Overview

• The April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam's Baisaran meadows claimed at least 26 lives, marking one of Jammu & Kashmir's deadliest civilian assaults in decades.
• Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has announced accelerated claim settlements, accepting alternative government records or compensation proof as evidence of death.
• LIC's CEO Siddharta Mohanty emphasized proactive outreach to claimants and provided a dedicated helpline for assistance with the expedited process.
• The National Stock Exchange (NSE) pledged Rs 1 crore to support the families of the victims, reflecting growing corporate solidarity in disaster response.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India's commitment to identifying and punishing the attackers and their backers, declaring terrorism will not go unpunished.