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Army Bars Eid Prayers on Kolkata’s Red Road, Citing Military Use
The Indian Army has denied permission for the annual Eid-ul-Zuha congregational prayers on Kolkata’s Red Road, a site traditionally used for the event, citing military requirements. The decision, conveyed to both the Kolkata Police and the Calcutta Khilafat Committee, has stirred discussions among community leaders and officials. In a...
India’s Tariff Retaliation Escalates as US Rejects WTO Notice
Trade tensions between India and the United States have intensified following Washington’s dismissal of New Delhi’s formal notice at the World Trade Organization , which sought retaliatory measures against steep US import tariffs on steel and aluminium. The US maintains that its tariffs are national security measures under Section...
Air India to Diversify Aircraft Maintenance Amid Diplomatic Strains
Air India has initiated plans to reduce its reliance on Turkish Technic for the maintenance of its wide-body aircraft, citing public sentiment and recent geopolitical developments involving Turkiye. The airline’s CEO, Campbell Wilson, confirmed the strategic shift, emphasising the need to align operations with national considerations. Turkish Technic, based...
Opposition Demands Parliamentary Oversight After Jet Loss
Congress has intensified its call for a special session of Parliament after Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan acknowledged the loss of Indian Air Force jets during Operation Sindoor, the military engagement with Pakistan in May 2025. The opposition party asserts that the government’s lack of transparency on...
Shah Visits Poonch, Urges Vigilance for Amarnath Yatra
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Poonch on Friday to assess the security situation ahead of the Amarnath Yatra and to meet residents affected by cross-border shelling. His visit follows Operation Sindoor, India’s military response to the Pahalgam attack, and underscores the government’s commitment to regional stability and...
Raut’s BJP-Terrorist Remark Sparks Political Firestorm
A political storm erupted on Friday after Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut alleged that the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack had not been apprehended because they may have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party . His controversial remarks drew sharp condemnation from BJP leaders and even members within his...
Kerala Leads as India’s COVID-19 Cases Climb Past 2,700
India’s active COVID-19 cases have surged to 2,710, with Kerala accounting for the highest number of infections, followed by Maharashtra and Delhi, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Kerala has reported 1,147 active cases, while Maharashtra and Delhi have recorded 424 and 294 cases respectively. Gujarat...
TMC Condemns BJP’s Sindoor Campaign
The Trinamool Congress has strongly criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party over reports suggesting a nationwide distribution of sindoor to women as part of a political outreach initiative. TMC leaders have denounced the move as a “dangerous and divisive tactic,” accusing the BJP of exploiting a sacred Hindu symbol for...
Pakistan’s Military Chief Declares Kashmir and Water as Non-Negotiable Issues
Pakistan’s top military leader, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has firmly stated that the country will not compromise on the Kashmir dispute or its water rights, underscoring the army’s dominant role in shaping Islamabad’s policies towards India amid escalating regional tensions. Addressing a gathering of academic leaders in Rawalpindi, Munir...
Trump Condemns Court Ruling on Tariffs, Targets Conservatives
A federal court’s decision to invalidate President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs has ignited a fierce backlash from the White House, with Trump directing sharp criticism at the judiciary and prominent conservative legal figures. The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that Trump’s imposition of tariffs under the International Emergency...
India’s Military Success Overshadowed by Diplomatic Shortcomings
India’s swift and decisive military response to the Pahalgam terror attack, known as Operation Sindoor, achieved significant tactical objectives but fell short in shaping the international narrative, according to strategic analysts. Operation Sindoor commenced in the early hours of May 7, targeting nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied...
Tharoor Rebukes Colombia Over Condolences to Pakistan Post-Strike
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading a multi-party delegation in Bogotá, expressed dismay at Colombia’s condolences for Pakistani casualties following India’s Operation Sindoor, asserting that equating aggressors with defenders undermines the global fight against terrorism. Addressing the media, Tharoor stated, “We were a little disappointed in the reaction of the...
Two LeT Operatives Apprehended in Baskuchan Operation
Security forces apprehended two individuals affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba during a coordinated operation in the Baskuchan area of Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday. The individuals, identified as Irfan Bashir and Uzair Salam, were taken into custody following a joint operation by the Special Operations Group Shopian, 44 Rashtriya...
Court Rejects Trump’s Tariff Claim Tied to India-Pak Ceasefire
A federal trade court in New York has ruled that former President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers, dismissing the administration’s claim that such measures were instrumental in brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. The United States Court of International Trade determined...
Highly Transmissible NB.1.8.1 Variant Detected Across U.S
A new and highly transmissible COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, has been identified in multiple U.S. states, prompting heightened surveillance by health authorities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed detections through its airport screening programme, with cases reported in California, Washington, Virginia, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Hawaii. The variant,...
Government Clerk Detained in Jaisalmer over Alleged ISI Espionage
A Rajasthan government employee, identified as Shakur Khan Mangaliya, was detained on Wednesday in Jaisalmer for allegedly spying for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence . Khan, who serves as a clerk in the state’s employment office, was apprehended by a joint team from the Rajasthan CID and intelligence units from Jaipur....
Supreme Court Upholds Bail for Professor, Curbs on Case Commentary
The Supreme Court has extended the interim bail of Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, arrested over allegedly inflammatory social media posts related to Operation Sindoor, but reiterated that he cannot post anything online related to the case. A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta clarified that...
India Rallies Global Support Against Cross-Border Terrorism
Two parliamentary delegations from India engaged with senior officials in Japan and the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, articulating India’s position on Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and addressing misinformation surrounding the Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent Operation Sindoor. In Tokyo, the delegation, comprising members from various political parties, met with Japanese...
