Sun Apr 27 02:42:24 UTC 2025: ## India News Roundup: Kashmir Crackdown, Iran Port Explosion, and International Tensions

**Srinagar, Kashmir, India –** A massive security crackdown followed the April 22nd Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir, which left 26 civilians dead. Authorities demolished at least six houses belonging to alleged militants and searched over 100 residences suspected of harboring militant supporters, detaining hundreds. Simultaneously, skirmishes continued along the Line of Control (LoC) for a second day. The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba front, denied involvement in the attack, calling previous online claims a fabrication.

**Bandar Abbas, Iran –** An explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas has claimed 14 lives and injured 750, according to Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni. The death toll has risen since initial reports. The cause of the explosion remains unknown.

**New Delhi, India –** Following the Pahalgam attack, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat condemned Pakistan, emphasizing the king’s duty to protect his people. He made these comments at the launch of “The Hindu Manifesto.” Meanwhile, the Indian government ordered all Pakistani nationals, excluding those with medical, long-term, or diplomatic visas, to leave the country by April 27th.

**Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir –** A remote block in Rajouri district, Khwas, has seen a significant decrease in terrorism after four panchayats were connected by road, demonstrating the impact of infrastructure development on security.

**Kolkata, India –** Heavy rain forced the abandonment of the Indian Premier League match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens.

**Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh –** The Madhya Pradesh Congress criticized a directive from the state’s DGP requiring police to salute MPs and MLAs at official functions.

**International Relations –** Pakistan’s Defence Minister expressed hope for increased cooperation with Bangladesh, while India’s Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched a scathing attack on Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari over remarks regarding the Indus Waters Treaty.

**Gaza –** At least 49 people were killed in Israeli strikes in the past 24 hours, according to health officials, as efforts to restart a ceasefire continue. An airstrike in Gaza City destroyed a three-story building, killing 10.

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