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Trump Attributes India-Pakistan Ceasefire to Trade Diplomacy
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim of facilitating the May 2025 ceasefire between India and Pakistan, attributing the de-escalation to trade negotiations initiated by his administration. Speaking during a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House, Trump stated, “If you take a look...
Courtroom Clash Over Waqf Law’s Secular Boundaries
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta asserted before the Supreme Court on Tuesday that waqf is inherently a secular concept, emphasising that the Waqf Act, 2025, does not impinge upon any essential religious practices of Muslims. This declaration was part of a comprehensive 145-page submission defending the constitutional validity of the...
Kerala’s Anti-Corruption Bureau Probes ED Amid Bribery Allegations
A senior Enforcement Directorate official in Kochi has been named the primary accused in a ₹2 crore bribery case, prompting the Kerala Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau to initiate a comprehensive investigation into the central agency’s operations. The case centres on Assistant Director Shekhar Kumar of the ED’s Kochi unit,...
India Advances Ranbir Canal Expansion to Harness Chenab Waters
India has initiated plans to double the length of the Ranbir Canal, a significant move aimed at increasing its utilisation of the Chenab River’s waters following the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. The proposed extension would see the canal’s length increase from 60 km to 120...
India Tightens Trade Channels with Bangladesh
India has imposed port restrictions on the import of specific goods, including readymade garments and processed food items, from Bangladesh. This move follows similar curbs placed by Dhaka on certain Indian products last month. According to a notification by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade , these port restrictions...
Global Diplomatic Campaign to Spotlight Pak Role in Pahalgam
A coordinated diplomatic initiative is underway as New Delhi dispatches multi-party parliamentary delegations to key global capitals to present evidence of Pakistan’s alleged involvement in the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. The outreach, scheduled from 22 May to 1 June, aims to galvanise international support against cross-border...
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...
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...
Strategic Shift in Counter-Terrorism Doctrine: Modi
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that Operation Sindoor, the military campaign targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir , represents a pivotal change in the nation’s counter-terrorism strategy. In a televised address, Modi emphasized that the operation is not a one-time event but a sustained...
India Releases Terror Sites Across Pakistan and PoK Hit by Sindoor
Satellite images released by the Indian Armed Forces show significant damage to terror sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir , confirming the precision and impact of the military operation dubbed Operation Sindoor. The visuals highlight the destruction at key targets, including Muridke and Bhawalpur, which have been associated with...
CEACEFIRE DECLARED
India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire following intense U.S.-mediated negotiations, marking a critical pause in the most severe military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours in over two decades. The announcement was made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who lauded both countries for choosing...
India strikes three Pak airbases in retaliation
India has launched missile and drone strikes on three Pakistani airbases—Nur Khan near Rawalpindi, Murid in Chakwal, and Rafiqui in Jhang—in retaliation for drone attacks on Indian border cities. The Indian military employed air-to-surface missiles and drones in the operation, reportedly causing damage to Pakistani air assets. Pakistan, however,...
Capital on Edge as Tensions Escalate Along Border
A high alert has been declared in the national capital amid escalating hostilities along the border, prompting authorities to cancel all government employees’ leaves and evacuate key public areas, including the iconic India Gate. Security forces intensified their presence across Delhi, deploying additional paramilitary units and establishing checkpoints at...
Rajnath Singh briefs all-party meeting on Operation Sindoor
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh briefed opposition leaders in an all-party meeting, detailing the objectives and outcomes of the operation. According to military officials, the strikes were precise, aiming to neutralize infrastructure associated with groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. The targeted locations included Bahawalpur, Muridke, Tehra Kalan, Sialkot, Bhimber,...
India Targets Terror Networks in Cross-Border Strikes
The Indian Armed Forces launched coordinated air and missile strikes on nine locations across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, 6 May, under Operation Sindoor. The operation was a direct response to the 22 April massacre in Pahalgam, where 26 Hindu tourists were killed in one of...
UN Council Confronts Pakistan Over Kashmir Massacre
The United Nations Security Council convened a confidential session on Monday to address the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the April 22 massacre in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 individuals, predominantly Hindu tourists. During the meeting, several member states scrutinized Pakistan’s alleged involvement and...
