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Indus Basin Resorts to Crisis as Flows Plunge Ahead of Kharif
Pakistan’s wariness over an impending agricultural crisis has intensified, with official statistics confirming a 15 per cent dip in water release from key dams compared to this time last year. On 5 June, discharge from major reservoirs in Punjab fell to 124,000 cusecs, down from 144,000 cusecs on the same date in...
India’s Anti‑Terror Mission Secures Stronger International Backing
A multi‑party parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor concluded its Washington D.C. visit today, underscoring India’s resolute stance against terrorism linked to Pakistan. Over three days, the delegation, part of a broader outreach under Operation Sindoor, met with top U.S. officials and lawmakers to make their case for global...
State Scolded Over Delay in Stampede Compensation
A vacation bench of the Allahabad High Court has reprimanded the Uttar Pradesh government over its failure to distribute compensation to the kin of those who perished in a stampede at the Mahakumbh. The court observed that four months have elapsed since the incident on 29 January, yet not...
Washington’s Geostrategic Gamble Over Islamabad
U.S. support for Pakistan endures as strategic necessity eclipses democratic principle, argued Dr. Jordan B. Peterson on his latest podcast. He said Pakistan, despite its troubling record on terrorism and authoritarianism, offers the United States vital regional leverage that democratic India purportedly does not. “Pakistan is useful,” he asserted, spotlighting a...
Indian Student’s Harrowing Restraint at Newark Airport
A chilling episode at Newark Liberty International Airport has ignited global concern after footage showed an Indian student being handcuffed, shackled and pinned face-down by at least four US officials—two with their knees on his back—before being deported. An Indian‑American observer, entrepreneur Kunal Jain, captured the distressing scene and shared...
Pak Politician Acknowledges Terror Legacy
Sky News journalist Yalda Hakim cornered Pakistan People’s Party Senator Sherry Rehman over the country’s historical ties to terrorist organisations during an intense interview. Pakistan’s departure from the Financial Action Task Force grey list provided the backdrop for probing questions about lingering suspicions of state involvement with extremist groups. Hakim pressed...
Diplomacy Restored Through Eid Exchange Between Yunus, Modi
Bangladesh’s interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has reaffirmed lasting cooperation between his nation and India, emphasising that their engagement will continue to be guided by “mutual respect and understanding” to serve the welfare of both peoples. His message, framed in a letter dated 6 June, was a response to Prime Minister...
Mallya Asserts He Warned Jaitley Before Departure
Vijay Mallya has stated allegations that he informed the then finance minister Arun Jaitley of his departure were accurate, reigniting intense political controversy over the circumstances that allowed his exit in March 2016. Speaking on a popular podcast hosted by Raj Shamani, Mallya said he walked alongside Jaitley in Parliament and mentioned...
Shah Lauds Tamil, Appeals to BJP Cadre in Madurai
Shah apologised to BJP functionaries for his inability to address them in Tamil, calling the language “one of the greatest languages of India” during a large rally in Madurai on Sunday. His opening words cut through campaign noise and framed the BJP’s growing efforts in Tamil Nadu. His remarks...
Elections Under Scrutiny Amid “Match‑Fixing” Shadow
Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi has escalated his confrontation with the Election Commission, demanding full transparency in the wake of his match‑fixing allegations concerning the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections. He has urged the EC to release consolidated, machine‑readable voter rolls from all state and general elections, along with CCTV footage...
Germany’s Berlin Pledge Strengthens India’s Anti‑Terror Resolve
An Indian all-party parliamentary delegation visiting Germany secured a firm reaffirmation from Berlin of its support for India’s stance against terrorism and its rejection of “nuclear blackmail” by Pakistan, Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul declared during meetings in Berlin on Friday. Wadephul condemned the 22 April Pahalgam attack, in...
Canada Defends India’s G7 Summit Invitation
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney clarified the rationale behind inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 summit, emphasising India’s significant role in the global economy and supply chains. Carney underscored that with India ranking as the world’s fifth largest economy and being the most populous nation, its presence...
Brics Parliamentary Forum Condemns Pahalgam Attack Unitedly
The 11th Brics Parliamentary Forum issued a firm condemnation of the terror attack that took place on April 22 in Pahalgam, calling for enhanced and coordinated measures to combat terrorism. The statement, released by the Lok Sabha Secretariat, reflected the collective stance of the ten member countries attending the...
India Advances Chenab-Ravi-Beas-Sutlej Link Canal Project
India has initiated a pre-feasibility study for the construction of the Chenab-Ravi-Beas-Sutlej link canal, a strategic water infrastructure project designed to divert significant volumes of water from the Chenab River, which currently flows into Pakistan under the framework of the Indus Waters Treaty . This move marks a pivotal...
Central Waqf Portal Introduces Unique ID System for Registered Properties
The government has launched a new Central Waqf Portal that will issue a 17-digit unique identification number exclusively to waqf properties registered with state waqf boards. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and regulatory oversight by enabling only officially registered waqf properties to upload their details on the platform...
Pakistan’s UN Counter-Terrorism Roles Stir Diplomatic Unease
Pakistan’s recent appointments to pivotal counter-terrorism positions within the United Nations Security Council have triggered unease among diplomatic circles, particularly in New Delhi. The country now chairs the sanctions committee overseeing the Taliban, serves as vice-chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee established after the 9/11 attacks, and holds a key...
Bengaluru Police Bosses Face Action for Stampede Lapses
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has suspended Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda and four other senior officers following a deadly stampede at M Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11 lives and injured 47. The incident occurred during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory celebrations, drawing widespread criticism over crowd mismanagement and prompting...
Sharif Appeals to Trump for Further Mediation
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has publicly urged U.S. President Donald Trump to facilitate a comprehensive dialogue with India, praising Trump’s purported role in de-escalating the recent military standoff between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. Speaking at an event at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Sharif lauded Trump as a...
