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Jihad is what drives us, says Pakistan Army spokesperson on Indo-Pak conflict | Pakistan Army spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, while talking about India-Pakistan conflict under which it launched 'Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos', said jihad is what drives the country's army. "Islam isn't part of our personal belief, it's part of our training," Sharif said. "Iman, taqwa, jihad fi sabilillah (faith, piety and struggle in God's name)- that's what drives us," he said. |
Saudi prince welcomes Trump to kingdom as he begins Mideast tour | US President Donald Trump opened his four-day Middle East trip on Tuesday by paying a visit to Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Trump landed at the Riyadh airport and he was warmly greeted by Bin Salman as he stepped off Air Force One. Trump will attend the Gulf-US summit in Riyadh on Wednesday. |
Man arrested over fire at UK PM Keir Starmer's private house | British police said on Tuesday that they have arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life over a fire at the private London house of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. One of the fires damaged the door of the house. Starmer has lived with his family in PM's official Downing Street residence since taking office. |
Pete Hegseth orders to cancel DEI quotas in US military academies | US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered all military service academies to stop considering diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) criteria in admissions decisions. "This ensures only the most qualified candidates are admitted, trained and ultimately commissioned to lead," Hegseth wrote in an order. Hegseth also ordered military commanders at Pentagon to remove all books related to DEI issues. |
China says fentanyl responsibility of US, rejects punitive tariffs | The responsibility of tackling the fentanyl issue in US lies within the country itself, China's foreign ministry said. China rejected punitive tariffs US imposed on it for not regulating the inflow of fentanyl, calling it "unreasonable". While the two countries have agreed to lower reciprocal tariffs by 115% points for 90 days, US didn't remove 20% fentanyl-related tariff on China. |
Pak used morphed satellite pics to support claim it hit India's Adampur airbase: Report | Pakistan used morphed satellite pics of Punjab's Adampur airbase to support its claim that it destroyed the base's runway, radar stations, fighter jets and an S-400 missile defence system, NDTV reported. Pakistan's claim was also countered by a newly-released pic of PM Narendra Modi standing in front of Adampur airbase's S-400. Pakistan falsely claimed it'd killed 60 soldiers too. |
Baloch rebels claim responsibility for 71 attacks on Pak forces | Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for 71 coordinated attacks against Pakistani regime at 51 locations. The BLA said it targeted Pakistani military and intelligence sites, along with local police stations, mineral transport vehicles and infrastructure along major highways. Notably, Baloch rebels were recently seen removing Pakistan's flag and hoisting theirs atop buildings. |
Chinese defence stocks tank up to 8% after India-Pak ceasefire | Chinese defence stocks traded under heavy selling pressure on Tuesday following India and Pakistan's ceasefire after India's Operation Sindoor against terrorists in Pakistan. The Hang Seng China A Aerospace & Defence Index was trading 3% lower, while its constituents Avic Chengdu and Zhuzhou Hongda were down over 8% and 6%, respectively. Pakistan used Chinese jets and missiles against India. |
Ex-Pak Minister's screen goes black on being questioned about Pak's terror links | After being questioned by Indian journalist Barkha Dutt over Pakistan's links with terrorism on the 'Piers Morgan Uncensored' show, former Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar's screen went black. "I asked...Hina Rabbani Khar to respond to some direct questions on Lashkar, Jaish, and the Pakistan Army- she could not take the truth, so she stormed out," Barkha said. |
Greek woman finds skirt matching her vintage top 3,000 km away | A woman found a matching skirt nearly 3,000 km away from where she shopped her beautiful crochet-style top. In an Instagram post, a thrift store mentioned that she (a woman named Eliza) purchased her top in Rotterdam, Netherlands, two months ago, only to be surprised about discovering its perfect match in Athens, Greece. |
Russia responsible for flight MH17 crash that killed 298: UN | Russia was responsible for the downing of the Malaysia Airlines flight, MH17, in July 2014, the United Nations' aviation agency said. All 298 people on board the passenger plane were killed when it was shot down over Ukraine's Donetsk region. Notably, Russia has always denied any responsibility for the disaster. The flight was going from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur. |
