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India condemns `cowardly` Pakistan airstrike on Kabul hospital

India condemns `cowardly` Pakistan airstrike on Kabul hospital

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India on Tuesday strongly condemned Pakistan for its airstrike on the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital in Kabul on Monday night, which claimed hundreds of civilian lives and injured several others, news agency ANI reported. In a statement by Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, India unequivocally denounced the attack as a “cowardly and unconscionable act of violence”. The MEA said the facility could by no means be justified as a military target and accused Pakistan of trying to “dress up a massacre as a military operation”. “This is a cowardly and unconscionable act of violence that has claimed the lives of a large number of civilians in a facility which can by no means be justified as a military target. Pakistan is now trying to dress up a massacre as a military operation,” the statement read. Our statement on Pakistan’s cowardly targeting of Kabul Hospital 🔗 https://t.co/uYbQhhc8MC pic.twitter.com/KVEaLyBtTB — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) March 17, 2026 The MEA called it a heinous act of aggression and a blatant assault on Afghanistan`s sovereignty, a direct threat …

‘Cowardly Firing’: Political Leaders Condemn Attack On Farooq Abdullah, Demand Probe | India News

‘Cowardly Firing’: Political Leaders Condemn Attack On Farooq Abdullah, Demand Probe | India News

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Last Updated:March 12, 2026, 10:42 IST J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah  condemned the attack on his father and called out the security lapse.  Farooq Abdullah was attacked by a gunman at a marriage function. (File photo) National Conference president Farooq Abdullah was attacked by a gunman at a marriage function in Jammu on Wednesday night. The incident drew major criticism from political leaders across the country. According to sources, Union Home Minister Amit Shah made a phone call to former Jammu and Kashmir CM and inquired about his health. J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reacted sharply and condemned the attack on his father. “Allah is kind. My father had a very close shave.” In a post on X, he said the details are sketchy at the moment but what is known is that a man with a loaded pistol was able to get “within point blank range” and discharge a shot. “It was only the close protection team that deflected the shot & ensured that the assassination attempt failed. There are more questions than answers …

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah holds cabinet meet in Pahalgam, says ‘not intimidated by cowardly terror acts’

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah holds cabinet meet in Pahalgam, says ‘not intimidated by cowardly terror acts’

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The enemies of peace will never dictate our resolve. Jammu and Kashmir stands firm, strong, and unafraid, the chief minister’s office said after a cabinet meeting was held in Pahalgam Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday convened a special cabinet meeting in Pahalgam, the town recently hit by a deadly terror attack, to send a firm message that the government will not be cowed by acts of terror. The meeting, held at the Pahalgam Club, was followed by the chief minister’s office sharing images on X. Speaking at a press conference afterwards, Abdullah said the government was committed to restoring tourism in the Union territory despite recent challenges, including the aftermath of the India-Pakistan conflict. “We want the world to recognise tourism in Jammu and Kashmir as a key economic activity. While we must proceed with caution, we are determined to restart tourism in the valley. The past few weeks have been difficult for the country, but Jammu and Kashmir has suffered the most. Our government will determine the necessary steps …

Indian Army exposes Pakistan’s cowardly act of using civilian flights as shields during failed attack

Indian Army exposes Pakistan’s cowardly act of using civilian flights as shields during failed attack

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Amid the ongoing tensions with India, Pakistan is still allowing commercial flights to fly in its airspace and is using civilians as shields. New Delhi: There is panic in Pakistan amid the firm and proportionate response by the Indian Armed Forces to attacks. As a result, Pakistan has stooped down a level where it used civilian airliners as a shield during a series of failed attacks on Indian territory. According to the Indian Army, Pakistan did not close its civilian airspace during the attack on the evening of May 7, despite the elevated risk. On the other hand, India has completely closed its airspace near the border area for commercial flights.  However, Pakistan is still allowing commercial flights to fly in its airspace and is using civilians as shields. The Indian Army has exposed the ugly face of Pakistan in its press conference. Pakistan is using civilian aircraft as a shield During a joint press conference, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said that Pakistan carried out drone attacks on India using civilian aircraft as shields. During …

Emraan Hashmi says ‘questions are being raised about security lapses’ after Pahalgam attack, emphasises that terrorism has no religion: ‘It’s cowardly’ | Bollywood News

Emraan Hashmi says ‘questions are being raised about security lapses’ after Pahalgam attack, emphasises that terrorism has no religion: ‘It’s cowardly’ | Bollywood News

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The recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, has left the nation shaken. Citizens and celebrities alike have expressed their grief and outrage over the tragedy, which left over two dozen dead. Among them is actor Emraan Hashmi, who, in a recent interview with Vishal Malhotra, described the attack as “cowardly” and called for decisive action. He expressed hope that the government would ensure justice. “I hope the government sets this right and takes a payback,” he said. He also mentioned possible security lapses at such a prominent tourist spot. Speaking about the attack, he said, “I mean obviously humare security agencies aur jo isse theek tarah se jaante hai woh toh…  they have a detailed lowdown of this… (Our security agencies and those who understand these things have a detailed understanding of it). Of course, humari intelligence bohot achi hai (our intelligence is very good)… but wahan par bhi ek sawaal uth raha hai ki thoda si wahan par security honi chahiye (questions are being raised about the need for security there too).” …

Supreme Court condemns Pahalgam attack on tourists as a ‘cowardly act of terrorism’

