Published : Apr 29, 2025, 08:43 AM ISTUpdated : Apr 29, 2025, 11:15 PM IST

LIVE India News Updates on April 29: UN Chief condemns Pahalgam attack in call with Jaishankar, offers to ease Indo-Pak tensions

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Members of the Indian diaspora hold a peaceful demonstration in memory of the Pahalgam terror attack victims in Washington, DC

11:15 PM (IST) Apr 29

UN Chief condemns Pahalgam attack in call with Jaishankar, offers to ease Indo-Pak tensions

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and urged India and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions through lawful and diplomatic means.

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08:48 PM (IST) Apr 29

Shahid Afridi stoops low again with ‘chai’ jibe in response to Shikhar Dhawan’s criticism

Shikhar Dhawan and Shahid Afridi engaged in a heated exchange on social media after Afridi's controversial remarks about the Indian Army following the Pahalgam Terror Attack.

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08:47 PM (IST) Apr 29

Who is Justice BR Gavai, appointed as 52nd Chief Justice of India?

Justice BR Gavai, a Supreme Court judge since 2019 and a former Bombay High Court judge, will become the 52nd Chief Justice of India on May 14, 2025.

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08:20 PM (IST) Apr 29

"Time is limited, goals are big”: PM Modi urges speed in innovation amid terror crisis

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, PM Modi vowed to identify, track, and punish those responsible. 

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07:45 PM (IST) Apr 29

PM Modi affirms resolve to crush terrorism, asserts full support for Armed Forces

PM Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to fighting terrorism with full force, expressing confidence in the armed forces.

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07:26 PM (IST) Apr 29

Indian stock market: Sensex, Nifty end flat after choppy trading session

According to market experts, technically, the Nifty index formed a shooting star candle on the daily chart, signalling selling pressure at higher levels, with 24,460 acting as a short-term hurdle.

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07:04 PM (IST) Apr 29

"Supporting Pakistan in name of secularism not acceptable": Andhra Dy CM Pawan Kalyan

Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan criticized Congress leaders for their statements following the Pahalgam terror attack. 

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06:59 PM (IST) Apr 29

Draft bill passed by cabinet lays out complete fee guidelines for 1,677 Delhi schools: CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said that the state cabinet has passed a draft bill that will set clear guidelines on school fees for all 1,677 schools in the city.

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06:54 PM (IST) Apr 29

India foils repeated Pakistan attempts to attack Indian Army's Cyberspace

Pakistan-based cyber actors have once again failed in their attempts to violate Indian cyber sovereignty.

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06:41 PM (IST) Apr 29

Kerala: Rapper Vedan remanded in forest department custody over possession of tiger tooth locket

Rapper Vedan is under investigation for possessing a tiger tooth locket, a gift he claims he didn't know was real.

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06:36 PM (IST) Apr 29

UP SHOCKER! Teen dragged by collar, forced to chant 'Hindustan Zindabad', urinate on Pakistan flag (WATCH)

A 15-year-old boy in Aligarh, UP, was allegedly forced by right-wing group members to urinate on a Pakistan flag and chant slogans. The incident, captured in a viral video, has sparked outrage, with police investigating the matter.

 

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06:28 PM (IST) Apr 29

Top 8 loser stocks today: Tata Technologies leads the fall

The stock market showed a slight uptrend on April 29. Despite this, some stocks experienced declines. Here are the top 8 biggest losers of the day.

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06:10 PM (IST) Apr 29

Pahalgam attack: Father of man in viral zipline video, dubbed as 'terrorist', seeks son's release

A tourist from Gujarat who was present at the spot had alleged that the zipline operator shouted "Allahu Akbar" thrice, following which the firing began.

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05:49 PM (IST) Apr 29

BREAKING: PM Modi chairs fresh key meet with Rajnath Singh, NSA, CDS, chiefs of armed forces

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and NSA Ajit Doval.

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05:43 PM (IST) Apr 29

BJP dubs Congress as 'Lashkar-e-Pakistan', after 'sar tan se juda' imagery, 'gayab' jibe at PM Modi

Congress portrays PM Modi as missing during crisis in post on X; BJP accuses Congress of using divisive imagery to appease Muslims.

 

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05:26 PM (IST) Apr 29

'Even if storm comes, we say Allahu Akbar': Father of zipline operator Muzamil says 'he's not at fault'

The family of Muzamil, a zipline operator accused of shouting "Allahu Akbar" during the Pahalgam terror attack, has defended their son.

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05:20 PM (IST) Apr 29

Is universe the ultimate computer? Scientist argues we’re just living in simulation

For more than 25 years, The Matrix has gripped audiences with the unnerving possibility that our reality may be nothing more than a grand illusion. Now, a physicist claims that idea may not be pure science fiction after all.

