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India confirmed that the deadly car explosion outside Delhi’s Red Fort was a terrorist attack linked to an Islamist terror cell, raising tensions with Pakistan amid ongoing regional conflicts and recent cross-border violence.
India's Cabinet has labeled this week's deadly car explosion near the Red Fort in Delhi as a terror attack carried out by anti-national forces, with investigations ongoing into possible links to militant groups in Kashmir, raising regional tensions.
Pakistani authorities reached a peace deal with a civil rights alliance in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, ending days of violent protests that resulted in at least 10 deaths. The agreement includes continued subsidies for wheat and electricity, and addresses demands for improved public services and reduced government size. The protests have now dispersed, and both sides expressed satisfaction with the outcome, hoping for the full implementation of the promises made.
Pakistan has faced devastating floods in the northwest, with at least 274 deaths, as authorities defend their response and deny needing foreign aid, citing sufficient resources. Heavy rains and cloudbursts, intensified by climate change, have caused widespread destruction, landslides, and casualties, with warnings of more severe weather to come. Neighboring Kashmir also experienced deadly floods, highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
A devastating flash flood in Kishtwar, Kashmir, caused by likely a cloudburst, has resulted in at least 60 deaths, dozens missing, and numerous injuries among pilgrims visiting the Machail Mata shrine, with rescue efforts ongoing amid chaos and destruction.
Heavy rain in Indian Kashmir caused a cloudburst leading to at least 46 deaths and over 200 missing, particularly affecting pilgrims on a mountain pilgrimage route, with rescue operations underway.
A devastating flash flood caused by a cloudburst in Indian Kashmir has resulted in at least 56 deaths, with 80 people missing and hundreds rescued. The disaster struck during a pilgrimage at Chashoti, Kishtwar district, amid ongoing monsoon rains, prompting rescue efforts involving local authorities, the army, and air force. The incident highlights the dangers of sudden weather events in mountainous regions during the monsoon season.
India announced it had killed three militants responsible for the April attack in Kashmir that killed 26 tourists, claiming they were from Pakistan and providing evidence to support this. The attack led to a brief conflict between India and Pakistan, and the Indian government faces domestic criticism over security failures and diplomatic handling. The situation remains complex with ongoing questions about the investigation and accountability.
India claims to have killed three Pakistani nationals responsible for a deadly terror attack in Kashmir in April, which led to heightened tensions and military exchanges between India and Pakistan. The Indian government asserts that the suspects were eliminated in a recent operation, with evidence including witness testimonies and ballistic matches, amidst ongoing disputes over Kashmir and accusations of support for separatist groups.
Indian security forces killed three Pakistani militants involved in a spring terrorist attack in Kashmir that killed 26 civilians, after a prolonged chase. The incident has escalated tensions between India and Pakistan, with India conducting military strikes inside Pakistan and facing domestic criticism for its handling of the situation.
Pakistan announced it would nominate U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in de-escalating the India-Pakistan conflict, praising his diplomatic efforts, though the move received mixed reactions within Pakistan and internationally.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the world's highest single-arch railway bridge over the Chenab River in Kashmir, a 20-year project that connects Kashmir to the rest of India by train for the first time, and is taller than the Eiffel Tower.
India has completed a groundbreaking 170-mile rail link connecting Kashmir to the rest of India, seen as both an engineering marvel and a political move, with some Kashmiris viewing it as a means for increased control and others as a development opportunity. The project, costing $4.4 billion and featuring impressive engineering feats like the Chenab Bridge and mountain tunnels, aims to boost connectivity and economic growth, but faces criticism over security, safety concerns, and political mistrust, especially after the region's 2019 change in autonomy.
The congratulatory exchange between Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sparked speculation about the potential for improved relations between the two countries. However, analysts believe that progress in ties can only be assessed after India's upcoming national elections. The longstanding Kashmir conflict remains a major obstacle, with both countries setting conditions for talks that are unacceptable to the other. Despite a history of attempts at dialogue, including a significant breakthrough in 1999, past peace initiatives have often been derailed, with the influence of the Pakistani military and domestic political challenges complicating the situation. While some see signs of a shift in the Pakistani military's approach to India, others believe that political instability and economic crises in Pakistan may limit the new government's maneuvering room.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a rare pre-election visit to Indian-administered Kashmir, touting developmental projects worth $777m but failing to address key grievances of the region's residents, such as the restoration of statehood and democracy. The visit was criticized for mobilizing government employees to attend the rally, with many feeling compelled to participate. Modi's speech, which aimed to "win hearts," left many Kashmiris disappointed, as it did not offer substantive political messaging or reassurances about holding regional elections.