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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...
UN Security Council Convenes Amid Escalating India-Pakistan Tensions
The United Nations Security Council is set to hold closed-door consultations today to address the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. The meeting, prompted by Pakistan’s request, comes as both nations engage in a series of retaliatory measures, raising concerns...
Mahayuti Faces Strains as NCP Drive Sparks Discord
Tensions within Maharashtra’s ruling Mahayuti coalition have intensified following the induction of several former opposition leaders into the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party , prompting unease among its allies, particularly the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party . The entry of former state ministers Dr Satish...
Protests Surge in China Amid Economic Turmoil and Tariff Fallout
Mass protests have swept across China, with factory and construction workers taking to the streets in anger over the economic fallout of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. These protests have intensified in recent days, peaking in late April 2025, as workers across various industrial zones grapple with...
Pakistan-administered Kashmir Orders Madrasa Closures
Authorities in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have mandated the closure of all religious seminaries for ten days, citing concerns over potential Indian military action following a deadly attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. While officials publicly attributed the decision to an ongoing heatwave, internal communications and statements from the Department of...
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...
