Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said the parks at tourist places, which were closed in view of security considerations after the April 22 Pahalgam attack, are being reopened in a phased manner.

In a politically motivated attack, two Minnesota lawmakers were shot in their homes early Saturday. Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman was killed, while State Senator John Hoffman was wounded. Authorities are conducting a statewide manhunt for the suspect, who may have impersonated a police officer. The shootings have shocked the political community amid rising threats against elected officials.

The ambassador highlighted the strong bilateral relations between Cyprus and India, which have been robust since the time of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru