LIVE India News Updates on April 23: Encounter breaks out in J-K's Kulgam after deadly terror attack in Pahalgam

A massive manhunt is underway following the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 28 people. Security forces engaged in an encounter with terrorists in Kulgam district after releasing sketches of three Pakistani suspects. 

PM Modi is chairing a crucial meet of the Cabinet Committee of Security (CCS) to discuss the shocking terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed at least 26 lives, mostly tourists, and formulate India's response to it.

Security experts argue that Munir’s rhetoric, deeply rooted in religious identity and historical animosity towards India, has directly incited extremist elements to execute the deadly assault.

Bangladesh has strongly condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in a statement issued nearly 24 hours after the attack.

Indian Navy officer Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, recently married, was killed in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, J&K. His wreath-laying ceremony was held in Delhi before his remains were sent to his hometown in Karnal, Haryana.

Robert Vadra condemned a recent terror attack in which civilians were selectively targeted and killed after having their identity cards checked "because they think that Muslims are being suppressed" in India.

The Patiala House Court of Delhi on Wednesday reserved its decision on a plea filed by Tahawwur Rana, seeking permission to speak with his family over the phone.

Terrorists behind deadly Pahalgam attack that claimed lives of 28 tourists had masked their identities under the codenames Moosa, Yunus, and Asif during their brutal operation.

Following the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a high-level security meeting, directing forces to heighten combat readiness and intensify anti-terror operations. 

Former India captains, Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, n which 26 tourists, including two foreign nationals, were killed by terrorists in the Baisaran meadows.

Locals and members of various Hindu organisations, along with a few political leaders protested against the Pahalgam terrorist attack on tourists.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, Sadhguru condemned the act and highlighted the intent behind such acts – to cripple society with fear. 

Team India players Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya expressed condolences over the Pahalgam terror attack,in which 26 tourists, including two foreign nationals, were killed by terrorists in the Baisaran meadows.

Residents of Kashmir expressed shock and concern over the recent terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed numerous lives. Speaking to Asianet News, they highlighted the impact such violence has on their safety and livelihood.

India's sports community expressed grief and anger over the Pahalgam terrorist attack, with some advocating for severing all sporting ties with Pakistan. 

A critical illness policy differs from a traditional health policy in that it does not reimburse hospital expenses directly.

SRH and MI players will wear black armbands during their IPL match to honourr the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. A two-minute silence will be observed, and festivities like cheerleaders and fireworks will be cancelled as a mark of respect.

Security agencies have released a photograph of four terrorists involved in deadly attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed the lives of at least 26 tourists.

A newlywed Navy officer, Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, was killed in a terrorist attack during his honeymoon in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. 

Sketches of 2 terrorists behind Pahalgam attack, based on inputs by eyewitnesses, was released by agencies.

Indian cricketers and head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed grief over the Pahalgam terror attack. The likes of Yuvraj Singh, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and others expressed their sorrow over the terror attack on tourists.

Lavanya, a Malayali woman from Kannur, narrowly escaped the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Her decision to stop for food delayed her journey just enough to avoid the violence, which claimed the lives of several tourists.

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif distanced Islamabad of any involvement, branding the bloodshed as an internal uprising rooted within India.

KL Rahul appeared to avoid an interaction with LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka after DC's victory in Lucknow. The incident followed Rahul's release from Lucknow-based franchise and Goenka's public outburst on him in the previous IPL season.

The political parties as well as traders' unions in the region have collectively called for a complete shutdown in the Kashmir valley to show solidarity with the victims' families and to condemn the attack.

A fourth-year undergraduate student was found hanging in his room at IIT-Kharagpur’s JC Bose Hall of Residence on Sunday evening.

Amit Urang, an Assam native, has been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of Kottayam industrialist Vijayakumar and his wife Meera. He was nabbed from a poultry farm near Mala.

A day after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Army foiled an infiltration attempt along the LoC in Baramulla's Uri sector, killing two terrorists.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi early Wednesday, cutting short his state visit to Saudi Arabia after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam. Upon arrival, he held an urgent briefing at Palam Airport with top officials.

An Intelligence Bureau officer, Manish Ranjan, was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack while vacationing with his family. Ranjan, a native of Bihar, was on leave under the Leave Travel Concession (LTC) scheme.

Several political parties, including the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), have extended their support to the Kashmir Bandh on Wednesday, called in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, a 26-year-old Indian Navy officer from Karnal, Haryana, was killed in the recent Pahalgam terror attack while on a post-wedding vacation. Narwal, posted in Kochi, had joined the Navy just two years ago.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi earlier than scheduled from his Saudi Arabia visit following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.