 

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03:54 PM (IST) Apr 29

Bengaluru Reddit user wants national anthem in local language: Here’s how the Internet reacted

The Reddit user from Bengaluru shared concerns of language policing in Karnataka and said the incident happened in a movie theatre where the national anthem played in Hindi.

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03:05 PM (IST) Apr 29

Pahalgam massacre mastermind was ex-Pak Para Commando, probe reveals

Hashim Musa, a former para commando of Pakistan’s elite Special Forces, has been identified as the mastermind behind the Pahalgam massacre. Investigations confirm his deployment by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) for targeted attacks in Kashmir.

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03:01 PM (IST) Apr 29

Pahalgam attack fallout: India mulls closing airspace for Pakistani airlines, ban on ships

India is considering closing airspace to Pakistani airlines and imposing a ban on Pakistani ships at Indian ports in retaliation for the Pahalgam terrorist attack.

 

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02:31 PM (IST) Apr 29

'India, Canada bound by shared democratic values': PM Modi congratulates Mark Carney for poll win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Mark Carney on becoming Canada’s new Prime Minister and the Liberal Party on their victory.

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02:22 PM (IST) Apr 29

Mehul Choksi accuses Belgian authorities of violating natural justice, seeks fresh relief

In his latest plea, Mehul Choksi has claimed that Belgian authorities failed to adhere to the prescribed legal procedures during his arrest.

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02:16 PM (IST) Apr 29

'Kashmir was ours, and will remain ours': Tourists continue to visit Bhaderwah days after Pahalgam attack

Days after the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, tourists continued to arrive in Bhaderwah on Tuesday to witness the scenic beauty.

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12:54 PM (IST) Apr 29

IPL 2025: RR’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s fake profile replies to Sachin Tendulkar; X takes swift action

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's grabbed the headlines off the field after his fake X handle replied to Sachin Tendulkar, who complimented the young batters for his sensational century knock against GT.

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12:48 PM (IST) Apr 29

'Spyware for security isn't a problem, concern lies in its targets': Supreme Court on Pegasus row

The Supreme Court, while regarding the Pegasus spyware case, the bench observed that merely possessing spyware for national security is not problematic; the concern lies in how and against whom it is deployed.

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12:35 PM (IST) Apr 29

BREAKING: Pak Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's X and Instagram account BANNED in India

India has banned the official X account of Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif for spreading disinformation and fake news on Jammu & Kashmir and supporting and sponsoring terrorism in India.

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12:29 PM (IST) Apr 29

BREAKING: PM Modi to chair 2nd Cabinet security meet tomorrow after Pahalgam attack

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair Cabinet Committee for Security (CCS) meeting in Delhi on Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.

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10:59 AM (IST) Apr 29

Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Modi, urges special Parliament session on Pahalgam attack

Congress has urged PM Modi to convene a special session of Parliament in the wake of the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.

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10:23 AM (IST) Apr 29

Man held in Lucknow for altered pics, offensive posts targeting PM Modi, Amit Shah

A man was arrested in Lucknow for allegedly posting objectionable content on social media, including tampered photographs of PM Modi and Amit Shah.

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10:09 AM (IST) Apr 29

'Worst since 26/11': At UN, India asserts zero tolerance for terrorism post Pahalgam horror (WATCH)

India condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack at the UN, calling for global unity against terrorism and accountability for its perpetrators.

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09:58 AM (IST) Apr 29

J-K govt shuts several resorts, tourist spots after Pahalgam terror attack

The J-K government has closed dozens of resorts and over half of the tourist destinations across the region following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam.

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09:22 AM (IST) Apr 29

Kerala: Notices to Pakistani nationals revoked after long-term visa confirmation in Kozhikode

The Kozhikode rural police have withdrawn notices issued to three Pakistani nationals after verifying their long-term visa applications. The individuals, including Kerala-born Puthanpuravalappil Hamsa, had been residing in Kozhikode for years.

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08:44 AM (IST) Apr 29

'Zipline operator said Allahu Akbar thrice before firing began': Gujarat tourist reveals horror in Pahalgam terror attack

Gujarat tourist Rishi Bhatt alleged that a zipline operator shouted "Allahu Akbar" thrice before gunfire erupted, killing 26 tourists in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.

 

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08:44 AM (IST) Apr 29

Pak Army breaches ceasefire for 5th consecutive night, Indian Army responds

The Indian Army effectively responded to unprovoked small arms firing by the Pakistan Army along the Line of Control (LoC) on the night of April 28-29, 2025, in the Kupwara, Baramulla, and Akhnoor sectors of Jammu and Kashmir.

 

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