New York/Washington: The US wants to encourage and see “direct” talks between India and Pakistan, the State Department has said, a reversal from President Donald Trump’s earlier comment that he will work with the two countries for a “solution” on Kashmir. “Well, look, what we’re happy to see is a ceasefire. That’s what we’ve said…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said Operation Sindoor was a reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s firm political will, precise intelligence gathering by various agencies, and unmatched strike capability of the country’s armed forces. He said this after inaugurating an upgraded multi-agency centre in Delhi for intelligence sharing among various agencies….
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar used a “fake” news report attributed to a UK-based daily to praise his country’s Air Force in the Senate. Citing the viral “fake news”, Dar told lawmakers that ‘The Daily Telegraph’ reported that “Pakistan Air Force is the undisputed king of the skies.” However, his claim was fact-checked by…
Imphal: Two days after 10 militants were killed during a gunfight with security forces in Manipur’s Chandel district near the Indo-Myanmar border, efforts are currently underway to identify the deceased, a Defence PRO said on Friday. According to a statement issued by the PRO, security forces recovered 12 firearms, ammunition, and a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG)…
Bhuj (Guj): India on Friday called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reconsider its USD one billion assistance to Pakistan, suggesting that Islamabad could use it for terror funding. In an address to military personnel here, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India does not want the funding it gives to the IMF should be…
Chandigarh: Punjab Police on Friday said it has busted a Pakistan-based and ISI-controlled narco-smuggling module and arrested its Indian operative with 85 kg of heroin. The module was being operated by a UK-based drug handler, police said. “In the biggest drug seizure of 2025, @TarnTaranPolice busts a cross-border, #ISI-controlled-# Pakistan-based narco-smuggling module operated by #UK-based…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL alleging the circulation of AI-generated deepfake videos of Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The PIL sought the setting up of a court-monitored expert panel for drafting a model law to deal with such online content. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh…
Bangalore: Brought to a halt by the recent India-Pakistan border tensions, the IPL will resume on Saturday with Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Kolkata Knight Riders in a high-stakes contest where the spotlight will firmly be on Virat Kohli following his recent Test retirement. The unexpected 10-day break has left both the RCB and the…
Srinagar: Security forces have intensified anti-terror operations after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, eliminating six hardcore terrorists in the past three days in Kashmir. Addressing a press conference, GOC Victor Force Major General Dhananjay Joshi said two major operations were carried out in south Kashmir. “The CRPF, Army and JK Police together worked to…
Perth: Former Australian speed merchant Mitchell Johnson said it is not wise for overseas players to return for the remainder of the IPL and urged them to prioritise safety over pay cheques in the prevailing circumstances arising out of India-Pakistan military hostilities. The world’s biggest T20 league was suspended on May 9 due to the…
