Congress attributed the Pahalgam attack to security and intelligence failures, highlighting the targeting of Hindus as a Pakistan-orchestrated attempt to incite unrest. The party criticized the BJP for allegedly exploiting the tragedy to create division and demanded accountability from the Modi government, emphasizing the need for effective counter-measures beyond symbolic gestures.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed state Chief Ministers to enforce the immediate revocation of various visa categories for Pakistani citizens, excluding long-term, diplomatic, and official visas. CMs are tasked with identifying and ensuring the departure of affected individuals by specific deadlines in late April. Stricter actions are to be taken against those who overstay, including detention and deportation.

India has suspended visa services for Pakistani nationals, effective immediately, and revoked most existing visas following the Pahalgam attack. Exceptions include diplomatic, official, and long-term visas. Pakistani citizens holding other visa types must leave India by specific deadlines in late April, or face legal action under the new Immigration & Foreigners Act, 2025.

Following the Pahalgam massacre, the ceasefire along the Line of Control is showing signs of strain, with small arms fire reported across multiple locations since Thursday night. The Indian Army has responded effectively to Pakistani firing, with heightened alert levels and increased fighter sorties by the IAF. Military options for punitive strikes against Pakistan are under consideration.

Jammu and Kashmir police have detained a pony service provider, Aiyaz Ahmad Jungal, following a viral video where a tourist alleged he questioned her about her religion. The tourist claimed this occurred during a mule ride in Pahalgam, two days before the terror attack.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack and advice from the Omar Abdullah-led government, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has convened a special J&K assembly session on April 28. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi met with Sinha, urging decisive action to bring the attackers to justice. The National Conference had formally requested the special session after the recent attack.

Security forces have intensified search operations across six districts of the Jammu division to locate terrorists believed to be hiding in forest areas. This follows a gunfight in Udhampur where a Special Forces soldier was killed. Combing operations are underway in Kishtwar, Rajouri, Kathua, and Poonch, with heightened efforts to sanitize the Kathua-Samba region after recent encounters.

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for a roadside bomb attack in Quetta, resulting in the deaths of ten Pakistani military personnel and injuries to three others. The attack, which targeted a bomb disposal squad vehicle in the Margat area, involved a remote-controlled improvised explosive device.

The Trump administration has seemingly reversed its controversial SEVIS termination policy, reactivating records for numerous international students across the U.S., even those not involved in lawsuits. This shift follows widespread criticism and legal challenges to the abrupt terminations, which were often based on questionable NCIC data.

Usha Vance, an Indian-American, is gaining prominence alongside her husband, US Vice President JD Vance. While Usha navigates political life, her sister, Shreya Chilukuri, excels in engineering. A Duke University graduate, Shreya contributed to missile development at Raytheon and now works at ASML, a leading semiconductor company.

A senior Russian general, Yaroslav Moskalik, was killed in a car bombing in Balashikha, a Moscow suburb. The incident occurred on the same day a US envoy met with Vladimir Putin, raising suspicions of Ukrainian involvement. Russian authorities have launched a criminal investigation, with a foreign ministry spokeswoman accusing Kyiv of escalating attacks and attempting to disrupt ceasefire talks.

In Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, four tribal girls, including three minors, were kidnapped by seven individuals on April 23 after a wedding reception. The girls were intercepted while returning to their village. All the accused have been identified and are now in police custody, facing charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, POCSO Act, and SC/ST Act.

Mohammed Shami etched his name in IPL record books by becoming the first bowler to claim a first-ball wicket for the fourth time, dismissing Shaik Rasheed in the SRH vs CSK match. Rasheed and Ayush Mhatre also made history as the second-youngest opening pair in IPL history, with a combined age of 38 years and 131 days.

Following a meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil announced a detailed plan to prevent Indian river water from flowing into Pakistan. The government is considering short, medium, and long-term strategies, including immediate desilting of rivers.

SmackDown after WrestleMania 41 will feature Undisputed Champion John Cena and Cody Rhodes. The Street Profits, Motor City Machine Guns, and DIY will battle in a TLC match for the WWE Tag Team Titles. A mysterious wrestler reveal is also scheduled, possibly Aleister Black. The event emanates live from Fort Worth, Texas, setting the stage for Backlash.