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Reports of 4,500 soldiers and 250 Pakistani soldiers resigning due to fears of an impending war with India have surfaced. These claims primarily follow the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on the 22nd of April which killed 26 civilians in Kashmir’s Baisaran Valley. The resignations seem to be driven by plummeting morale and fears of a large-scale Indian retaliation. An alleged memo from Lt. Gen. Omer Ahmed Bokhari to Army Chief General Asim Munir warns of a potential “collapse” in military cohesion. What followed were social media posts on X citing 1,200 soldiers and 250 officers resigning, although there remain many…
With a Delhi court accepting the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) closure report in a case related to the 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG), the Congress on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) leader and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal must apologise to the Congress and the people of India for misleading the country. Congress Rajya Sabha MP and general-secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh said before 2014, AAP convenor Kejriwal and the BJP had come together to “fabricate scams” such as 2G and CWG to defame his party. “Two very honest and dedicated leaders — Dr Manmohan Singh…
The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly adopted a resolution condemning the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam during a special session on Monday. The resolution was earlier moved to express strong disapproval of the attack and to extend solidarity to the victims and their families. The resolution was moved by Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, condemning the Pahalgam terror attack at the start of the session, following opening remarks from speaker Abdul Rahim Rather. The resolution was adopted without any division, following which the assembly session was adjourned sine die. The resolution endorsed the diplomatic measures announced…
The United States on Sunday urged both India and Pakistan to work towards what it terms a “responsible solution” as tensions escalate between the neighbouring countries following the deadly April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. “This is an evolving situation and we are monitoring developments closely. We have been in touch with the governments of India and Pakistan at multiple levels,” a US state department spokesperson told Reuters in an emailed statement.The spokesperson added, “The United States encourages all parties to work together towards a responsible resolution,” while also emphasising that Washington “stands with India and strongly condemns the terrorist attack…
The iconic Beating Retreat ceremony at the Attari-Wagah border near Amritsar, Punjab, was markedly subdued. A reflection of the heightened India-Pakistan tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists. The Border Security Force (BSF) scaled down the daily ritual, keeping border gates shut and declined the customary handshake between Indian and Pakistani commanders, a first in the ceremony’s history since 1959. The terror attack, claimed by The Resistance Front, a Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy group, prompted India to take immediate action in the form of the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. The nation shut down the Attari Integrated Check…
Pakistan, triggered by India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), has responded with it’s own suspension of the 1972 Shimla Agreement. Indefinitely closing its airspace to Indian aircraft, and classifying any Indus water diversion an “act of war.” Pakistan’s suspension of the Shimla Agreement, which formalized the Line of Control (LoC) after the 1971 war holds potential disregard for the established borders. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated, “India’s actions leave no room for trust,” laying back on Pakistan’s inclination of not honorinv the sanctity of the LoC, raising fears of cross-border skirmishes. The airspace closure, similar to the 2019…
The Tamil Nadu High Court has dismissed petitions filed by the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) and the Tamil Nadu government challenging the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) raids conducted on March 6-8, 2025, at TASMAC’s headquarters and associated premises. The court’s ruling, delivered by Justices S.M. Subramaniam and K. Rajasekar, was in favour of the ED’s actions. They were considered legal uunder the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The ED raids targeted the alleged financial irregularities at TASMAC. The TASMAC is Tamil Nadu’s state-run liquor retailer. The raids uncovered what the agency described as “serious financial fraud” involving distilleries…
At 9:45 AM, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta with these words: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized. With immense gratitude…
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s unilateral 30-hour “Easter truce” in Ukraine is set to expire, with heavy fighting expected to resume. Announced abruptly on Saturday, the ceasefire was intended to halt hostilities from 6 p.m. Saturday to midnight Sunday, with Putin assuming Ukraine would reciprocate. However, mutual accusations of violations broke the fragility of such gestures amid a war marked by deep mistrust. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to mirror Russia’s pause but reported nearly 3,000 Russian violations, including 1,882 shelling incidents, 812 involving heavy weapons. Russia’s Defense Ministry countered, claiming Ukraine launched over 900 drone attacks and 444 strikes, alleging…
India has expressed condemnation towards Bangladesh following the abduction and murder of a Hindu minority leader Bhabesh Chandra Roy in the Dinajpur district. Roy, 58, was reportedly taken from his home in Basudebpur by four unidentified men according to his wife, Shantana. Shantana revealed that he received a phone call around 4:30 pm, believed to be from the perpetrators, confirming his presence at home. About 30 minutes later, four men on two motorcycles arrived at their residence in Basudebpur village, allegedly abducting Roy. Roy was taken to Narabari village where he was severely beaten up. He was sent back home…