Twin Challenge: After India, Afghanistan Moves to Curb River Flow to Pakistan with New Kunar Dam
Pakistan’s water troubles are mounting, as Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has begun constructing a dam on the Kunar River, a move that could significantly cut the water flow to Pakistan. The decision follows escalating tensions along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border and mirrors India’s earlier move to suspend parts of the Indus Waters Treaty after the Pahalgam terror […]
“Who Is Trump to Stop a War?”: Opposition Questions PM’s Silence on Ceasefire Claim
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday questioned U.S involvement in Operation sindoor. He questioned the Indian government over repeated claims made by US President Donald Trump, who has now said 25 times that he stopped a war between India and Pakistan. Speaking to reporters in Parliament, Gandhi said, […]
Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban on Indian Flights Till August 24 Amid Ongoing Tensions
In a move that signals continued strain in Indo-Pak ties, Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian-operated flights through its airspace until August 24, according to a notification issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Friday. The Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) came into effect at 3:50 PM IST on July 18 and will remain […]
Opposition Demand Resignation of J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Over Pahalgam Attack
Key Highlights: Pahalgam Attack & Political Fallout Owaisi Demands Resignation: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi says J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha should resign after admitting security lapses in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. Opposition Pressure Builds: Congress, NC, CPI(M), and PDP leaders also demand Sinha’s resignation, calling acceptance of failure meaningless […]
India Refuses to Sign SCO Defence Document Over Omission of Terrorism Reference: Jaishankar, Rajnath Slam Double Standards
India has refused to sign the joint statement at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Qingdao, China. The reason is due to the deliberate exclusion of any reference to terrorism—a red line for New Delhi. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar clarified India’s stand, citing SCO’s founding mission: “When the main purpose […]
Tharoor Praises PM Modi’s Global Engagement, Lauds Unity After Operation Sindoor
📍 New Delhi | In a remark that could stir internal debate within the Congress, senior party MP Shashi Tharoor has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s global leadership, calling his energy, dynamism, and willingness to engage a “prime asset” for India on the international stage. Tharoor’s comments come at a time when the Congress party […]
PM Modi Meets Cyprus President, Signs Key MoU and Strengthens Bilateral Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held official talks with the President of the Republic of Cyprus, H.E. Nikos Christodoulides, during his visit to Nicosia. This marks an important step in strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries. Upon arrival, PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Presidential Palace. In a warm gesture reflecting […]
Shashi Tharoor on Donald Trump’s Ceasefire Claims: “India Didn’t Need Persuasion”
India’s Stand on Ceasefire Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, speaking from Brazil during his all-party delegation’s visit, dismissed US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Tharoor stated that India needed no persuasion to stop military action, as it had already committed to peace from the start. India Focused on […]
“If Navy Had Joined, Pakistan Could’ve Split Into Four”: Rajnath Singh Praises Naval Power During Operation Sindoor
Aboard India’s indigenously built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivered a bold message on Friday: Had the Indian Navy actively joined the combat phase of Operation Sindoor, Pakistan may have faced a military defeat worse than 1971. “In 1971, Pakistan was split into two. If the Navy had entered the fray during […]
Pakistan Slams PM Modi’s Remarks on Indus Waters Treaty, Calls It a “Departure from International Norms”
In a strong reaction to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks on the Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan’s Foreign Office issued a statement on Wednesday calling the comments “regrettable” and “a troubling departure from international norms.” During a speech in Gujarat on Tuesday, PM Modi said that Pakistan is already feeling the heat from India’s decision […]