Supreme Court condemns Pahalgam attack on tourists as a ‘cowardly act of terrorism’

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Lawyers observe a moment of silence for the lives lost in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, at the Supreme Court premises, in New Delhi, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI A Full Court of the Supreme Court on Wednesday (April 23, 2025) unanimously adopted a resolution expressing its deep anguish and condemning the cowardly terrorist attack on tourists at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. “This diabolical act of mindless violence has shaken the conscience of all and is a stark reminder of the brutality and inhumanity that terrorism unleashes,” the Full Court resolution said. Pahalgam terror attack LIVE updates The court paid its tribute to the “innocent lives snuffed out brutally and prematurely while also expressing its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families”. “May the departed souls rest in peace and may those who were injured recover soon. The nation stands with the victims and their families in this hour of indescribable grief. The attack on tourists, who were merely enjoying the natural beauty of the …

I Took The Cowardly Way Out

I Took The Cowardly Way Out

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Did Stan Lee have a hard time with X-Men after Fantastic Four?(Photo Credit –Instagram) The X-Men franchise is undoubtedly one of the most successful superhero franchises ever released. Created by the late legendary comic book writer, Stan Lee, X-Men became an instant hit upon its first release. However, creating X-Men was not an easy task, thanks to the previous successful reception of the Fantastic Four. The creator of the show acknowledged that coming up with a new superhero group story was a tedious task that could potentially keep up with the bars set up by the Fantastic Four. During one of his past interviews with Rolling Stone, Stan Lee got candid about the incubation period of X-Men. He confessed that the success of Fantastic Four pushed him and his publisher to develop a new superhero group story. But the real struggle for Stan Lee began when he tried to ideate new superpowers for the story because he believed he had already covered quite a lot in the Fantastic Four. He revealed, “My problem was, what …

PM Shehbaz Sharif’s first reaction on train hijack: ‘Such cowardly acts won’t shake Pakistan’s resolve for peace’

PM Shehbaz Sharif’s first reaction on train hijack: ‘Such cowardly acts won’t shake Pakistan’s resolve for peace’

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Jaffar Express hijack: The train, with around 500 passengers on board in nine coaches, was travelling from Quetta to Peshawar when it came under attack. Jaffar Express hijack: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday responded for the first time to the Jaffar Express hijack incident, condemning it as a “cowardly act” and affirming that such actions would not shake the country’s “resolve for peace.” The Jaffar Express, carrying around 500 passengers in nine coaches, was going from Quetta to Peshawar when militants belonging to the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) derailed it using explosives and hijacked it near the mountainous terrain of Gudalar and Piru Kunri in a tunnel 160 kilometres from Quetta. ‘Won’t shake Pakistan’s resolve’ In his first statement following the Jaffar Express hijack, Pakistan Prime said the entire nation is saddened by the loss of innocent lives. He further said that he was briefed on the latest developments by Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti. “Spoke with Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti who briefed me on the latest developments in the heinous terrorist attack on …

Magnus Carlsen labelled ‘arrogant’, ‘cowardly’ in fresh attack from American chess GM amid FIDE-Freestyle tussle

Magnus Carlsen labelled ‘arrogant’, ‘cowardly’ in fresh attack from American chess GM amid FIDE-Freestyle tussle

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The chess world continues to be split along battle lines as Norwegian grandmaster and best player in the world Magnus Carlsen’s war against organisational body FIDE roars on. With Carlsen now the face of the rival Freestyle Chess movement as he looks to decentralise top-level chess from FIDE control, a personal element has been added as Carlsen’s rival and young upstart Hans Niemann took an opportunity to take a swipe at the Norwegian on social media. Magnus Carlsen in action against Hans Niemann. Posting on X, American GM Niemann did not hold back any words as he attacked 34-year-old Carlsen publicly. Wrote Niemann in response to a post by Carlsen: “Arrogant, Entitled, Unaware, and most importantly: Cowardly. Your childish ego continues to distort reality at the expense of chess.” Niemann has been involved in a public feud with Carlsen since the five-time world champion accused his American opponent of cheating in the Sinquefield Cup in 2022. Niemann was proven to use illegal means during both over-the-board and online games in the past, and has been …

Hans Niemann slams Magnus Carlsen, calls him ‘arrogant, entitled, unaware and cowardly’

Hans Niemann slams Magnus Carlsen, calls him ‘arrogant, entitled, unaware and cowardly’

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American GM Hans Niemann reignited an old feud with Magnus Carlsen after launching a verbal attack on the world no 1 on X. Responding to a post from Carlsen on X, Niemann attacked the Norwegian. “Arrogant, entitled, unaware, and most importantly: cowardly. Your childish ego continues to distort reality at the expense of chess. You’ve defeated yourself off the board, only a matter of time until you face the same fate on the board,” Niemann wrote. Story continues below this ad He was responding to Carlsen’s own attack on FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich, where he accused FIDE of “coercion of players, misuse of power and broken promises.” After talks between FIDE and Freestyle Chess had collapsed, Carlsen had posted on X a direct attack asking the FIDE president if he would resign. READ MORE: Arkady Dvorkovich exclusive interview with The Indian Express where FIDE president reveals one clause that became sticking point between both parties, what FIDE could have done better, whether players still need to sign waivers and more “FIDE President Dvorkovich, to convince …