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Pakistan Alleges Imminent Indian Military Strike
Pakistan has asserted that it possesses “credible intelligence” indicating that India is preparing to launch a military strike within the next 24 to 36 hours. This claim follows the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 tourists. India attributes the attack...
Census to Feature Caste Data in Landmark Policy Shift
The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs , chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the inclusion of caste enumeration in the forthcoming national census. This decision, announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday, marks a significant policy shift, addressing a longstanding demand from various political and social...
Rubio Steps In as US Scrambles to Prevent War
A deadly terrorist assault in Kashmir has reignited tensions between India and Pakistan, prompting urgent diplomatic efforts by the United States to prevent a potential military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. Amid escalating rhetoric, the United States has called on both countries to exercise restraint. Secretary of State...
Supreme Court Clarifies Sharia Court Rulings Not Legally Binding
A Muslim woman’s right to maintenance was upheld by the Supreme Court, reaffirming that rulings issued by a Sharia Court or a Court of Kazi carry no legal force under the framework of Indian law. Delivering the judgement on 4 February, made public on 22 April, a bench comprising...
Beijing Urges Unbiased Probe Amid Rising India-Pakistan Strain
China has called for an impartial and thorough investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack, voicing concern over the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. In a carefully worded statement issued after a telephone conversation between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Pakistani counterpart, Beijing underscored the urgency of...
High Court Summons Fadnavis and BJP MLAs Over Alleged Poll Irregularities
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has issued summons to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Bharatiya Janata Party legislators Mohan Mate and Bunty Bhangadiya, following election petitions filed by defeated Congress candidates. The petitions allege significant procedural violations during the October 2024 assembly elections. Congress candidate...
Tehran Seeks to Mend Fractured Ties Between Neighbours
Iran has extended an offer to mediate between India and Pakistan following a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives. The attack, attributed to Pakistan-based militants, has intensified diplomatic and military tensions between the two nations. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi described India...
Lashkar Commander Mastermind Behind Pahalgam Carnage
A coordinated terrorist assault in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, has left 26 tourists dead and over 20 injured, marking the deadliest civilian attack in India since 2008. Investigations have revealed that the operation was orchestrated by Saifullah Kasuri, a senior commander of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba group. The attack was...
India Halts Indus Waters Treaty Amid Escalating Tensions
India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, citing Islamabad’s continued support for cross-border terrorism. The decision follows a deadly militant attack in Kashmir that killed 26 civilians, including 25 Indian tourists and one Nepali national. The suspension was announced after a high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee...
Pakistan Conducts Missile Test Along Karachi Coastline
Pakistan has issued a navigational warning indicating a surface-to-surface missile test along its Karachi coastline within its exclusive economic zone on April 24-25. The notification, disseminated through maritime channels, delineates a designated area in the Arabian Sea where the missile test is scheduled to occur. This development has prompted...
India Enforces Sweeping Measures Following Pahalgam Tragedy
India has enacted a series of stringent diplomatic and security measures in response to a deadly militant attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that claimed the lives of 26 tourists and injured 17 others. The government has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, closed the Wagah-Attari border crossing, and revoked...
Modi Returns Early from Saudi Arabia After Pahalgam Attack
A deadly terror attack in Pahalgam has forced Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cut short his trip to Saudi Arabia. Upon arriving back in Delhi, he convened a high-level security meeting with key officials, including National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The attack, which...
28 Dead in Kashmir’s Deadliest Civilian Attack in Years
At least 28 people were killed and over 30 injured when armed militants opened fire on a group of tourists at Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday afternoon. The Resistance Front , an offshoot of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the attack, which authorities...
Gold Hits Historic High of Rs 1 Lakh per 10 Grams
Gold prices have surged to a historic milestone, reaching the psychological threshold of Rs 1 lakh per 10 grams, driven by ongoing bullish trends in international bullion markets. The surge reflects growing uncertainty in global financial markets, with concerns about US economic policy and inflationary pressures contributing to the...
Interpol Pursuit Intensifies as Bangladesh Targets Hasina
Bangladesh’s interim government has formally requested Interpol to issue a Red Notice for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, seeking her arrest and extradition from India to face charges of crimes against humanity. The move follows Hasina’s ousting in August amid mass protests and her subsequent flight to India. The...
BJP Disavows MPs’ Supreme Court Criticism Amid Internal Tensions
The Bharatiya Janata Party has publicly distanced itself from controversial remarks made by its Members of Parliament, Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma, concerning the Supreme Court, with party president J P Nadda asserting that these statements reflect personal opinions and are not endorsed by the party. Nadda’s clarification came...
Supreme Court Affirms Urdu Signage as Integral to Hindustani Heritage
The Supreme Court has upheld the inclusion of Urdu on the signboard of the Patur Municipal Council in Maharashtra’s Akola district, emphasising that language is a facet of culture and should not be a source of division. The court described Urdu as “the finest specimen of Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb,” highlighting...
Supreme Court Scrutinises Waqf Law Amidst Mounting Legal Challenges
Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, presiding over a pivotal Supreme Court hearing, has urged the Union government to address critical constitutional concerns surrounding the Waqf Act, 2025. The legislation, which has ignited widespread debate, is under intense judicial scrutiny following a series of petitions challenging its validity. The Waqf Act,...
