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Kabul Engaging India While Deepening Ties with China and Pakistan
Afghanistan is intensifying its diplomatic engagements with China and Pakistan, even as it maintains a cordial front with India. On 1 May, Kabul hosted a trilateral meeting with China and Pakistan, focusing on regional cooperation and counter-terrorism. A follow-up meeting is scheduled for 20 May in Beijing, signaling a...
Punjab Police Dismantle ISI-Linked Spy Network
Punjab Police have apprehended two individuals from Gurdaspur for allegedly transmitting sensitive military information to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence . The arrests, part of a broader counter-espionage operation, come in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives. The suspects, identified as Sukhpreet Singh and...
Chouhan Denounces Indus Pact, Cites Nehru’s Oversight
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has sharply criticised the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, attributing its concessions to a “historic mistake” by then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Addressing a gathering of farmers, Chouhan highlighted that the treaty allocated approximately 80% of the Indus basin’s water flow to Pakistan, a...
Kerala’s Anti-Corruption Bureau Probes ED Amid Bribery Allegations
A senior Enforcement Directorate official in Kochi has been named the primary accused in a ₹2 crore bribery case, prompting the Kerala Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau to initiate a comprehensive investigation into the central agency’s operations. The case centres on Assistant Director Shekhar Kumar of the ED’s Kochi unit,...
YouTuber’s Arrest Unveils Pak Espionage Network
Haryana police have arrested travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra on charges of espionage, alleging she was cultivated by Pakistani intelligence operatives to gather and transmit sensitive military information. The arrest, part of a broader investigation into a suspected spy ring, has raised concerns about the exploitation of social media influencers...
India Advances Ranbir Canal Expansion to Harness Chenab Waters
India has initiated plans to double the length of the Ranbir Canal, a significant move aimed at increasing its utilisation of the Chenab River’s waters following the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. The proposed extension would see the canal’s length increase from 60 km to 120...
Moradabad Man Accused of Operating ISI Espionage Network
A man from Rampur, identified as Shahzad, has been arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad in Moradabad on allegations of espionage for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence . The arrest follows an investigation into his purported involvement in cross-border smuggling and anti-national activities. According to officials, Shahzad had been under...
Justice Gavai Reaffirms Commitment to Constitutional Integrity
Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has pledged to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law during his tenure, emphasising the need for harmonious cooperation among the judiciary, executive, and legislature. Speaking at a felicitation ceremony organised by the Bar Council of India, Gavai underscored the supremacy...
Joint Police Operation Disrupts Planned Explosion in Hyderabad
Two individuals suspected of orchestrating a bomb attack in Hyderabad have been apprehended in a coordinated operation by the police forces of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The suspects, identified as Siraj from Vizianagaram and Sameer from Hyderabad, were allegedly preparing to execute a dummy blast as part of their...
Tharoor’s Global Role Deepens Rift Within Congress
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s decision to lead a government-nominated international delegation has intensified internal discord within his party, following his public defence of the Modi administration’s handling of the Pahalgam terror attack. Tharoor is among 59 Members of Parliament selected by the central government to head all-party delegations to...
Judiciary Must Stay Grounded in Societal Realities, Says CJI Gavai
Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, at a felicitation ceremony hosted by the Bar Council of India on Saturday, underscored the imperative for judges to remain attuned to the lived experiences of the populace. Emphasising the judiciary’s role in reflecting societal complexities, he stated, “Judges must remain mindful...
Third-Stage Anomaly Derails ISRO’s EOS-09 Satellite Launch
The Indian Space Research Organisation’s mission to deploy the Earth Observation Satellite EOS-09 aboard the PSLV-C61 rocket ended in failure after a technical anomaly disrupted the third stage of the launch vehicle. The setback occurred during the early hours of Sunday, 18 May 2025, following a liftoff from the...
India’s D4 System Emerges as Key Defence Against Drone Incursions
India’s domestically developed D4 anti-drone system has garnered international attention following its pivotal role in neutralising a large-scale drone incursion along the western border. John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute, lauded the system as “an impressive counter drones system,” highlighting its effectiveness in...
India Tightens Trade Channels with Bangladesh
India has imposed port restrictions on the import of specific goods, including readymade garments and processed food items, from Bangladesh. This move follows similar curbs placed by Dhaka on certain Indian products last month. According to a notification by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade , these port restrictions...
Deputy CM’s Statement on Military Loyalty Sparks Storm
Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda has ignited a political firestorm following his assertion that “the country’s army and soldiers bow at the feet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.” The remark, delivered during a civil defence volunteers’ training programme in Jabalpur, has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties...
BJP Seizes on Chidambaram’s INDIA Bloc Doubts
Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram’s candid remarks questioning the cohesion of the opposition’s INDIA bloc have sparked a political storm, with the Bharatiya Janata Party swiftly capitalising on the perceived discord to challenge the alliance’s credibility. At a public event on May 16, Chidambaram expressed uncertainty about the alliance’s...
IndiGo Faces Scrutiny Over Turkish Airlines Alliance
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, is under mounting pressure to reconsider its partnership with Turkish Airlines, as nationalist sentiment intensifies following Turkey’s vocal support for Pakistan during the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions. The airline’s codeshare agreement and aircraft leasing arrangement with the Turkish flag carrier have become focal points in a...
Apple’s India Expansion Unfazed by Trump’s Manufacturing Rebuke
Apple Inc. remains steadfast in its commitment to expanding manufacturing and retail operations in India, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s directive urging the company to halt production in the country and relocate operations back to the United States. Senior government officials have indicated that Apple’s long-term investment strategy in...
