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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Chinese Firms Eye India Deals as US Tariffs Bite
Chinese companies are increasingly shifting focus to India, adjusting strategies to cope with escalating tariff pressures imposed by United States President Donald Trump on Chinese goods. Trump’s aggressive tariff policy, part of a prolonged trade confrontation between Washington and Beijing, has driven Chinese firms to seek alternative growth avenues...
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...
Washington Calls for Calm Between India and Pakistan
The United States has pressed India and Pakistan to seek a “responsible resolution” after a deadly attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam area left more than two dozen people dead, as tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours threaten to escalate. The State Department confirmed it has been engaged in...
Tensions Escalate as Pakistan Extends Ceasefire Violations
Pakistani forces engaged in unprovoked firing along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir for the fourth consecutive night, intensifying hostilities and prompting strong retaliatory measures from the Indian Army, according to defence officials on Monday. The latest incidents of cross-border firing were reported in the Kupwara and...
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...
Pakistan Lags Decades Behind India, Owaisi Says Amid Rising Tensions
Slamming Pakistan in the wake of the terror attack at Pahalgam, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi declared that Pakistan is not merely lagging but remains half a century behind India. Speaking at a public meeting in Prabhani, Maharashtra, Owaisi sharply criticised Islamabad’s position, underlining...
Global Protests Demand Justice for Pahalgam Attack Victims
Protests erupted across several countries as members of the Indian community gathered in large numbers to condemn the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. Demonstrations were held in Canada, Denmark, England, France, Finland, Germany, Spain, and the United States, with protesters waving flags, raising slogans against Pakistan, and...
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...
