Author: Senjuti Bhattacharya

The All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has officially demanded a complete boycott of entertainment content from Turkey and Azerbaijan. Following FWICE’s earlier appeal, the All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) issued a statement on May 15, urging the Indian government to ban visas for artists from both India and Turkey. The reason behind this stern move, as per AICWA, is to defend India’s sovereignty after Turkey openly sided with Pakistan during its conflict with India. In a strong message shared via social media, AICWA posted a video demanding an immediate halt to any form of artistic exchange or collaboration…

On May 14, the United States called upon India and Pakistan to maintain open lines of communication, underscoring its commitment to promoting peace in South Asia. Speaking at a regular briefing, US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott emphasized the need for continuous dialogue between the neighboring nations following their recent ceasefire agreement. Pigott welcomed the ceasefire and lauded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for showing what he described as “strength, wisdom, and fortitude” by choosing diplomacy over conflict. He reaffirmed the Trump administration’s twin objectives: maintaining the ceasefire and promoting continued direct dialogue between…

Following a recent ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, tensions in the region have begun to ease. The agreement, proposed by Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations and accepted by India, came into effect on May 10. Despite this easing of hostilities, India remains focused on strengthening its national security infrastructure. ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan announced on Sunday that ten Indian satellites are currently operational and dedicated to protecting the nation. These satellites are engaged in strategic monitoring, acting as a line of defense capable of detecting and intercepting potential threats before they reach Indian soil. Speaking at the 5th…

In a decisive counterattack, the Border Security Force (BSF) has eliminated a Pakistani military post and a terrorist launch pad situated in Looni, Sialkot District, opposite the Akhnoor sector. This location had reportedly been used to deploy tube drones aimed at Indian territories. The BSF disclosed that on May 9, starting around 9 p.m., Pakistani forces initiated unprovoked fire on Indian posts in the Jammu sector. Responding with equal force, Indian personnel caused extensive damage to infrastructure and assets held by Pakistan Rangers across the International Border. According to the BSF statement, the drone launch pad in Sialkot was completely…

India has invited nations across the globe to join the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)—a platform spearheaded by India to protect seven major big cat species—during the 20th session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF20) held in New York from May 5 to 9, 2025. The International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA) aims to enhance international cooperation in research, conservation efforts, and capacity building among its member countries. At the UN platform, India highlighted its leadership in forest conservation and reaffirmed its commitment to the UN Strategic Plan for Forests 2017–2030 through its Voluntary National Contributions (VNCs). Highlighting key…

In a significant military response to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally selected the name for India’s retaliation operation, now known as ‘Operation Sindoor.’ Sources have confirmed that PM Modi played a key role in deciding the name ‘Operation Sindoor’ for the operation targeting terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation, which was successfully carried out, aimed to dismantle terror infrastructure across the border. The name ‘Operation Sindoor’ holds deep symbolic meaning, especially among Hindu women. Sindoor (vermilion), traditionally applied to the forehead by married Hindu women, is a…

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported that, as of the end of March 2025, it held a total of 879.59 metric tonnes (MT) of gold. Of this, 511.99 MT was maintained within the country, as disclosed by the central bank on Monday. The RBI further stated that 348.62 MT of the total gold reserves were stored securely with the Bank of England and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Additionally, 18.98 MT were retained in the form of gold deposits. In terms of U.S. dollars, the value of gold as a component of the total foreign exchange reserves rose…

The much-awaited mythological epic Kannappa, directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by veteran actor Mohan Babu, is set for a global theatrical release on June 27, 2025. In light of the crucial North American market, especially the United States, Tollywood star Vishnu Manchu—who also leads the cast—will travel across major US cities this May to promote the film through a series of roadshows. These promotional stops will include special events in local cinemas, with dates confirmed for three major cities: New Jersey on May 8, Dallas on May 9, and San Francisco on May 10. Specific venues and timings…

The brutal terrorist attack on innocent tourists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam has once again laid bare the deep-rooted malaise of cross-border terrorism. It has sharpened the debate on proportionality and response. Time after time, whenever Indian soil is stained with the blood of innocents by forces operating from across the border, the nation grieves, registers diplomatic protests, strengthens security protocols—and then eventually moves on. But this cycle of grief, outrage, and resignation cannot be allowed to continue indefinitely. There must come a time when excessive restraint, rather than serving as a virtue, begins to resemble silent complicity. In the…

Indian American communities across the United States have united in strong condemnation of the recent terror strike in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 civilians dead, including several tourists. The attack on April 22 sparked widespread grief and anger throughout the diaspora, prompting multiple organizations to speak out. Among those leading the response are the Coalition of Hindu Americans in North America (CoHNA), the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS), and the Kashmir Overseas Association (KOA). These groups labeled the incident as a horrific and cowardly act targeting innocent people, emphasizing the need for international acknowledgment of…