World Bank President Ajay Banga met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. This significant meeting comes just days after the Indian government suspended the Indus Waters Treaty following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which prompted a series of military and diplomatic responses between the two nations. The meeting between the global financial institution's leader and India’s Prime Minister

India successfully intercepted and destroyed a barrage of missiles and drones launched by Pakistan targeting 15 Indian cities, in what is being seen as a large-scale attempted escalation. Debris from one of the intercepted Pakistani missiles was recovered in Punjab’s Amritsar, with visuals showing twisted metal fragments strewn across a field near the Golden Temple city. According to a government statement issued via the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the Pakistani military

 India has dealt a strong military response to an attempted escalation by Pakistan, striking and destroying key Pakistani air defence systems including those stationed in Lahore, the government confirmed on Thursday. The response came after Pakistan launched drones and missiles toward Indian targets in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Gujarat late Wednesday and early Thursday morning. The Indian government stated that these attacks were countered in real-time by India’s a

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed on Thursday that over 100 terrorists were killed during Operation Sindoor, India's coordinated military strike on terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Speaking at a high-level all-party briefing, Singh updated the figure from the previously reported 70 to over 100, citing the latest intelligence and operational feedback. Additionally, at least 60 more terrorists were injured in the precision strike, which lasted just 25 mi

In the wake of Operation Sindoor, the Indian military’s targeted missile strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), fear and uncertainty have gripped border villages in Punjab. Residents of several villages in the Ferozepur district have started moving with their families and belongings to safer areas, even though no official evacuation orders have been issued by the Border Security Force (BSF), Indian Army, or local administration. Operation Si

Following India’s precision missile strikes targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) under Operation Sindoor, the border states of Rajasthan and Punjab have been placed under the highest level of alert. The offensive was carried out in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 civilians were killed. The aftermath has prompted immediate security responses across the northern frontier. In Rajasthan, which shares a 1,037-kilo

The central government on Thursday convened an all-party meeting to brief key opposition leaders about the Indian Armed Forces’ recent military operation, codenamed Operation Sindoor. The operation targeted nine terror camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (POK), and was launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. The high-level briefing comes amid heightened national security concerns and marks a

Following India’s recent military campaign, Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the United States, United Kingdom, and China have all issued travel advisories, urging their citizens to avoid certain regions in South Asia. The advisories are particularly focused on areas close to the India-Pakistan border and the Line of Control, which remains a volatile and heavily militarized zone. The cautionary stance was taken in the

The economic disparity among US states has been sharply illustrated by new data showing that more than half of the nation’s billionaires reside in just four states, while three states do not have a single billionaire. Out of a total of 902 billionaires across the country, 528 live in California, New York, Florida, and Texas. This geographic clustering of immense wealth reveals growing inequality in wealth distribution across the United States. California tops the list with 1

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has formally raised objections with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the naming of the newly inaugurated Jagannath Temple in Digha as ‘Jagannath Dham’. In a letter addressed to Banerjee on May 6, CM Majhi expressed deep concern and urged the West Bengal government to refrain from using the term, citing cultural sensitivity and religious sentiments tied to the original and sacred Shree Jagannath Dham in Puri. In the

In the wake of India's precision military strikes under Operation Sindoor, both Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu have lauded the Indian Armed Forces for their swift and strategic response to terrorism. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy posted a heartfelt message on social media platform X, stating: “The strikes against terror factories in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir make us proud. Let us make this

Terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar has confirmed that 10 members of his family, along with four aides, were killed in India’s targeted missile strikes under Operation Sindoor, which was launched in retaliation for the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, that killed 26 people. According to a statement attributed to Azhar and cited by news agency PTI, the fatalities occurred during India's strike on the JeM headquarters Jam

In a significant and symbolic move, the Indian government’s official briefing on Operation Sindoor the precision military strike against terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) was led by two distinguished women officers, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh of the Indian Air Force and Colonel Sofiya Qureshi of the Indian Army. Their leadership not only marked a major milestone in military communication but also sent a resounding message of strength, resilience, and inclusi

In the wake of India’s bold missile strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor, aviation operations across the northern and western regions of the country were severely disrupted on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. In response to heightened security protocols and anticipated retaliatory risks, over 200 commercial flights were cancelled, and at least 18 airports were temporarily shut. Airports affected by the suspension of operations incl

In a bold and highly coordinated military operation, India launched Operation Sindoor, conducting 24 missile strikes across nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The strikes were a strategic retaliation for the recent Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people, including civilians and security personnel. According to government sources, 70 terrorists were killed and over 60 others injured, many of whom were mid- and high-ranking operatives from Lashkar

Following India’s bold and precise military action against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), leaders from across the political spectrum came together to salute the Indian Army. The operation, reportedly launched post-midnight on April 7 and codenamed Operation Sindoor, was carried out in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen. The Army’s official communication on X

A high-alert security situation unfolded at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport early Wednesday morning after an anonymous call threatened to blow up an IndiGo aircraft. The call was reportedly received through the Sahar Airport hotline, prompting an emergency response from airport authorities and national security agencies. This alarming development comes in the wake of India’s military retaliation Operation Sindoor against nine terror camps located across Pak

India has launched a powerful tri-services military operation named Operation Sindoor in response to the gruesome terror attack in Pahalgam that left the nation shaken. The name Sindoor, meaning vermilion in Hindi and symbolizing marriage for Hindu women, was carefully chosen to reflect the devastating loss endured by 25 women who were widowed during the attack. These women saw their husbands executed in cold blood, identified by religion, in front of their eyes. The nation responded no

In a calibrated military offensive launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, India executed targeted air strikes under the codename Operation Sindoor. Conducted late Wednesday night, the operation struck nine key terror installations across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), focusing on eliminating infrastructure linked to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Sources revealed that four targets were located within

In a historic move, the Government of India has scheduled a nationwide mock drill for May 7, 2025 the first such exercise since the 1971 Indo-Pak war. In light of rising tensions with Pakistan following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued urgent directives for states to prepare their civil defence systems. The upcoming drill aims to assess and strengthen the country's readiness in the event of a hostile attack.