A powerful explosion rocked the area near Delhi’s historic Red Fort on Monday evening, killing at least eight people and injuring several others. The intensity of the blast sent shockwaves through the crowded vicinity of Chandni Chowk, shattering nearby streetlights and throwing vehicles as far as 150 meters from the site. Emergency services rushed to the scene as thick smoke billowed across the area, and panic spread among residents and commuters. According to officials, eight bo

A major security alert was triggered after police recovered a large quantity of explosives and arms from Faridabad, Haryana, in a coordinated operation involving law enforcement agencies from Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana. The recovery comes amid an ongoing investigation into two Kashmiri doctors who were arrested earlier for alleged links with the terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed. Officials confirmed that nearly 350 kilograms of explosive material, suspected to be ammonium nitrate, we

A fresh controversy has erupted after Farhatullah Babar, former adviser to Pakistan’s ex-president Asif Ali Zardari, claimed that the 26/11 Mumbai attacks were a reaction to Zardari’s ‘no first use’ nuclear weapons offer to India. According to Babar’s book The Zardari Presidency: Now It Must Be Told, the offer was made during an interview with Indian journalist Karan Thapar in November 2008. He suggests Pakistan’s military establishment retaliated through the terror assau

Former United States Vice President Richard B. “Dick” Cheney, one of the most influential and controversial figures in modern American politics, has died at the age of 84. Cheney passed away from complications related to pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, his family confirmed. Widely regarded as one of the most powerful vice presidents in US history, Cheney’s political career shaped America’s foreign policy and national security doctrines in the early 21st century.

Federal agents have prevented what authorities describe as a potential terrorist attack planned for Halloween weekend in Michigan. Multiple suspects were arrested early Friday morning during a coordinated operation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The arrests took place in the city of Dearborn, located west of Detroit, after investigators uncovered evidence suggesting the individuals were planning a violent act linked to international terrorism. Officials have confirmed that there is

In 2025, as the Indian Navy launches Exercise Trishul off the coast of Gujarat, history echoes across the Arabian Sea. The large-scale tri-services drill, featuring warships, fighter jets, tanks, and helicopters, is designed to test India’s combat readiness along its south-western frontier. This very coastline holds immense historical significance — it was here, sixty years ago, that the Pakistan Navy attempted a bold attack on the temple town of Dwarka during the Indo-Pak War of 1965, an

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has sharply criticised the United Nations, saying the global body has become increasingly ineffective and paralysed by internal divisions. Speaking in New Delhi at the release of a commemorative postage stamp marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, Jaishankar said the organisation’s decision-making has failed to reflect the realities of its membership or the priorities of the modern world. He emphasised that meaningful reforms are

Paul Kapur, a noted American academic and expert on South Asian security, has been appointed as the new Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia in the United States government. Known for his hardline stance against Pakistan’s military establishment, Kapur’s appointment marks a significant shift in Washington’s regional approach, especially amid renewed tensions in South Asia. His selection comes as the US seeks to redefine its engagement with both India and Pakistan whil

A shocking act of violence unfolded in Manchester, northern England, on Thursday, October 2, when a stabbing and car ramming incident occurred outside a synagogue during Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. The incident left at least three people dead and several others injured, drawing widespread concern and immediate response from security forces and government leaders. Greater Manchester Police confirmed that their officers responded quickly to the scene in an effo

The Brics nations on Saturday issued a strong joint statement condemning the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, calling all acts of terrorism criminal and unjustifiable. The ministers of the grouping reiterated their unified stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations while underlining the urgent need for concerted international action. In their statement, the leaders said they condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22,

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s claims that India is “funding Russia’s war in Ukraine.” Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Zelenskyy stated that “India is mostly with us” while acknowledging ongoing energy challenges that complicate the picture. His comments came after Trump, during a speech at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), dir

At least 30 civilians, including women and children, lost their lives in a devastating airstrike carried out by the Pakistan Air Force on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in the early hours of Monday. The incident took place at around 2 am when fighter jets dropped eight LS-6 bombs on Matre Dara village in Tirah Valley. The strikes triggered widespread destruction, leaving residents in shock and grief. Disturbing visuals from the site showed bodies, including chil

Another anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks is here, but the United States still has not convicted or sentenced any of the men arrested alive for their alleged roles in the planning and facilitation of the tragedy. The 9/11 attacks remain etched in the memory of millions across the world, having killed nearly 3,000 people in one morning of unparalleled destruction. Of the 2,996 estimated victims, 2,977 were civilians, first responders, and passengers on board the hijacked air

India issued a sharp rebuttal to Switzerland during the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva after the Swiss delegation expressed concerns about the treatment of minorities in India. Representing New Delhi, Kshitij Tyagi, Counsellor at India’s Permanent Mission in Geneva, described Switzerland’s comments as “surprising, shallow, and ill-informed.” He emphasized that as the current president of the UNHRC, Switzerland sho

Summary The Trump-Putin summit in Alaska ended without solving the Ukraine war. Two possible outcomes have emerged: Ukraine could become a smaller but sovereign nation with Western protection, or it could lose both land and indepen

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, 2025. This will be his first official trip to China since the Galwan clash in 2020, marking a significant step toward the normalization of bilateral ties between India and China. PM Modi's last visit to China was in 2019, though he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Ka

In a major counter-terrorism breakthrough, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested Shama Parveen, a 30-year-old woman from Bengaluru, for allegedly leading an Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS)-linked terror module. Authorities believe she was the key conspirator and handler, orchestrating operations from Karnataka while maintaining contact with recruits across states. Her arrest is part of an expanding investigation into a module with susp

In a significant development on the outskirts of Srinagar, three terrorists were killed during a joint operation by the Indian Army, CRPF, and Jammu and Kashmir Police. The encounter took place at Lidwas near the Harwan area, following actionable intelligence inputs. The Indian Army’s Chinar Corps officially confirmed the operation via its X handle, stating that all three terrorists had been neutralized in an intense firefight.

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack while addressing world leaders at the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Speaking during a high-level session on ‘Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance,’ Modi referred to the recent terror incident in Jammu and Kashmir as not just an attack on India but on the whole of humanity. “Terrorism is among