One year after Pahalgam: Security tightened, tourists say safe to visit Kashmir

IANS | April 22, 2026 6:02 PM

Srinagar, April 22 (IANS) A year after 26 civilians were killed when gunmen opened fire at them in the Baisaran valley in Pahalgam of Jammu and Kashmir, tourists said on Wednesday that security measures have been strengthened in the valley and that it is now safe to visit what is commonly referred to as 'Heaven on Earth'.

'Such disgraceful conduct can’t be normalised': BJP to ECI over Kharge’s ‘terrorist’ remark

IANS | April 22, 2026 3:40 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) A delegation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) met the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday to lodge a strong protest against Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s ‘terrorist’ remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and to demand exemplary action to serve as a 'deterrent' for others who try to breach political red lines.