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Military Spending Set to Surpass ₹7 Lakh Crore
India’s defence budget is poised for a significant augmentation, with government sources indicating an additional allocation of ₹50,000 crore through a supplementary budget. This enhancement is anticipated to elevate the total defence expenditure beyond ₹7 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2025–26, marking a historic peak in the nation’s...
India Severs Ties with Turkish Airport Operator Over Security
The Indian government has revoked the security clearance of Celebi Airport Services India, a subsidiary of Turkey’s Celebi Aviation Holding, citing national security concerns. This decision, announced by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security , immediately impacts Celebi’s operations across nine major airports, including those in Delhi, Mumbai, and...
Chidambaram Flags INDIA Bloc Fragility, BJP’s Organisational Might
Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram has publicly acknowledged the formidable organisational strength of the Bharatiya Janata Party while expressing doubts about the cohesion of the opposition INDIA bloc, remarks that have drawn swift reactions from the BJP. Speaking at a book launch event in Delhi, Chidambaram described the BJP...
Trump’s Critique of Apple’s India Expansion Sparks Diplomatic Ripples
US President Donald Trump’s public admonition of Apple CEO Tim Cook over the company’s growing iPhone production in India has stirred diplomatic waters, even as Indian officials downplay the remarks, emphasising the country’s robust manufacturing ecosystem. Speaking during a state visit to Qatar, Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Apple’s strategy...
Trump Retreats from Mediation Claim in India-Pakistan Ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump has moderated his earlier assertions of brokering the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, now stating he merely “helped” facilitate the agreement. This marks a significant shift from his previous declarations crediting American diplomacy for the cessation of hostilities. Addressing U.S. troops at a military base...
President Questions Supreme Court’s Authority on Deadlines
President Droupadi Murmu has formally challenged the Supreme Court’s authority to impose deadlines on the President and Governors for assenting to state legislation, following the Court’s April 8 ruling in the Tamil Nadu government versus Governor R.N. Ravi case. The President’s response, submitted to the Court, questions the constitutional...
Congress Criticises BJP Over Op Sindoor Political Messaging
Senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament Jairam Ramesh has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of politicising Operation Sindoor, India’s military response to the Pahalgam terror attack, by leveraging it for electoral gain. Ramesh’s remarks come amid reports that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is planning to convene a meeting...
Gunfire Erupts in Tral as Security Forces Engage Militants
Gunfire erupted early Thursday in the Nadar area of Tral, located in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district, as security forces launched a counter-insurgency operation against suspected militants. This marks the second such encounter in the region within 48 hours, underscoring the persistent volatility in south Kashmir. According to the...
Pakistan’s Military Leadership Faces Scrutiny: Op Sindoor Fallout
A prominent American defence analyst has raised concerns over the stability of Pakistan’s military leadership following India’s precision strikes under Operation Sindoor. Michael Rubin, a former Pentagon official and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, questioned whether General Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, could retain his...
Nawaz Sharif’s Alleged Role in Military Operation Against India
Pakistan’s Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has claimed that the military operation against India was planned under the guidance of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. The statement has sparked controversy, highlighting the intricate political and military dynamics within Pakistan’s ruling party, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz , and raising questions...
India’s Bhargavastra Targets Drone Swarm Threat
India has made significant strides in countering the growing menace of drone swarms with the successful test firing of its low-cost counter-drone system, Bhargavastra. The test, conducted at the Seaward Firing Range in Gopalpur, has proven the system’s ability to neutralise the threat posed by drones, particularly in a...
Efforts to Merge NCP Factions Accelerate Ahead of 2025 Polls
Talks aimed at uniting the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party , headed by Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar, have gathered significant momentum, with both sides reportedly committed to finalising the merger before the Maharashtra urban body elections in October 2025. This push for unity comes at a...
Shehbaz Sharif Visits Sialkot and Pasrur Airbases Following Modi’s Visit
Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, made a swift visit to the Sialkot and Pasrur airbases, a move seen as mirroring Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent trip to the Adampur Air Base. Sharif’s visit has sparked considerable attention, given the damage these airbases sustained during the latest conflict between...
Shiv Sena Targets Turkish Firm Amid Escalating Indo-Pak Tensions
Shiv Sena has demanded the termination of CelebiNAS Airport Services India’s contract at Mumbai International Airport, citing Turkey’s alleged support for Pakistan’s military actions against India. The party’s leaders staged a protest at the airport, asserting that no Turkish companies should operate in Maharashtra. This move follows reports of...
Airlines Halt Flights Amid Renewed Security Concerns
Air India and IndiGo have suspended all flights to and from nine airports across northern and western regions today, citing safety concerns following heightened military tensions between India and Pakistan. The affected airports include Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Jodhpur, Jamnagar, Bhuj, and Rajkot. The cancellations come just a...
India Condemns China’s Renaming of Arunachal Pradesh Locations
India has firmly rejected China’s latest attempt to rename locations within Arunachal Pradesh, asserting that such actions will not alter the state’s status as an integral part of the nation. The Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement on Wednesday, denouncing China’s move as a “vain and preposterous” effort...
Pakistan’s Army Chief Taken to Bunker After India Strikes Air Base
Pakistan’s army chief, General Asim Munir, was swiftly relocated to a fortified bunker at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi following missile strikes launched by India on the strategic Nur Khan air base near Islamabad. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, is reported to have triggered...
Pakistan Navy’s Manipulated Image Sparks Controversy
The Pakistan Navy is facing scrutiny after using a digitally altered and outdated image to misrepresent the deployment of its fleet units. The image, which showed submarines, ships, and aircraft, was released by the Navy and presented during a press briefing by the Inter-Services Public Relations as evidence of...
