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India mulls sanctions and FATF move against Pakistan
India is weighing robust punitive measures against Pakistan in the wake of the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam. The attack, which targeted security forces, has led to a significant shift in India’s diplomatic stance, with the government exploring various strategies to hold Pakistan accountable. Central to this response is...
China Weighs US Tariff Talks Amid Mounting Trade Strains
China’s Ministry of Commerce has confirmed it is evaluating the possibility of entering tariff negotiations with the United States, following overtures from Washington aimed at easing escalating trade tensions. The announcement comes as both nations grapple with the economic fallout from a series of tit-for-tat tariff hikes that have...
Terrorists Retreat from POK Launchpads in Tactical Shift
Scores of terrorists have vacated forward launchpads in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and retreated deeper into the region or into Pakistan, following intensified security operations by Indian forces in the aftermath of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Intelligence inputs indicate a significant reduction in militant presence near the Line of...
Beijing Eases Tariff Burden on U.S. Imports Amid Trade Tensions
China has granted tariff exemptions to a significant tranche of American goods, covering approximately $40 billion in imports, in a strategic move to cushion its economy from the escalating trade conflict with the United States. The exemptions, announced by China’s Customs Tariff Commission, extend to a range of U.S....
Protests Surge in China Amid Economic Turmoil and Tariff Fallout
Mass protests have swept across China, with factory and construction workers taking to the streets in anger over the economic fallout of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. These protests have intensified in recent days, peaking in late April 2025, as workers across various industrial zones grapple with...
Bangladeshi Official Advocates Northeast India Occupation
A senior Bangladeshi official has ignited a diplomatic firestorm by suggesting that Bangladesh should seize India’s northeastern states if New Delhi initiates military action against Pakistan. Major General A.L.M. Fazlur Rahman, who chairs the National Independent Commission of Inquiry into the 2009 Bangladesh Rifles mutiny, made the provocative statement...
Court Upholds Religious Rights Amidst Civic Development Dispute
The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Development Authority to refrain from initiating any action against the Shahi Idgah in Sadar Bazar concerning a religious gathering held in the adjacent park in December 2024. Justice Vikas Mahajan issued a notice to the DDA following a petition by the...
Pakistan’s Diplomatic Overture: ‘We Do Not Want to Fight’
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has underscored his country’s commitment to peace with India, stating that Pakistan, as a “smaller country,” is not inclined towards conflict. In an interview with Newsweek, Sheikh emphasised, “We do not want to fight, particularly with a bigger country.” These...
Fierce Storm Batters Delhi-NCR, Disrupts Flights and Claims Lives
A powerful dust storm accompanied by heavy rainfall swept through Delhi and the National Capital Region , causing significant disruptions to air travel and resulting in the deaths of four individuals. The storm led to widespread waterlogging, flight delays, and damage to infrastructure across the region. Flight operations at...
Pakistan-administered Kashmir Orders Madrasa Closures
Authorities in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have mandated the closure of all religious seminaries for ten days, citing concerns over potential Indian military action following a deadly attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. While officials publicly attributed the decision to an ongoing heatwave, internal communications and statements from the Department of...
Punjab-Haryana Water Dispute Deepens Over Bhakra
A fresh dispute has erupted between Punjab and Haryana over the release of water from the Bhakra Dam, with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann asserting that the state lacks surplus water to share, while Haryana expresses concerns about excess water potentially flowing into Pakistan. During a meeting with the...
Pakistan Fortifies Hafiz Saeed’s Security Amid Rising Tensions
Pakistan has significantly escalated security measures for Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed, following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that claimed 26 civilian lives. Sources indicate that the security detail around Saeed’s Lahore residence has been intensified, with a 24-hour deployment of armed personnel from the Pakistan...
Asim Malik Takes Dual Helm of Pakistan’s Security Apparatus
Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik, currently serving as the Director General of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence , has been appointed as the country’s National Security Advisor , assuming an additional role that underscores his expanding influence within Pakistan’s security establishment. The appointment, reported by The Express Tribune, marks a significant...
India Blocks 16 Pakistani YouTube Channels
India has blocked access to 16 Pakistani YouTube channels, including prominent news outlets, for disseminating provocative content and misinformation following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. The action, recommended by the Ministry of Home Affairs, aims to curb the spread of false narratives that could incite communal...
Militants Occupied Baisaran Meadow Days Before
Militants involved in the Pahalgam terror attack had established a presence in Baisaran meadow two days prior to the assault, according to information obtained during the interrogation of arrested Over Ground Workers . This revelation has intensified scrutiny of local support networks and raised questions about lapses in surveillance...
Pakistan Alleges Imminent Indian Military Strike
Pakistan has asserted that it possesses “credible intelligence” indicating that India is preparing to launch a military strike within the next 24 to 36 hours. This claim follows the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 tourists. India attributes the attack...
Census to Feature Caste Data in Landmark Policy Shift
The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs , chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the inclusion of caste enumeration in the forthcoming national census. This decision, announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday, marks a significant policy shift, addressing a longstanding demand from various political and social...
FIR Against Ex-Delhi Ministers in ₹2,000 Cr School Scam
The Anti-Corruption Bureau of Delhi has registered a First Information Report against former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and former Public Works Department Minister Satyendar Jain, both senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party , over allegations of large-scale corruption in the construction of classrooms in government schools. The...
