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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...
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...
US Sends Strong Message to Migrants on Conduct Expectations
The US has warned migrants arriving in the country, particularly those from India, to adhere to the principles of civility and respect for local customs, underlining that they must behave as guests while residing in the country. This message, issued by US government officials, reflects a broader effort to...
YouTuber’s On-Air Remark Strains India-Iran Relations
A derogatory comment made by Gaurav Arya, a prominent YouTuber and former army officer, about Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has triggered a diplomatic incident between Tehran and New Delhi. The Indian Embassy in Tehran swiftly distanced itself from Arya’s statement, emphasising that his views do not represent the...
India Opens Multiple Gates at Baglihar Dam
India has opened several gates at the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project Dam on the Chenab River in Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, as part of an ongoing effort to manage water discharge following heavy rainfall in the region. The move comes after the earlier opening of two gates on Saturday,...
India’s Satellite and Drone Technology Crucial for National Security
India’s ability to safeguard its vast borders and vast territorial expanse rests heavily on its satellite and drone technology, as outlined by ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan. During his address at the 5th Convocation Ceremony of the Central Agricultural University in Imphal, he highlighted how these technologies are integral to...
New Chief Justice Stresses Judiciary’s Role in National Security
Chief Justice of India -designate Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, set to take the oath as the 52nd CJI on May 14, emphasised the Supreme Court’s responsibility in addressing national issues, particularly in times of crisis. In a powerful statement following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir,...
Drone Strike in Ferozepur Injures Civilians
A Pakistani drone strike on a residential area in Ferozepur, Punjab, has injured three civilians, intensifying the already volatile situation between India and Pakistan. The incident occurred on Friday, with the injured individuals sustaining burn wounds and being promptly hospitalized, according to Bhupinder Singh Sidhu, Senior Superintendent of Police...
Top Official Killed as Pakistan Shells Civilian Areas in Rajouri
A senior government officer was killed early Saturday morning when Pakistani forces shelled civilian areas in Rajouri district, escalating tensions in the volatile region. The officer, Raj Kumar Thappa, who served as the Additional District Development Commissioner , was at home when his residence was struck by artillery fire....
G7 Urges De-escalation
G7 foreign ministers have issued a unified condemnation of the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, including those of two foreign nationals. In a joint statement, the ministers called for “maximum restraint” from both India and Pakistan, expressing deep concern over the...