Truly sad to see Kohli go without farewell Test at home: Tharoor | Reacting to India batter Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said, "I’m truly sad to see him go so early, so unexpectedly, without even the joy of a farewell Test match at home." "Why, Virat? We all still need you! I have watched him bat in various formats and admired him most in Tests," Tharoor added. |
Greta Thunberg photo doctored to show her holding a book on Jews | An image showing Greta Thunberg holding a book titled 'On the Jews and Their Lies' is going viral on social media. However, a DFRAC fact-check found the image is digitally altered. In the original photo, Thunberg is holding 'The Climate Book', authored by her, which she shared on her official Twitter account on February 15, 2023. |
Pak podcaster claims Osama was trying to hide from Pak military, Piers calls it 'ludicrous' | After Pakistani podcaster Shehzad Ghias Shaikh claimed on Piers Morgan's show that Bin Laden papers state that Osama bin Laden was "trying to hide" from Pakistani intelligence, Morgan said this was "utterly ludicrous". Noting that Osama was found "a few hundred yards" away from a Pakistani military base, Morgan added, "If your intelligence didn't know...it must be...the worst intelligence." |
Ceasefire from Pakistan is pure deception: Baloch Liberation Army | The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for 71 attacks across Balochistan, targeting security and infrastructure sites. The group dismissed Pakistan’s ceasefire talks as “deception” and warned India not to trust Islamabad’s peace offers. The BLA urged India to act against Pakistan, promising support from the western border, and asserted its fight is for Balochistan’s independence. |
US approves $1.4 billion in arms sales to UAE before Trump's visit | The United States Department of State on Monday approved around $1.4 billion in arms sales to the UAE ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to the Gulf country. The proposed sale includes six CH-47F Chinook helicopters and related components worth $1.32 billion, along with F-16 jet maintenance estimated at $130 million. Trump will also visit Qatar and Saudi Arabia. |
What are Pak's Kirana Hills, mentioned during India's Op Sindoor Q&A? | India on Monday denied that it attacked Pakistan's Kirana Hills, which is alleged to house the latter's nuclear warheads. In his 2017 article in ThePrint, Colonel (Retired) Vinayak Bhat claimed Kirana Hills is a heavily fortified military site with underground tunnels. The facility was first noticed by US satellites when Pakistan was preparing nuclear tests between 1983-1990, he stated. |
Donald Trump offers to join Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey | US President Donald Trump offered to join the Ukraine-Russia peace talks scheduled for May 15 in Turkey's Istanbul. "I've got so many meetings, but I was thinking about actually flying over there," Trump said. Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated he would be waiting for Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks, adding, "There is no point in prolonging the killings." |
2 Indian students killed in car accident in US' Pennsylvania | Two Indian students studying at Cleveland State University died in a car accident in US' Pennsylvania, PTI reported. The incident took place on May 10 after a car carrying both students crashed into a tree and struck a bridge. "We are in touch with...families and have assured them of all possible assistance," Consulate General of India in New York said. |
I'd be stupid to reject Qatar's ₹3,300 crore 'flying palace' jet gift: Trump | US President Donald Trump said it'd be "stupid" not to accept a $400 million (over ₹3,300 crore) 'flying palace' jet as a gift from the Qatari royal family. "I mean, I could be a stupid person saying, 'No, we don't want a free, very expensive airplane'," Trump said. The Boeing 747-8 jet will temporarily replace Air Force One, Trump said. |
Pakistan falsely claims terrorist Hafiz Rauf is an 'innocent man' | Pakistan's DG ISPR, Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, falsely claimed that terrorist Hafiz Abdur Rauf, who attended the funeral of terrorists killed in Operation Sindoor, is an "innocent man", PIB said. Chaudhry's "common man" is a globally sanctioned terrorist, the agency stated, adding, "[Rauf is] a member of LeT's senior leadership since at least 1999 and part of the US Sanctions List." |
Pak Army Chief appeared in public 2 days after ceasefire to show false strength: Report | Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir's public appearance at a Rawalpindi hospital, two days after ceasefire announcement following India's Operation Sindoor, is to show false strength and hide setbacks, top intel sources told CNN-News18. He's reportedly trying to reinforce Pakistan's victimhood narrative. Earlier, reports claimed Munir was hiding in bunker since India struck Rawalpindi airbase. |
Genocide is taking place there: Trump as white S Africans reach US | US President Donald Trump claimed that genocide of white people is taking place in South Africa. This comes as a group of 59 white South Africans arrived in the United States and were granted refugee status by Trump's administration. "It is a terrible thing that is taking place, and farmers are being killed. They happen to be white," Trump said. |
