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NEW DELHI: The US govt has declined to provide specific answers on the fate of Pakistan Air Force's F-16 fighter jets during 'Operation Sindoor'."We refer you to the govt of Pakistan to discuss its F-16s," the US State Department said. According to an NDTV report, Washington maintains continuous oversight of Pakistan's F-16 fleet through US contractors stationed in the country around the clock. These teams monitor the fighter jets' use under detailed end-use agreements between Islamabad and Wash ...Read More >
New Delhi, August 13 (ANI): Former diplomat Vikas Swarup has described the United States' current relationship with Pakistan as a short-term, tactical arrangement driven largely by financial interests, while stressing that US-India ties remain strategic in nature. In an interview with ANI, Swarup, a former High Commissioner to Canada and renowned author, said, 'We have to look at the US' relationship with Pakistan in a different lens from the US' relationship with India. I believe the current r ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk an ...Read More >
New Delhi, August 13: The US government has reportedly declined to provide specific answers regarding the fate of Pakistan Air Force-operated F-16 fighter jets during 'Operation Sindoor'. The US State Department stated, "We refer you to the Government of Pakistan to discuss its F-16s," according to NDTV. The U.S. reportedly maintains continuous oversight of Pakistan's F-16 fleet through US contractors known as Technical Support Teams (TSTs). These teams are deployed in Pakistan around the clock ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): Former diplomat Vikas Swarup on Wednesday warned that the US is making a 'strategic mistake' by strengthening ties with Pakistan, a country closely aligned with China, a strategic competitor of the US. In an interview with ANI, Swarup, a former High Commissioner to Canada, said, 'I think it's a strategic mistake on the part of the US that you are getting into bed with Pakistan, which is in bed with China. China is the US' strategic competitor.' Swarup's comm ...Read More >
Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 20 (ANI): The family of Ranjit Singh, an Indian national abducted in Niger's Dosso region, is pleading for the government's help to bring him back home safely. Ranjit Singh, a resident of Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, was working at a construction site when unidentified gunmen attacked, killing two Indians and abducting him. Located in the remote village of Chakka Kundi in Ramban, the family of Ranjit Singh sat shrouded unaware of his whereabouts ...Read More >
WASHINGTON, July 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. government designated The Resistance Front, considered an offshoot of the Pakistani extremist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, as a "foreign terrorist organization" over the April 22 Islamist militant attack in India-administered Kashmir that killed 26 people, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday. The Resistance Front, also known as Kashmir Resistance, initially took responsibility for the attack in Pahalgam before denying it days later. Lashkar-e-Taib ...Read More >
The US has designated The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba, as a foreign terrorist organization after it claimed responsibility for the deadly Pahalgam attack in 2025. This move, hailed by India, strengthens counter-terrorism cooperation between the two nations. India can now push for Pakistan's relisting on the FATF grey list. The US has designated The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba which had initially claimed responsibility ...Read More >
New Delhi: All international students seeking to study in the United States must keep their social media profiles public not just while applying for a visa but also during their entire study course, The Indian Express reported on Sunday. "All student and exchange visitor visa applicants (F, M and J visa classes) are requested to adjust the privacy settings on all of personal social media profiles to 'public' in order to facilitate vetting necessary to establish the applicant's admissibility to ...Read More >
Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 20 (ANI): The family of Ranjit Singh, an Indian national abducted in Niger Dosso region, is pleading for the government help to bring him back home safely. Ranjit Singh, a resident of Jammu and Kashmir Ramban district, was working at a construction site when unidentified gunmen attacked, killing two Indians and abducting him. Located in the remote village of Chakka Kundi in Ramban, the family of Ranjit Singh sat shrouded unaware of his whereabouts. Ran ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): After Beijing condemned the ghastly Pahalgam terror attack, West Asia expert Waiel Awwad on Saturday said that it was crucial that China recognises the danger of terrorism in neighbouring countries, since it is only through collective measures that the fight against terrorism can be fought. Welcoming China's move to condemn the terrorist attack, Awwad pointed out to the possibility of China, Russia and India coming together to combat terrorism in this part of t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): After Beijing condemned the ghastly Pahalgam terror attack, West Asia expert Waiel Awwad on Saturday said that it was crucial that China recognises the danger of terrorism in neighbouring countries, since it is only through collective measures that the fight against terrorism can be fought. Welcoming China move to condemn the terrorist attack, Awwad pointed out to the possibility of China, Russia and India coming together to combat terrorism in this part of the ...Read More >
Pakistan on Friday strongly reiterated its unwavering commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, calling for objective and collective global action against the menace, while rejecting politically motivated narratives aimed at maligning the country ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Jul, 2025) Pakistan on Friday strongly reiterated its unwavering commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, calling for objective and collective ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Reliance Industries, India's largest company in terms of market value, reported a 76% increase in quarterly profit to Rs 30,681 crore on Friday, led by gains from the sale of some of its listed investments and strong growth across its key businesses. Other income surged 280% to Rs 15,119 crore due to profit (Rs 8,924 crore) on sale of its stake in Asian Paints. Excluding the Rs 8,924 crore gain, profit was higher by 25%. Earnings was also driven by a rebound in its oil-to-chemicals (O2C) ...Read More >
New Delhi: India on Friday hailed the designation of The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy for Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba responsible for the Pahalgam attack, as a global terrorist organisation by the US as a "strong affirmation" of bilateral counter-terrorism cooperation. External affairs minister S Jaishankar conveyed his appreciation to his American counterpart Marco Rubio and the US state department for designating TRF as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and Specially Designated Glo ...Read More >
