US calls for 'responsible solution' amid India-Pakistan tensions

Businessman Robert Vadra on Monday clarified his recent comments regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, stating that his remarks had been "misinterpreted" and emphasizing that it was his responsibility to provide clarification.

Vadra further expressed his strong condemnation of the attack and reiterated his unwavering support for India. In a Facebook post, he wrote, “Since my intentions have been misinterpreted, I feel it is my responsibility to clarify them.”

“I am committed to being honest, transparent, and respectful in this clarification. I chose to remain silent for a few days, but this should not be seen as silence, indifference, or a lack of patriotism,” he added.

Vadra explained, “In fact, it is due to my deep love for my country, my respect for the truth, and my commitment to integrity that I took the time to reflect before speaking.”

“Silence is the stage where responsibility grows, emotions subside, and words can be chosen with care rather than impulsivity,” he concluded.

A man has been arrested for allegedly impersonating a registered porter, offering services on the route of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, police officials confirmed.

According to the Police Station Bhawan, located at Vaishno Devi, the accused has been identified as Mast Ali, son of Nazir Ahmed and a resident of Harot Kot village in Surjan Dhar, Reasi district.

He was caught posing as a "Pithu (porter)," which the police said violated the orders issued by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) office. Ali was operating without a valid registration or service card, which is a mandated requirement to provide any kind of service related to a porter, palki, or pony.

The United States on Sunday called on India and Pakistan to pursue a "responsible solution" amid rising tensions between the two nations following the deadly April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam.

“This is an evolving situation, and we are monitoring developments closely. We have been in contact with the governments of both India and Pakistan at multiple levels,” a U.S. State Department spokesperson said in an emailed statement to Reuters.

The spokesperson added, “The United States encourages all parties to work together toward a responsible resolution,” while reaffirming Washington’s support for India and condemning the attack. “We stand with India and strongly condemn the terrorist attack in Pahalgam,” the statement said.

These remarks align with recent comments from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, both of whom have expressed solidarity with India and urged restraint on all sides.

In the shadow of Washington, DC's iconic monuments, a community gathers in grief. Heads bowed, flowers clutched in trembling hands, they walk in a silent procession, a solemn testament to lives violently cut short half a world away in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.

"We came with heavy hearts today," whispers Priya, a resident from the DMV, her voice breaking as she holds aloft a photograph of one of the victims and reminisces about the dark days when Kashmiri Hindus like her were asked to leave the Kashmiri valley.

The DMV refers to the metropolitan area encompassing the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, also known as the National Capital Region.

According to Indian Army, during the night of 27-28 April 2025, Pakistan Army posts initiated unprovoked small arms fire across the Line of Control in areas opposite Kupwara and Poonch districts. Indian troops responded swiftly and effectively

I'm here because I suffered, and we were singled out for the faith that we followed. My grandfather was targeted and was shot. He was targeted because he was a Hindu as well. April 22 brought back a lot of nightmares. We Kashmiri Hindus are facing the same and reliving the horrific incidents that happened over the decades with us. We were asked to either convert to Islam, run away, or be ready to die.

Around four hundred thousand plus Kashmiri Hindus fled their homes overnight. I am here speaking on behalf of all Kashmiri Hindus who are still facing all the false narratives that are being spread. We are still being asked to prove that it actually happened to us. Our heart bleeds, our eyes have dried up crying, honestly. April 22nd should never have happened. It's a slap on the face of humanity.

Islamic terrorism has to stop. People need to understand, acknowledge, and respect all faiths. Nobody should die because of the faith that they follow, and that's why I'm here, trying to raise awareness and bring the facts and the truth to light... Innocent people caught in a fire. It's not that people were asked to prove their identity, their religious beliefs, before they were shot at point-blank range.

The attack occurred last Tuesday at Baisaran valley, a popular tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Terrorists opened fire on civilians, many of whom were holidaymakers from other states, in one of the deadliest attacks the region has witnessed.

Eyewitnesses are being extensively questioned to reconstruct the sequence of events. Investigators are also examining entry and exit points around the site to uncover the terrorists’ modus operandi.

Forensic and technical experts are assisting NIA teams, who have been camping at the scene since Wednesday, in a thorough search for evidence. Officials said the agency is committed to exposing the full conspiracy behind the attack that has deeply shocked the nation.