Pakistan-allied hackers launch 15 lakh cyber attacks on Indian websites | Maharashtra Cyber said Pakistan-allied hacking groups launched 15 lakh cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure websites across India following the Pahalgam terror attack. Only 150 of these attacks were successful, officials said. "Despite the India-Pakistan ceasefire, these cyber attacks continue from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Morocco and Middle Eastern countries," officials added. |
India proposes retaliatory duties against US steel, aluminium tariffs at WTO | India has proposed imposing retaliatory duties under the World Trade Organization (WTO) norms to counter the American tariffs on steel and aluminium. "The safeguard measures would affect $7.6 billion imports into the US of the relevant products originating in India, on which the duty collection would be $1.91 billion," India told the WTO. |
EU is nastier than China, treated us very unfairly: Donald Trump | US President Donald Trump said the European Union (EU) is in many ways nastier than China, adding, "They treated us very unfairly." "EU is suing all our companies...They've judges that are EU-centric and they get rewarded $15 billion, $17 billion [and] $20 billion," Trump added. "They use that to run their operation. Not going to happen any longer," he stated. |
India's precision strikes shook terrorists' courage: PM Modi | Addressing the nation on Monday, PM Narendra Modi said that India's precision strike not only destroyed terrorist bases in Pakistan, but also shook their courage. "The terrorists had never imagined that India could take such a big decision," he added. "And after suffering heavy losses, Pakistan's army contacted our DGMO on the afternoon of 10th May," PM Modi further said. |
Trump revelations overshadowed PM's speech: Jairam Ramesh | Reacting to PM Narendra Modi’s address on Operation Sindoor, Congress' Jairam Ramesh said it was "completely overshadowed by President Donald Trump’s revelations". Jairam asked, "Has India agreed to US mediation?" He also said that PM Modi must immediately hold a meeting with leaders of all political parties. "Speaking just a few lines can't be a substitute," he said. |
India rejects Trump's claims on Indo-Pak ceasefire, says trade not discussed: Reports | India has rejected US President Donald Trump's claims that he told India and Pakistan there won't be any trade if they don't agree to a ceasefire, reports said. "After Operation Sindoor commenced, VP JD Vance spoke to PM Modi on May 9. Secretary Rubio spoke to EAM...There was no reference to trade in any of these discussions," sources told ANI. |
International media trolls Pakistan for copying India's press conference | International media is trolling Pakistan after its military spokespersons' press conference held in response to India's success in Operation Sindoor. "Pakistan ridiculed after imitating India's press conference in another blow to the struggling side," Sky News Australia's headline read. Pakistan was also trolled after its army's spokesperson fumbled while saying, "We follow government orders." |
Clear-cut victory for India, Pak had no ability to retaliate left: Air combat analyst Cooper | Austrian military historian and air combat analyst Tom Cooper said India achieved a "clear-cut victory" against Pakistan, adding he wasn't surprised that Pakistan "sounded" for a "ceasefire". "When one side (India) is bombing nuclear weapons storage facilities of the other...and the other (Pakistan) has no ability to retaliate left, then that's a clear-cut victory in my books," he added. |
Russia must agree to truce by May 12 or face sanctions: Germany | European countries will start preparing new sanctions on Russia if it does not agree to unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine by end of May 12, German government said. Russian spokesperson Dmitry Peskov responded that "ultimatum language" in talks with Russia is "unacceptable". Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday. |
Eden Alexander, last known living American hostage in Gaza, freed | Hamas on Monday released 21-year-old Israeli-American captive Edan Alexander, who is the last known living American hostage in Gaza. The move is meant to "pave the way" for a return to ceasefire talks for the war-battered Gaza Strip, Hamas said. US President Donald Trump had earlier termed the move a gesture made in "good faith". |
Terror universities of Bahawalpur & Muridke linked to attacks in US & London: PM Modi | PM Narendra Modi said the terror camps in Pakistan's Bahawalpur and Muridke served as universities for global terrorism and are linked to big terror attacks that have happened anywhere in the world. "These camps were linked with the 9/11 attack in the US and the London tube terror attack," he said. He further said India shook the courage of terrorists. |
