Pakistan urges India to lift suspension of Indus Waters Treaty
Pakistan has reportedly appealed to India to reconsider the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty following a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, allegedly backed by Pakistan. The April 22 attack claimed 26 civilian lives, prompting India to halt the decades-old
Indian delegation at UN pushes to declare TRF a terrorist group
An Indian delegation met top UN counter-terrorism officials on Wednesday to push for The Resistance Front (TRF) to be designated an international terrorist organization, following last month’s deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people. The delegation, including Indian intelligence officials, presented evidence to
President Murmu seeks SC advice on setting timelines for Governors’ assent to Bills
President Droupadi Murmu has asked the Supreme Court to weigh in on whether timelines can be set for Governors and the President to act on Bills passed by state legislatures. In a reference under Article 143, the President sought clarity following a recent
Two dead, four injured in separate road crashes in Australia
Two people were killed and four others injured in two separate traffic accidents in Queensland, northern Australia, on Wednesday, authorities said. A head-on collision near Breddan, over 1,000 km northwest of Brisbane, left a woman in her 50s dead at the scene. The
Assam Rifles kill 10 militants in Manipur crackdown
Assam Rifles troops killed at least 10 militants during an intense gunfight near the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur’s Chandel district, officials confirmed on Thursday. The counter-insurgency operation, which began on Wednesday near New Samtal village in Khengjoy tehsil, is ongoing. A large cache
Real Madrid win delays Barcelona’s La Liga title celebration
Barcelona will have to wait at least another day to seal the La Liga title after Real Madrid edged Mallorca 2-1 on Wednesday night. Madrid’s Jacobo Ramon scored a last-second winner, flicking the ball over goalkeeper Leo Roman to snatch victory and keep
Scarlett Johansson says Oscars overlooked ‘Avengers: Endgame’
Scarlett Johansson has voiced disappointment over the Oscars snubbing Avengers: Endgame, saying the film deserved a Best Picture nomination. Speaking to Vanity Fair, Johansson said, “It was an impossible movie that should not have worked, that really works as a film — and
Shubhanshu Shukla to launch to ISS on June 8
Axiom Space has rescheduled its Ax-4 mission, which will carry Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station (ISS), for June 8. The mission was originally set for May 29. Shukla will serve as mission pilot aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket,
Vijay Shah moves SC; Congress slams BJP legal aid
As Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah moved the Supreme Court challenging a High Court order over his remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Congress MP and senior advocate Vivek Tankha questioned whether the BJP’s legal team was aiding him. Tankha posted on social media,
Buddha’s middle path offers guidance amid global uncertainty: India at UN
India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, P. Harish, emphasized the enduring relevance of Buddha’s principle of the middle path amid today’s global uncertainty during the International Day of Vesak commemoration. Speaking at the UN’s Economic and Social Council chamber, Harish said Buddha’s teachings
Baloch student Fahad Lehri latest victim of Pakistan’s ‘kill and dump’ policy
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has condemned the killing of Baloch student Fahad Lehri, calling it part of Pakistan’s continued “kill and dump” strategy to silence dissent in Balochistan. Fahad, a student from Mastung, was forcibly disappeared on May 4, and his bullet-ridden
Vijay Shah seeks SC relief over remarks on Col Qureshi
Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah has approached the Supreme Court seeking to quash the FIR ordered by the MP High Court over his remarks on Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The High Court had directed the state’s DGP to file a
India’s Operation Sindoor redefines deterrence strategy
India’s Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, marks a turning point in the country’s approach to terrorism. Coming just weeks after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, the operation delivered a powerful message: India will strike back. Indian forces
Balochistan not Pakistan, say Baloch activists
Baloch activists across the globe are intensifying calls to end Pakistan’s repressive policies in Balochistan amid ongoing enforced disappearances in the province. Mir Yar Baloch, a human rights activist, posted on X, “Balochistan is not Pakistan and the world can’t be a silent
Anita Anand’s quick rise in Canadian politics
Canada’s newly appointed Foreign Minister, Indira Anita Anand, has charted a swift and impactful path in Canadian politics. An academic-turned-politician, Anand entered Parliament in 2019 and quickly advanced through key ministries including procurement, defence, internal trade, transport, and industry before assuming the foreign
Scarlett Johansson tears up reading Eleanor The Great script
Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson was deeply moved by the script of her directorial debut film, Eleanor The Great. The 40-year-old star takes the helm for the upcoming drama, which tells the story of a 90-year-old Florida woman (played by June Squibb) who strikes
USTR Greer joins APEC talks in South Korea
US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer arrived in South Korea on Wednesday to participate in the upcoming APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting, scheduled for Thursday and Friday at the International Convention Centre on Jeju Island, Yonhap reported. Greer is also expected to
Russia to address key political and technical issues in Ukraine talks
The Kremlin has confirmed that Russia plans to address both political and technical issues during upcoming peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on Thursday, according to senior Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov. Speaking to Russian media, Ushakov said the delegation’s composition would reflect the
India intercepts PL-15, Chinese stock falls
Shares of Zhuzhou Hongda Electronics Corp Ltd, the Chinese defence manufacturer behind the PL-15 missile, plunged by 6.42% (2.56 Yuan) to 37.33 Yuan on Tuesday. The sharp decline followed confirmation that India’s air defence system successfully intercepted and destroyed the missile during a
India ready for next battle, says defence ministry after Operation Sindoor
India is prepared for any future military conflict, said Air Marshal A.K. Bharti on Monday, emphasizing lessons from Operation Sindoor and the country’s enhanced combat readiness. “The next battle will be different from this one—it’s a cat-and-mouse race. You must stay ahead of