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Rubio Steps In as US Scrambles to Prevent War
A deadly terrorist assault in Kashmir has reignited tensions between India and Pakistan, prompting urgent diplomatic efforts by the United States to prevent a potential military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. Amid escalating rhetoric, the United States has called on both countries to exercise restraint. Secretary of State...
Carney’s Win Sparks New Hope for Canada-India Ties
Mark Carney’s victory in the Canadian federal elections and his swearing-in as Prime Minister has triggered cautious optimism about a potential reset in Canada-India relations, which had nosedived under Justin Trudeau’s leadership. Diplomatic circles are closely watching Carney’s initial moves as expectations build around a more pragmatic approach towards...
Leadership Transition Looms as BJP Weighs New National President
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal is increasingly viewed as a leading contender to assume the role of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s national president, as the party gears up for a key organisational shift ahead of pivotal state elections and the broader strategic build-up to the next general election....
Madras Court Flags Mastermind Plot in Jobs Scam
A meticulously orchestrated fabrication of merit lists in the Metropolitan Transport Corporation hiring process has drawn sharp criticism from the Madras High Court, which characterised the manipulation as a “scientific” operation designed to enable corruption. During a hearing on Monday, the court pointed to a well-planned scheme in which...
Chinese Firms Eye India Deals as US Tariffs Bite
Chinese companies are increasingly shifting focus to India, adjusting strategies to cope with escalating tariff pressures imposed by United States President Donald Trump on Chinese goods. Trump’s aggressive tariff policy, part of a prolonged trade confrontation between Washington and Beijing, has driven Chinese firms to seek alternative growth avenues...
Supreme Court Clarifies Sharia Court Rulings Not Legally Binding
A Muslim woman’s right to maintenance was upheld by the Supreme Court, reaffirming that rulings issued by a Sharia Court or a Court of Kazi carry no legal force under the framework of Indian law. Delivering the judgement on 4 February, made public on 22 April, a bench comprising...
Washington Calls for Calm Between India and Pakistan
The United States has pressed India and Pakistan to seek a “responsible resolution” after a deadly attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam area left more than two dozen people dead, as tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours threaten to escalate. The State Department confirmed it has been engaged in...
Tensions Escalate as Pakistan Extends Ceasefire Violations
Pakistani forces engaged in unprovoked firing along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir for the fourth consecutive night, intensifying hostilities and prompting strong retaliatory measures from the Indian Army, according to defence officials on Monday. The latest incidents of cross-border firing were reported in the Kupwara and...
Beijing Urges Unbiased Probe Amid Rising India-Pakistan Strain
China has called for an impartial and thorough investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack, voicing concern over the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. In a carefully worded statement issued after a telephone conversation between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Pakistani counterpart, Beijing underscored the urgency of...
Pakistan Lags Decades Behind India, Owaisi Says Amid Rising Tensions
Slamming Pakistan in the wake of the terror attack at Pahalgam, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi declared that Pakistan is not merely lagging but remains half a century behind India. Speaking at a public meeting in Prabhani, Maharashtra, Owaisi sharply criticised Islamabad’s position, underlining...
Global Protests Demand Justice for Pahalgam Attack Victims
Protests erupted across several countries as members of the Indian community gathered in large numbers to condemn the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. Demonstrations were held in Canada, Denmark, England, France, Finland, Germany, Spain, and the United States, with protesters waving flags, raising slogans against Pakistan, and...
High Court Summons Fadnavis and BJP MLAs Over Alleged Poll Irregularities
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has issued summons to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Bharatiya Janata Party legislators Mohan Mate and Bunty Bhangadiya, following election petitions filed by defeated Congress candidates. The petitions allege significant procedural violations during the October 2024 assembly elections. Congress candidate...
US Backs India’s Pursuit of Pahalgam Attackers
The United States has voiced strong support for India’s efforts to apprehend those responsible for the Pahalgam massacre, where 26 Hindu tourists were killed in a brutal terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard expressed solidarity with India, stating, “We are with you...
Rafale Squadrons Lead IAF’s Central Sector Combat Drills
The Indian Air Force has initiated Exercise Aakraman, a comprehensive operational drill in the central sector, prominently featuring its Rafale fighter jets. This exercise underscores the IAF’s commitment to enhancing combat readiness and strategic capabilities across diverse terrains. Exercise Aakraman encompasses a series of complex missions, including ground attack...
Trump Claims Direct Talks with Xi as China Denies Engagement
President Donald Trump has asserted that he engaged in direct communication with Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding the ongoing trade dispute, a claim that Beijing has categorically denied, intensifying the uncertainty surrounding U.S.-China relations. In a recent interview, Trump stated that Xi had initiated contact, suggesting that negotiations were...
Cross-Border Fire Intensifies Amid Kashmir Turmoil
Pakistani troops initiated small-arms fire on Indian military positions along the Line of Control for the second consecutive night, exacerbating tensions following the massacre of 26 civilians in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Indian forces responded promptly, with no casualties reported on either side. The Indian Army described the firing...
Demolitions Signal Escalation in Kashmir Counter-Terror Drive
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have demolished the homes of five alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives linked to the April 22 massacre in Pahalgam, where 26 civilians, predominantly tourists, were killed in one of the deadliest attacks in the region in nearly two decades. The crackdown began late Thursday night...
Tehran Seeks to Mend Fractured Ties Between Neighbours
Iran has extended an offer to mediate between India and Pakistan following a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives. The attack, attributed to Pakistan-based militants, has intensified diplomatic and military tensions between the two nations. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi described India...