UK cuts post-study work visa duration for int'l students to 1.5 yrs | Announcing several measures to curb immigration into UK, the government has now said that the country's post-study work visa duration for international students will be reduced from two years to 18 months (1.5 years). Further, English-language requirements will be increased for all work visas. "If you want to live in the UK, you should speak English," PM Keir Starmer said. |
Indian Army releases statement after 1st DGMO-level talks with Pakistan | After the first DGMO-level talks between India and Pakistan following ceasefire, the Indian Army said, "Issues related to continuing the commitment that both sides must not fire a single shot or initiate any aggressive...action against each other were discussed." "It was also agreed that both sides consider immediate measures to ensure troop reduction from the borders," it added. |
India struck at heart of Pak, dealt huge blow to their airbases they were proud of: PM Modi | Speaking about Indian Armed Forces' successful strikes and retaliation against Pakistan, PM Narendra Modi said, "Pakistan had prepared for war on the border...but India went and struck at the heart of Pakistan." "We dealt a huge blow to the Pakistani airbases that their air force was very proud of," PM Modi added. |
Told India & Pakistan we'll only do trade with you if you stop the conflict: Trump | Speaking about ceasefire between India and Pakistan, US President Donald Trump claimed, "I said...we're going to do a lot of trade with you guys. Let's stop it...If you don't stop, we're not going to do any trade." "All of a sudden they said, 'I think we're going to stop,'" he added. Pakistan reportedly pleaded with US to help with ceasefire. |
Not the era of war, but not the era of terrorism either: PM Modi | PM Narendra Modi, while addressing the nation on Operation Sindoor against terrorism in Pakistan, said, "This is not an era of war, but it is not an era of terrorism either." "Pakistan begged the world seeking help. After being hit badly, Pakistan's military contacted our DGMO on May 10," PM Modi stated. |
Want to let the world know, talks with Pak will only be on terrorism and PoK: PM Modi | Addressing the nation on Monday, PM Narendra Modi said, "I want to let the world know that talks with Pakistan will only be on terrorism and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir." "India's stand has been clear, terror, trade and talks cannot be done together," he added. Indian DGMO and Pakistani DGMO held their first talk on Monday after reaching an understanding on ceasefire. |
Aus welcomes India-Pak ceasefire, urges counter-terrorism efforts | Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong on Monday welcomed the ceasefire understanding between India and Pakistan. She emphasised that de-escalation and counter-terrorism efforts are crucial to maintaining regional peace and security. Wong spoke with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistani Finance Minister Ishaq Dar to encourage respect for the ceasefire terms. |
Operation Sindoor has only been paused, not ended: PM Modi | Addressing the nation on Monday, PM Narendra Modi said, "We have only paused Operation Sindoor, not ended it." "We will watch Pakistan's every step. All our forces are on maximum alert. Operation Sindoor is the new normal," PM Modi added, stating that the operation is India's new policy against terrorism. |
No nuclear blackmail will be tolerated anymore: PM Modi to Pakistan | PM Narendra Modi said that through 'Operation Sindoor', India has delivered a message to Pakistan that no nuclear blackmail will be tolerated anymore. "Terrorist attack on India will have to face a befitting reply, and the response will be on our terms," he added. He saluted the bravery and valour of Armed Forces and dedicated the operation to India's women. |
Terrorists didn't imagine in their dreams India will take this decision: PM Modi | On Operation Sindoor, PM Narendra Modi on Monday said the terrorists didn't even imagine in their dreams that India would take such a huge decision. "We have given full freedom to the Indian Armed Forces to wipe out the terrorists," he said. He called the Pahalgam terror attack a barbaric incident that caused him great personal grief. |
Pakistan begged globally for ceasefire after India's attack, their military contacted us: PM Modi | PM Narendra Modi said that after the Indian Armed Forces attacked terrorist camps and destroyed Pakistani drones in the sky, Islamabad approached other countries and begged for a ceasefire. He said it was because of the valour of the Armed Forces that Pakistan's DGMO called the Indian DGMO for a ceasefire. We have always defeated Pakistan in battles, he added. |
Today every terrorist knows outcome of wiping off our daughters and sisters' Sindoor: PM Modi | In his first address on Operation Sindoor, PM Narendra Modi said, "Today, every terror organisation, every terrorist know the outcome of wiping the sindoor off the foreheads of our daughters, mothers and sisters." "India has killed more than 100 terrorists in Operation Sindoor," he added while hailing the operation carried out by the Indian Armed Forces. |
