As India reflects on the outcome of the brief military conflict with Pakistan in early May, it may be worthwhile to ponder over the current reality that even as Indiaâs cultural diversity and sweep of history may be unparalleled in a civilisational context, it remains prone to attacks from countries in its vicinity and beyond….
Parallel to the recent escalation of military tensions between India and Pakistan, misinformation and disinformation surged online, making it increasingly difficult for the public to distinguish fact from fiction. Many media outlets published sensational stories riddled with unverified claims, and disseminated fake pictures and videos. Jingoism often drove the public response. Is establishing the truth…
The all-party delegation led by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha arrived in Tokyo early Thursday as part of a five-nation tour to showcase India’s resolve against terrorism through âOperation Sindoorâ. The delegation, comprising representatives from multiple political parties, is set to inform international partners about India’s response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has imposed tough conditions on Pakistan for disbursing instalments of the $7 billion loan that Islamabad negotiated with it under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF). Such IMF credit comes not so much with avuncular indulgence as with tough conditionalities meant to stabilize macro-economic variables. The IMF is also giving Pakistan…
The 100-hour âOperation Sindoorâ is a resounding success. India has made its point loud and clear; the âceasefire” is holding and the border areas are peaceful again. This is the time we need to be alert to the shadows lurking beneath the glow of the euphoria over victory. These shadows are pregnant with questions. Indian…
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said that he is âhonouredâ for being invited by the government to lead an all-party delegation, and added that when it comes to national interest, he will always be ready to contribute and âwon’t be found wantingâ. Also Read: Owaisi, other Opposition leaders in Govt’s mega diplomatic outreach on…
The government has withdrawn the security clearance of Turkish firm Ăelebi’s Indian airport services arm, citing national security risks and halting its operations at nine airports, including Delhi and Mumbai. In a statement on Thursday, the government said that the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has revoked with immediate effect security clearance of Ăelebi…
Operation Sindoor was India’s calibrated response to the Pahalgam terror attack. It was carried out in the early hours of 7 May, against nine terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Indian Air Force bypassed and jammed Pakistanâs Chinese-supplied air defence systems, and completed the mission in just 23 minutes. Also read: âServe…
China’s expanding geopolitical ownership shows that the Asian nation owns a significant stake in Pakistan and Bangladesh’s stock exchanges by acquisition through the consortium method, official filings data show. In 2017, China acquired a 40 per cent stake in the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSE), though a consortium of companies like the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE),…
New Delhi: India plans to increase the production of combat medicines, including drugs to treat burns, blood replenishers for treatment of trauma injuries such as gunshot wounds, and orthopedic implants. The Department of Pharmaceuticals has been tasked to come up with a list of such medicines and ensure an increase in their production to mitigate…
