In a rare and significant admission, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has publicly stated that India has never agreed to third-party mediation on bilateral disputes, reaffirming New Delhi’s long-standing position that issues between the two countries must be addressed directly. His comments, made during an interview, come at a time when US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed credit for mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, an

The Asia Cup 2025 has witnessed an off-field storm that shows no signs of calming down. India’s refusal to shake hands with Pakistan after their group stage clash in Dubai has escalated into a diplomatic cricketing controversy, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi publicly blasting Team India for what he termed a clear lack of sportsmanship. The match, dominated by Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek

The Asia Cup 2025 encounter between India and Pakistan has created waves not only for India’s dominant performance but also for the dramatic no handshake gesture that followed the game. After India’s victory, captain Suryakumar Yadav and his teammates avoided shaking hands with Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha and the rest of his side, an act that soon became the most talked-about topic in the cricketing world. Reports now confirm that this move wa

The Asia Cup 2025 witnessed unexpected drama off the field as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officially lodged a protest against India following the much-discussed no handshake controversy. The incident occurred during the India versus Pakistan group match, where Team India refused to engage in customary handshakes with their rivals, sparking widespread debate across the cricketing community. According to reports,

In a rare humanitarian gesture, India warned Pakistan about potential floods in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, August 25, 2025. The information was conveyed by the Indian High Commission in Islamabad to the Pakistani Foreign Ministry, marking the first time such communication has been made via the High Commission. Typically, such warnings are shared through the Indus Water Commissioner; however, following the abeyance of the Indus Water Treaty after the Pahalga

US President Donald Trump has once again asserted that his leadership has been instrumental in ending several major global conflicts, including the long-standing tensions between India and Pakistan. In a recent post on his social media account, Trump defended his record in response to criticism from radio host Charlamagne Tha God, insisting that the host knew nothing about his achievements on the world stage. Trump highlighted what he described as significant

A picture of Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn with former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has gone viral on social media, sparking controversy amidst the cancellation of the India vs. Pakistan match in the ongoing World Championship of Legends (WCL) in Birmingham. The image led to a wave of backlash from fans, who criticized Ajay for meeting and posing with Afridi, given the latter's past comments regarding India during border tensions.

Pakistan has officially extended its ban on Indian flights using its airspace until August 24, 2025, according to a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). The updated restriction came into effect at 3:50 pm IST on Friday and will continue until 5:19 am IST on August 24. The ban applies to all aircraft operated by Indian airlines, as well as military and civilian aircraft that are Indian-owned or leased.

The United States has officially designated The Resistance Front (TRF), a known proxy of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). This follows the terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir on April 22, 2025, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians and triggered a military escalation between India and Pakistan. According to an official statement, TRF claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack &mda

Pakistan's hockey team will be allowed to compete in next month’s Asia Cup in India, according to a sports ministry source. The Asia Cup, which is scheduled to be held in Rajgir, Bihar, from August 27 to September 7, 2025, will feature multiple nations, and Pakistan will be permitted to participate, as there are no objections to their involvement in a multi-national competition. The source explained that In

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has signaled that the long-awaited trade agreement between India and the United States may soon be finalized, as both nations appear to be in the advanced stages of negotiations. Speaking at an event in New York, Jaishankar highlighted the complexity of the talks, acknowledging that reaching a deal requires flexibility and compromise on both sides. While noting the progress made, he emphasized the importance of patience in what he described as a very det

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed India’s firm stance on the Kashmir issue during a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump, categorically rejecting any possibility of third-party mediation. India’s foreign secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that Modi strongly conveyed to Trump that Delhi will not accept any external involvement in the matter of Kashmir, which it considers strictly bilateral. This reiteration came amidst a renewed push by Trump to mediate

In a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India has neither sought nor accepted any third-party mediation regarding the Kashmir dispute with Pakistan. This follows Trump’s recent claim that he helped broker a ceasefire during India’s military operation “Op Sindoor” in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack. The matter reportedly took cen

Former National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon emphasized that India should not expect the world to align its foreign policy with New Delhi’s concerns on Pakistan, especially regarding terrorism and international funding. Speaking to India Today, Menon said diplomacy has limits and it’s unrealistic to task diplomats with changing how other countries behave since they act according to their own interests.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met with members of the seven multi-party delegations that recently completed a global diplomatic outreach as part of Operation Sindoor India’s strong posturing against terrorism after the April 22 Pahalgam attack. The meeting was held at the PM’s official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi, where Modi was seen warmly interacting with MPs, former parliamentarians, and senior diplomats who participat

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during his official visit to Brussels, issued a strong warning that India will strike deep into Pakistani territory if provoked by terrorism again. Referring to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, Jaishankar blamed Pakistan for harboring and training terrorist outfits. He emphasized that India’s response would be swift, precise, and unforgiving if future attacks were traced back to Pakistan-ba

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has firmly dismissed recent concerns voiced by Pakistan over the potential threat of China halting the Brahmaputra River's flow to India. Responding to speculation on social media that raised fears about the river being used as a geopolitical weapon, Sarma labelled the rhetoric as baseless and rooted in fear-mongering rather than facts. In a post on X , Sarma dismantled th

Comedian Gaurav Gupta, known for his observational humor and witty punchlines, recently found himself at the center of attention during his ongoing US-Canada tour after an unscripted yet humorous exchange with a Pakistani audience member went viral. The encounter occurred during his show in the United States on Sunday as part of his international comedy tour that kicked off on May 30, beginning in Atlanta and moving to Chicago. While on stage performing his set, Gaurav engaged in light-hearte

 In a striking admission, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that India’s BrahMos missile strikes, carried out under Operation Sindoor, hit several targets across Pakistan before Islamabad’s military could respond. The attacks, executed on the intervening night of May 9 and 10, were India’s retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. Sharif, speaking during a visit to Azerbaijan, said Pakistan had

 Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed disappointment over Colombia's reaction to the recent Indian military operation against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Reacting to Colombia’s message of condolence for the lives lost in Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, Tharoor emphasized that there can be no moral equivalence between a nation dispatching terrorists and a nation defending itself from terror. Mr. Tharoor, currently visit