We stopped nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan: US President Trump | Speaking about India and Pakistan tensions, US President Donald Trump said, "We stopped a nuclear conflict. I think it could have been a bad nuclear war." "Millions of people could have been killed," he added. Meanwhile, India has said that the understanding of ceasefire was reached after Pakistan's DGMO approached Indian DGMO on Saturday. |
Today, world needs Buddha, not war: Kharge on global wars | On Buddha Purnima, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge emphasised the importance of following Lord Buddha's teachings in today's world marked by wars. He said, "There is a need for 'Buddha' and not 'Yudh' (war) in the country and the world." Earlier, he posted on X, highlighting Buddha's message of truth, non-violence, and equality that have influenced the world. |
Pope calls for truthful reporting, release of jailed journalists | In his first address to the media, Pope Leo XIV on Monday called for the release of journalists jailed "for seeking and reporting the truth". He also urged journalists to focus on reporting the truth instead of engaging in partisan debates. "We [need] communication that's capable of listening and of gathering voices of weak who have no voice," he said. |
Trump to cut prices of prescription drugs in US by 59% | US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the prices of prescription drugs in the country will be reduced by 59%. "US will pay the same price as the nation that pays the lowest price anywhere in world," Trump had said. Notably, US pays the highest prices for prescription drugs, often nearly three times more than other developed nations. |
1st White S Africans reach US under Trump's contentious refugee plan | A group of 49 White South Africans departed from their homeland and reached the US on a private charter plane, having been offered refugee status by President Donald Trump's administration. The people were relocated to US under a contentious refugee plan announced the government in February, claiming that they had been subjected to racial discrimination by the South African government. |
Sad we won't get to see Kohli one last time this summer: Sunak | Reacting to Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket, former UK PM Rishi Sunak said, "Sad we won't get to see Kohli one last time this summer." He added, "Kohli has been a legend of the game: a superb batsman, an astute captain and a formidable competitor who always understood the true value of Test cricket." |
Israel issues warning amid reports of Trump's Palestine recognition | Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has remarked that the country will respond to any nations who move to unilaterally recognise the state of Palestine. His remarks come amid reports claiming that US President Donald Trump could formally recognise Palestine at the upcoming Gulf-US summit in Saudi Arabia. Currently, Palestine is recognised as a sovereign nation by 147 countries. |
Pak govt shares video game footage claiming to be response to India; massively trolled | Amid India-Pakistan tensions, Pakistan government's official page shared a footage of video game Arma 3 simulation, claiming it to be a response to India's strikes. The footage shows a fighter jet being shot down in the game. Pakistan was massively trolled online, with a user saying, "The funny thing is they didn't even record their own gameplay, that's an old...video." |
Unexploded shells found in civilian areas of J&K's Rajouri: Army | According to an Army official, multiple unexploded shells were found in civilian areas of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri, contradicting Pakistan’s claim of targeting only military sites. The shells were discovered after Operation Sindoor, which had targeted nine terror facilities in Pakistan and PoK in retaliation for April 22 Pahalgam attack. Poonch accounted for highest 20 of 27 fatalities. |
Gesture of good faith: Trump as Hamas set to release hostage Edan | Reacting to Hamas' decision to release Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier and the last known living US hostage held in Gaza, US President Donald Trump termed it a gesture of "good faith". "This was a step taken in good faith toward...efforts of the mediators, Qatar and Egypt, to put an end to this very brutal war," he added. |
13 killed in blast during military ammo disposal in Indonesia | Thirteen people were killed in an accidental explosion during the disposal of expired military ammunition in Indonesia's West Java on Monday. Nine of the victims were civilians, while four were military personnel. A similar accident involving military ammunition occurred in the country in March 2024, when a massive fire broke out at a military depot, causing a series of explosions. |
Have to speak English if you want to live in UK: PM Keir Starmer | UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the country will raise English language requirements across every main immigration route, adding that migrants have to speak the language if they want to stay there. "That's common sense," he added. Notably, UK's new immigration system will end automatic settlement and citizenship rights for anyone living in the country for more than five years. |
