in the current circumstances, citizens of India need to stand together as a nation, in an apparent reference to criticisms of security lapses from some quarters, including the Congress and the CPI(M).

The Governor was speaking to reporters after paying his respects to the mortal remains of N Ramachandran, a resident of Edappally here, who was gunned down in the April 22 terror attack that claimed 26 lives.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is following the situation between India and Pakistan "very closely and with very great concern" and appeals to both governments to exercise maximum restraint and ensure no further deterioration, his spokesperson said.

"We were very clear in our condemnation of the terror attack that occurred in Jammu and Kashmir, on the 22nd, two days ago, which killed a large number of civilians," Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, said at the daily press briefing Thursday.

In the meadows of Baisaran near Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, two men named Adil found themselves on opposite sides of a tragedy. One picked up a gun and joined the ranks of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group. The other, armed with nothing but abundant courage, died trying to protect tourists from terrorists' bullets.

This is the story of terrorist Adil Hussain Thoker and Pahalgam pony ride operator Syed Adil Hussain Shah.

Read the full story here

A meeting on the recently-suspended Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan will be held today at 12 pm at the residence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Technical aspects of implementing this announcement will be discussed during the meeting.

The houses of two Lashar-e-Taiba terrorists linked to the Pahalgam attack were destroyed.

Adil Hussain Thokar and Asif Sheikh's houses were destroyed overnight in explosions.

Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi reached Srinagar to take stock of the security situation after the Pahalgam terror attack.

He will hold a meeting with top commanders in Srinagar, apart from visiting Awantipora.

He is also likely to visit the Baisaran Vallery.

Over 900 markets in Delhi will remain closed as traders' organisations announced a Delhi Bandh in solidarity with the Pahalgam attack.

There will be no business at over 8 lakh shops, amounting to a volume of Rs 1,500 crore.

A march, led by BJP MP and Confederation of All India Traders chief Praveen Khandelwal, will be taken out from Chandni Chowk to Red Fort at 11 am.

The New York Times has been pulled up by a House Committee in the US for its reportage of the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, in which 26 people, including a foreign national were shot dead after being asked to prove their allegiance to Islam.

The attack, for which a Pakistan-based terror group The Resistance Front - an offshoot of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba - claimed responsibility, was reported by The New York Times as a "militant" attack. An introduction to the report also said that it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who called the "shooting" a "terror attack".

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi spoke about Pahalgam attack after an all-party meeting.

"The central government can take action against the nation that shelters the terrorist groups. The international law also permits us to do an air and naval blockade in self-defence against Pakistan and impose sanctions on Pakistan on arms sales. Why was the CRPF not deployed at the Baisaran meadow? Why did the quick reaction team take one hour to reach there, and they shot people by asking their religion," he asked.

A day after a tit-for-tat downgrade of diplomatic ties between India and Pakistan, firing was reported from multiple posts across the Line of Control from Pakistani posts.

India retaliated to the firing. No casualties were reported.

Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will visit Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday, following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

This visit comes after the Congress MP cut short his official US trip and returned to New Delhi early Thursday morning.