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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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