Official pic shows team that managed India's air defence during Operation Sindoor | During the press briefing on Monday, Indian Armed Forces shared an official picture of Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) that managed India's air defence system during Operation Sindoor. India shot down hundreds of drones and missiles fired by Pakistan successfully, securing all Indian military and air bases. |
US boy orders 70,000 lollipops worth ₹3.5 lakh from mother’s phone | In Kentucky, United States, a boy recently accidentally ordered 70,000 lollipops from his mothers Amazon account, which cost a whopping ₹3,55,795. The incident occurred in Lexington, where the woman was surprised to find 30 boxes of Dum-Dum lollipops on her doorstep. The boy was identified as 8-year-old Liam. |
US official trying to deport Indian booed while receiving degree | US Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem, whose department is trying to deport Indian student Priya Saxena, was booed by the audience while accepting her honorary degree at Dakota State University in Madison. Meanwhile, Saxena, whose student visa is not scheduled to expire until 2027, received loud cheers at her own graduation ceremony at South Dakota Mines in Rapid City. |
Israel urges ICC judges to drop arrest warrant against Netanyahu | Israel has requested judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) to withdraw arrest warrants against PM Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. It also asked the court to order the prosecution to suspend its investigation into alleged atrocity crimes in Palestine. ICC had issued the arrest warrants in November 2024 over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. |
Pakistan calls LeT terrorist who led funerals of other terrorists 'a preacher & family man' | The Pakistani military called Hafiz Abdur Rauf, a US-designated terrorist, a family man and preacher after pictures of him leading the funerals of other terrorists killed in India's Operation Sindoor surfaced. Notably, Rauf is part of the banned LeT and Falah-i-Insaniat Foundation (FIF), both of which are designated as terrorist entities under US and United Nations sanctions. |
Indian Air Force hit Malir Cantonment site in Pak's Karachi during Op Sindoor | The Indian Air Force struck Malir Cantonment in Pakistan's Karachi during Operation Sindoor, the Armed Force confirmed on Monday. A heavily fortified surface-to-air missile facility at the Karachi cantonment was targeted in the precision strikes. A radar site near Lahore was neutralised using Israeli-origin HARPY loitering munitions and another radar site near Gujranwala was destroyed. |
3rd quake hits Pakistan in 3 days, X users suspect nuclear tests | An earthquake of 4.6 magnitude was recorded in Pakistan on Monday, reports said. This comes after two back-to-back quakes- of 5.7 magnitude and 4.0 magnitude- hit the country on Saturday (May 10). X users raised suspicion over the frequency of the quakes, speculating that nuclear tests were behind them. However, experts or authorities have not commented on the speculations yet. |
Pakistan spies use Indian number, pose as defence officers to extract info from journalists | An alert has been issued to journalists after Pakistani intelligence operatives used an Indian phone number and posed as Indian defence officials to extract information on Operation Sindoor from journalists and civilians. Officials, journalists and citizens have been warned against responding to such calls. Journalists at Network18 also received such calls, News18 reported. |
Doing quiet trial to ensure system works: Musk on Gold Card visa | Talking about Gold Card visa programme, Elon Musk said they are doing a quiet trial to make sure the system works properly. "Once it is fully tested, it will be rolled out to the public with an announcement by the President," he stated. The Gold Card visa programme offers citizenship to immigrants in exchange for a premium of $5 million. |
Politician shows secret passage under Lincoln Room in US Capitol | US politician Tim Moore posted a video showing a secret passage underneath US Capitol. "I'm told, and I can't verify this...it's one of the staircases British soldiers used when they breached Capitol during...1814 when they actually attacked Washington," he said. "Believe it or not, my big self [has] actually gotten down and more importantly, out of this hole," he added. |
Russia hits Ukraine with 100 drones after rejecting 30-day truce | Russia launched more than 100 drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks, the Ukrainian air force said Monday, after the Kremlin rejected an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in the more than 3-year-long war. This comes ahead of Putin's proposal to hold direct talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Istanbul on May 15, which he said could lead to a ceasefire. |
Poland accuses Russia of arson attack, to close its consulate | Poland revoked the permission for Russian Consulate General in Krakow to operate after evidence allegedly showed Russia was responsible for an arson attack that destroyed a shopping centre in Poland last year. "Warsaw continues to deliberately destroy relations, acting against interests of citizens," Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said, adding they'll respond to the action. |
