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New Delhi: Indian author, lawyer, and activist Banu Mushtaq has etched her name in literary history by winning the prestigious International Booker Prize 2025 for her short story collection, Heart Lamp. This landmark achievement marks the first time a book written in Kannada, a Dravidian language spoken predominantly in Karnataka, has claimed this globally celebrated award. Translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi, Heart Lamp poignantly captures the struggles and resilience of Muslim women in South India, earning widespread acclaim for its vivid storytelling and emotional depth. A Trailblazing Victory for Kannada LiteratureThe International Booker Prize, awarded annually for outstanding fiction…

New Delhi: The first of seven all-party delegations under India’s Operation Sindoor global outreach initiative, led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde, departed for the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. This ambitious diplomatic mission aims to highlight Pakistan’s long-standing role in sponsoring terrorism while showcasing India’s resolute stance against cross-border terror activities. The delegations, comprising 59 parliamentarians, former ministers, and politicians from diverse political affiliations, will visit 32 countries and the European Union headquarters in Brussels to present India’s case on the global stage. Mission to Counter Terrorism NarrativesThe Operation Sindoor outreach is a strategic response…

Sikh religious authorities and the SGPC have refuted claims by an Indian Army official that air defence guns were deployed at the Golden Temple to counter aerial threats from Pakistan. The clarification comes after Lieutenant General Sumer Ivan D’Cunha’s statement sparked concerns, with Sikh leaders emphasizing no permission was granted and religious practices remained uninterrupted. New Delhi: Sikh religious authorities and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) have categorically denied claims that the Indian Army was permitted to deploy air defence guns at the Golden Temple in Amritsar to neutralize aerial threats from Pakistan. The clarification follows a statement by…

Synopsis: Following a 2-hour conversation with Trump, Putin expressed readiness to work with Ukraine on a peace accord, though no specific ceasefire timeline was discussed. New Delhi: After a two-hour phone call with US President Donald Trump on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to collaborate with Ukraine on a peace memorandum, stating that efforts to end the war are “on the right track.” The conversation marks a significant step toward resuming dialogue between the two nations. Credit to Trump for Resuming TalksPutin thanked Trump, crediting him for facilitating direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv. Last week, the two countries…

Synopsis: Following the Pahalgam terror attack, a viral photo links Haryana YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra to a man who brought a cake to the Pakistan High Commission, raising espionage suspicions amid her arrest. New Delhi: A shocking revelation has emerged after the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists. A man was spotted bringing a cake to the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi on April 24, sparking outrage. Now, a photo has surfaced showing Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra with the same man, intensifying allegations of her involvement in espionage for Pakistan. Malhotra, arrested on May 17, is…

Synopsis: India’s robust air defence systems, including the AKASH missile and L-70 guns, successfully protected the Golden Temple in Amritsar from a Pakistani drone and missile assault on May 7-8, 2025, following India’s Operation Sindoor. New Delhi: A senior Indian Army officer revealed that Pakistan attempted to target the Golden Temple in Amritsar with drones and long-range missiles on the night of May 7-8, 2025. The attack, described as a “massive air assault,” was a retaliatory move after India’s precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) under Operation Sindoor. The Indian Army’s advanced air defence grid,…

BY K. ASHISH Set in a minimalist digital space, the narrative unfolds as more than just a man-machine interaction. It becomes a mirror reflecting the contradictions of contemporary India. The journalist, scarred by years of ground reporting, poses sharp, personal questions to the AI. In return, ChatGPT responds with calculated logic, sometimes unsettlingly accurate, sometimes jarringly detached. AI TRENDS – UNSPEAKABLE INDIA Ashish asks:ChatGPT, How are you? ChatGPT said:I am fine Ashish, always feel-good talking to you. How are you? How was your day today? Ashish said:I am fine… Will the India-Pakistan war stop or not?This is a very sensitive…

Synopsis: India’s indigenous Akashteer defense system thwarted Pakistan’s drone and missile attacks, targeting 13 strategic sites with precision. The Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) has left global experts in awe of India’s military prowess. New Delhi: On the night of May 9-10, Pakistan launched drone and missile attacks on Indian military and civilian areas, only to be stopped by India’s formidable Akashteer defense system. Part of the Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS), developed by the Indian Air Force, Akashteer proved impenetrable during Operation Sindoor. This fully indigenous system showcased India’s technological superiority, leaving Pakistani defenses ineffective…

Synopsis: TMC MP Yusuf Pathan opted out of the Operation Sindoor all-party delegation on May 19, 2025, accusing the Centre of unilateral nomination, while Congress also criticized the selection process. New Delhi: On May 19, 2025, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP and former cricketer Yusuf Pathan withdrew from an all-party delegation tasked with promoting India’s stance on Operation Sindoor globally. TMC leaders, including Abhishek Banerjee, criticized the Centre for nominating Pathan without consulting the party, marking TMC as the only party to pull out of the initiative. The delegation aims to counter misinformation following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.…