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New Delhi: On May 24, 2025, Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, visited Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district to meet families affected by recent cross-border shelling by Pakistani troops, marking his second visit to the Union Territory since the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Gandhi expressed solidarity with the victims, promising to address their concerns at the national level. Solidarity with Affected FamiliesGandhi met with families who suffered losses during the shelling, describing the scenes he witnessed: “Broken houses, scattered belongings, moist eyes, and painful stories of losing loved…

New Delhi: During his visit to Berlin on May 23, 2025, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered a powerful message, condemning the recent Pahalgam terror attack and reaffirming India’s unwavering stance against terrorism and nuclear blackmail. He emphasized that India will handle all issues with Pakistan bilaterally, rejecting any third-party involvement, while strengthening ties with Germany. Zero Tolerance for TerrorismSpeaking at a joint press conference with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Jaishankar declared, “India has zero tolerance for terrorism. India will never give in to nuclear blackmail.” His remarks were in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in…

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has intensified his push for domestic manufacturing, threatening a 25% import tariff on all smartphones not produced in the United States, targeting industry giants like Apple and Samsung. The policy, aimed at bringing manufacturing back to American soil, could significantly impact global supply chains and consumer prices. Trump’s Ultimatum to Tech GiantsIn a recent Oval Office statement, Trump emphasized fairness in his tariff policy, stating, “It would be Apple, Samsung, and anybody that makes that product. When they build their plant here, there is no tariff.” The president revealed he personally conveyed this expectation…

New Delhi: Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel Peace Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, teeters on the edge of collapse as the 84-year-old leader threatens to resign, citing an inability to govern due to mounting political discord and a deepening rift with the powerful Bangladesh Army. The announcement, reported by BBC Bangla on May 23, 2025, follows a meeting between Yunus and Nahid Islam, a prominent student leader and head of the National Citizen Party (NCP), who revealed Yunus’s growing frustration with the lack of consensus among political factions. This development comes just months after Yunus assumed power in August 2024,…

New Delhi: U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent Oval Office confrontations with foreign leaders, including Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy in February 2025 and South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa on May 21, 2025, signal a stark departure from the White House’s tradition of closed-door diplomacy. Once a bastion of confidentiality, where strategic discussions were shielded from public view, the White House under Trump has embraced a reality TV-style approach, with tense exchanges broadcast live, raising questions about the end of diplomatic secrecy and its implications for global relations. A Break from TraditionHistorically, White House meetings followed a strict protocol: leaders delivered brief, scripted remarks…

New Delhi: A flight carrying an Indian parliamentary delegation led by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi was forced to circle Moscow’s Domodedovo International Airport for nearly 45 minutes on May 22, 2025, following a drone attack attributed to Ukraine. The delegation, part of an international outreach under Operation Sindoor to address Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, landed safely after the airport resumed operations. The team received a warm welcome from Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar as they embarked on a five-nation tour to highlight cross-border security concerns. Drone Attack Disrupts Moscow Airport OperationsThe drone attack, which targeted Moscow’s airspace, led to a…

New Delhi: On May 23, 2025, a heated political clash unfolded as BJP MP Nishikant Dubey targeted Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over a 1991 India-Pakistan military transparency pact, accusing the Congress of hypocrisy in its criticism of Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar. The controversy stems from Operation Sindoor, intensifying the BJP-Congress rift. Dubey’s Attack on Rahul GandhiNishikant Dubey shared documents of the 1991 pact on social media, which mandated India and Pakistan to exchange information on military exercises and movements to avoid conflict. He wrote, “Rahul Gandhi ji, this agreement was made during your government’s time. In 1991,…

Moscow: A multi-party delegation of Indian Members of Parliament, led by Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, arrived at Domodedovo International Airport on Thursday night, May 22, 2025, kicking off a five-nation tour to highlight Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism. They were received by Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar and other officials, marking the start of a critical diplomatic mission following the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists. Diplomatic Push Against TerrorismThe delegation’s visit, the third of seven planned under India’s global campaign, aims to expose Pakistan’s role in fostering terrorism, particularly after the Pahalgam attack claimed by The Resistance Front (TRF), a…

A blend of drama and nationalism has slowly begun to dig the grave of mainstream Indian journalism.From labeling a travel blogger a “Pakistani spy,” to falsely reporting Indian military control over Pakistani cities — parts of the Indian media have repeatedly crossed ethical lines in the name of patriotism and TRPs. Section 1: The Jyoti Malhotra Case – A Trial by Media Recently, several Indian news channels reported that Jyoti Malhotra, a travel blogger from Hisar, had been arrested for spying for Pakistan. These reports circulated widely with dramatic visuals and unverified claims. However, the Hisar Police later clarified via…

New Delhi: On May 23, 2025, as the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) marked nine years since its launch, the BJP hailed the Modi government’s welfare initiatives for empowering diverse sections of society and boosting the Indian economy. BJP spokesperson Tuhin Sinha announced that the scheme, which provides LPG connections to poor households, has reached 10.3 crore connections, with nearly 9 crore beneficiaries emerging as sustained users. Sustained Usage Counters Opposition ClaimsSinha emphasized, “This negates the opposition’s claim that many beneficiaries did not opt for refills after utilizing the initial free gas cylinders.” The scheme’s success is evident in the…