Author: Nupur Rohila

On Wednesday, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited a military cantonment in Sialkot, located in the Punjab province, in an attempt to boost the morale of his armed forces. However, instead of strengthening spirits, the visit attracted ridicule due to its poor presentation and the context in which it occurred. Observers noted a deliberate effort to imitate Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the Adampur air base in Punjab. While Modi’s visit projected confidence and underscored India’s military strength, Shehbaz Sharif’s appearance starkly reflected the extent of damage Pakistan endured during India’s Operation Sindoor on May 10. During…

U.S. President Donald Trump recently claimed credit for facilitating the India-Pakistan ceasefire, a statement that has sparked significant controversy. Trump stated that both nations were on the brink of a nuclear conflict, and he intervened by threatening to halt trade relations unless they agreed to de-escalate. However, New Delhi swiftly dismissed his involvement, emphasizing that the ceasefire was a result of direct, bilateral negotiations between the two countries. Taking to his Truth Social platform, Trump announced a “full and immediate” ceasefire between India and Pakistan, claiming credit for his mediation efforts. He also mentioned that it was the result of…

India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, will travel to Washington on May 16, 2025, leading a high-level delegation for four days of intensive trade negotiations with US officials. This meeting is a crucial step toward framing a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) between the two nations. Goyal will meet with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to explore opportunities for a phased trade arrangement, hoping to capitalize on the current 90-day suspension of additional tariffs. Both sides are aiming to conclude the first phase of the BTA by September or October this year. India is…

Photo: X.com Starting Sunday, Siddhivinayak Temple in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, has imposed a ban on coconuts and prasad due to safety concerns. As the most frequented Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Ganesh, the temple emphasized that coconuts pose a security threat, as they could be used to hide explosives. Sada Sarvankar, the chairman of the temple trust and former MLA, explained that the decision followed advice from the police and the Maharashtra government. “Coconuts are a nightmare in terms of security. Checking each one is time-consuming, and sweets could be laced with poison, risking the safety of pilgrims,” he said. Sarvankar…

Following the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which killed both Indian and Nepali citizens, U.S. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi underscored the critical need to combat terrorism and prevent further escalation. Calling the incident horrific, he urged the international community to strengthen its resolve in stopping such violence and averting regional destabilization. Krishnamoorthi, echoing sentiments from Secretary Rubio, urged all parties to restrain from escalating tensions. Simultaneously, he called on Pakistan to take specific internal measures, including the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and the conduct of transparent, democratic elections. He cautioned that the ongoing crisis must not be manipulated…

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that a “full and immediate ceasefire” has been established between India and Pakistan. While President Trump did not disclose any specifics regarding the negotiations or terms of the ceasefire, Secretary of State Marco Rubio later provided additional context through a State Department statement, revealing that he and Vice President J.D. Vance had led the diplomatic efforts behind the scenes. “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,” President Trump wrote on Truth Social,…

 On May 9, the Indian Army publicly released a video capturing a precision strike on a Pakistani military post. This move comes in direct retaliation for a series of cross-border assaults launched by Pakistani forces, amid growing tensions between the two nations. While the exact location of the strike remains undisclosed, the video depicts a powerful counteraction to repeated ceasefire breaches by Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC). According to an official Army statement, the escalation began late on the night of May 8, when Pakistani troops launched a barrage of drone-led attacks and fired multiple munitions along the…

Illinois Institute of Technology’s Armour College of Engineering proudly celebrates Adjunct Professor Bipin Vora, who has been chosen by the American Chemical Society to receive the esteemed George A. Olah Award in Hydrocarbon or Petroleum Chemistry. This annual recognition honors leading-edge achievements in chemical technology related to hydrocarbons and petroleum. Vora’s pioneering contributions span several vital chemical processes. He was instrumental in advancing catalytic dehydrogenation techniques, converting methanol into valuable olefins, and developing biodegradable detergent formulations—each now playing a crucial role in both industry and environmental stewardship. One of Vora’s most distinguished projects was the creation and commercialization of the…

Raja Krishnamoorthi has made his candidacy for the 2026 U.S. Senate race in Illinois official, unveiling his campaign with an impactful video on Wednesday. In the announcement, he criticized former President Trump and positioned himself as a determined opponent of extremist elements within American politics. Krishnamoorthi, who represents Illinois’s 8th congressional district, now joins an already busy Democratic primary field aiming to fill the Senate seat that will be left vacant by longtime Senator Dick Durbin. Durbin, who has served since 1997 and holds a senior leadership role in the Senate, announced he would not seek re-election. At 51, Krishnamoorthi…

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval engaged in important discussions on Wednesday with key security officials and diplomats from global powers following India’s precise military strikes on nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), as part of ‘Operation Sindoor’. Sources confirmed that NSA Doval held talks with various prominent figures, including US NSA and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, UK NSA Jonathan Powell, Saudi NSA Musaid Al Aiban, UAE NSA Sheikh Tahnoon, NSC Secretary-General Ali Al Shamsi, Japanese NSA Masataka Okano, Russian NSA Sergei Shoigu, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and French Diplomatic Advisor Emmanuel Bonne.…