Washington/ Srinagar: In a major international move that underscores growing global concern over South Asia's emerging terror networks, the United States on Friday designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). The announcement, made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, follows closely on the heels of the horrific Pahalgam massacre in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, where 26 civilians were killed -- making it o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): After US President Donald Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), Dr Abhishek Bansal, Senior Consultant and Chief of Interventional Radiology at Aakash Healthcare, warned that even mild symptoms, like Trump ankle swelling, should not be ignored, as they could signal underlying vascular issues. The body often sends out early distress signals, and ignoring them could delay crucial diagnoses. Symptoms like swollen ankles, unexplained bruises, ...Read More >
Anantnag, July 18 : A day after the US Department of State's designated 'The Resistance Front (TRF)' as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation, Hyder Shah, father of pony ride operator Syed AdilHussain Shah, who died in the Pahalgam terror attack while saving tourists, expressed his happiness. "The terrorist organisations should be eliminated to stop the killing of innocent people...We are very happy as The Resistance Front (TRF), proxy of the Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (Le ...Read More >
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI: The US has designated The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, as a "foreign terrorist organisation" over the Pahalgam terror attack, a move welcomed by India as a "timely and important" step reflecting strong counter-terror cooperation between the two countries. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, announcing the punitive measure, said it was part of Washington's commitment to countering terrorism and enforcing President Trump ...Read More >
Mohali (Punjab) [India], July 18 (ANI): Lieutenant General KJS Dhillon (Retd) on Friday welcomed the decision of the United States to designate Resistance Front (TRF)-an offshoot of Pakistan based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) that initially claimed responsibility for the April 22 terror attack that killed 26 people as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). Dhillon, who was the Corps commander in Kashmir from 2019 to 2020, noted that the Re ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The All India Football Federation have congratulated Inter Kashi on being adjudged the I-League Champions following the decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). CAS has partially upheld an appeal by Inter Kashi Football Club (Inter Kashi FC) against Churchill Brothers FC Goa, Namdhari FC, Real Kashmir FC, and AIFF. CAS has ruled that the AIFF shall declare Inter Kashi FC as winners of the I-League 2024-25. After an unsuccessful first procedure i ...Read More >
Mohali (Punjab) [India], July 18 (ANI): Lieutenant General KJS Dhillon (Retd) on Friday welcomed the decision of the United States to designate Resistance Front (TRF)-an offshoot of Pakistan based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) that initially claimed responsibility for the April 22 terror attack that killed 26 people as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). Dhillon, who was the Corps commander in Kashmir from 2019 to 2020, noted that the Re ...Read More >
Mohali (Punjab) [India], July 18 (ANI): Lieutenant General KJS Dhillon (Retd) on Friday welcomed the decision of the United States to designate Resistance Front (TRF)-an offshoot of Pakistan based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) that initially claimed responsibility for the April 22 terror attack that killed 26 people as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). Dhillon, who was the Corps commander in Kashmir from 2019 to 2020, noted that the Re ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): The United States Department of State on Thursday designated The Resistance Front (TRF), a front group of Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and the group behind the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, as a as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). Founded in 2019, shortly after the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir (J-K), TRF is a part of broader Pakistan ISI-backed disinformation an ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 18 (PTI) The Resistance Front (TRF) emerged in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 and is today amongst the deadliest terror groups in the region with former Pakistani Special Service Group (SSG) commandos in its ranks, intelligence sources said on Friday. TRF, a proxy of Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) which claimed responsibility for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, was on Thursday added as a designated Foreign Terrorist Organisati ...Read More >
The Resistance Front (TRF), the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) front and proxy responsible for the Pahalgam tourist massacre, has been designated a foreign terrorist organization (FTO) and specially designated global terrorist by the US State Department. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar posted on X that he appreciates the State Department for this development, saying TRF was responsible for the Pahalgam attack that took place on April 22 in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 civilians. India will n ...Read More >
'India should look to add an extra bowler' IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane has a piece of advice for head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill- play an extra bowler in the fourth Test at Old Trafford. Photograph: BCCI/X As India gear up for the fourth Test at Old Trafford, former captain Ajinkya Rahane has raised a tactical alarm: the team's all-rounder-heavy approach might be hurting their chances. His solution? A fourth specialist bowler -- even if it comes at the cost of batting depth. Now ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) India on Friday welcomed the US move to designate The Resistance Front, a proxy of Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) that was behind the Pahalgam attack, as a global terrorist organisation. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar described Washington's decision on The Resistance Front (TRF) as a "strong affirmation" of India-US counter-terrorism cooperation. In a social media post, he specially complimented US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for designatin ...Read More >
Bengaluru: After Delhi, nearly 40 schools in Bengaluru received bomb threats via e-mail on Friday morning, leading to panic among students, teachers and parents. Police teams have rushed to all locations and search operations are underway. Schools in R R Nagar and Kengeri were among those targeted, the police said. Cyber experts are making all efforts to trace the sender of the mail. Sources revealed that the sender could be suffering from mental health issues. In the mail, he has spoken about ...Read More >
BIG WIN For India: US Officially Tags Pahalgam Attack Outfit TRF As Terrorist Group | Op Sindoor The United States has officially designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist entity. TRF, believed to be a Lashkar-e-Taiba affiliate, had claimed responsibility for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people, mostly Hindu tourists. The US State Department linked TRF to multiple recent ...Read More >
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