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New Delhi: India has categorically rejected Pakistan’s allegations of involvement in a deadly school bus bombing in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district, which killed six people, including four children, on May 21, 2025. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) condemned the attack while dismissing Pakistan’s claims as a tactic to deflect from its own failures and reputation as a hub of terrorism. Pakistan’s Unsubstantiated AllegationsThe Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistan’s military media wing, claimed the attack was “planned and orchestrated by the terrorist state of India” through its proxies, without providing evidence. Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti reported that a vehicle-borne improvised…

New Delhi: In a major blow to Naxalism, 27 Naxalites, including CPI (Maoist) general secretary Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju, were killed in a fierce encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district. Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the operation as a historic milestone, reaffirming the goal to eradicate Naxalism by March 2026. Major Success in Operation Black ForestThe encounter occurred on May 21, 2025, in Abujhmad’s dense forests after intelligence tipped off security forces about senior Maoist cadres. A joint DRG and CRPF team faced heavy gunfire but neutralized 27 Naxalites, including Basavaraju, who carried a ₹1 crore bounty. Operation Black…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has granted interim bail to Ali Khan Mahmudabad, an associate professor at Ashoka University, arrested for his social media comments on the recent India-Pakistan military tensions. The arrest, which sparked widespread debate, was based on allegations of endangering national sovereignty and promoting enmity, charges Mahmudabad denies. The court’s decision comes amid criticism from academics and rights groups, who labeled the arrest as an attempt to curb free speech. Background of the ArrestMahmudabad, a political science professor known for his work on Indian Muslim history, was detained on Sunday from his Delhi home. The…

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,…