Wed Apr 30 01:50:59 UTC 2025: ## India-Pakistan Tensions Soar After Kashmir Attack
**NEW DELHI, April 30, 2025** – Tensions between India and Pakistan are escalating sharply following a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, on April 22nd, which killed 26 people. The incident has triggered a war of words and heightened military alert, with both nations trading accusations and warnings.
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to retaliate against terrorism, granting the armed forces “complete operational freedom” to respond. This follows four consecutive days of cross-border firing between Indian and Pakistani armies along the Line of Control (LoC), effectively ending the 2003 ceasefire agreement. Pakistan, citing intelligence reports, claims India is planning imminent military action and has warned of severe consequences.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reportedly urged both nations to de-escalate the situation and is expected to speak with both foreign ministers.
Meanwhile, India is undertaking a crackdown on Pakistani citizens whose visas expired on April 29th. However, the Union Home Ministry has expanded the list of exemptions from deportation, including Pakistani Hindus who have applied for long-term visas or are in the process of applying.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has cleared a zipline operator of any involvement in the Pahalgam attack after questioning. The investigation into the attack and the perpetrators continues. The situation remains highly volatile, with the international community urging restraint from both sides.
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