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14 May

“Arunachal Is, Was, and Will Be India”: Delhi Blasts China’s Latest Naming Game

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New Delhi (National Times): In a firm and unequivocal message to Beijing, India has dismissed China’s latest attempt to rename several locations in Arunachal Pradesh, calling it a “senseless and futile exercise.” The Ministry of External Affairs declared on Wednesday that such actions will never alter the ground reality. Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the MEA, said: "We categorically reject these attempts. Creative naming will not change the fact that Arunachal Pradesh is, and will always remain, an integral and inalienable part of India." The statement follows China’s issuance of a new list of “standardised” names for locations inside Arunachal Pradesh…

14 May

Pakistan Returns BSF Constable After Cross-Border Incident in Ferozepur Sector

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Amritsar (National Times): After nearly three weeks in custody, Pakistan Rangers handed over Indian BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw at the Attari-Wagah checkpost on Wednesday, bringing an end to a cross-border standoff triggered by a routine patrol gone wrong. Shaw, who was posted to the border area just days earlier, crossed the international boundary inadvertently while supervising farmers harvesting wheat in a field near the border fence. Officials said Shaw was newly posted to the region and unfamiliar with the terrain, a factor that may have led to the accidental incursion. The incident occurred on April 23, just a day…

11 May

“Strike Deep, Strike Decisively”: India’s Operation Sindoor Reshapes Regional Security Doctrine, Leaves Pakistan Reeling

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India’s bold military campaign, Operation Sindoor, has delivered a resounding message: Terror attacks will no longer be tolerated with restraint. After coordinated and high-impact air strikes on May 9 and 10, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir, New Delhi has entered what sources describe as “a new normal” in its fight against cross-border terrorism. Senior officials confirmed that the operation was not yet over, and India remains on high alert. The campaign was launched in response to the brutal Pahalgam attack, in which 26 civilians, including a Nepali national, were killed. “It’s…

10 May

India and Pakistan Agree to Immediate Ceasefire, Donald Trump Announces After US-Mediated Talks

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Washington/Islamabad/New Delhi (National Times): In a significant breakthrough, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” following intense diplomatic talks mediated by the United States. The agreement marks a critical step toward de-escalating the recent surge in hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, which had raised global concerns over regional stability. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, “After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to…

08 May

Pakistan Alleges Indian Drone Infiltration Across Multiple Cities; Reports Civilian, Military Casualties

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Islamabad (National Times): Tensions between India and Pakistan continue to escalate as Pakistan has accused India of launching a series of drone incursions across several of its cities. In a late-night press briefing, Pakistan’s military spokesperson, DG ISPR Major General Ahmed Sharif, claimed that Indian drones entered Pakistani airspace at multiple points between May 7 and 8. According to General Sharif, Pakistan’s air defence systems intercepted and downed at least 12 Indian drones. “Debris is being recovered from various regions including Lahore, Gujranwala, Chakwal, Rawalpindi, Attock, Bahawalpur, Miano, Chhor, and Karachi,” he stated. He added that one of the drones…

07 May

Pakistan Signals Willingness to De-escalate Tensions with India, Says Defence Minister Khawaja Asif Post-Operation Sindoor

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Islamabad (National Times): Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has expressed Pakistan’s readiness to “wrap up” tensions with India following India’s Operation Sindoor, a military operation that saw the Indian Armed Forces destroy nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). The strikes were conducted in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 people. Speaking to Bloomberg Television hours after India’s airstrikes on targets in locations including Muzaffarabad, Bahawalpur, and Kotli, Asif emphasized Pakistan’s defensive stance, stating, “Pakistan will only respond if attacked.” He added, “We have been saying all along in the last fortnight that we’ll…

06 May

India Strikes Back: ‘Operation Sindoor’ Dismantles Terror Launchpads in Pakistan and PoK

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New Delhi (National Times): In a bold and decisive move, India has launched ‘Operation Sindoor’, a military campaign aimed at destroying terrorist launchpads and planning centres inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK). The strikes come just days after the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 25 Indians and one Nepali tourist, shocking the nation and prompting calls for accountability. Indian Armed Forces have targeted nine terror sites, meticulously avoiding Pakistani military facilities to keep the action within a non-escalatory and restrained framework, according to official sources. “This is not revenge; this is justice. Our actions are precise and rooted…

01 May

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea for Judicial Probe into Pahalgam Attack, Slams ‘Irresponsible’ Filing

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New Delhi (National Times): The Supreme Court refused to admit a PIL demanding a judicial inquiry into the Pahalgam terror attack, strongly criticizing the petitioners for filing what it termed an ill-timed and demoralizing plea. "Don't try to weaken the morale of our security forces," said Justice Surya Kant as he dismissed the petition filed by Junaid Mohd Junaid and two lawyers. “At this moment, the entire nation is united against terror. This is not the time for such prayer.” The PIL sought to set up a commission led by a retired Supreme Court judge to probe the April 22…

30 Apr

India to Conduct First Nationwide Caste Census Since 1931

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New Delhi, April 30, 2025 — In a landmark decision, the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the inclusion of caste data in the upcoming national census, marking the first such exercise since 1931. This move aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of India's complex social structure and inform future policy decisions. Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision, emphasizing the constitutional authority of the Centre to conduct such a census. He noted that while some state governments have undertaken caste surveys, these lacked the scope and accuracy of a nationwide enumeration. The…

30 Apr

Pakistan Warns of Possible Indian Military Action Within 36 Hours Amid Rising Tensions

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Islamabad (National Times): Amid escalating tensions following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 people dead, mostly tourists, Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar held a midnight press conference warning of potential military action by India within the next 24 to 36 hours. Tarar stated that Pakistan possesses “credible intelligence” suggesting that India may launch an attack under the pretense of retaliating for the Pahalgam incident. “India is preparing for a military strike against Pakistan, based on unsubstantiated and false accusations,” he said during the urgent briefing. He strongly criticized what he described as India’s unilateral posture in the…