The tensions between India and Pakistan have heightened as the Pakistan Army has escalated its attacks on multiple locations along the Line of Control and the International Border. In response, the Indian Army and Border Security Force have swiftly and effectively retaliated to the unprovoked firing, while Pakistan has activated a wide stretch of its troops. Intelligence suggests that Pakistan has also further mobilised its divisions in anticipation of possible Indian retaliation. Despite the escalation, the Indian Army remains in firm control of the situation and is actively suppressing Pakistani firepower.
The Congress party faced severe backlash from both the BJP and internet users after sharing a poster with the tagline 'जिम्मेदारी' के समय - (responsible at the time of) Gayab, featuring a faceless person wearing an outfit similar to that of Prime Minister Modi. Former minister Fawad Ahmed Hussain Chaudhry of Pakistan joined in, resharing the poster with a jibe. Netizens criticized the Congress for previously taking a soft stance towards Pakistan and questioned their silence during previous attacks.
The Congress party faced backlash from BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia for a controversial social media post accompanied by the caption "Jimmedari ke samay- GAYAB." Bhatia accused Congress of spreading a message aligned with Pakistan and terrorism, especially after the recent Pahalgam terror attack. He also highlighted a retweet of the post by a former Pakistani minister and claimed that the post reflects Congress's inherent ideology of being "sar tan se juda" (headless) and supporting Pakistan. The post has sparked debate online and raised questions about Congress's alignment with Pakistan amid tensions between India and Islamabad.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a crucial meeting to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. The Prime Minister reiterated his commitment to delivering strong punishments to terrorists and their backers, while also reassuring the families of the victims. The attack, believed to be an attempt to disrupt the growth and progress of the region, has sparked international discussions, with Russia reaffirming its readiness to work with India to counter the global terrorist threat.
After the recent Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir, former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi made controversial statements blaming India for the incident. He claimed that India promotes terrorism and kills its own people to put the blame on Pakistan. Afridi also expressed the need for sports diplomacy between the two countries and criticized India for not allowing the cricket team to travel to Pakistan. Despite his impressive career stats, Afridi's comments have sparked anger and backlash among Indians.
In response to the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian government has taken further action against Pakistan by banning several Pakistani YouTube channels and top news networks in the country. These channels were found to be disseminating false narratives and misinformation against India, its Army and security agencies. This move is part of a series of non-military actions taken by the Indian government in the aftermath of the attack. Upon opening the banned YouTube channels, a message appears stating that the content is unavailable due to an order from the government related to national security or public order.
In response to the Pahalgam attack, the Indian government has blocked 16 Pakistan-based YouTube channels accused of spreading communally sensitive content. These channels had a combined total of 63 million subscribers. Meanwhile, Pakistani troops continued to violate ceasefire along the Line of Control. This follows heightened tension between India and Pakistan after the terror attack in Pahalgam.
The Indonesian President, Prabowo Subianto, was the chief guest at India's 72nd Republic Day celebrations on Sunday. However, Pakistani expert Qamar Cheema has alleged that India 'put pressure' on Indonesia, leading to the cancellation of Subianto's visit to Pakistan. This move, according to Cheema, was India's way of 'settling scores' with Pakistan and Bangladesh, with whom they have growing relations. He also attributed this to India's strong economy, stating that Pakistan needs to focus on improving its economy to avoid such actions in the future.
Amidst the growing tensions between India and Pakistan, rumours circulated that Pakistan's Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir had gone missing or had fled the country. However, the Pakistani government released a photo on social media showing General Munir attending a public event with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Abbottabad on April 26, 2025. This move was seen as an attempt to dispel the speculation and present a united front amidst the escalating conflict between the two countries following the Pahalgam terror attack.
Amidst rising tensions between India and Pakistan, a breaking update reveals that there is growing opposition within the Pakistani army regarding Army Chief Asim Munir's recent speech on the India-Pakistan partition and Hindu-Muslim issues. A senior general in the army has accused Munir of inciting terrorist organizations and potentially leading to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. This development adds a new dimension to the ongoing conflict between the two countries and raises concerns about a potential war.