Tensions between India and Pakistan escalate with multiple ceasefire violations reported along the Line of Control. A recent terror attack in Pahalgam prompts the Indian government to ban 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for spreading provocative content. This crackdown follows a special assembly session in Jammu and Kashmir, urging for communal harmony amidst rising hostilities. Additionally, media terminology regarding terrorism is scrutinized, reflecting the sensitivity surrounding news reporting in this context.
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Ceasefire Violation Insight
Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire for the fourth time with unprovoked firing on April 27-28, 2025.
Indian troops responded promptly with no casualties reported so far.
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Media Ban After Terror Attack
India banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels with 63 million followers for misleading content post-Pahalgam attack.
This reflects heightened scrutiny of media spreading false narratives against India amid tension.
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Assembly's Call for Harmony
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly condemned attempts to disrupt communal harmony after the Pahalgam attack.
The resolution stressed protecting Kashmiriyat, constitutional values, and warned against inflammatory media rhetoric.
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This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 28th of April and here are today's headlines.
Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire for the fourth time on Sunday night, resorting to "unprovoked" firing across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara and Poonch districts. According to Defence PRO Lieutenant Colonel Suneel Bartwal, the firing occurred between April 27-28, 2025, initiated by Pakistan Army posts. Indian troops responded promptly and effectively. Thankfully, there were no casualties, and further details are being verified. The firing follows a recent Brigade Commander meeting on April 10, highlighting ongoing tensions along the LoC.
The Indian government has banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels, including major outlets like Dawn News and Geo News, for spreading provocative and misleading content following the Pahalgam terror attack. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recommended the ban after the attack, which claimed 26 lives. These channels, with a collective 63.08 million followers, were found disseminating false narratives against India. Additionally, India strongly protested the BBC India referring to terrorists as "militants," signaling heightened scrutiny of media reporting amid rising tensions.
In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, the Jammu and Kashmir assembly convened a special session, adopting a resolution condemning attempts to disrupt communal harmony. Moved by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, the three-page resolution emphasized defeating those aiming to destabilize the region. It called the attack a direct assault on Kashmiriyat, India’s constitutional values, and national unity. The resolution also cautioned the media and society against being manipulated by those inflaming public emotions through inflammatory rhetoric. Jammu & Kashmir CM Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack
Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people on April 22. In a heartfelt speech during the special session of the assembly, Abdullah expressed deep regret, calling the attack the largest in Baisaran in 21 years. He acknowledged his failure to protect the tourists and apologized to the victims’ families. “As the host, it was my responsibility to ensure their safety, and I couldn’t,” he said, expressing sorrow for the tragic loss of lives in his region.
The United States has expressed concern over escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. In a statement, a US State Department spokesperson urged both nations to work toward a “responsible solution” to the evolving situation. The attack, claimed by The Resistance Front (TRF), linked to Pakistan’s Lashkar-e-Taiba, killed 26 people and wounded several others. While condemning the attack, the US affirmed solidarity with India but refrained from directly criticizing Pakistan, maintaining diplomatic engagement with both governments.
That's all for today. This was the CatchUp on 3 Things by The Indian Express.
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