Author: Deepika chandrasekar

Operation Sindoor has brought the BrahMos missile system into the limelight as the Indian military used it effectively in strikes on Pakistan, marking its first combat use. While India has yet to officially confirm its deployment, Pakistan has acknowledged it. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also confirmed its use while inaugurating a new BrahMos facility in Lucknow alongside Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. As global interest in the BrahMos missile grows, many countries are eager to acquire it for their own defense needs. The Philippines, for instance, signed a landmark deal with India in January 2022 to purchase BrahMos cruise…

In a heartfelt announcement that has stirred the emotions of cricket lovers across the nation, Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli has officially retired from Test cricket. Following his earlier exit from T20 Internationals in 2024 after lifting the World Cup, Kohli has now stepped away from the red-ball game, closing a monumental chapter in Indian sports history. Kohli made the news public via his social media platforms, where he shared a touching message reflecting on his journey in the longest format of the game. He reflected on the moment he first wore the Indian whites 14 years ago, recalling how…

In a strong retaliatory response to Pakistan’s May 8 drone and missile attacks, the Indian Armed Forces carried out high-precision strikes targeting multiple Pakistani military bases and infiltration routes. The strikes have reportedly razed several terror-linked outposts and created widespread alarm in over 30 Pakistani Army cantonments across Sindh and Punjab. According to defence sources, India used advanced precision-guided weapon systems to dismantle key Pakistani posts that were being used to support terrorist infiltration into Indian territory. These operations mark a significant counter to Pakistan’s continued aggression and support for cross-border militancy. The Indian Army, through a public statement issued…

As India and Pakistan exchanged military blows following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, US Vice-President J.D. Vance clarified that Washington will not step into the conflict, even as concerns rise over a potential escalation between two nuclear-armed nations. In a televised interview, Vance stated, “We’re not going to insert ourselves into a war that’s ultimately not our concern,” adding that although the threat of nuclear escalation is troubling, it lies beyond U.S. control. Vance’s remarks followed India’s launch of Operation Sindoor, a targeted airstrike campaign on terror bases within Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The April 22 Pahalgam massacre, which claimed 26…

In a decisive counter-terror move, India launched Operation Sindoor in the early hours of Wednesday, May 7, striking at least nine terror-linked infrastructure sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation was named “Sindoor”—a poignant reference to the red vermilion traditionally worn by married Hindu women—as a heartfelt tribute to the numerous women widowed by the harrowing April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 civilian lives. That massacre saw militants separate men from women before executing the men in cold blood, telling the survivors to deliver a chilling message: “Go, tell Modi.” Now, as images and reports…

UK Conservative Party Member of Parliament Priti Patel has voiced strong support for India, affirming its right to take “reasonable and proportionate” measures to protect itself and dismantle the terrorist infrastructure that has inflicted deaths and continues to pose a threat. Patel also condemned Pakistan for enabling terrorism that endangers both India and Western nations. Her statements followed India’s launch of Operation Sindoor on Wednesday morning, during which the Indian armed forces targeted nine key terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation came in direct response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which left 26…

In a significant counter-terrorism move, India executed overnight precision airstrikes that demolished nine terrorist training camps operated by Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad. The operations targeted locations deep within Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK), dealing a strategic blow to cross-border terrorism. The coordinated aerial assault was detailed by Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. They emphasized the use of advanced targeting systems and specialized munitions that ensured surgical precision with zero civilian casualties. Among the high-profile sites struck in Pakistan were Sarjal camp in Sialkot, Mehmoona Joya near the border, the infamous Markaz Taiba in Muridke,…

The families of the tourists from West Bengal who lost their lives in the brutal April 22 Pahalgam massacre in Jammu and Kashmir have expressed their heartfelt thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for launching Operation Sindoor, aimed at dismantling terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Three individuals from West Bengal were among the victims of the horrifying terrorist attack. Sohini Adhikari, the widow of one of the slain tourists, shared her grief and trauma with the media, saying she is still struggling to come to terms with her husband being targeted and killed after being identified as…

On May 3, 2025, Dr. Shuvendu Sen received the prestigious Sushruta Charaka Award—recognized as the pinnacle of achievement in the healthcare field—from the Association of Indians in America (AIA). This prestigious ceremony was held during AIA’s annual awards gala at the elegant Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. The AIA, America’s oldest organization representing Indian-origin immigrants, was founded on August 20, 1967, shortly after the 1965–66 Immigration Act nullified the restrictive Asian Exclusion Act of 1917. The group’s mission is rooted in democratic values and is driven by the motto “one member, one vote,” uniting individuals across the US…

In the wake of the 2024 elections, the Democratic Party is at a pivotal moment, as tensions rise between the party’s establishment and its progressive wings. One of the most significant primary challenges is posed by Saikat Chakrabarti, an Indian American tech entrepreneur turned political activist, who is running to unseat former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in California’s 11th congressional district. While Chakrabarti’s bid raises questions about its viability, it represents the growing frustration within the Democratic Party and a desire for change. Chakrabarti, the son of Indian immigrants, first rose to prominence in Silicon Valley before shifting his focus…