New Zealand’s reputation as a principled, fair-minded nation has been challenged by a glaring inconsistency in how its media and Parliament label and respond to acts of terrorism. The contrast between the unequivocal language used to describe the 2021 LynnMall supermarket stabbing as a “terrorist attack” and the hedging, procedural wrangling, and ultimate failure to call the April 2025 Pahalgam massacre in India “terrorism” in Parliament is stark. This double standard has not gone unnoticed by New Zealand’s Indian community, international observers, and those who expect moral clarity from a country that prides itself on its values. This article examines […]
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Shashi Tharoor’s US Trip: Full Details of a High-Stakes Diplomatic Mission
In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack and India’s robust military response under Operation Sindoor, an all-party parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor embarked on a crucial diplomatic tour of the United States. The mission, which followed stops in Guyana, Panama, Colombia, and Brazil, was designed to brief American lawmakers, policymakers, and the Indian diaspora on India’s stance against cross-border terrorism, reinforce strategic ties, and clarify New Delhi’s position on regional security. Over several packed days in Washington, the delegation engaged with top US officials, Congress members, think tanks, and community leaders, seeking to build consensus and […]
Aotearoa’s Indian Community Unites in Mourning Victims of Pahalgam Terror Attack
AUCKLAND, 4 May 2025: In a moving display of solidarity and collective grief, the Indian community in New Zealand gathered at the Diversity Centre in Papatoetoe for a Shradhanjali Sabha (memorial gathering) to honour the innocent victims of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. Organised by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (NZ) in association with a broad coalition of Bharatiya diaspora organisations, the event drew participation from across the country. The sabha was held in remembrance of the 26 unarmed Hindu civilians, mostly male tourists, who were brutally killed on 22 April 2025 while visiting the scenic valley of […]
Jaishankar and US Secretary Rubio Discuss Pahalgam Terror Attack
New Delhi, India – External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with his US counterpart Marco Rubio on Wednesday, addressing the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The attack, which occurred on 22 April, claimed 26 lives and left many others injured. Commitment to Justice Jaishankar emphasised the need to bring the perpetrators, backers, and planners of the attack to justice. Sharing the discussion on social media platform X, he stated: “Discussed the Pahalgam terrorist attack with US @SecRubio yesterday. Its perpetrators, backers and planners must be brought to justice.” US Support and Regional Stability During […]
A Nation Under Siege: The Pahalgam Atrocity and India’s Unyielding Stand Against Terrorism
Exclusive on New Zealand Bharat News On 22 April 2025, the idyllic Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, renowned for its verdant meadows and pine-clad slopes, was convulsed by a barbaric terrorist assault. This serene enclave, often dubbed “Mini Switzerland,” became a scene of carnage as 28 lives, predominantly tourists, were extinguished, and numerous others wounded in the most lethal civilian attack in the Kashmir Valley since the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status in 2019. The Resistance Front, a Pakistan-backed splinter of Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility, targeting defenceless civilians, including Hindus, in a calculated act of savagery that […]
High-Level Security Meeting Follows Deadly Pahalgam Terror Attack
Union Home Minister Amit Shah convened an urgent high-level security meeting in Srinagar following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting, attended by top officials from various agencies, aimed to coordinate the response to the incident and strategise the hunt for the perpetrators. The Attack and its Aftermath The attack, which targeted tourists and local residents, resulted in [insert number] fatalities and [insert number] injuries. The incident, described as a cowardly act of violence, has prompted widespread condemnation and calls for swift justice. Joint security forces immediately secured the area, provided medical assistance, and initiated casualty evacuations. […]
Top LeT Commander Identified as Mastermind Behind Pahalgam Attack; Security Agencies Release Sketches of 3 Militants
Intelligence agencies have identified Saifullah Kasuri, also known as Khalid, a senior commander of the Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), as the mastermind behind the deadly attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people, including two foreign nationals. The Attack The attack, one of the deadliest in Jammu and Kashmir in recent years, occurred on Tuesday afternoon when suspected terrorists opened fire on a group of tourists at the scenic Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam. Saifullah Kasuri: The Mastermind Kasuri, operating from the city of Gujranwala in Pakistan, is said to have been frustrated with Pakistan’s strategic shift in […]