Top News: April 2025
🔴 Pahalgam Terror Attack: 26 Tourists Killed in Kashmir
On April 22, 2025, a tragic terror attack occurred in Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Five militants targeted Hindu tourists, resulting in 26 fatalities and over 20 injuries. The assailants, armed with AK-47s and M4 carbines, segregated victims based on religion before opening fire. The Resistance Front initially claimed responsibility but later retracted, while Indian intelligence identified Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Saifullah Kasuri as the mastermind. The attack has escalated tensions between India and Pakistan, leading to diplomatic crises and border skirmishes.
Keywords: Pahalgam attack, Kashmir terrorism, India-Pakistan tensions, Lashkar-e-Taiba, 2025 terror incidents
⚓ Indian Navy Successfully Tests Indigenous Anti-Ship Missile
The Indian Navy, in collaboration with DRDO, successfully conducted flight trials of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR) from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur. Launched from a Sea King helicopter, the missile demonstrated its "Man-in-Loop" feature, allowing real-time target selection and in-flight retargeting. Equipped with an indigenous Imaging Infra-Red Seeker, the missile achieved a direct hit on a small ship target in sea-skimming mode, marking a significant advancement in India's defense capabilities.
Keywords: Indian Navy missile test, DRDO NASM-SR, anti-ship missile, defense technology, 2025 military advancements
🕊️ Pope Francis Laid to Rest Amid Global Mourning
Pope Francis was laid to rest on April 26, 2025, in a solemn ceremony at St. Peter's Square, Rome, attended by over 400,000 mourners, including global leaders. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re delivered a poignant homily emphasizing the late pontiff’s enduring call to “build bridges, not walls.” Sister Geneviève Jeanningros, a longtime friend, broke Vatican protocol to bid farewell, highlighting his personal connections and inclusive legacy. Pope Francis was buried at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, reflecting his lifelong commitment to humility and service.
Keywords: Pope Francis funeral, Vatican news, global mourning, 2025 religious events, Catholic Church leadership
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