Wednesday, April 30
India has demanded Pakistan take decisive action against Masood Azhar, the Jaish-e-Mohammed chief, following reports of a public speech he gave in Pakistan. India highlighted Pakistan's denial of Azhar's presence despite his involvement in attacks like the 2019 Pulwama attack and the 2001 Parliament attack. Azhar, designated a global terrorist, has long-standing ties with Pakistani intelligence.
Eight lives were lost and 40 injured when a Lucknow-Delhi bus collided with a tanker on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh. The Prime Minister announced ₹2 lakh ex-gratia for deceased families and Rs 50,000 for the injured. Survivors allege driver fatigue caused the crash. A minister passing by oversaw rescue efforts and an investigation is underway.
Puducherry chief minister N Rangasamy has requested Rs 600crore aid from the central govt to take up relief work after Cyclone Fengal caused severe damage in the Union territory.
Defects plague the Delhi-Dausa stretch of the Mumbai Expressway, prompting an investigation by IIT experts. Quality issues in the top layer necessitate relaying within three months. Four contractors face blacklisting, and officials will be held accountable. The expressway, built using new technology, requires contractors to fix defects for ten years.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed confidence in continued US support for the Quad under the second Trump administration. He highlighted Trump's role in revitalizing the alliance and its growth since 2017, emphasizing its equitable burden-sharing model. Jaishankar dismissed concerns about "weak links," citing the Quad's expanding agenda and solidified commitment from member nations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft encountered a technical issue in Jharkhand, causing a delay in his return to Delhi. The Prime Minister was in the state for rallies commemorating Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's helicopter was also grounded in Jharkhand due to airspace restrictions, which the Congress alleges was politically motivated.
Indian authorities intercepted an Iranian vessel off the coast of Gujarat, uncovering a massive drug smuggling operation. The joint operation, involving the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad, Narcotics Control Bureau, and Indian Navy, resulted in the seizure of over 500 kilograms of narcotics.
Indian authorities intercepted an Iranian vessel off the coast of Gujarat, uncovering a massive drug smuggling operation. The joint operation, involving the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad, Narcotics Control Bureau, and Indian Navy, resulted in the seizure of over 500 kilograms of narcotics.
