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Mumbai: Even as a fragile peace holds on between the US and Iran despite the mayhem orchestrated by Israel in Lebanon through relentless bombings on April 8, the events that led to the temporary ceasefire have put peacebroker Pakistan in the scanner regarding its exact role. What raised eyebrows was when a tweet in 'draft' mode went out from the official X handle of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announcing the ceasefire. On deeper examination, it is obvious that Sharif's tweet included ...Read More >
New Delhi: The MEA released a statement in reaction to the recent ceasefire announced between the United States and Iran welcoming the ceasefire and hoping that it would lead to lasting peace in West Asia. "The conflict has already caused immense suffering to people and disrupted global energy supply and trade networks. We expect that unimpeded freedom of navigation and global flow of commerce would prevail through the Strait of Hormuz," the statement said. It added "India has always been in fa ...Read More >
PUNE: A few hours before the deadline for withdrawal of nominations for the bypolls, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar 'advised' the Congress party to withdraw its candidate from the Baramati seat and support NCP chief Sunetra Pawar. Earlier, Sharad Pawar had said there was nothing wrong with the Congress contesting the Baramati seat. However, on the last day for withdrawal, he appealed to his alliance partner at both the Centre and state levels to step aside. "Maharashtra lost a talented politician l ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 8: The Congress on Wednesday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over India's absence from the US-Iran ceasefire, describing Pakistan's role in brokering the deal as a "severe setback" to Modi's "highly personalised diplomacy." The opposition questioned why India, despite Modi's claims of strong ties with the US, Israel, Iran, and Gulf nations, as well as holding the BRICS+ presidency, was not involved in the negotiations. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh highlighte ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Congress on Wednesday criticised the BJP-led Union government for its alleged missteps over the Pakistan-brokered US-Iran war ceasefire, calling on the government for a "unified national approach" to restore India's role as a peacemaker, in coordination with the Opposition. In a post on X, Congress Foreign Affairs Department President Salman Khurshid released the official statement from the party and condemned the BJP's "missteps, partisan alignment and cow ...Read More >
New Delhi: Lashing out at the government, the Congress on Wednesday (April 8) said that Pakistan's role in bringing about the ceasefire between the United States and Iran constitutes a "serious setback" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "highly personalized diplomacy" and that "the so-called Vishwaguru is completely exposed". The opposition party also said that "Prime Minister Modi's cowardice is demonstrated by his silence not only on Israel's belligerence, but also on the totally unacceptable ...Read More >
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 8 (ANI): Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over Pakistan's role in the US-Iran ceasefire, saying that it "ruined our foreign policy." "The BJP has ruined our foreign policy. There was a time when it seemed like India would become the world guru, but Pakistan is strengthening its foreign policy at the international level. India appears weak in foreign policy. The dream of becoming the world guru is an opportunity that ...Read More >
New Delhi: Pakistan's military led Field Marshal Asim Munir has been cutting personal deals under the guise of international diplomacy including New York's famed Roosevelt hotel at a time when the country sought to place itself as a peace mediator between Iran and the US. While Pakistan is trying to take credit and earn applause from certain quarters for acting as a "mediator", Egypt -- one of the pillars of the Arab world -- played a key role to achieve the ceasefire, ET has learnt. Cairo, giv ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Since the inception of the conflict in West Asia on February 28, after US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei, around 7,88,000 passengers have travelled to India from the region as hostilities escalated, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Wednesday. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said flights continue from countries where airspace remains open, bu ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday expressed India's support for the recently brokered ceasefire in the Middle East, emphasising that New Delhi has "continuously advocated" for a cessation of hostilities to ensure regional stability. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing in the national capital, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it leads to a lasting peace in West Asia as we have continuou ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Taking a swipe at the government, the Congress on Wednesday said the role played by Pakistan in bringing about the ceasefire between the US-Israel and Iran is a "severe setback" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "highly personalised diplomacy" and asked what happened to "papa ne war rukwa di". The opposition party also asked why Modi, who claims very special friendship with the US, Israel, Iran, and the Gulf countries and who also holds the BRICS plus presidency this year ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 8 (ANI): Following the announcement of a ceasefire between the US and Iran for two weeks, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday alleged that India's shift away from its "impartial" stance has hindered its ability to act as a mediator in the West Asia conflict. Speaking to ANI, Owaisi described the ceasefire as "delicate", asserting that India holds weight in global politics, citing a long-standing legacy of calling for peace in major conflicts. "India i ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 8 (ANI): Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday welcomed the recent ceasefire between Iran and the United States, saying that Iran chose not to attack civil institutions like schools, colleges, and hospitals and only targeted military bases amid the West Asia crisis, whereas the United States killed civilians by deploying missiles on such civil institutions. She noted that it is a matter of "great courage and determination" f ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Taking a swipe at the government, the Congress on Wednesday said the role played by Pakistan in bringing about the ceasefire between the US and Iran is a "severe setback" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "highly personalised diplomacy" and the "self-styled Vishwaguru" stands thoroughly exposed. The opposition party also said Prime Minister Modi's "cowardice is demonstrated by his silence not only on Israel's belligerence, but on the completely unacceptable and disgracefu ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday hailed Iranians after US President Donald Trump agreed to a 14-day ceasefire with Iran, saying that hatred, anger, violence and injustice never win, and courage always wins. Taking to social media platform X, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, "Iranian men and women formed human chains around their country's resources while western powers spoke in a despicable language, heralding the "end of a civilization". The world is watching and un ...Read More >
