- Sunday, June 08, 2025
AFTER a turbulent week, life in the border regions of Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan is getting back to normal with the stoppage of shelling, fewer drone sightings, and sanitization of their neighbourhoods by bomb disposal squads. New Delhi and Islamabad reached an understanding Saturday (10) to halt military…
A DAY after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to halt all military actions, foreign secretary Vikram Misri faced trolling on social media for allegedly 'harming' the country's interests and prestige. The trolling, mostly by those claiming to be supporters of right-wing ideologies, became so intense that Misri had to…
NEARLY four days after the launch of Operation Sindoor, US president Donald Trump announced on Saturday (10) that India and Pakistan had agreed to a "full and immediate ceasefire" and congratulated them on using "common sense". Minutes after Trump posted the announcement on his Truth Social network, officials from Islamabad…
AMID escalating tensions, Pakistan on Saturday (10) said it will consider de-escalation if India stops further attacks. "Pakistan will consider de-escalation if India stops further attacks. However, if India launches any further strikes, our response will follow," foreign minister Ishaq Dar told Geo News after he spoke with US Secretary…
THE CONGRESS party slammed the BJP on Saturday (10) for trying to do politics during a national emergency by accusing the previous UPA government of "passivity" in responding to terror attacks. The party leaders said the ruling party and the government must clarify whether it is time to play politics…
FOLLOWING some social media posts of a likely oil shortage in the wake of tensions with Pakistan, India's top oil retailers have assured the public that have ample stocks and there is no need for panic buying State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum…
THE INAUGURAL Neeraj Chopra Classic, scheduled to be held on May 24 in Bengaluru, has been postponed indefinitely in the wake of India-Pakistan tensions. The organizers of the high-profile javelin event said on Friday (9) that the "thoughts at this point are only with our armed forces, who are at…
AFTER the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a loan of $1 billion for Pakistan, India has flagged to the possibility of it misuse by Islamabad for terrorism. In a post on social media platform X, the ministry of information and broadcasting said, "As an active and responsible member country, India…
AMID a tense situation between India and Pakistan, the US has said both countries need to identify methods to de-escalate and re-establish direct communication to avoid miscalculation. It has also expressed a willingness to “support” in facilitating “productive discussions” to avert future disputes. US secretary of state Marco Rubio spoke…
AMID escalating tensions between Pakistan and India, efforts are being made by former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif to strengthen back channel contacts to defuse tension with New Delhi, a media report said Friday. Nawaz Sharif, the chief of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) attended a security huddle at…
