A grim day in India: The nation reels from the Pahalgam terror attack and Baisaran Valley massacre, while KL Rahul stirs IPL drama with a silent snub post-victory over LSG.
DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (23 APRIL 2025)
PAHALGAM TERROR ATTACK TRIGGERS NATIONAL AND GLOBAL RESPONSE
Issue: Unknown Terror Suspects (Pahalgam Terror Incident)
The Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives prompted swift national and global responses. PM Modi returned early from Saudi Arabia, and HM Amit Shah rushed to J&K. Rahul Gandhi and other leaders reached out for updates, demanding justice. The Resistance Front (TRF), tied to LeT, claimed responsibility.
LEGAL PROVISIONS
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA): Provisions invoked against TRF and associated terrorist groups
- National Investigation Agency Act, 2008: NIA expected to take over the probe
Source: PTI
KL RAHUL SNUBS LSG OWNER AFTER MATCH-WINNING KNOCK FOR DELHI CAPITALS
Fact: Lucknow Super Giants Management
KL Rahul led Delhi Capitals to an emphatic win over Lucknow Super Giants with an unbeaten 57 and subtly snubbed LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka post-match. The tension traces back to IPL 2024, when Goenka publicly criticized Rahul, leading to his release and a high-profile move to Delhi for ₹14 crore.
LEGAL PROVISIONS
- Indian Contract Act, 1872: Governs player-franchise agreements
- BCCI IPL Code of Conduct: Regulations on player treatment and public statements
- Right to Dignity at Workplace (under Article 21, Constitution of India): For protection against public humiliation
- Freedom of Association (Article 19(1)(c)): Player’s choice in contracts and team alignment
Source: IPL 2025
26 TOURISTS KILLED IN DEADLIEST KASHMIR ATTACK AMID US PRESIDENT’S VISIT
Issue: Unknown Militants (Baisaran Valley Civilian Massacre Case, 2025)
At least 26 tourists, including two foreign nationals, were killed in a brutal militant attack in Kashmir’s Baisaran Valley. The assault occurred during the US president’s visit and marks one of the deadliest civilian tragedies in the region in recent years, exposing serious security lapses amid increased tourism.
LEGAL PROVISIONS
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967: Applicable for terrorist activities against civilians
- Arms Act, 1959: Use of illegal weapons
- Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993: Rights violations during armed conflict
- International Humanitarian Law (Geneva Conventions): Applicability in civilian targeting during conflict
Source: PTI
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