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PAK's Nuclear facility should now be under global body supervision: Defence Minister Singh demands in J&K

Indian Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that the present ceasefire understanding is respected by India only as long as no terrorist attack takes place in the country. He also said that it was time that the Nuclear facility of Pakistan was taken over by a global watchdog.

May 15, 2025

Indian National Security at Crossroads: Çelebi, Turkish Defense Exports, and Strategic Risks at India's Airports

Çelebi controversy is a test case for how India-and any democracy-should balance openness to global business with the imperatives of national security in an era of hybrid threats, writes Major General Dr Dilawar Singh in his latest op-ed in wake of Indo-PAK conflict.

May 15, 2025

Centre reaffirms undertaking before SC on Waqf (Amendment) Act, hearing deferred till Tuesday

The Centre on Thursday reaffirmed before the Supreme Court its undertaking that it would not de-notify any waqf, including 'Waqf by user', or include non-Muslim members in the Waqf Board.

May 15, 2025

Suspension of IWT a strategic weapon against Pakistan: Defence expert

Brigadier Vijay Sagar Dheman (Retd), a prominent Defence expert, on Thursday stated that India holds the legitimate right to use the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) as a strategic weapon against Pakistan, asserting that no one can prevent New Delhi from doing so.

May 15, 2025

Buddha's principle of the middle path relevant in time of global uncertainty: India at UN

Buddha's principle of the middle path is relevant in today's time of global uncertainty, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, P. Harish, said here at the commemoration of Vesak.

May 15, 2025

Disproportionate assets: Lokayukta conducts raids in 30 locations across K'taka

The sleuths of the Lokayukta are conducting a series of raids at more than 30 locations, targeting at least seven government officials across Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka on Thursday.

May 15, 2025

Remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi: MP Minister Vijay Shah moves SC, seeks quashing of FIR

Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah has moved the Supreme Court against an order of the MP High Court ordering registration of an FIR over his controversial remarks on Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.

May 15, 2025

Ceasefire declared in Libya's Tripoli after overnight militia clashes

Libya's Tripoli-based Government of National Unity (GNU) declared a ceasefire on Wednesday following intense overnight clashes between rival militias that spread into central and residential districts of the capital, prompting international calls to protect civilians and prevent further escalation.

May 14, 2025

NIA court sentences Ishak Khan to five years in fake currency network case

A key accused in the notorious fake currency case in Mumbra, Thane district, has been sentenced to five years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court in Mumbai.

May 14, 2025

Cash row, Waqf Act, Places of Worship Act: Challenges before newly sworn-in CJI BR Gavai

In a landmark moment for the Indian judiciary, Justice B.R. Gavai on Wednesday took over as the Chief Justice of India (CJI), becoming the first Buddhist and only the second member from a Scheduled Caste (SC) background to occupy the highest judicial office of the country.

May 14, 2025

HM Amit Shah lauds security forces for eliminating 31 Maoists

Lauding heroic efforts of security forces in eliminating 31 Maoists at Karregutta hills, Chhattisgarh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said security forces have achieved a historic milestone in the fight against Maoism by eliminating notorious Maoists in the biggest operation to date.

May 14, 2025

Defence stocks surge over Rs 86,000 crore in market value since Pahalgam attack

The Indian defence sector has witnessed a sharp rise in its market capitalisation, gaining an impressive Rs 86,211 crore since the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives.

May 14, 2025

Remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi: MP High Court orders immediate filing of FIR against Minister Vijay Shah

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed law enforcement authorities to register a First Information Report (FIR) against Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah following his controversial remarks concerning Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.

May 14, 2025

Breaking down Pak's fake narrative factory: How it colluded with 'allies' to launch 'info war' against India

India's Operation Sindoor gave a deadly blow to Pakistan, demolished its terror infrastructure and also left its political leadership humiliated and exposed before the world.

May 14, 2025

India blocks X accounts of Chinese state media for spreading Pakistani propaganda, fake news

In a significant diplomatic and digital move, India on Wednesday blocked the X accounts of China's state-run media outlets, Global Times and Xinhua News Agency, for spreading disinformation and Pakistani propaganda amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.

May 14, 2025