In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack and emerging Pakistan links, the Centre has revamped the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB). Former RAW chief Alok Joshi has been appointed as chairman, leading a team of 14 experts from diverse fields. This reconstitution aims to strengthen intelligence gathering and analysis to counter Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistan received an official warning about a potential Indian military offensive, leading to heightened tensions and claims of airspace violations. Amidst denials of involvement in a terrorist attack and accusations of escalating tensions, both sides face domestic pressures and international calls for dialogue. With authorized operational freedom for forces and family relocations, the risk of conflict looms large.
Pakistan has vehemently denied India’s accusations regarding the Pahalgam attack, asserting that any aggression, including water diversion or military action, would be met with a strong response. Pakistani officials presented what they claimed was evidence of India’s orchestrated narrative, accusing New Delhi of stoking regional instability with false claims.
Following the Pahalgam terror attack, ISI and the Pakistan government have heightened security for Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed, fearing a covert operation. Former Special Service Group commandos have been assigned to his protection, with increased security at his residences. Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate has also threatened retaliation for the Pahalgam killings, vowing to target a high-value individual in Pakistan.
Following the Pahalgam attack, a government directive has led to the expulsion of numerous Pakistani nationals, primarily women married to Indian men, creating emotional turmoil at the Attari-Wagah border. Sara Khan, a new mother, was forced to leave despite her recent C-section and her baby’s Indian citizenship. Other families face separation, highlighting the human cost of the policy.
Following the Pahalgam massacre, India is considering punitive military actions against Pakistan, focusing on long-range strikes without crossing the LoC. The Indian Army has been authorized to respond decisively to terrorism, with plans in place for calibrated responses.
A Kashmiri Pandit organisation, KPSS, has threatened mass migration from Kashmir Valley if immediate security isn’t provided around their settlements and religious sites. Citing intelligence reports of imminent danger from TRF, KPSS President Sanjay Tickoo demanded community-specific protection.
In a significant achievement, the world’s largest nuclear fusion project, ITER, has completed its main magnet system, with India playing a crucial role. This system will power the Tokamak reactor, aiming to replicate the sun’s energy production for a safe, carbon-free power source. India contributed vital infrastructure, including cryostat cooling systems and heating technologies.
India has prohibited Pakistan-registered aircraft, including military planes, from using its airspace, effective from midnight April 30-May 1 until May 23, 2025. This restriction applies to all aircraft registered in Pakistan or operated by Pakistani entities, covering all Indian airspace regions.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami have welcomed the Union Cabinet’s decision to include caste enumeration in the upcoming census. Adityanath believes this move will bring social justice and data-driven governance.