Month: May 2025

[ad_1] Indian envoy to UK Vikram Doraiswami Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami, during an interview, highlighted Pakistan's state support for terrorism by presenting a viral photograph showing Pakistani Army officers attending the funeral of terrorists killed in Operation Sindoor.The photograph shows UN-designated terrorist Hafiz Abdur Rauf, brother of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar, leading funeral prayers for the slain terrorists, with Pakistani military personnel in attendance.During an interview with Sky News anchor Yalda Hakim, Doraiswami pointed out, "This person here is a sanctioned terrorist under the American sanctions regime. His name is Hafiz Abdur Rauf...he's the brother of the founder of the terrorist group which you just mentioned."He further emphasised the state's involvement, stating, "Look who is behind him (Rauf)? Pakistani military. Look at the coffins there...they have the Pakistani national flag. If you are giving terrorists state […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Heightened tensions between India and Pakistan saw a major infiltration attempt by Islamabad, which was thwarted by the Border Security Force (BSF) along the International Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday. "At around 23.00 hours on 8 May 2025, BSF foiled a major infiltration bid at the International Boundary in Samba district, J&K," the BSF said in a post on X early Friday. Officials told PTI that it was not immediately clear whether any terrorists were injured or killed in the exchange of fire. A thorough search was scheduled for the morning to ascertain further details.The Indian Army on Friday said that Pakistan’s armed forces carried out multiple drone and munition attacks along the entire western border. These strikes were "effectively repulsed," said the Army. In addition, […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Amid fears of further escalation between India and Pakistan, states, particularly those which share border with the neighbouring country, have started taking emergency response measures. In the capital, for instance, the Delhi government cancelled leaves for its employees “till further orders”, citing the need to maintain high alertness.“No leave will be granted to any official of Delhi government till further orders given the prevailing situation and preparedness for any emergency,” said a statement issued by the services department.Here's a look at the preparedness measures in Delhi and border states.DelhiAuthorities have stepped up security across the national capital, with security checks being conducted at public places such as at malls, markets, metro stations, hotels, colonies, and transport hubs. “As part of ongoing anti-terror measures, the police conducted a thorough security inspection at the Mayur Vihar Phase-1 Metro Station, […]

[ad_1] The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has issued an important advisory to OTT platforms, media streaming services, and intermediaries operating in India. The advisory comes in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor carried by Indian Armed forces on terror sites in Pakistan to avenge the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22. The information and broadcasting ministry's advisory has also been shared by the Ministry of Defence.What the government advisory to OTT channels says"In the interest of national security, all OTT platforms, media streaming platforms and intermediaries operating in India are advised to discontinue the web-series, films, songs, podcasts and other streaming media content, whether made available on a subscription based model or otherwise, having its origins in Pakistan with immediate effect," the advisory issued by the ministry said."Recently, on 22.04.2025, the terrorist attack in Pahalgam led to the killing […]

[ad_1] File photo of India and Pakistan players after the Champions Trophy clash in the UAE. With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 suspended indefinitely, it is very unlikely at this stage that India will tour Bangladesh (August) and participate in the Asia Cup (September) later this year. It is reliably understood that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) could well use that window to complete the remainder of IPL if the need arises.India are scheduled to travel to England in the first week of June for a five-match Test tour and the August-September window could be the only opportunity for the BCCI to complete the tournament if the tensions don't die down soon.Even if the IPL is completed before the scheduled India tour of Bangladesh and Asia Cup, it is completely off the table. The BCCI […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Friday trolled the Pakistani government for "urging International partners" to loan Islamabad more funds in the wake of the "heavy losses inflicted by enemy"."Govt of Pakistan appeals to International Partners for more loans after heavy losses inflected by enemy. Amid escalating war and stocks crash, we urge international partners to help de-escalate.Nation urged to remain steadfast," Economic Affairs Division, Government of Pakistan posted on X.Using a snippet from the famous Bollywood movie 'Golmaal', the fact-check unit of the government mocked Pakistan."Yeh koi tareeka hai bheek maangne ka? (Is this the way to beg?)" the post read.However, Islamabad later claimed that the account was hacked and that the Pakistani government did not urged for more loans amid the ongoing tensions.ALSO READ: Pakistan appeals for loans citing 'heavy losses', later says X account […]