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
NIA arrests ISIS operatives in Pune terror case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two absconding ISIS operatives linked to a 2023 terror conspiracy case involving IED fabrication in Pune. The suspects, Abdullah Faiyaz Shaikh alias Diaperwala, and Talha Khan, were intercepted at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport after
SIA conducts multiple raids across Kashmir in terror probe
The State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Saturday launched simultaneous raids at 11 locations across Kashmir in an ongoing investigation into terror-related activities. Supported by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the raids took place in Srinagar, Ganderbal, Handwara, Sopore, and Baramulla. These actions
India hosts UN Vesak panel on Buddha’s teachings
India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York marked the International Day of Vesak on Friday by hosting a panel discussion titled “Teachings of Gautama Buddha – A Path to Internal and Global Peace.” The event brought together diplomats, scholars, and
Pakistan deputy PM mocked for citing fake image in praise of air force
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has faced widespread criticism after quoting a fake image in Parliament that falsely claimed praise for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) from the UK’s Daily Telegraph. During a parliamentary session on Thursday, Dar lauded
Celebi Aviation suspended at Bengaluru airport over Turkey-Pakistan row
The Indian government has suspended the operations of Turkish company Celebi Aviation at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, citing national security concerns. Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) confirmed the move, stating the suspension follows a directive from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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