Overview

• The April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam killed 26 civilians, with India blaming Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba for the assault.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to deliver unprecedented punishment to the perpetrators and their backers, promising a decisive response.
• Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi expressed full support for the government's actions, showcasing rare political unity across party lines.
• Asaduddin Owaisi urged the government to push for Pakistan's return to the FATF grey list, citing its links to terror financing and Lashkar-e-Taiba.
• Pakistan's Hanif Abbasi escalated tensions with nuclear threats, as cross-border firing continues along the Line of Control.