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Donald Trump Warns of Vladimir Putin’s Retaliation After Ukraine Drone Strike on Russian Airbases

Donald Trump Warns of Vladimir Putin’s Retaliation After Ukraine Drone Strike on Russian Airbases

Washington/Moscow, (National Times): Former U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to retaliate following Ukraine’s recent drone attack on Russian airbases, escalating tensions between the two nations amid ongoing conflict. Speaking about a recent phone call with the Russian leader, Trump revealed, “President Putin did say, and very strongly, that he will have to respond to the recent attack on the airfields.” While the Kremlin has not officially confirmed this assertion, Russian officials previously stated that military responses remain "on the table." The conversation between Trump and Putin reportedly lasted over an hour. However,…
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Shehbaz Sharif Seeks Trump’s Help for India-Pakistan Talks Amid Global Pressure on Terrorism

Shehbaz Sharif Seeks Trump’s Help for India-Pakistan Talks Amid Global Pressure on Terrorism

Washington, D.C./Islamabad (National Times) Facing increasing global isolation over its failure to curb terrorism, Pakistan has now turned to former U.S. President Donald Trump in hopes of reviving stalled dialogue with India. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, speaking at an event hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, praised Trump’s past involvement in reducing tensions and urged Washington to facilitate a comprehensive peace dialogue between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. “President Trump played a significant role in de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan,” Sharif stated, echoing sentiments expressed earlier by former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. “If the U.S. was instrumental…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Questions Operation Sindoor’s Success, BJP Accuses Him of ‘Standing with Pakistan’

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Questions Operation Sindoor’s Success, BJP Accuses Him of ‘Standing with Pakistan’

Chandigarh (National Times): A fresh political row has erupted in Punjab after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann questioned the success of Operation Sindoor, prompting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to accuse him of siding with Pakistan and undermining India’s armed forces. The controversy deepened a day after Mann made a jibe at the BJP with his “One Nation, One Husband” remark over the reported plan to distribute sindoor (vermilion) as part of the post-Operation Sindoor outreach. Mann Takes Aim at Centre’s Claims Speaking to the media, Mann said, “It’s obvious why the BJP government withdrew the plan to send ‘sindoor’ to…
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Punjab YouTuber Jasbir Singh Arrested for Alleged Espionage; Links to Pakistan and Jyoti Malhotra Uncovered

Punjab YouTuber Jasbir Singh Arrested for Alleged Espionage; Links to Pakistan and Jyoti Malhotra Uncovered

Chandigarh (National Times): In a breakthrough in an ongoing espionage investigation, the Punjab Police have arrested Jasbir Singh, a Rupnagar-based YouTuber, over alleged spying for Pakistan. Singh, who runs the YouTube channel “Jaan Mahal”, is suspected of being part of a broader spy network with ties to Pakistan-based handlers and terror outfits. The arrest was made by the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) in Mohali, following actionable intelligence inputs. The development comes just days after the arrest of Jyoti Malhotra, another YouTuber accused of being in touch with Pakistani intelligence operatives. Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav announced the…
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Elderly Sikh Man Detained in Abu Dhabi, Forced to Remove Turban and Kirpan

Elderly Sikh Man Detained in Abu Dhabi, Forced to Remove Turban and Kirpan

Abu Dhabi/Delhi (National Times): A disturbing incident involving religious discrimination has come to light after an elderly Sikh man from India was allegedly detained by Abu Dhabi police and forced to remove his turban and kirpan, both integral articles of faith for Sikhs. The man, identified as Dalvinder Singh, a resident of Kaithal in Haryana, was reportedly on a tourist visa visiting the United Arab Emirates when he was apprehended by local authorities. His son, Manpreet Singh, who resides in Delhi, revealed that his father was held in custody for 20 days without any formal charges or explanation from authorities.…
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IPL 2025 Final: RCB and PBKS Battle for Historic First Title After 18-Year Wait

IPL 2025 Final: RCB and PBKS Battle for Historic First Title After 18-Year Wait

A new name will be etched into the Indian Premier League (IPL) history books as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) square off in the IPL 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday. Both franchises, after 18 long years in the league, are eyeing their maiden title in what promises to be a thrilling summit clash. RCB’s Fourth Shot at Glory RCB enters the final with hopes of finally ending their long-standing title drought, having previously finished runners-up three times, in 2009, 2011, and 2016. This season, they secured second place in the league with 19…
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India-Pakistan Delegations Set to Cross Paths in Washington DC; Tharoor Confident of Driving India’s Message on Terrorism

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

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…
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NIA Raids 15 Locations Across 8 States in Pakistan-Linked Espionage Case

NIA Raids 15 Locations Across 8 States in Pakistan-Linked Espionage Case

New Delhi (National Times): In a major crackdown on espionage activities allegedly linked to Pakistan, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted extensive search operations at 15 locations across eight Indian states on Saturday. The raids form part of an ongoing investigation into a spy network operated by Pakistan-based intelligence operatives. The NIA confirmed that the searches were carried out at premises associated with individuals suspected of maintaining links with Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs). The locations span multiple states, including Delhi, Maharashtra (Mumbai), Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Assam, and West Bengal. During the coordinated raids, NIA teams seized a trove…
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Donald Trump Withdraws Jared Isaacman’s NASA Nomination Following Elon Musk’s Exit from White House

Donald Trump Withdraws Jared Isaacman’s NASA Nomination Following Elon Musk’s Exit from White House

Washington, DC (National Times): President Donald Trump has officially withdrawn the nomination of billionaire entrepreneur and private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, just days after Elon Musk's departure from his advisory role in the White House. The decision, confirmed by the White House late Saturday, marks a significant shakeup in the Trump administration’s approach to U.S. space policy. Isaacman, 42, had been widely expected to secure Senate confirmation after being nominated in December to lead the space agency. "After a thorough review of prior associations, I am hereby withdrawing the nomination of Jared Isaacman to head NASA," Trump announced…
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Another COVID-19 Case Emerges in Punjab: 30-Year-Old Man Infected in Ludhiana

Another COVID-19 Case Emerges in Punjab: 30-Year-Old Man Infected in Ludhiana

Ludhiana (National Times): Punjab is witnessing a rise in COVID-19 cases as another new infection has been reported in Ludhiana. A 30-year-old man tested positive for the virus after experiencing symptoms of cough and cold. The individual, a businessman by profession, underwent a COVID-19 test, which returned a positive result. This comes after a 29-year-old businessman was diagnosed with the virus on Friday, bringing the total number of active COVID-19 cases in the state to five. Across the country, several states are reporting daily cases of the virus, with numerous fatalities already recorded, indicating that COVID-19 is once again spreading…
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