Pakistani pilgrims face mismanagement, poor conditions during Haj
Pakistani lawmakers have condemned the government for the appalling treatment of the country’s Haj pilgrims in Mecca. MNAs Shagufta Jumani and Shahida Rehmani exposed mismanagement, citing broken suitcases, inedible food, and lack of care for pilgrims. Jumani pleaded for intervention, while Rehmani said
India leads global push for peacekeeper safety and accountability: UN
India is playing a key role in global peacekeeping by leading efforts to hold accountable those who attack UN peacekeepers, said Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations. India chairs the 39-member Group of Friends for Promoting Accountability for Crimes Against Peacekeepers,
India says no talks with Pakistan unless terrorism ends
India on Thursday reiterated its firm stance that any dialogue with Pakistan must be bilateral and is only possible if Islamabad ends its support for cross-border terrorism. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the Indus Waters Treaty remains suspended and
India, Saudi Arabia vow joint fight against terrorism
An Indian all-party parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda visited Saudi Arabia on Thursday, emphasizing India’s zero-tolerance stance on terrorism and the strategic significance of Operation Sindoor. During a session with the Gulf Research Centre, the delegation discussed security cooperation
Indian MPs brief diplomats, Indonesian leaders on Operation Sindoor
An Indian all-party parliamentary delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha met political leaders and diplomats from 20 countries in Jakarta on Thursday, reinforcing India’s global outreach against cross-border terrorism. The delegation briefed foreign envoys and Indonesian think tanks on Operation Sindoor
Operation Sindoor not over, enemies will pay bigger price: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that Operation Sindoor is ongoing and warned that any future terror attack on India will trigger an even harsher response. Speaking at a rally in Alipurduar, West Bengal, Modi said, “We struck thrice on enemy soil
Operation Sindoor proved India’s military-tech edge: US expert
Operation Sindoor wasn’t just a military victory but a strategic showcase of India’s defence self-reliance, says top US warfare analyst John Spencer. In his detailed report, Spencer noted that India’s use of indigenous systems like the BrahMos missile, Rudram-1, Akash SAMs, and AI-powered
India reinforces anti-terror stance during Saudi Arabia visit
A high-level all-party Indian delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda is in Riyadh as part of India’s global outreach on terrorism, stressing the country’s unwavering commitment to fight Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terror. The delegation met Dr. Mushabab Al-Qahtani, Director General of the
India takes anti-terror message from Italy to Denmark
A nine-member Indian parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad will travel to Denmark after wrapping up a key diplomatic visit to Italy focused on India’s fight against terrorism. The all-party group, including MPs from the BJP, Congress, Shiv Sena-UBT, AIADMK,
US calls for fair and reciprocal trade in India talks
A senior US diplomat has called for “fair and reciprocal market access” in talks with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, amid ongoing negotiations on a potential US-India trade agreement. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau emphasized this principle during a meeting in Washington,
Panama President supports India’s anti-terror stand
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino Quintero expressed firm support for India’s stand against terrorism during a meeting with an Indian all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. The meeting at the Presidential Palace was part of India’s global outreach following the Pahalgam
Court blocks Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs over legal overreach
In a major legal setback for former US President Donald Trump, a federal trade court has blocked his proposed ‘Liberation Day’ import tariffs, ruling that he overstepped his constitutional powers. The Court of International Trade in Manhattan found that the tariffs, targeting countries
Supriya Sule leads India’s anti-terror push in South Africa
An all-party delegation led by NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule met key South African leaders in Cape Town to emphasize India’s unified and firm stand against terrorism. The visit is part of India’s global outreach following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and
Indian-origin man gets 10 years in US smuggling case
An Indian-origin man, Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel, 29, has been sentenced to ten years and one month in prison for masterminding a human smuggling operation that led to the death of an Indian family trying to enter the US from Canada. A Minnesota federal
Russian ambassador praises Modi’s leadership, after Pahalgam attack
In an exclusive interview, Russia’s Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and commended India for swiftly identifying and punishing those responsible for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. Alipov stated that there is no
US halts new student visa interviews and may screen social media profiles
In a sweeping shift in immigration policy, the United States has temporarily halted all new student visa interviews across the globe. The move, announced by the State Department, comes amid heightened concerns over national security and foreign influence on college campuses. Alongside the
Foreign students face increasing uncertainty in the US, says expert
Amid heightened scrutiny and mass deportations by the US government, a foreign policy expert has voiced concern over the increasingly hostile environment for international students, particularly those from India. Robinder Sachdev, a noted foreign policy analyst, said while the recent US warning to
Pakistan, Turkey, Azerbaijan to boost strategic ties amid tensions with India
The alliance between Pakistan, Turkey, and Azerbaijan is expected to deepen further with an upcoming trilateral summit during Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Azerbaijan, following his ongoing tour of Iran. According to Pakistani media reports, a high-level summit is planned in
Trump threatens more cuts to Harvard funding amid legal battle
Donald Trump has threatened to strip Harvard University of an additional $3 billion in federal grants, escalating his conflict with the prestigious institution. The former president’s latest comments come amid an ongoing legal battle over federal funding and international student enrollment. On Memorial
Suman makes comeback to Indian women’s hockey team
Suman Devi Thoudam, who made her return to the Indian women’s hockey team after a three-year hiatus, is determined to make the most of the opportunity. Having last played for India in 2022, Suman has been included in the squad for the upcoming