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04 Jun

India to Conduct Next Census in 2027 with Caste Enumeration, Confirms MHA

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCaste Enumeration, India Census 2027, Ministry of Home Affairs

New Delhi, June 4, 2025: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday announced that the next Population Census of India will be held in two phases starting March 1, 2027. For the first time, this full-scale Census will include caste enumeration—addressing a long-pending demand from multiple states and political parties.The reference date for the Census will be October 1, 2026, specifically for Ladakh and the snow-bound, non-synchronous areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. A formal gazette notification under Section 3 of the Census Act, 1948, will be issued on June 16, 2025, officially declaring the Centre's intent…

04 Jun

Under Pressure After Operation Sindoor, Bilawal Bhutto Urges Dialogue and Intel Sharing with India

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndia, World NewsBilawal Bhutto, India-Pakistan talks, Operation Sindoor, RAW ISI cooperation

New York, June 4, 2025: In a striking turn of tone, Pakistan’s former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto, now leading a delegation to the United Nations, made a public appeal for dialogue and intelligence cooperation with India amid mounting pressure following the massive setbacks Pakistan suffered during Operation Sindoor.The plea came on the same day India’s all-party delegation, led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, arrived in Washington, D.C., to further the country’s global diplomatic outreach regarding Operation Sindoor and India’s broader counterterrorism position.Bhutto addressed a press briefing at the UN Headquarters in New York, calling for reconciliation and cooperation, stating that…

03 Jun

Respect Privacy of Armed Forces Personnel, Families: Defence Ministry Issues Advisory to Media

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDefence Ministry advisory, Indian Armed Forces, Operation Sindoor

New Delhi, June 3, 2025: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued an official advisory to media organizations across the country, urging them to uphold the privacy and dignity of Indian Armed Forces personnel and their families especially amid ongoing operations like Operation Sindoor.While acknowledging the media’s vital role in informing the public about the Armed Forces’ achievements and sacrifices, the Ministry expressed concern that certain recent coverage had breached acceptable limits. It noted that some reporters had approached the private residences of senior military officers and attempted to contact their families actions deemed "deeply inappropriate" and potentially compromising to…

03 Jun

India-Pakistan Delegations Set to Cross Paths in Washington DC; Tharoor Confident of Driving India’s Message on Terrorism

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingIndia, Pakistan, Washington

New Delhi (National Times): In a significant diplomatic development following Operation Sindoor, India's All-Party Delegation is set to visit Washington, DC, as part of its international outreach campaign. Coinciding with this visit, a Pakistani delegation led by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will also be in the U.S. capital, setting the stage for a diplomatic face-off between the two neighbouring nations on the global stage. The Indian delegation is led by Member of Parliament and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, Shashi Tharoor. Speaking to ANI ahead of the visit, Tharoor acknowledged the complexity…

03 Jun

Three Soldiers Killed, Lt Col Among Six Missing After Massive Landslide at Army Station in Sikkim

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaIndian Army, Lt Colonel missing, Sikkim landslide, Soldiers Killed Sikkim

Sikkim, June 3, 2025 — Tragedy struck a remote Indian Army station in Sikkim on Tuesday morning when a massive landslide, triggered by incessant rainfall, buried portions of the facility, killing three soldiers and leaving six personnel missing, including a Lieutenant Colonel.According to official sources, the landslide hit the 11th Mile area near the Chungthang sub-division in north Sikkim around 6:15 am. Rescue operations are underway with the assistance of local authorities, the Army’s own teams, and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel. So far, three bodies have been recovered, while search operations for the missing continue despite the challenging…

03 Jun

Russia Confirms India to Receive Remaining S-400 Missile Systems by 2026

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndia-Russia defence deal, Russia defence exports, S-400 delivery India

New Delhi, June 3, 2025 — Russia has officially confirmed that India will receive the remaining units of the S-400 Triumf air defence systems by 2026. This delivery timeline was reaffirmed by a top Russian official, ending speculation surrounding delays due to the ongoing geopolitical tensions and sanctions.India had signed a $5.43 billion deal with Russia in 2018 for five S-400 units, with the first system delivered in December 2021. As per the new schedule, all five regiments will be in India's possession within the next year.The delivery of the remaining units had been disrupted due to logistical and financial…

02 Jun

India Likely to Miss G7 Summit After No Invitation from Canada

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCanada-India diplomatic tensions, India G7 summit 2025

New Delhi/Ottawa, June 2, 2025 – In a significant diplomatic shift, India has not received an invitation to the upcoming G7 Summit in Canada and is expected to skip the event, according to reliable government sources. The development marks a break from recent years where India, though not a G7 member, was regularly invited as a guest participant at the high-profile summit.Sources cited by The Tribune revealed that the Canadian government, the host of this year’s G7 Summit, did not include India in its list of guest nations, a decision viewed in Delhi as politically loaded. The omission comes amid…

02 Jun

India Sees 1300% Surge in COVID-19 Cases in One Week; Kerala Worst-Hit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCOVID-19 India spike, COVID-19 surge, Kerala COVID cases

New Delhi, June 2, 2025 – India has reported a dramatic 1300% spike in active COVID-19 cases over the past week, with Kerala emerging as the worst-hit state. According to official data, active cases rose from just 257 on May 22 to 3,758 as of June 1.Health officials noted that while the numbers are increasing, most infections remain mild and manageable. The Union Health Ministry confirmed that no significant surge in hospitalizations has been observed so far, and the cases are largely being managed at home.Kerala currently leads the chart with the highest number of active cases, followed by states…

01 Jun

New Commander Takes Charge of Southern Air Command

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAir Marshal Manish Khanna, Indian Air Force, Southern Air Command

National Times Bureau, June 1, 2025: Air Marshal Manish Khanna has officially taken over as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Southern Air Command (SAC), Indian Air Force, headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram. The command handover took place on June 1, 2025, marking a significant leadership transition in one of India's key air defence formations. He succeeds Air Marshal Balakrishnan Manikantan, who has now assumed the role of AOC-in-C of the Central Air Command.Commissioned into the fighter stream on December 6, 1986, Air Marshal Khanna brings nearly four decades of experience to his new post. A Category 'A' Qualified Flying Instructor,…

01 Jun

CDS Anil Chauhan Admits Loss of Indian Jets in Clash with Pakistan, Says ‘Focus Should Be on Why, Not How’

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New Delhi/Singapore (National Times): In a candid admission, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has confirmed that India lost fighter jets during a recent skirmish with Pakistan on May 7, but emphasized that the real question isn’t how the jets were lost, rather, why they were lost, and what steps India has taken since. Speaking to Bloomberg during a defense summit in Singapore, General Chauhan said, “Yes, we did lose jets in the fight with Pakistan. But the bigger question is not how they were lost, it is why. We studied our mistakes, corrected them, and took immediate…