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‘Focused, measured, and non-escalatory’
The Indian government stated that the operation targeted facilities associated with groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad. The strikes were described as “focused, measured, and non-escalatory,” with an emphasis on avoiding civilian casualties and Pakistani military installations. Pakistan reported that the missile attacks resulted in the deaths of at...
India Targets Terror Networks in Cross-Border Strikes
The Indian Armed Forces launched coordinated air and missile strikes on nine locations across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, 6 May, under Operation Sindoor. The operation was a direct response to the 22 April massacre in Pahalgam, where 26 Hindu tourists were killed in one of...
Nationwide Civil Defence Drills Activated
India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has directed all states and Union Territories to conduct extensive civil defence exercises across 244 designated districts on May 7, marking the most significant mobilisation of its kind since the 1971 war. The directive follows heightened security concerns after a deadly attack in Pahalgam,...
Judicial Panel Submits Report on Cash Discovery at Justice Varma’s Residence
A three-member judicial panel has submitted its findings to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, concluding an internal inquiry into the discovery of unaccounted cash at the official residence of Justice Yashwant Varma. The report, dated 3 May 2025, was handed over to the Chief Justice on 4 May....
Court Deems Kejriwal, Sisodia Pleas Moot as ED Secures Prosecution Sanctions
Petitions filed by Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia challenging the cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate’s charge sheet in the Delhi excise policy case have been rendered moot following the agency’s acquisition of prosecution sanctions. The Delhi High Court, presided over by Justice Ravinder Dudeja, has scheduled the next hearing...
Parliamentary Panel Flags Social Media Threats to National Security
A parliamentary committee has raised alarms over certain social media influencers and platforms allegedly acting against national interests following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives. The Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, chaired by Nishikant Dubey, has formally requested detailed...
Pakistan’s Military Vows Forceful Response
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, has declared that any violation of the country’s sovereignty will be met with a “full military might” response, intensifying the already strained relations with India following the deadly Pahalgam attack. The April 22 assault in Kashmir’s Baisaran meadow resulted in 26...
UN Council Confronts Pakistan Over Kashmir Massacre
The United Nations Security Council convened a confidential session on Monday to address the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the April 22 massacre in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 individuals, predominantly Hindu tourists. During the meeting, several member states scrutinized Pakistan’s alleged involvement and...
Modi Convenes Emergency Security Meetings
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has convened a series of high-level meetings today, including the second Cabinet Committee on Security session within a week, as tensions along the India-Pakistan border intensify following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. The CCS meeting, held at the Prime Minister’s residence, focused...
Turkey’s Naval Outreach to Pakistan Signals Strategic Shift
The Turkish Navy’s corvette, TCG BUYUKADA, docked in Karachi on Wednesday, marking a significant development in the evolving military dynamics of South Asia. Officially described as a “goodwill visit” by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations , the timing and context of the deployment suggest deeper strategic undertones. The arrival of...
Israel Vows Escalating Response After Houthi Missile Hits
A hypersonic ballistic missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday, injuring eight people and prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pledge a forceful and sustained military response. The missile, which evaded interception by both Israeli and U.S. defense systems, landed close to...
Security Forces Uncover Explosives Cache in Poonch
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have recovered five improvised explosive devices from a concealed militant hideout in the Surankote area of Poonch district. The discovery, made during a joint operation by the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and Special Operations Group, forms part of a broader crackdown following...
UN Security Council Convenes Amid Escalating India-Pakistan Tensions
The United Nations Security Council is set to hold closed-door consultations today to address the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. The meeting, prompted by Pakistan’s request, comes as both nations engage in a series of retaliatory measures, raising concerns...
Pakistan Closes Ports to Indian Ships Amid Escalating Tensions
Pakistan has announced the closure of its ports to Indian-flagged vessels, intensifying a diplomatic and economic standoff between the two nations following a deadly attack in Kashmir. The move comes in response to India’s decision to ban imports from Pakistan and prohibit Pakistani ships from docking at Indian ports....
Ties with Turkey Face Scrutiny Amid Ankara’s Embrace of Pakistan
India’s diplomatic and commercial engagement with Turkey is under increasing scrutiny as Ankara deepens its defence and political alignment with Pakistan, particularly over the Kashmir issue. National security analysts and foreign policy commentators have voiced concerns over the strategic implications of this trilateral dynamic, especially in the wake of...
Pakistani Ranger Detained Amid Rising Border Tensions
A Pakistani Ranger was apprehended by the Border Security Force along the Rajasthan frontier, intensifying the already strained relations between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. The BSF confirmed the detention occurred near the Sriganganagar sector. Preliminary reports suggest the Ranger may have...
Pak Missile Launch, Naval Drills Intensify Tensions
Pakistan has test-fired its Abdali surface-to-surface ballistic missile, escalating tensions with its neighbour following the deadly Pahalgam attack in Kashmir. The launch, conducted on May 3, demonstrated the missile’s 450-kilometre range and enhanced manoeuvrability, according to Pakistan’s military. Officials described the exercise as a validation of operational readiness amid...
Mahayuti Faces Strains as NCP Drive Sparks Discord
Tensions within Maharashtra’s ruling Mahayuti coalition have intensified following the induction of several former opposition leaders into the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party , prompting unease among its allies, particularly the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party . The entry of former state ministers Dr Satish...
