International
Donald Trump said fresh talks with Iran could take place within the next 72 hours, signalling a possible diplomatic opening even as tensions stayed high in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran seized two commercial vessels. The developments showed how quickly the crisis can swing between negotiation signals and fresh confrontation. Trump Signals Fresh Iran […]
International
A U.S. lawmaker has urged Pakistan to take stronger action against terror outfits such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, linking the demand to continued concerns over cross-border militancy affecting India. The remarks were made at an event in Washington marking the anniversary of the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, where American lawmakers and Indian diplomats
State News
At least 11 people were killed in a late-night multi-vehicle crash in Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur district after a collision on the steep Drumandganj hill stretch triggered a fire in an SUV. Police said the accident happened around 9 pm on Wednesday and involved two trucks, a car and an SUV on the Mirzapur-Madhya Pradesh route. […]
Defence National
India and Germany are moving closer to finalising a long-pending submarine agreement, with German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius saying the deal could be signed within the next three months. The proposed project would deepen defence cooperation between the two countries and support India’s naval modernisation plans at a time of growing strategic focus on the […]
National
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has issued a sharp warning to Pakistan on the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, saying India has good relations with most of its neighbours but “only one neighbour is troublesome.” Without naming Pakistan directly, he added that if that neighbour tries to create trouble again, the consequences would follow, […]
National Politics
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has been issued a notice by the Election Commission over his controversial remark involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the ongoing election campaign. The move has escalated the political row, with the poll body stepping in after the BJP formally complained and sought action over what it called a serious violation […]
International
Iran has publicly raised questions over Pakistan’s role in the ongoing US-Iran diplomatic process, fuelling a fresh row over whether Islamabad is acting as a neutral mediator or playing both sides in a high-stakes regional crisis. The controversy centres on Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Islamabad’s growing role in backchannel efforts linked […]
International
Iran has seized two commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, including one that was headed for Gujarat’s Mundra port, raising fresh concern over maritime security and India-linked shipping in the Gulf. The incident adds another layer of tension to an already volatile regional situation, with commercial movement through Hormuz facing growing risk. Gujarat-Bound Ship