Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, May 12, 2025 — Amid the continued tensions between India and Pakistan, a tragic story unfolded on Sunday evening when one Indian soldier was martyred on security duty at the Udhampur Air Force Station in Jammu and Kashmir. The martyrdom is a grim reminder of the turbulent situation along the Line…
New Delhi, May 11, 2025 — Senior Congress leader and Parliamentarian Shashi Tharoor has publicly attacked Pakistan after reports of ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) just hours after India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire on May 10. In a sharply worded tweet on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Tharoor voiced serious skepticism regarding Pakistan‘s commitment to peace and offered his solidarity to India‘s recent military operations under Operation Sindoor. The ceasefire, viewed as a diplomatic success after rising tensions in Jammu and Kashmir, was soon overshadowed by a series…
The tenuous ceasefire announced between India and Pakistan on May 10, 2025, was soon beset by fresh tensions as drone strikes and explosions shook sections of Jammu and Kashmir mere hours after the announcement. India has labeled this as a flagrant ceasefire violation by Pakistan, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri issuing a stern response by assuring that security forces have been instructed to respond aggressively to any violation. China Intervenes as Situation Rises During the volatile turn of events, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi telephoned India‘s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and called for both nations to be restrained and desist from further escalation. As per a release by China’s state-controlled Xinhua…
On the backdrop of increasing tensions between India and Pakistan, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi came down heavily on Pakistan for its recent military operation and calling upon Islamic references to validate aggression. In response to India’s effective ‘Operation Sindoor’, wherein militant infrastructure within the country and across the border was targeted, Pakistan retaliated with what…
Washington, D.C., May 11, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump has responded to the recent India-Pakistan ceasefire deal, terming it a bold and historic move. On his social media platform Truth Social, Trump complimented the leadership of both countries and asserted that the United States was behind the scenes in brokering the deal. I am…
Following increasing national interest in the India-Pakistan ceasefire, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has made a comprehensive statement on the developments, such as the importance of Operation Sindoor and the strategic moves of the Indian Army. Addressing a media briefing, Misri stated that India is still focused on national security and whatever was done by the military was done with “precision, restraint, and determination.” His comments were made at a time when there has been popular public discussion regarding the unexpected ceasefire accord and increasing calls for transparency from the government. Operation Sindoor: A Strategic Response Although Misri did not reveal classified information, he confirmed that Operation Sindoor was initiated as a befitting reply to enhanced cross-border threats and intelligence inputs. The operation, conducted by Indian…
Senior lawyer and Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal has responded sharply to the latest India-Pakistan ceasefire, demanding transparency from the government and more accountability from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In his speech, Sibal averred that though the Indian Army‘s swift and prompt response to terrorism needs national endorsement and applause, serious doubts regarding the abrupt announcement of the ceasefire remain. “The whole nation is solidly with our soldiers. Their pinpoint strikes on terror dens demonstrate their gallantry and professionalism. But while all this was happening, one must wonder—how did the ceasefire suddenly emerge?” he questioned. Demands for Parliament Session and PM‘s ReactionSibal insisted that the government hold a special session of Parliament, terming it important given the prevailing sensitive national mood. He also expressed concern over Prime Minister…
After over six decades of electrifying shows and establishing the sonic sound of rock and roll, The Who has finally announced their last North American tour. Entitled The Song Is Over, the farewell tour will visit major cities throughout the United States and Canada, bringing an end to an era for one of the most…
New York, May 10, 2025 — The last stage of jury selection in the celebrity sex trafficking trial of hip-hop billionaire Sean “Diddy” Combs has been delayed until Monday, May 12, due to concerns about possible juror stress and panel stability. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian approved a motion by Combs’ lawyers to postpone the…
Washington, D.C., May 2025 — A new United States bipartisan bill would permit Canadian “snowbirds” to remain longer in the United States without a visa. The Canadian Snowbird Visa Act, which was introduced last month, suggests lengthening the permissible stay for qualifying Canadians from 180 days to 240 days annually. The bill is sponsored by…
