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DH Evening Brief | Modi chairs meet with defence heads amid tension over Pahalgam attack; Pakistan says it shot down Indian spy drone Here are the top stories this evening.
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PM Modi chairs meet with Rajnath, Doval, chiefs of three services amid tension over Pahalgam attack

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired a meeting with the top defence establishment, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and the chiefs of three services. Read more

Pakistan says it shot down Indian spy drone amid tensions after J&K attack

Pakistan’s army said it shot down an Indian spy drone in the Kashmir region, as tensions rise over last week’s militant attacks that killed 26 people. Read more

Pegasus row | Nothing wrong in govt using spyware for security purposes: SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said there was "nothing wrong" in using spyware as long as it was for the security of the nation, but made it clear that citizens' right to privacy should be protected under the Constitution. Read more

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Pahalgam terror attack: Congress, BJP spar over Oppn's Modi 'missing' post

Congress’ post enraged BJP leaders with senior MP Anurag Thakur alleging that they were supporting Pakistan. Read more

ED queries Apple, Xiaomi in e-commerce probe of Amazon, Flipkart: Report

The Enforcement Directorate has privately sought sales data and other documents from smartphone players including Apple and Xiaomi as part of an investigation into Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Read more

'Last' Pakistani woman in UP married to an Indian appeals to let her stay, says 'this is my home, don't want to go back'

With only a day to go before the Uttar Pradesh government deports the 'last' Pakistani citizen, Islamabad native Maryam on Tuesday made a frantic appeal to the Centre to stay on in the state with her Indian husband. Read more

Pahalgam attack: Over half of Kashmir tourist spots shut in security review

In the wake of last week’s terror attack in Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 civilians, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has shut more than half of tourist destinations across the Valley, citing security threats and ongoing search operations. Read more

Pakistan preparing to challenge India's suspension of Indus Waters Treaty: Minister

Pakistan is preparing international legal action over India's suspension of a key river water-sharing treaty, a government minister told Reuters, as tensions intensify between the neighbours following an attack on tourists in India-administered Kashmir. Read more

Restaurant fire kills 22 in northeast China's Liaoning: Report

A restaurant fire in northeast China killed 22 people and injured three others on Tuesday, state broadcaster CCTV reported, without giving any details on the cause of the blaze. Read more

Look forward to working with you to strengthen partnership: PM Modi to Canada's Carney

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Canadian leader Mark Carney on the electoral victory of his Liberal Party, and said that he was looking forward to unlocking greater opportunities for people of the two nations. Read more

Pahalgam Terror Attack | What does shift in support from Arab nations mean for India, Pakistan

The firm criticism of the attack and the willingness of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries to publicly stand by India is a triumph of New Delhi’s diplomacy over the past two decades. Read more

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(Published 29 April 2025, 18:22 IST)