24 Arrested, Folk Singer Neha Singh Rathore Charged for Provocative Posts After Pahalgam Terror Attack

Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested at least 24 people, including folk singer Neha Singh Rathore, for social media posts deemed provocative following the April 22, 2025, terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 tourists. Rathore faces sedition charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly targeting a religious community and threatening national unity. The arrests reflect a crackdown on content inciting communal disharmony amid national grief.

Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in 2003 Tamil Nadu Honour Killing, Demands Strong Punishment

The Supreme Court on April 28, 2025, upheld the conviction of 11 individuals, including two police officers, for the 2003 honour killing of a young couple in Tamil Nadu, calling for stringent punishment. Murugesan, a Dalit, and Kannagi, from the Vanniyar community, were poisoned in public for their inter-caste marriage. The court criticized the caste-driven crime, awarded ₹5 lakh compensation to the victim’s family, and ordered those on bail to surrender.

J&K Assembly Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, CM Omar Abdullah Admits Failure in Tourist Safety

On April 28, 2025, the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly unanimously passed a resolution condemning the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists, vowing to defeat efforts to disrupt communal harmony. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, expressing deep regret, admitted his failure to ensure tourist safety and highlighted the spontaneous public outrage as a ray of hope. The resolution reflects J&K’s commitment to peace and unity in the face of terrorism.

Delhi’s Vay Vandana Yojana Launched: Free ₹10 Lakh Healthcare for Senior Citizens

On April 28, 2025, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the Vay Vandana Yojana, offering free healthcare up to ₹10 lakh for residents aged 70 and above. The scheme, part of Ayushman Bharat, provides cashless treatment at nearly 100 empanelled hospitals, with unique health cards storing medical records. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri hailed it as a historic step, while Gupta criticized past governments for delaying such benefits.