New Delhi: As US President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tuesday, as the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, key nations have issued a wave of cautious support. The pause in hostilities, mediated in part by Pakistan, comes just as a devastating "total destruction" deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump was set to expire. The reaction from Australia, Japan, Malaysia, and New Z ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 8 (ANI): Shia Markazi Chand Committee president Syed Saif Abbas Naqvi on Wednesday congratulated the world for two weeks ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump, saying that Iran put a stop to a hooligan who was spreading terror in the entire world. Speaking to ANI, Naqvi congratulated everyone and said Iran has won. "I congratulate everyone. Iran has won. This is good news for the world that Iran put a stop to a hooligan who was spreading terror ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 8 (ANI): Following the agreement of a two-week "double-sided" ceasefire between the US and Iran, General Secretary of the All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB), Maulana Yasoob Abbas, on Wednesday congratulated Iran on its "victory." Speaking to ANI, Abbas stated that the US used to think of itself as a "superpower"; however, on the 40th day of the war, it has lost, along with Israel, while Iran has won. "The US used to think of itself as a superpower. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Asian stock markets spiked on Wednesday morning after the news of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Oil prices fell sharply following the de-escalation of military tensions in the Middle East and the promised reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Japan's Nikkei 225 led the rally with a 5.28 per cent surge, up by 2,822.44 points, while South Korea's KOSPI rose 5.61 per cent or by 308.11 points. India's GIFT NIFTY also climbed over 3 per cent ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Asian stock markets spiked on Wednesday morning after the news of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Oil prices fell sharply following the de-escalation of military tensions in the Middle East and the promised reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Japan's Nikkei 225 led the rally with a 5.28 per cent surge, up by 2,822.44 points, while South Korea's KOSPI rose 5.61 per cent or by 308.11 points. India's GIFT NIFTY also climbed over 3 per cent ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Pakistan has been indulging in a fake narrative campaign against India. While Pakistan is known to sponsor terror groups to strike India, in recent months, it has been fighting another battle, which involves spreading false information against its neighbouring country The cause for this sudden rise in the number of fake stories being planted in India is Field Marshal Asim Munir's failure and his desperation to build his own legacy. The big blow for Asim Munir ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) China has stepped up efforts as a global peace broker with initiatives on a possible stop to the United States-Iran war and the Afghan-Pakistan armed conflict, even as Islamabad's offer to host players involved in the West Asian theatre gains ground, raising questions over current relations between the "all-weather friends." It was perhaps not a coincidence that Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar rushed to Beijing two days after b ...Read More >
Harinder Singh Sikka, who wrote espionage story "Calling Sehmat", on Monday criticised filmmaker Meghna Gulzar for "diminishing" the true spirit of his protagonist in her movie adaptation, "Raazi". "Calling Sehmat #Raazi ranks among the top books on espionage ever written, globally. It exposes Pakistan across border, hostile forces in Bollywood & Punjab-based criminals within. "Appointing Meghna Gulzar was my gravest misjudgment. Despite clear warnings, I failed to foresee how ideological bias ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite ...Read More >
New Delhi, 30 (PTI) Harinder Singh Sikka, who wrote espionage story "Calling Sehmat", on Monday criticised filmmaker Meghna Gulzar for "diminishing" the true spirit of his protagonist in her movie adaptation, "Raazi". "Calling Sehmat #Raazi ranks among the top books on espionage ever written, globally. It exposes Pakistan across border, hostile forces in Bollywood & a Punjab-based criminals within. "Appointing Meghna Gulzar was my gravest misjudgment. Despite clear warnings, I failed to forese ...Read More >
India on Monday (local time) delivered a stinging rebuttal to Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on "Leadership for Peace", firmly rejecting Islamabad's claims over Jammu and Kashmir's "unresolved disputes" as "unwarranted", reiterating that the Union Territory along with Ladakh are an integral and inalienable part of India, and emphasising that they "were, are, and will always remain so." New York [US], December 16: India on Monday (local time) delivered a stinging reb ...Read More >
Delhi: Vijay Diwas is observed annually on December 16 to commemorate India's historic victory in the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. This war not only sparked significant changes in India but also led to the liberation of East Pakistan from West Pakistan, ultimately resulting in the formation of Bangladesh. Vijay Diwas honours the bravery and valor of the Indian Army and pays tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the war. This year marks the 54th anniversary of this decisive victory, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 27 (PTI) The Army on Monday marked Infantry Day with celebrations across the country and General Upendra Dwivedi laying a wreath at the National War Memorial here. The Army chief laid a wreath at the Amar Chakra of the memorial, honouring the courage and supreme sacrifice of infantry soldiers in the service of the nation. The ceremony was attended by senior Army officers, serving personnel, veterans and families of many bravehearts, the defence ministry said in a statement. Thr ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday saluted the courage and supreme sacrifice of Infantry soldiers, who laid down their lives in the service of the nation, on the occasion of Infantry Day. "On Infantry Day, we honour the unwavering bravery and dedication of the Infantry. Their commitment to safeguarding our nation stands as a beacon of strength and sacrifice. Each soldier embodies the highest ideals of valour and service, inspiring every Indian," said PM Modi in a messa ...Read More >
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that expanding strategic ties with Pakistan will not negatively impact relations with India. He emphasized a pragmatic foreign policy, noting that partnerships with one nation do not preclude them with another. The US is seeking to expand its strategic relationship with Pakistan but those ties don't come at the expense of Washington's relations with India, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. Just like India has ties with countries that the US doesn't, ...Read More >
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