INDIA
Char Dham Yatra Begins in Uttarakhand with Opening of Gangotri and Yamunotri Portals
Devotees gathered in large numbers as Goddess Ganga's palanquin, which spent the winter months in Bukha village, began its divine pilgrimage to Gangotri Dham on Tuesday. The overnight procession halted at Bhairav Temple in Bhairavghati before going to the main temple.
Pakistan Violates Ceasefire Again, This Time on International Border in Jammu After LoC Breach
Small arms fire was reported from Pakistani side positions on April 29 and 30, targeting both the LoC in Baramulla and Kupwara districts and the IB in Jammu's Pargwal Sector, according to a Defence Ministry spokesperson.
Justice BR Gavai Appointed as the 49th Chief Justice of India
A Ministry of Law and Justice announcement stated, "In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution of India, the President appoints Shri Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, Judge of the Supreme Court, to be Chief Justice of India with effect from 14th May, 2025."
Pegasus Row: SC Refuses to Disclose Report Citing National Security and Sovereignty Concerns
A bench led by Justice Surya Kant and Justice N Kotiswar Singh indicated that while personal privacy concerns can be examined, the technical committee report could not be interpreted as a paper for public discussion.
Following Pahalgam Attack, J&K Government Shuts 48 Tourist Spots in Kashmir
The recent attack killed 25 people, including a Nepali national and a local. Terrorists attacked Hindu men and this caused national outrage.
26/11: Tahawwur Rana’s NIA Custody Extended for Another 12 Days
The NIA requested this extension when the first 18-day custody period elapsed.
"China Says It Is 'Advancing Preparations' with India for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
Emphasizing the pilgrimage as an "important part" of China-India cultural and people-to-people exchanges, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun emphasized the religious importance of the "sacred mountain and lake" to practitioners of several religions, including Tibetan Buddhism and Hinduism.
India's Military Spending in 2024 Nearly 9 Times Pakistan's: SIPRI Report
India's defence expenditure, the fifth highest in the world, increased by 1.6% to USD 86.1 billion. Pakistan spent USD 10.2 billion on the army, the Swedish think-tank said.
India Strengthens Naval Might: Signs ₹63,000 Crore Deal with France for 26 Rafale Fighter Jets
The agreement has been signed at a time when security concerns are mounting in light of China's increasing maritime power in the Indo-Pacific region.
Pakistan's Fourth Day of Ceasefire Violation Met with Swift Indian Military Response
On the night of 27-28 April 2025, the Pakistan Army had indulged in unprovoked small arms fire in the sectors in the areas on the other side of the Kupwara and Poonch districts. The Indian Army replied firmly and effectively, as per an official statement.
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