New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir in the aftermath of the terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 people dead. Sources said the nearly two-and-a-half-hour meeting was attended by NSA Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Navy…
Brig (retd) GB Reddi A Veteran’s Anguished Wake-Up Call After Pahalgam I write this not just as a soldier who gave 34 years of my life to the Indian Army — having fought in all four wars — but as a heartbroken Indian. An old man who has seen war, death, betrayal, and sacrifice. And…
New Delhi: India’s sporting fraternity oscillated between grief and rage as it joined the nation in condemning the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, with some demanding that the country should cut all sports ties with Pakistan. On Tuesday, terrorists opened fire at a prime tourist location in south Kashmir’s Pahalgam, killing at least 26 civilians…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to stay the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) mains examination scheduled for April 25 and rejected pleas alleging paper leak during a preliminary test on December 13 last year. A bench comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and Manmohan dismissed a batch of petitions seeking the cancellation of the…
Jammu: Army’s Western Commander, Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, on Wednesday visited forward areas of Kathua to review the operational preparedness of the forces in the border district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Lt Gen Katiyar’s visit to the forward areas and hinterland in Kathua comes against the backdrop of continued operations following several…
US Vice President JD Vance’s four-day visit to India marks a pivotal moment in the deepening of strategic and economic ties between the world’s two largest democracies. In an era marked by shifting global power equations and an intensifying US-China rivalry, Vance’s visit underscores Washington’s renewed focus on strengthening its alliance with New Delhi. On…
Hyderabad: The city-based Indus International School has launched Skene, a dynamic, student-led arts initiative aimed at nurturing creativity, collaboration and leadership. Inspired by ancient Greek theatre, the platform features a physical gallery and an interactive online space, both showcasing student work in visual arts, music, and performance, all accessible to the public free of charge….
Washington/New York: US President Donald Trump strongly condemned the terror attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam in a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed full support to India to bring to justice the perpetrators of the “heinous attack”. “President Donald Trump @realDonaldTrump @POTUS called PM @narendramodi and conveyed his deepest condolences at the loss…
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said he had spoken with Home Minister Amit Shah, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and Congress’s J&K unit president Tariq Karra about the horrific Pahalgam terror attack to get an update on the situation. Gandhi asserted that the families of victims deserve justice and…
United Nations: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the “armed attack” in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, stressing that attacks against civilians are unacceptable under any circumstances. “The Secretary-General strongly condemns the armed attack in Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April, in which at least 28 people were killed,” Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for…