Israel issues evacuation warning for 3 Yemen ports | Israel on Monday asked people to evacuate three Hamas-controlled ports in Yemen after pledging to "defend itself by itself against any threat and any enemy". The move came after recent ceasefire deal reached between US and Houthis that didn't include Israel, CNN reported. Houthis have been firing at ships in Red Sea since Israel began its military offensive against Gaza. |
India shares videos of damage to Pak airbases after Operation Sindoor | Indian military shared footage of attack on two key Pakistani military targets- Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi and Rahim Yar Khan airbase in Pakistan's Punjab. Highlighting all the Pakistan locations targeted by Indian Air Force, Air Marshal AK Bharti said India has targeted the "length and breadth of the adversary". Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7. |
Reporter asks if India hit Pak's nuclear installation site Kirana Hills, Air Marshal AK Bharti replies | During press briefing on Monday, a reporter asked the Indian Armed Forces if India had hit Kirana Hills, which is said to hold Pakistan's nuclear installations. Air Marshal AK Bharti jokingly replied, "Thank you for telling us that Kirana Hills houses some nuclear installation, we did not know about it. We have not hit Kirana Hills, whatever is there." |
Visuals show massive crater on Pak's airbase caused by India's strike | India, during a press briefing on Monday, showed visuals of a massive crater formed on the runway of Pakistan's Rahim Yar Khan airbase following India's air strike. "You can see the pinpoint accuracy of our weapons," Air Marshal AK Bharti said as he shared the visuals. He also shared visuals of India's strike on Pakistan's Nur Khan airbase. |
The next war, if it happens, won't be same as the last one: India | Air Marshal AK Bharti, during a press conference on Monday, responded to a journalist who asked about the "level at which this war" with Pakistan was fought. "We can't reveal the details...Yes it was a different warfare," he said. "The next war, if it happens, won't be same as the last one. Every war is fought differently," he added. |
India shows Pakistan's Chinese missiles, Turkish drones shot down by Armed Forces | During the defence press briefing on India-Pakistan conflict, Air Marshal AK Bharti said a Chinese-origin PL-15 missile fired by Pakistan missed its target and its pieces were seized. He also shared pictures of the missile and other weapons used by Pakistan, which were neutralised by India. Long-range rockets, loiter munitions and Turkish-origin YIHA drones were among them. |
Attacks by Pakistan's drones and UAVs failed: India | During a press briefing on Operation Sindoor, DGMO Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai said that attacks launched by Pakistani drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) failed. This was done with the help of India's multilayered counter drone and air defence grid, he added. Pakistani drones were also hit with India's shoulder fired weapons, Lieutenant General Ghai further said. |
'Targeted length and breadth of Pakistan,' says India; shares map | India, during a press briefing on Monday, shared a map showing the targets engaged by the Indian Air Force (IAF) in its action against Pakistan. The map showed locations targeted by the IAF in Lahore, Karachi, Pakistan's capital Islamabad, and other areas. "We have targeted the length and breadth of the adversary (Pakistan)," Air Marshal AK Bharti said. |
India shows pics of Pakistani Mirage jet blown into pieces | In a press briefing on Monday, the Indian Armed Forces showed pictures of a Pakistani Mirage fighter jet, which was blown into pieces by India. This comes after Air Marshal AK Bharti on Sunday said the Air Force shot down a few Pakistani fighter jets between May 7 and 10 while they were trying to intrude into the Indian airspace. |
UK tightens immigration rules, introduces stricter English tests | In a move to toughen "broken" immigration system, UK PM Keir Starmer plans to tighten English tests for all visa applicants and their adult dependants. Migrants will have to wait for ten years, instead of five, before they can apply for citizenship. However, a "fast-track" settlement will be set up for highly skilled workers, including nurses, engineers and AI experts. |
Our fight was with terrorists, but it's a pity that Pak Army supported terrorists and got involved: India | The Indian Armed Forces, in a press briefing on Monday, said that "our fight was only with the terrorists in Pakistan and PoK but it is a pity that Pakistani Army supported the terrorists and got involved". "This compelled us to respond in kind," the Indian Armed Forces added. "Pakistan army is hence responsible for its losses," they added. |
