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Shehbaz Sharif Seeks Trump’s Help for India-Pakistan Talks Amid Global Pressure on Terrorism

Shehbaz Sharif Seeks Trump’s Help for India-Pakistan Talks Amid Global Pressure on Terrorism

Washington, D.C./Islamabad (National Times) Facing increasing global isolation over its failure to curb terrorism, Pakistan has now turned to former U.S. President Donald Trump in hopes of reviving stalled dialogue with India. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, speaking at an event hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, praised Trump’s past involvement in reducing tensions and urged Washington to facilitate a comprehensive peace dialogue between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. “President Trump played a significant role in de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan,” Sharif stated, echoing sentiments expressed earlier by former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. “If the U.S. was instrumental…
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Amul Partners with Spain’s COVAP to Launch Fresh Milk in Europe, Starting with Spain and Portugal

Amul Partners with Spain’s COVAP to Launch Fresh Milk in Europe, Starting with Spain and Portugal

Madrid [Spain], June 4, 2025: In a landmark move aimed at expanding India's global dairy footprint, the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF), widely known as Amul, has launched its fresh milk in Spain through a strategic partnership with Cooperativa Ganadera del Valle de los Pedroches (COVAP), Spain’s leading first-tier dairy cooperative.The official launch ceremony was held at the Embassy of India in Madrid and witnessed the presence of Dinesh K. Patnaik, Indian Ambassador to Spain; Fernando Heredia Noguera from the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture; COVAP President Ricardo Delgado Vizcaino; and senior representatives from both Amul and its Spanish…
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India to Conduct Next Census in 2027 with Caste Enumeration, Confirms MHA

India to Conduct Next Census in 2027 with Caste Enumeration, Confirms MHA

New Delhi, June 4, 2025: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday announced that the next Population Census of India will be held in two phases starting March 1, 2027. For the first time, this full-scale Census will include caste enumeration—addressing a long-pending demand from multiple states and political parties.The reference date for the Census will be October 1, 2026, specifically for Ladakh and the snow-bound, non-synchronous areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. A formal gazette notification under Section 3 of the Census Act, 1948, will be issued on June 16, 2025, officially declaring the Centre's intent…
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Under Pressure After Operation Sindoor, Bilawal Bhutto Urges Dialogue and Intel Sharing with India

Under Pressure After Operation Sindoor, Bilawal Bhutto Urges Dialogue and Intel Sharing with India

New York, June 4, 2025: In a striking turn of tone, Pakistan’s former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto, now leading a delegation to the United Nations, made a public appeal for dialogue and intelligence cooperation with India amid mounting pressure following the massive setbacks Pakistan suffered during Operation Sindoor.The plea came on the same day India’s all-party delegation, led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, arrived in Washington, D.C., to further the country’s global diplomatic outreach regarding Operation Sindoor and India’s broader counterterrorism position.Bhutto addressed a press briefing at the UN Headquarters in New York, calling for reconciliation and cooperation, stating that…
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Respect Privacy of Armed Forces Personnel, Families: Defence Ministry Issues Advisory to Media

Respect Privacy of Armed Forces Personnel, Families: Defence Ministry Issues Advisory to Media

New Delhi, June 3, 2025: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued an official advisory to media organizations across the country, urging them to uphold the privacy and dignity of Indian Armed Forces personnel and their families especially amid ongoing operations like Operation Sindoor.While acknowledging the media’s vital role in informing the public about the Armed Forces’ achievements and sacrifices, the Ministry expressed concern that certain recent coverage had breached acceptable limits. It noted that some reporters had approached the private residences of senior military officers and attempted to contact their families actions deemed "deeply inappropriate" and potentially compromising to…
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India-Pakistan Delegations Set to Cross Paths in Washington DC; Tharoor Confident of Driving India’s Message on Terrorism

India-Pakistan Delegations Set to Cross Paths in Washington DC; Tharoor Confident of Driving India’s Message on Terrorism

New Delhi (National Times): In a significant diplomatic development following Operation Sindoor, India's All-Party Delegation is set to visit Washington, DC, as part of its international outreach campaign. Coinciding with this visit, a Pakistani delegation led by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will also be in the U.S. capital, setting the stage for a diplomatic face-off between the two neighbouring nations on the global stage. The Indian delegation is led by Member of Parliament and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, Shashi Tharoor. Speaking to ANI ahead of the visit, Tharoor acknowledged the complexity…
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Three Soldiers Killed, Lt Col Among Six Missing After Massive Landslide at Army Station in Sikkim

Three Soldiers Killed, Lt Col Among Six Missing After Massive Landslide at Army Station in Sikkim

Sikkim, June 3, 2025 — Tragedy struck a remote Indian Army station in Sikkim on Tuesday morning when a massive landslide, triggered by incessant rainfall, buried portions of the facility, killing three soldiers and leaving six personnel missing, including a Lieutenant Colonel.According to official sources, the landslide hit the 11th Mile area near the Chungthang sub-division in north Sikkim around 6:15 am. Rescue operations are underway with the assistance of local authorities, the Army’s own teams, and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel. So far, three bodies have been recovered, while search operations for the missing continue despite the challenging…
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Russia Confirms India to Receive Remaining S-400 Missile Systems by 2026

Russia Confirms India to Receive Remaining S-400 Missile Systems by 2026

New Delhi, June 3, 2025 — Russia has officially confirmed that India will receive the remaining units of the S-400 Triumf air defence systems by 2026. This delivery timeline was reaffirmed by a top Russian official, ending speculation surrounding delays due to the ongoing geopolitical tensions and sanctions.India had signed a $5.43 billion deal with Russia in 2018 for five S-400 units, with the first system delivered in December 2021. As per the new schedule, all five regiments will be in India's possession within the next year.The delivery of the remaining units had been disrupted due to logistical and financial…
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India Likely to Miss G7 Summit After No Invitation from Canada

India Likely to Miss G7 Summit After No Invitation from Canada

New Delhi/Ottawa, June 2, 2025 – In a significant diplomatic shift, India has not received an invitation to the upcoming G7 Summit in Canada and is expected to skip the event, according to reliable government sources. The development marks a break from recent years where India, though not a G7 member, was regularly invited as a guest participant at the high-profile summit.Sources cited by The Tribune revealed that the Canadian government, the host of this year’s G7 Summit, did not include India in its list of guest nations, a decision viewed in Delhi as politically loaded. The omission comes amid…
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India Sees 1300% Surge in COVID-19 Cases in One Week; Kerala Worst-Hit

India Sees 1300% Surge in COVID-19 Cases in One Week; Kerala Worst-Hit

New Delhi, June 2, 2025 – India has reported a dramatic 1300% spike in active COVID-19 cases over the past week, with Kerala emerging as the worst-hit state. According to official data, active cases rose from just 257 on May 22 to 3,758 as of June 1.Health officials noted that while the numbers are increasing, most infections remain mild and manageable. The Union Health Ministry confirmed that no significant surge in hospitalizations has been observed so far, and the cases are largely being managed at home.Kerala currently leads the chart with the highest number of active cases, followed by states…
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