Dassault Aviation shares saw renewed upward movement for the second straight day after India officially denied reports that any of its Rafale fighter jets were shot down during Operation Sindoor. On July 8, the company's stock opened slightly higher at €297.40, marginally up from the previous close of €297. The development follows weeks of pressure on the stock, which had declined by about 3 percent over the past month, largely due to speculation surrounding the Indian Air Force&rs

  Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the Ohio Statehouse on Friday evening to participate in a peaceful protest as part of the growing national “No Kings” movement. The protest in downtown Columbus was one of several planned across the country in response to what participants described as increasingly authoritarian rhetoric coming from former President Donald Trump. Organizers and attendees expressed concern about recent messages and imagery associated with

In a significant diplomatic development, Pakistan’s attempt to interfere with an Indian parliamentary delegation’s visit to Malaysia has been firmly rejected by Kuala Lumpur. Citing “Islamic solidarity,” the Pakistani embassy had urged Malaysian authorities to cancel engagements planned by the Indian delegation. However, Malaysian officials ignored Islamabad’s appeal, and the Indian delegation’s full itinerary proceeded as s

During a high-level visit aboard INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh issued a powerful statement underscoring the unmatched capabilities of the Indian Navy. Speaking from the Arabian Sea, Singh remarked that if the Indian Navy had joined active combat during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan could have faced consequences far more severe than in 1971, potentially splitting into four parts. Referring to the Navy’s role i

Sunnyvale residents are raising serious concerns as new housing developments threaten to displace grocery stores in their northern neighborhoods, pushing the area closer to becoming a food desert. The latest project, proposed by True Life Companies, aims to construct 101 townhomes at the current site of Lakewood Shopping Center—one of the few places offering accessible groceries in North Sunnyvale. This plan would result in the demolition of the New Wing Yuan Market, a vital grocery sou

A controversial proposal to build a slaughterhouse in Wonder Lake, Illinois has triggered a wave of strong opposition from local residents, who voiced their concerns during a recent McHenry County zoning board meeting. The project, proposed by Sergiy Bazlyuk, aims to process chickens and pigs on a parcel of land located within one mile of at least two residential subdivisions and less than a mile from Greenwood Elementary School. Many attendees at the meeting expressed alarm over the potentia

On May 16, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump once again reiterated his claim that India had offered a zero-tariff trade deal to the United States, in a move he framed as part of his broader efforts to mediate peace between India and Pakistan. During an interview, President Trump emphasized that his engagement in regional diplomacy and trade had led to a de-escalation of tensions between the two South Asian neighbors. His comments come amid a charged geopolitical backdrop and continuing discussio

Andhra Pradesh’s Deputy Chief Minister, Pawan Kalyan, has taken a bold stance in supporting Operation Sindoor, the ongoing military operation against Pakistan's terrorism infrastructure. Speaking at a public event with Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Kalyan addressed the ongoing operation, expressing his unwavering support for the Modi government’s initiative. He made a powerful statement, emphasizing that peace talks with Pakistan would not work, and that India should go be

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar confirmed that he spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio earlier today, amid heightened regional tensions between India and Pakistan. While the full details of their conversation were not disclosed publicly, Jaishankar emphasized India’s ongoing commitment to a "measured and responsible" approach in dealing with escalating hostilities. In his official post on social media, Jaishankar wrote, “Had a conversation with US @SecRubi

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been suspended indefinitely, following growing hostilities between India and Pakistan. The decision, confirmed by a senior BCCI official on Friday, came in the wake of heightened military tension, multiple air raid alerts, and nationwide blackouts that disrupted not just civilian life but also major sporting events. The league’s suspension was triggered by the mid-match cancellation of Thursday’s clash between Punjab Kings and D

In a critical diplomatic engagement focused on regional peace and stability, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a direct phone conversation with Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to address escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The call came amid rising concerns over renewed conflict risks in South Asia, where historical rivalries and recent developments have strained relations. Secretary Rubio emphasized the urgent need for immediate de-escalation on all

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

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.

The tense standoff between India and Pakistan continues to escalate as cross-border firing along the Line of Control (LoC) entered its 12th straight night. In response to the deteriorating situation, the United Nations Security Council began closed-door consultations after Pakistan formally raised the issue, prompting UN Secretary-General António Guterres to express concern. This prolonged stretch of unprovoked firing from Pakistani posts has targeted Indian Army positions in

Tensions between India and Pakistan have reached a boiling point following the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, 2025. In what is now being described as one of the worst attacks on tourists in recent memory, 26 people, including a Nepali national, were gunned down in the Baisaran Valley, a scenic hilltop location often called “Mini Switzerland” for its lush landscapes and popularity among travelers. Since the day after the attack, the

Air India is actively considering introducing domestic technical stops for its North America-bound flights from Delhi to manage the rising operational costs brought on by the ongoing closure of Pakistan’s airspace. According to people familiar with the developments, the airline may route some of its services through Indian cities such as Mumbai or Ahmedabad instead of making technical halts in Europe, which have proven to be significantly more expensive. The Tata Group-ow

Cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar has made a startling prediction that the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) might face disbandment amid escalating political and diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan. With the Asia Cup 2025 fast approaching and India co-hosting the tournament alongside Sri Lanka, Gavaskar's comments come at a time of deep uncertainty surrounding Pakistan's participation. The comments were made during an interview with Sports Today, where Gavaskar

In a significant escalation of tensions following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, the Indian government has announced a complete ban on all imports from Pakistan. The decision, announced by the Ministry of Commerce, comes in the wake of mounting national security concerns and is seen as part of a broader strategy to isolate Pakistan diplomatically and economically on the global stage. The notification issued by the Indian government clearly states that "direct or indirect

In a significant development affecting international aviation routes, many of the world’s leading airlines have begun voluntarily avoiding Pakistani airspace, even though they are not officially banned from using it. This move comes in response to the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, which have resulted in mutual airspace restrictions. While Indian and Pakistani carriers are officially barred from using each other’s airspace, several Western carriers are taking proa