India-China Breakthrough: Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and Trade to Resume After Five-Year Pause
India and China have agreed to restart the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and revive border trade via Nathu La Pass after five years, following high-level talks in Beijing. Six key measures aim to lower tensions, increase cooperation, and manage disputes peacefully along the border.
Earthquake Jolts Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border, Strong Tremors Rattle Pakistan, India, Delhi NCR, and Kashmir
A strong earthquake with a magnitude around 5.7–5.9 hit the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border, sending tremors across Pakistan, Delhi NCR, Jammu-Kashmir, and parts of Afghanistan. The deep quake triggered panic, prompting evacuations but no reported casualties. Recent seismic activity has left millions on edge in the region.
Pakistan's Ceasefire Breach in Jammu and Kashmir Sparks Tensions
On April 1, 2025, tensions flared along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch as the Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire pact. The incident involved a mine blast and unprovoked firing, to which the Indian Army responded strategically. Despite no Indian casualties, reports suggest Pakistani injuries. This disturbance follows a rare calm since 2021's ceasefire renewal amid ongoing security operations against militants in the region.