India-Pakistan tensions: Foreign Secretary Misri to brief committee
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is set to appear before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs on Monday to provide a detailed briefing on the recent tensions between India and Pakistan, including the military operation known as Operation Sindoor. The committee, chaired by
Afghanistan backs India, dismisses Pakistan’s missilestrike claims
India and Afghanistan are reaffirming their historic relationship, pushing back against Pakistan’s attempts to drive a wedge between the two countries during Operation Sindoor. A recent phone call between India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi
Trump: India ready to remove 100% tariffs on US goods
US President Donald Trump has claimed that India is prepared to remove 100 percent of tariffs on American goods, but said he is in no rush to finalize a trade agreement. Speaking to Fox News on Friday, Trump highlighted India as a top
Trump not frustrated with Netanyahu over Gaza war
US President Donald Trump has expressed that he is not frustrated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the ongoing war in Gaza. In an interview with Fox News from Abu Dhabi, Trump acknowledged the tough situation Netanyahu is facing, especially in the
Amit Shah launches ₹1,500 crore projects in Gujarat
Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins a two-day visit to Gujarat on Saturday, where he will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for over 90 developmental projects across Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, and Mehsana. His visit includes the opening of two new Primary Health Centres, an
Neeraj Chopra’s 90.23m javelin throw earns praise from PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Neeraj Chopra after the star athlete became the first Indian to throw over 90 meters in javelin. Chopra achieved a personal best of 90.23m at the 2025 Doha Diamond League, breaking his own national record. Calling it “a
Supreme Court dismisses plea on alleged Rohingya deportation into sea, questions credibility of claims
The Supreme Court on Friday (May 16) questioned and expressed disbelief at a writ petition which alleged that 43 Rohingyas, including children, women and elderly, and individuals with serious health conditions such as cancer, were forcibly deported by the Indian Government to Myanmar after throwing
Donald Trump tells Tim Cook to stop Apple manufacturing in India
During his state visit to Qatar, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly urged Apple CEO Tim Cook to stop manufacturing in India and focus instead on production within the United States. The remarks come at a sensitive time, as tensions simmer between Washington and
UAE and US Presidents discuss deeper partnership in Abu Dhabi
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Donald Trump held high-level talks in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, reaffirming their countries’ commitment to strengthening a strategic partnership that spans over five decades. The two leaders met at the Presidential Palace
Rajnath Singh slams IMF over Pakistan bailout
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday strongly criticized the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for approving a $2.1 billion bailout for Pakistan, saying it amounts to indirect financing of terrorism. Speaking at the Indian Air Force base in Bhuj, Singh stated, “The IMF should
Trump claims India offering zero-tariff trade deal to US
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that India is offering a bilateral trade agreement that would eliminate tariffs on a wide range of American products. “They are offering us a deal where basically they are willing to literally charge us no tariffs,”
India open to talks with Pakistan only on terrorism: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday reaffirmed that India is open to dialogue with Pakistan only on terrorism, making the country’s position clear following the successful Operation Sindoor. “The Prime Minister has made it very clear — the only talks with Pakistan
India will deal with Pakistan strictly bilaterally: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated on Thursday that India’s approach to Pakistan remains strictly bilateral, reaffirming a long-standing national policy. “Our relations, our dealings with Pakistan will be bilateral and strictly bilateral. That is the national consensus and there is absolutely no
Putin approves delegation for renewed Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the composition of a high-level delegation for fresh talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, reviving a dialogue suspended since 2022. The Kremlin confirmed that the Russian delegation will be led by Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky and include key
Venezuelan toddler returned home after US deportation sparks outcry
A two-year-old Venezuelan girl, Maikelys Antonella Espinoza Bernal, who was separated from her mother and held by US authorities, has been returned to Venezuela amid growing outrage over her detention. She arrived on Wednesday at Simon Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetia aboard a
Encounter breaks out between terrorists and forces in J&K’s Tral
A fierce encounter broke out on Thursday between security forces and terrorists hiding in the Nader area of Tral, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Awantipora sub-division. According to police, the gunfight began after security forces launched a cordon and search operation based on specific
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
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,
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