<h2>Pahalgam terror attack: Omar Abdullah says he failed as CM</h2>.<p>Concluding a discussion on the resolution, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the tourism portfolio, condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and admitted that he failed in his responsibility of ensuring a safe return for tourists.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/jammu-and-kashmir/jk-assembly-passes-resolution-denouncing-pahalgam-attack-omar-says-he-failed-as-cm-3514045">Read more</a></p>.<h2>India, France ink pact sealing Rs 64,000 cr deal to get 26 Rafale jets</h2>.<p>India is procuring the jets from French defence major Dassault Aviation for deployment on board aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. The pact was sealed in a virtual event with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in attendance.</p><p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/india-france-ink-intergovernmental-pact-sealing-rs-64000-cr-deal-to-procure-26-rafale-jets-3514049">Read more</a></p>.<h2>J&K attack: India sends notice to BBC over coverage; blocks 16 Pak YouTube channels</h2>.<p>A senior official said on Monday that a formal letter has been sent to the <em>BBC</em> India head Jackie Martin by the Ministry of External Affairs conveying the country's 'strong sentiments' regarding the reporting of the April 22 terror strike in which 26 people were killed.</p><p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/jk-attack-modi-government-conveys-displeasure-to-bbc-on-pahalgam-coverage-blocks-16-pakistani-youtube-channels-3513778">Read more</a></p>.<h2>26/11 terror strike: NIA court extends custody of Tahawwur Rana</h2>.<p>In its order, the judge directed the NIA to conduct medical examination of Rana every 24 hours, and allow him to meet his lawyer every alternate day.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/delhi/2611-terror-strike-nia-court-extends-custody-of-tahawwur-rana-3514082">Read more</a></p>.<h2>When our pride was hurt, PM was giving election speech in Bihar: Kharge slams Modi for skipping all-party meet on Pahalgam attack</h2>.<p>"Leaders of all parties attended the all-party meeting, but it is sad that PM Modi did not come to that meeting. Was Bihar far away? The PM should have come to the all-party meeting and explained the plan. What help does he need from us?" Kharge said.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/when-our-pride-was-hurt-pm-was-giving-election-speech-in-bihar-kharge-slams-modi-for-skipping-all-party-meet-on-pahalgam-attack-3514035">Read more</a></p>.<h2>India's Got Latent remarks row: Supreme Court orders return of passport to Ranveer Allahbadia</h2>.<p>A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh relaxed the condition after Assam and Maharashtra governments said the investigation against him was complete.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/indias-got-latent-remarks-row-supreme-court-orders-return-of-passport-to-ranveer-allahbadia-3514007">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Siddaramaiah makes angry gesture at cop as BJP worker creates ruckus during Congress rally in Karnataka</h2>.<p>An enraged Siddaramaiah called Dharwad ASP Narayan Baramani and took him to task for the incident. He also raised his hand towards the police official in anger.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/siddaramaiah-makes-angry-gesture-at-cop-as-bjp-worker-creates-ruckus-during-congress-rally-in-karnataka-3514386">Read more</a></p>.<h2>In 2024, India's military expenditure was nearly 9 times that of Pakistan: SIPRI</h2>.<p>India used $86.1 billion to purchase military items and equipment in 2024, whereas Pakistan spent only $10.2 billion, nearly nine times less than India’s expenditure.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/jammu-and-kashmir/in-2024-indias-military-expenditure-was-nearly-9-times-that-of-pakistan-sipri-3514194">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Windows smashed at Pakistan High Commission in London amid tensions with India</h2>.<p>The incident comes amid tension in India-Pakistan relations following the terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people. There have been demonstrations over it by the Indian and Pakistani diaspora in London.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/world/windows-smashed-at-pakistan-high-commission-in-london-amid-tensions-with-india-man-arrested-3514076">Read more</a></p>.<h2>80 years of WWII victory: Putin declares 3-day May ceasefire to mark occasion</h2>.<p>The Kremlin said the 72-hour ceasefire would run from the start of May 8 to the end of May 10, and Russia called on Ukraine to join it as well.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/world/putin-declares-3-day-may-ceasefire-to-mark-80-years-since-world-war-ii-victory-3514358">Read more</a></p>.<h2>China urges India, Pakistan to exercise restraint after Kashmir attack</h2>.<p>China, a key player in the region, said on Monday it hoped India and Pakistan will exercise restraint and welcomed all measures that will help cool down the situation.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/jammu-and-kashmir/china-urges-india-pakistan-to-exercise-restraint-after-kashmir-attack-3514030">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Explained | Canada votes: What’s at stake?</h2>.<p>Canada’s Monday polls are broadly seen as the most important election in a generation.One of the world’s most prosperous nations and America’s closest ally and trading partner, Canada has found itself in recent months unexpectedly in the cross hairs of President Trump, targeted with tariffs and annexation threats.</p><p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/world/explained-canada-votes-whats-at-stake-3514138">Read more</a></p>
