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03 Jun

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

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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…

25 May

Pakistan Views India as an Existential Threat, Says US Defence Intelligence Agency Report

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Washington, DC: Pakistan continues to perceive India as an existential threat and is actively modernising its military capabilities, including its nuclear arsenal, to counterbalance India's conventional military superiority, according to the latest World Threat Assessment released by the US Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) on Sunday. The report underscores Islamabad’s unwavering focus on military modernisation, stating that "Pakistan regards India as an existential threat and will continue to pursue its military modernisation effort, including the development of battlefield nuclear weapons, to offset India’s conventional military advantage." The assessment further reveals that China is playing a key role in aiding Pakistan’s military…

22 May

UAE and Japan Express Solidarity with India in Global Anti-Terrorism Outreach

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Abu Dhabi/Tokyo, May 22, 2025: In a significant diplomatic initiative, the United Arab Emirates and Japan have expressed strong solidarity with India in its fight against terrorism. This comes as part of India's global outreach following Operation Sindoor, aimed at garnering international support against cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan.A multi-party Indian delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha met with Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya in Tokyo. Iwaya conveyed Japan's unwavering stance against terrorism, stating that it cannot be justified in any form, and extended condolences to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.Simultaneously, another delegation headed by Shiv…

15 May

Donald Trump Claims Role in Defusing India-Pakistan Conflict, Yet Again

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Doha (National Times): Addressing U.S. military personnel in Qatar, President Donald Trump asserted that he had played a pivotal role in reducing tensions between India and Pakistan, suggesting that his behind-the-scenes diplomacy helped avert a possible military escalation. In his characteristically freewheeling style, Trump recounted what he described as a dangerous standoff between the two South Asian rivals. “I think it is settled,” he told the audience. “It looked like it was really going to be escalating out of control.” Trump's remarks hinted at a sharp increase in hostilities that, according to him, were simmering just last week. While details…

15 May

Political Tensions Hit Tourism: Turkey and Azerbaijan Face Backlash from Indian Travellers

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New Delhi (National Times): The ongoing diplomatic fallout from the India-Pakistan conflict has spilled into the tourism industry, with Indian travelers cancelling trips to Turkey and Azerbaijan en masse after both nations expressed support for Islamabad. Top Indian travel companies are witnessing a wave of cancellations and reduced interest in these popular holiday destinations. "Since last week, there has been a 60% drop in new bookings and a 250% increase in trip cancellations for Turkey and Azerbaijan," confirmed a spokesperson from MakeMyTrip. EaseMyTrip, another major travel player, reported that Turkey has seen a 22% rise in cancellations, while Azerbaijan's figure…

14 May

Chinese State Media Outlet ‘Global Times’ Withheld in India Amid Rising Tensions Over Misinformation

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New Delhi (National Time): In a notable move reflecting growing concerns over misinformation and propaganda, the official account of China’s state-run media outlet, Global Times, has been withheld in India. The action, observed on Wednesday, was carried out in response to a legal demand from Indian authorities. When users in India attempt to access the Global Times account on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), a message now reads: “@globaltimesnews has been withheld in IN in response to a legal demand.” The development comes shortly after X disclosed on May 8 that it had received executive orders from the Indian…

14 May

“Arunachal Is, Was, and Will Be India”: Delhi Blasts China’s Latest Naming Game

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New Delhi (National Times): In a firm and unequivocal message to Beijing, India has dismissed China’s latest attempt to rename several locations in Arunachal Pradesh, calling it a “senseless and futile exercise.” The Ministry of External Affairs declared on Wednesday that such actions will never alter the ground reality. Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the MEA, said: "We categorically reject these attempts. Creative naming will not change the fact that Arunachal Pradesh is, and will always remain, an integral and inalienable part of India." The statement follows China’s issuance of a new list of “standardised” names for locations inside Arunachal Pradesh…

14 May

Pakistan Returns BSF Constable After Cross-Border Incident in Ferozepur Sector

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Amritsar (National Times): After nearly three weeks in custody, Pakistan Rangers handed over Indian BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw at the Attari-Wagah checkpost on Wednesday, bringing an end to a cross-border standoff triggered by a routine patrol gone wrong. Shaw, who was posted to the border area just days earlier, crossed the international boundary inadvertently while supervising farmers harvesting wheat in a field near the border fence. Officials said Shaw was newly posted to the region and unfamiliar with the terrain, a factor that may have led to the accidental incursion. The incident occurred on April 23, just a day…

11 May

“Strike Deep, Strike Decisively”: India’s Operation Sindoor Reshapes Regional Security Doctrine, Leaves Pakistan Reeling

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India’s bold military campaign, Operation Sindoor, has delivered a resounding message: Terror attacks will no longer be tolerated with restraint. After coordinated and high-impact air strikes on May 9 and 10, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir, New Delhi has entered what sources describe as “a new normal” in its fight against cross-border terrorism. Senior officials confirmed that the operation was not yet over, and India remains on high alert. The campaign was launched in response to the brutal Pahalgam attack, in which 26 civilians, including a Nepali national, were killed. “It’s…

10 May

India and Pakistan Agree to Immediate Ceasefire, Donald Trump Announces After US-Mediated Talks

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Washington/Islamabad/New Delhi (National Times): In a significant breakthrough, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” following intense diplomatic talks mediated by the United States. The agreement marks a critical step toward de-escalating the recent surge in hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, which had raised global concerns over regional stability. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, “After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to…