As the first direct Vande Bharat Express from Jammu chugged into the Kashmir valley on Thursday, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw promised to focus on connecting remote areas like Poonch, Rajouri and Uri to the country's rail network. (Pics/PTI)

People across India paid tribute to the 26 victims of the Pahalgam terror attack on its first anniversary. Memorials, prayers, artistic tributes, and heightened security marked the day, especially in Jammu and Kashmir. PICS/PTI