<h2>Pahalgam terror attack: Omar Abdullah says he failed as CM</h2>.<p>Concluding a discussion on the resolution, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the tourism portfolio, condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and admitted that he failed in his responsibility of ensuring a safe return for tourists.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/jammu-and-kashmir/jk-assembly-passes-resolution-denouncing-pahalgam-attack-omar-says-he-failed-as-cm-3514045">Read more</a></p>.<h2>India, France ink pact sealing Rs 64,000 cr deal to get 26 Rafale jets</h2>.<p>India is procuring the jets from French defence major Dassault Aviation for deployment on board aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. The pact was sealed in a virtual event with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in attendance.</p><p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/india-france-ink-intergovernmental-pact-sealing-rs-64000-cr-deal-to-procure-26-rafale-jets-3514049">Read more</a></p>.<h2>J&K attack: India sends notice to BBC over coverage; blocks 16 Pak YouTube channels</h2>.<p>A senior official said on Monday that a formal letter has been sent to the <em>BBC</em> India head Jackie Martin by the Ministry of External Affairs conveying the country's 'strong sentiments' regarding the reporting of the April 22 terror strike in which 26 people were killed.</p><p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/jk-attack-modi-government-conveys-displeasure-to-bbc-on-pahalgam-coverage-blocks-16-pakistani-youtube-channels-3513778">Read more</a></p>.<h2>26/11 terror strike: NIA court extends custody of Tahawwur Rana</h2>.<p>In its order, the judge directed the NIA to conduct medical examination of Rana every 24 hours, and allow him to meet his lawyer every alternate day.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/delhi/2611-terror-strike-nia-court-extends-custody-of-tahawwur-rana-3514082">Read more</a></p>.<h2>When our pride was hurt, PM was giving election speech in Bihar: Kharge slams Modi for skipping all-party meet on Pahalgam attack</h2>.<p>"Leaders of all parties attended the all-party meeting, but it is sad that PM Modi did not come to that meeting. Was Bihar far away? The PM should have come to the all-party meeting and explained the plan. What help does he need from us?" Kharge said.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/when-our-pride-was-hurt-pm-was-giving-election-speech-in-bihar-kharge-slams-modi-for-skipping-all-party-meet-on-pahalgam-attack-3514035">Read more</a></p>.<h2>India's Got Latent remarks row: Supreme Court orders return of passport to Ranveer Allahbadia</h2>.<p>A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh relaxed the condition after Assam and Maharashtra governments said the investigation against him was complete.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/indias-got-latent-remarks-row-supreme-court-orders-return-of-passport-to-ranveer-allahbadia-3514007">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Siddaramaiah makes angry gesture at cop as BJP worker creates ruckus during Congress rally in Karnataka</h2>.<p>An enraged Siddaramaiah called Dharwad ASP Narayan Baramani and took him to task for the incident. He also raised his hand towards the police official in anger.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/siddaramaiah-makes-angry-gesture-at-cop-as-bjp-worker-creates-ruckus-during-congress-rally-in-karnataka-3514386">Read more</a></p>.<h2>In 2024, India's military expenditure was nearly 9 times that of Pakistan: SIPRI</h2>.<p>India used $86.1 billion to purchase military items and equipment in 2024, whereas Pakistan spent only $10.2 billion, nearly nine times less than India’s expenditure.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/jammu-and-kashmir/in-2024-indias-military-expenditure-was-nearly-9-times-that-of-pakistan-sipri-3514194">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Windows smashed at Pakistan High Commission in London amid tensions with India</h2>.<p>The incident comes amid tension in India-Pakistan relations following the terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people. There have been demonstrations over it by the Indian and Pakistani diaspora in London.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/world/windows-smashed-at-pakistan-high-commission-in-london-amid-tensions-with-india-man-arrested-3514076">Read more</a></p>.<h2>80 years of WWII victory: Putin declares 3-day May ceasefire to mark occasion</h2>.<p>The Kremlin said the 72-hour ceasefire would run from the start of May 8 to the end of May 10, and Russia called on Ukraine to join it as well.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/world/putin-declares-3-day-may-ceasefire-to-mark-80-years-since-world-war-ii-victory-3514358">Read more</a></p>.<h2>China urges India, Pakistan to exercise restraint after Kashmir attack</h2>.<p>China, a key player in the region, said on Monday it hoped India and Pakistan will exercise restraint and welcomed all measures that will help cool down the situation.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/jammu-and-kashmir/china-urges-india-pakistan-to-exercise-restraint-after-kashmir-attack-3514030">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Explained | Canada votes: What’s at stake?</h2>.<p>Canada’s Monday polls are broadly seen as the most important election in a generation.One of the world’s most prosperous nations and America’s closest ally and trading partner, Canada has found itself in recent months unexpectedly in the cross hairs of President Trump, targeted with tariffs and annexation threats.</p><p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/world/explained-canada-votes-whats-at-stake-3514138">Read more</a></p>
