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Indian Navy's posture during Op Sindoor dented Pakistan's maritime economy: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi highlighted an unprecedented operational tempo in 2025, clocking nearly 11,000 ship days and over 50,000 flying hours. Operation Sindoor showcased combat readiness and deterrence, forcing Pakistan Navy confinement. Tri-service synergy and multi-domain exercises like TROPEX-2025 underscored enhanced capabilities and regional security efforts.

The Economic Times

Pain for Pakistan: History makes a U-turn in India's neighbourhood

Russia and the Taliban have signed a significant military cooperation agreement. This pact alters regional security dynamics. Pakistan's strategic position is weakened as the Taliban moves away from Islamabad. India sees a strategic opportunity, consolidating its influence in Central Asia and reducing Pakistan's leverage. This development marks a major shift…

The Economic Times

At least 22 refugees returning from Pakistan killed after truck overturns in eastern Afghanistan

Hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees have returned home since Pakistan intensified a crackdown on undocumented foreigners in 2023

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Journey home ends in tragedy: Truck carrying Afghan refugees from Pakistan overturns, killing 22

A tragic road accident in eastern Afghanistan claimed at least 22 lives, including 10 children and five women, as a truck carrying returning refugees overturned. Officials reported around 36 others injured. The incident, attributed to the driver reportedly falling asleep, highlights the perilous journeys of Afghans returning from Pakistan and…

The Times of India

Pakistan hires US lobbying firm to advance strategic interests in Washington amid Iran war diplomacy push

Pakistan has hired a US lobbying firm, Ervin Graves Strategy Group, for a two-year contract worth $50,000 monthly. The firm will advocate for Pakistan's diplomatic, economic, and strategic interests in Washington, engaging with Congress, the executive branch, and policy institutions. This initiative aims to bolster Pakistan's standing as a US…

The Times of India

Afghan refugee truck crash kills 18, injures 35 in eastern Afghanistan

Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Taliban government, expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, which took place at the conclusion of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, and offered condolences to the families of the victims

Euronews

Pakistan Navy remained confined to ports during Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Nausena Shaurya Vatika in Lucknow. He stated the Indian Navy confined Pakistan's navy to ports during Operation Sindoor. The museum showcases naval achievements and inspires citizens. India's defence manufacturing and exports have significantly increased. Uttar Pradesh has transformed under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

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US defence chief credits Trump for India-Pakistan peace, hails India as key Indo-Pacific partner

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. He credited President Trump for helping broker peace between India and Pakistan. Hegseth also emphasized India's crucial role as a partner in Washington's Indo-Pacific strategy. He noted India's growing military and industrial capabilities.

The Economic Times

Eighteen killed as truck crashes in eastern Afghanistan

A truck carrying refugees returning from Pakistan has overturned in eastern Afghanistan, killing at least 18 people, most of them women and children.

AAP

18, including 10 children, killed as truck overturns in Afghanistan

A truck carrying Afghan families returning from Pakistan overturned in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing 18 people on board, including 10 children, a provincial official said.

The Times of India

'Will Pakistan recognise Israel?' Viral clip captures journalist confronting foreign minister Ishaq Dar

A viral video featuring Pakistan deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reignited debate over whether Islamabad could eventually recognise Israel.

The Times of India

Marco Rubio thanks Pakistan for 'role in advancing peace in Middle East' after meeting Ishaq Dar

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, thanking him for Pakistan's role in advancing Middle East peace. Meanwhile, President Trump announced an emergency meeting to finalize a peace deal with Iran, demanding it relinquish nuclear ambitions and open the Strait…

The Economic Times

'US committed to 'next level' defence ties with India: State Dept Spox Tommy Pigott

The US reaffirms its strong strategic partnership with India. Washington clarifies its relationships with India and Pakistan are independent and not competitive. Defense cooperation with India is growing across all domains. This historic partnership focuses on ambitious agendas, including critical minerals and a free Indo-Pacific. Cooperation also targets combating narcotics…

