Author: Bhakti Narayanan

India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh delivered a powerful message to Pakistan on Friday, declaring that India is prepared to use strategies to combat terrorism that Pakistan “cannot even imagine.” Speaking to naval personnel aboard the INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa, Singh praised the Indian Navy’s critical role in Operation Sindoor and warned Islamabad of the consequences of continued provocation. “The Indian Navy, with its silent precision during Operation Sindoor, earned the admiration of every Indian,” Singh said. “They managed to neutralize the Pakistani military’s movements without even making noise. Now imagine what happens when such a force chooses…

An Indian all-party parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda has reaffirmed India’s uncompromising stance against terrorism during a visit to Saudi Arabia. The group visited the Gulf Research Centre, where they held detailed discussions on India’s zero-tolerance policy, especially in light of Operation Sindoor, and explored avenues to deepen security and defence cooperation between the two nations. Welcomed by Chairman Abdulaziz Sager, the delegation discussed enhancing strategic ties and maintaining regional peace through shared efforts in counter-terrorism. Panda noted on social media platform X that both countries are committed to strengthening their partnership across security, defence, and…

During a diplomatic visit to Jakarta on Wednesday, a high-level Indian parliamentary delegation led by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Jha engaged in critical meetings to boost international support against terrorism. One of the pivotal engagements was with Indonesian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Arief Havas Oegroseno, who reiterated Indonesia’s firm zero-tolerance approach to terrorism and expressed commitment to expanding anti-terror coordination with India. According to insiders familiar with the discussions, Indonesia conveyed readiness to stand with India in identifying and isolating Pakistan as a sponsor of terrorism, both in bilateral dialogues and on global platforms where Pakistan is also…

A photograph of Indian-American venture capitalist Asha Jadeja Motwani with US Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, has ignited conversation on social media amid rising tension around the H-1B visa program. According to The Times of India, Motwani shared the image after attending a private family dinner with the couple. She mentioned that immigration was one of the central topics of conversation during the evening. “Many of us at the table had been Democrats for over three decades, just like him,” Motwani wrote in her social media post. “Our move away from the party toward a center-right…

 Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated during a joint press briefing in Tehran that his country is prepared to hold talks with India aimed at resolving longstanding disputes including Kashmir, water-sharing, and trade. Speaking alongside Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Sharif emphasized that Pakistan wants to promote peace through dialogue and cooperation on issues such as counter-terrorism and economic ties. “We seek peace and will strive for it through dialogue to resolve our outstanding issues,” Sharif stated, adding that India’s acceptance of Pakistan’s peace offer would show genuine commitment. Sharif was visiting Iran after a trip to Turkey, with further visits…

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s roadshow in Vadodara on Monday, the family of Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, including her twin sister Shyna Sunsara, joined in by showering flower petals on him as he passed. The Prime Minister is currently on a two-day visit to Gujarat, his home state, where he is set to inaugurate a range of development initiatives. Colonel Qureshi is one of two women officers who led the press briefing on Operation Sindoor, India’s retaliatory military campaign following the April 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 civilian lives. Her parents, Taj Mohammad and Halima Qureshi, expressed pride…

In a fresh embarrassment for Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief General Asim Munir have come under severe ridicule for circulating a doctored image during celebrations of their Operation Bunyan al-Marsus against India. The photo, which shows the two leaders proudly holding a framed picture, was exposed as a manipulated version of a 2019 Chinese military drill image. This altered photo was reportedly gifted by Sharif to Munir during a high-profile dinner honoring the Pakistani military’s patriotic spirit and resolve. The event, attended by senior officials including President Asif Ali Zardari, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Senate Chairman…

India delivered a scathing critique of Pakistan during a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) debate on civilian protection in armed conflict, labelling its participation as “grossly hypocritical.” India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Puri, responded sharply to what he called “baseless allegations” from Pakistan, highlighting the irony of a nation long accused of sponsoring cross-border terrorism taking part in a discussion on civilian safety. “India has endured decades of terrorism backed by Pakistan,” Puri stated during the UNSC Open Debate. “That a country which fails to distinguish between civilians and terrorists speaks on civilian protection is an affront…

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar strongly denied US President Donald Trump’s claim that Washington was involved in facilitating the India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement concluded on May 10. Speaking to Dutch broadcaster NOS, Jaishankar stated clearly, “The US was in the United States,” emphasizing that the ceasefire was a bilateral matter between India and Pakistan with no external mediation. Jaishankar explained that India’s position has always been straightforward: if Pakistan wanted to halt hostilities, the Pakistani military leadership had to communicate directly with their Indian counterparts. This communication took place as Pakistan’s army initiated the ceasefire by reaching out through the hotline.…

The Baloch diaspora has strongly backed India’s Operation Sindoor, denouncing Pakistan’s decades-long use of terror proxies and calling for global support to dismantle its extremist infrastructure. Prominent voices, including Mir Yar Baloch and Tara Chand, accused the Pakistani military and ISI of creating and supporting “terror franchises” that have executed attacks on Indian soil—ranging from the Parliament attack to assaults on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Mir Yar Baloch, a noted Baloch writer and activist, appealed to the international community to stand with India, saying, “India being a civilized and peaceful country has every right to defend her people.…