Security forces on the LoC remain on high alert (Express archives); Canadian PM Mark Carney declares victory (AP)
News Today Live Updates, April 29: The Pakistan military continued to violate ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) for the fifth consecutive day, carrying out unprovoked small arms firing from areas opposite Kupwara and Baramulla districts in Kashmir. The Indian Army returned fire in a measured and effective manner, said Lt Colonel Suneel Bartwal, PRO (Defence), Northern Command in a statement. The tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after a terror attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam, where attackers opened fire on tourists in the Baisaran valley, killing 26 civilians. In its preliminary probe, NIA suspected that there were a total of five attackers, with at least three of them having links to Pakistan.
Canada election 2025: Prime Minister Mark Carney-led Liberal Party declared victory in the 2025 Canada elections, however, it is yet to be determined if the party will be able to claim majority on its own. Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre conceded defeat and congratulated Liberal Party leader Mark Carney, who is expected to remain the Prime Minister after the victory. After congratulating all the party leaders, Carney said, “I have a question, who’s ready to stand up for Canada with me? And who’s ready to build Canada strong?”
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