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Pakistan’s public endorsement of China’s claim of a mediating role in the May 2025 India–Pakistan conflict marks a subtle but significant shift in the diplomatic narrative around that four‑day crisis. Until now, Islamabad had largely highlighted US President Donald Trump’s role in facilitating the pause in hostilities that followed Operation Sindoor.By explicitly validating Beijing’s
Asim Munir, Pakistan’s newly appointed Chief of Defence Forces, delivered a strongly worded address to tri-service officers, warning India against any future aggression. He said that ‘Severe and intense’ response should be expected by India.Munir declared that India should harbour no delusions, as Pakistan’s response to provocation would prove even more swift, severe, and intense. This rhetoric
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, a Kashmiri separatist leader and chief cleric of the region, has issued a stark warning about an impending crisis in Kashmir through a social media statement.Reflecting on the tumultuous events of 2025, he described the year as one overshadowed by tragedy and profound uncertainty, encapsulating the persistent struggles faced by Kashmiris.The statement spotlighted the horrific
Dr Bilal Naseer Malla, a key accused in the devastating Red Fort blast case, appeared before a Delhi court on Saturday.The Patiala House Court remanded him to judicial custody until 16 January, marking a significant phase in the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) ongoing probe. This decision came at the expiry of his eight-day NIA custody, granted on 26 December.Tight security enveloped the
In a major development for India’s internal security landscape, high-ranking CPI (Maoist) commander Badse Sukka, also known as Deva, has surrendered to Telangana police along with 19 underground cadres.This event, confirmed by official sources on Saturday, 3 January 2026, represents a significant setback for the outlawed insurgent group.The surrender has been described as a death knell for the
A suspected improvised explosive device (IED) blast near Nalagarh police station in Himachal Pradesh’s Solan district on New Year’s Day has sparked grave concerns over a possible Pakistan-backed terror plot.The incident, occurring around 9:40 am, sent shockwaves through the local community, shattering windows and rattling structures up to 500 metres away.No casualties were reported, yet the
Two terrorist organisations, Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and the Punjab Sovereignty Alliance (PSA), have claimed responsibility for a powerful blast in Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh.The incident occurred on Thursday morning near the local police station, where an improvised explosive device (IED) was detonated, leaving a two-and-a-half-foot-deep crater at the site.In a social media post dated
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserted on Friday that India reserves the unequivocal right to defend itself against terrorism, emphasising that the manner of exercising this right lies solely with New Delhi.Speaking at the inauguration of Shaastra 2026, the techno-entertainment festival at IIT-Madras in Chennai, he underscored that no external power can dictate India’s defensive
The Indian Army has declared 2026 as the ‘Year of Networking & Data Centricity’, a strategic initiative aimed at bolstering connectivity, real-time decision-making, and combat effectiveness.This move underscores the force’s commitment to enhancing resilience and agility, transforming it into a future-ready entity amid evolving threats.Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi articulated this vision
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has extended New Year greetings to the nation on 1 January 2026, emphasising the Indian Army’s ongoing transformation amid heightened vigilance.In a statement shared via an X post by the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (Indian Army), he highlighted "jointness, self-reliance, and innovation" as the foundational pillars guiding the