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Government Dismisses Call for Special Parliament Session
The government has firmly rejected demands for a special parliamentary session to debate Operation Sindoor, citing the imminent commencement of the regular Monsoon Session in July. Officials maintain that convening a separate meeting would be redundant as the scheduled session will provide adequate opportunity for lawmakers to address the...
India Faces Rising COVID-19 Active Cases with Regional Hotspots
India recorded four fatalities linked to COVID-19 on Monday, as active cases across the nation climbed to 3,961, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The total number of discharged patients increased to 2,188 by 8 PM, reflecting ongoing efforts to manage the pandemic amid emerging clusters....
Man from Tarn Taran Detained Over Army Secrets Leak
A man from Tarn Taran district in Punjab was detained on charges of transmitting sensitive military information to Pakistani intelligence agents concerning Operation Sindoor, according to law enforcement officials. The accused reportedly shared details about army movements, a matter of national security that has prompted a swift response from...
Assam Chief Minister Refutes China-Brahmaputra Water Claims
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma firmly rejected assertions that China could disrupt the flow of the Brahmaputra River to India, countering concerns raised by a senior aide to Pakistan’s Prime Minister. Sarma emphasised that the Brahmaputra’s source and growth occur within Indian territory, making the narrative of a...
Khurshid Faces Backlash Over Political Allegiance Remarks
Salman Khurshid, veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister, has drawn significant attention following his comments during an all-party delegation meeting, igniting a debate on his political stance. His statements have sparked controversy largely because of perceived parallels with remarks made by fellow Congress politician Shashi Tharoor, leading to...
Army Bars Eid Prayers on Kolkata’s Red Road, Citing Military Use
The Indian Army has denied permission for the annual Eid-ul-Zuha congregational prayers on Kolkata’s Red Road, a site traditionally used for the event, citing military requirements. The decision, conveyed to both the Kolkata Police and the Calcutta Khilafat Committee, has stirred discussions among community leaders and officials. In a...
India’s Tariff Retaliation Escalates as US Rejects WTO Notice
Trade tensions between India and the United States have intensified following Washington’s dismissal of New Delhi’s formal notice at the World Trade Organization , which sought retaliatory measures against steep US import tariffs on steel and aluminium. The US maintains that its tariffs are national security measures under Section...
Air India to Diversify Aircraft Maintenance Amid Diplomatic Strains
Air India has initiated plans to reduce its reliance on Turkish Technic for the maintenance of its wide-body aircraft, citing public sentiment and recent geopolitical developments involving Turkiye. The airline’s CEO, Campbell Wilson, confirmed the strategic shift, emphasising the need to align operations with national considerations. Turkish Technic, based...
Opposition Demands Parliamentary Oversight After Jet Loss
Congress has intensified its call for a special session of Parliament after Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan acknowledged the loss of Indian Air Force jets during Operation Sindoor, the military engagement with Pakistan in May 2025. The opposition party asserts that the government’s lack of transparency on...
Shah Visits Poonch, Urges Vigilance for Amarnath Yatra
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Poonch on Friday to assess the security situation ahead of the Amarnath Yatra and to meet residents affected by cross-border shelling. His visit follows Operation Sindoor, India’s military response to the Pahalgam attack, and underscores the government’s commitment to regional stability and...
Raut’s BJP-Terrorist Remark Sparks Political Firestorm
A political storm erupted on Friday after Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut alleged that the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack had not been apprehended because they may have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party . His controversial remarks drew sharp condemnation from BJP leaders and even members within his...
Kerala Leads as India’s COVID-19 Cases Climb Past 2,700
India’s active COVID-19 cases have surged to 2,710, with Kerala accounting for the highest number of infections, followed by Maharashtra and Delhi, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Kerala has reported 1,147 active cases, while Maharashtra and Delhi have recorded 424 and 294 cases respectively. Gujarat...
TMC Condemns BJP’s Sindoor Campaign
The Trinamool Congress has strongly criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party over reports suggesting a nationwide distribution of sindoor to women as part of a political outreach initiative. TMC leaders have denounced the move as a “dangerous and divisive tactic,” accusing the BJP of exploiting a sacred Hindu symbol for...
Pakistan’s Military Chief Declares Kashmir and Water as Non-Negotiable Issues
Pakistan’s top military leader, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has firmly stated that the country will not compromise on the Kashmir dispute or its water rights, underscoring the army’s dominant role in shaping Islamabad’s policies towards India amid escalating regional tensions. Addressing a gathering of academic leaders in Rawalpindi, Munir...
Trump Condemns Court Ruling on Tariffs, Targets Conservatives
A federal court’s decision to invalidate President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs has ignited a fierce backlash from the White House, with Trump directing sharp criticism at the judiciary and prominent conservative legal figures. The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that Trump’s imposition of tariffs under the International Emergency...
India’s Military Success Overshadowed by Diplomatic Shortcomings
India’s swift and decisive military response to the Pahalgam terror attack, known as Operation Sindoor, achieved significant tactical objectives but fell short in shaping the international narrative, according to strategic analysts. Operation Sindoor commenced in the early hours of May 7, targeting nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied...
Tharoor Rebukes Colombia Over Condolences to Pakistan Post-Strike
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading a multi-party delegation in Bogotá, expressed dismay at Colombia’s condolences for Pakistani casualties following India’s Operation Sindoor, asserting that equating aggressors with defenders undermines the global fight against terrorism. Addressing the media, Tharoor stated, “We were a little disappointed in the reaction of the...
Two LeT Operatives Apprehended in Baskuchan Operation
Security forces apprehended two individuals affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba during a coordinated operation in the Baskuchan area of Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday. The individuals, identified as Irfan Bashir and Uzair Salam, were taken into custody following a joint operation by the Special Operations Group Shopian, 44 Rashtriya...
