International & World News – 2 May 2025

INTERNATIONAL NEWS
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1. Government will not spare anyone involved in Pahalgam terror attack, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

2. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar met Culture Minister of Indonesia Fadli Zon this evening in Mumbai on the sidelines of the WAVES Summit.

3. The Attari-Wagah border crossing between India and Pakistan was completely shut on Thursday (May 1) as the tensions between the two nations heightened after the Pahalgam terror attack.

4. On April 29, 2025, the Maharashtra government successfully purchased the iconic sword of Raghuji Bhosale I from an auction in London for Rs 47.15 lakh. The sword, an emblem of the Maratha warrior’s valor and legacy,

5. International Labour Day is being celebrated across the globe yesterday (01 May) . The day is observed to honour the contributions of the working class and promote their rights.

6. The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC), High Commission of India, Dhaka, paid a musical tribute to tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain on Wednesday. The event was a heartfelt tribute to his unparalleled contribution to Indian classical music.

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WORLD NEWS
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1. Pakistan has reportedly increased security around Hafiz Saeed, the chief of the terror group Lashkar-i-Taiba (LeT), following concerns that he could be targeted in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack. The 77-year-old is believed to have masterminded the massacre that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in Kashmir on April 22.

2. The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh issued a show-cause notice to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Shakil Alam Bulbul, a leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) – the banned student wing of Awami League – in an alleged contempt of court case.

3. Nepal Govt Schools Reopen After Month-Long Teachers’ Protest, the government of Nepal affirmed a 9-point agreement with agitating teachers.

4. Massive Wildfire Near Jerusalem Triggers National Emergency, Thousands Evacuated.

5. South Korean Acting President Han Duck-soo resigned, signalling his intention to run in the June 3 presidential election.

6. The United States has announced that it has signed an economic partnership agreement with Ukraine that will allow Washington access to Kyiv’s rare earth minerals in exchange for a joint fund to invest in Ukraine’s reconstruction.

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