Sat Apr 26 01:10:00 UTC 2025: **India Vows Retaliation After Pahalgam Terror Attack; All-Party Meeting Shows United Front**
SRINAGAR/NEW DELHI – Following a terror attack in Pahalgam, India has announced a strong response, shutting down the Attari-Wagah border and suspending the Indus Waters Treaty. A cross-party meeting involving all major political leaders expressed unanimous support for the government’s actions and pledged full cooperation in any subsequent measures. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi displayed a united front on counter-terrorism.
**Bihar Braces for Rain After Heatwave**
PATNA – Relief is in sight for Bihar, which has been sweltering under a severe heatwave. The Patna Meteorological Center forecasts thunderstorms, lightning, and rain across the state from April 26th to 30th. A heatwave warning remains in effect for 36 districts until April 25th, with temperatures expected to remain dangerously high. The public is advised to avoid prolonged sun exposure between 12 pm and 3 pm until the 25th. The anticipated rainfall, however, brings the risk of strong winds (50-60 kmph) and hail. Farmers are urged to store harvested crops indoors to prevent damage. The Met department advises seeking shelter indoors during thunderstorms and avoiding standing under trees due to the risk of lightning strikes.
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