Himanshu India’s visa cancellation order after the Pahalgam terror attack has led to 786 Pakistanis, including diplomats, departing India, while 1,465 Indians have returned from Pakistan through the Attari-Wagah border.
The government has approved a caste census as part of the 2025 national population survey. While Rahul Gandhi welcomed the decision, he pushed for abolishing the 50% reservation limit and implementing quotas in private educational institutions.
At a Madhya Pradesh rally, Rahul Gandhi vowed to implement a nationwide caste census for OBC data if Congress gains power. He criticized BJP for letting RSS and bureaucrats dictate policies instead of elected representatives.
The Modi government has announced caste data will be collected in the upcoming national census, resolving a long-standing political debate. The decision comes after state-level surveys and opposition demands for nationwide caste enumeration.
Pakistan-linked cyber groups hacked Army Public Schools in Srinagar/Ranikhet, military housing databases & Rajasthan govt sites, planting Pak flags & threatening messages. India’s cyber teams restored all systems with no data breaches reported.
Pakistani military violated the LoC ceasefire for the third straight night, firing in Tutmari Gali and Rampur sectors. The Indian Army retaliated effectively. This escalation follows the Pahalgam terror attack and recent Brigade Commander talks where India protested ceasefire violations.
After Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif proposed a neutral probe into the Pahalgam attack, China endorsed the call. India maintains the attack has cross-border links and has shared intelligence with foreign governments. Pakistan has a history of offering joint investigations after major terror strikes in India.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Indians across religions are united after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 25 tourists and a local. Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, have pledged support for the government’s response. Singh promised strong action against the attackers and their handlers.
In a strong response to the Pahalgam terror attack, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah addressed the Assembly, calling it a unifying moment against terrorism. He praised the bravery of locals who helped tourists and stressed that public anger signals hope for peace. Opposition leaders, including the BJP, supported his stance.
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