The Economic Times

Is Indus Waters Treaty deadlock hurting Pakistan? Karachi reels under chronic water shortage

Karachi faces a severe water crisis during peak summer, coinciding with Eid-ul-Adha. Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has accused the ruling PPP of gross mismanagement and failure to address the city's chronic water shortages despite 18 years in power. Nearly 70% of the city is reportedly experiencing extended…

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Russia signs military pact with Taliban - How it can benefit India and unsettle Pak

Less than a year after formally recognising the Taliban government in Afghanistan, Russia has now signed a military cooperation agreement with Kabul. According to Politico, the agreement was signed on Wednesday during a meeting between Afghan Defence Minister Mohammad Yaqoub and Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu at the International…

France 24

Pakistan: Male contraception still taboo despite looming demographic crisis

One of Pakistan’s greatest challenges is controlling its rapidly growing population. With more than 258 million inhabitants, the country is already the fifth most populous in the world. By 2030, its population could surpass 300 million, pushing Pakistan into fourth place globally, ahead of Indonesia. This rapid demographic growth is…

The Economic Times

Rajnath Singh releases volume on Operation Sindoor with accounts of officers, aviators, other combatants

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has officially launched the book 'Operation Sindoor', a documented chronicle of extraordinary heroism featuring accounts from 100 dedicated participants. This pivotal operation not only marked a significant achievement but also led to an expedited ceasefire with Pakistan.

The Economic Times

Govt mulling expansion of BSF's operational mandate: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced plans to expand the Border Security Force's (BSF) role, under which a new 'territorial security' concept will be introduced to enhance border protection. Work on securing vulnerable areas along the Pakistan border is nearing completion. The government is investing significantly in advanced technology and…

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Too hot, too humid: why the sustained heatwave in India and Pakistan is so dangerous

India and Pakistan are no strangers to heat. This time of year is the worst, as heat peaks before the monsoon brings cooler conditions from June.

France 24

US, Iran engage in tit-for-tat attacks

Iran and the US engaged in tit-for-tat clashes this Thursday. Tehran said it fired on an American army base in the region, while the US claimed it had struck Iran’s Bandar Abbas port. Later in the day, Axios reported that Washington and Tehran had reached an agreement to extend their…

The Times of India

Khamenei sidelined? Iran's Supreme leader not involved in US peace talks: Report

Questions are mounting over Supreme Leader Khamenei's direct involvement in Iran's ongoing US negotiations, with reports citing "serious ambiguities" about coordination. This uncertainty follows trips by Iranian officials and a reluctance to hold talks in Tehran or Pakistan, fueling speculation about who is directing the diplomatic process amid heightened Gulf…

The Economic Times

LeT terrorist threatens Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir, PM Shehbaz Sharif: "Will be assassinated, ruined and destroyed" Watch viral video

Lashkar-e-Taiba deputy chief Saifullah Kasuri issued a direct threat to Pakistan's army chief and prime minister, vowing assassination for any move to establish ties with Israel. His remarks follow US President Trump's appeal for Muslim nations to join the Abraham Accords, a move Pakistan finds politically challenging due to public…

The Times of India

LeT turns on its Pakistan masters over recognising Israel

Lashkar-e-Taiba's deputy chief Saifullah Kasuri has threatened frontline leadership and top military officials in Pakistan with direct, public threats of elimination if they "even thought of recognising Israel". "He will be assassinated, destroyed and ruined," he said addressing a rally.

France 24

Iran war drives India’s cockroaches out, but can Modi crush them?

When an Indian student at a US university used AI to create the “Cockroach Janta Party (CPJ)”, a parody political party, it sparked a viral sensation, hitting the zeitgeist in a country that has been particularly affected by the Iran war. As India's youth circumvent bans to express their economic…

The Times of India

Mediation, debt and disorder: Can Pakistan keep balancing China, America and its own crises?

Pakistan has always believed that geography can compensate for weakness. It sits at the intersection of South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East, possesses nuclear weapons, maintains relationships with superpowers who have shared cold ties, and has spent decades convincing bigger powers that it is too strategically important to…

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