China owns stakes in both Pakistan and Bangladesh's stock exchanges | China holds stakes in the stock exchanges of India's neighbouring countries Pakistan and Bangladesh. In 2017, Shanghai Stock Exchange, China Financial Futures Exchanges, Shenzhen Stock Exchange, Pak China Investment Company and Habib Bank formed a consortium and acquired a 40% stake in Pakistan Stock Exchange. In 2018, a Chinese consortium acquired a 25% stake in Bangladesh's Dhaka Stock Exchange. |
Iran rejects 'unacceptable' US demand after 4th round of nuke talks | Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected US' "unacceptable" demand to dismantle his country’s nuclear infrastructure, during the fourth round of talks held in Oman. He insisted that Iran's nuclear activities are for peaceful purposes only. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reported progress in negotiations, noting that the sides have reached "a better understanding". |
Pak Army chief Munir hiding in bunker since India's strike on Rawalpindi airbase: Reports | Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir was moved to a bunker as India launched precision strikes at Nur Khan airbase in Chaklala, Rawalpindi, multiple reports said on Monday. Munir was taken to a fortified bunker within Pakistan Army General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, and hasn't returned to his office since, reports said. India struck multiple Pakistani military targets under Operation Sindoor. |
Kurdish militant group PKK ends armed struggle with Turkey: Report | Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militant group, which has been locked in a conflict with Turkey for over forty years, has decided to disband and end its armed struggle, Reuters reported citing a news agency close to group. PKK, which was founded in the 1970s, carried out attacks aimed at defending Kurdish autonomy in Turkey that claimed over 40,000 lives. |
Russian intelligence services behind 2024 Warsaw fire: Polish PM | Polish PM Donald Tusk on Sunday accused "Russian special services" of orchestrating a fire that destroyed a shopping centre in Warsaw in May 2024. "Some of the perpetrators have already been detained, all the others are identified and searched for," Tusk added. Poland has withdrawn consent for the operation of the Russian consulate in Krakow over the fire incident. |
War isn't romantic, not a Bollywood movie: Ex-Army chief on calls for war with Pak | Former Army chief General MM Naravane criticised public calls for a full-scale war with Pakistan, saying, "War is not romantic. It's not your Bollywood movie." Naravane said war is "very serious business", adding, "Although war will be forced upon us by unwise people, we shouldn't cheer for it." He also highlighted the psychological toll of war on those left behind. |
Who is Edan Alexander, US-Israeli hostage to be released by Hamas? | American-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander, set to be released by Hamas, was born in Tel Aviv and raised in Tenafly area of US' New Jersey. After graduating from high school, he moved to Israel to live with his grandparents and voluntarily joined the IDF in 2022. Alexander was on duty near Gaza border on October 7, 2023, when he was kidnapped. |
After India's strikes, Pakistan's Rahim Yar Khan air base runway shut for a week | The only runway at Rahim Yar Khan air base in Pakistan has been declared non-operational for a week, according to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority. The NOTAM said that closure is due to work in progress. The runway and the Rahim Yar Khan complex were destroyed by Indian strikes, and needed extensive repair work. |
US, China to slash tariffs on each other by 115% for 90 days | The US and China have reached a deal for a 90-day pause on tariff measures, and that reciprocal tariffs would come down by 115%. The US said it would lower its tariffs on Chinese goods to 30% from 145%, while China said it would reduce duties on US imports to 10% from 125%. Global stocks extended gains after the announcement. |
Sweden's new National Security Advisor resigns over dating app pictures | Sweden's new National Security Advisor, Tobias Thyberg, quit hours after taking up the role as sensitive pictures of him on a dating app were sent anonymously to government. Thyberg had omitted the information during security background checks, the government said. "It is a systemic failure that this kind of information has not been brought forward," Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson said. |
Pakistan misleading its own people by producing doctored footage: India | PIB Fact Check said the DG ISPR of Pakistan used a small clip of Aaj Tak News Channel to claim destruction of an Indian airfield. "It's an attempt by Pakistan to mislead its people by producing doctored footage as evidence," PIB Fact Check said. "Full video shows the channel was talking about the destruction of a Pakistani airfield," it added. |
India extends $50 million emergency financial support to Maldives | India extended emergency financial support to Maldives through rollover of $50 million Treasury Bill, the High Commission of India in Maldives said. "It's done under a unique Government-to-Government arrangement," it added. "I express my sincere gratitude to EAM S Jaishankar and Indian government for extending crucial financial support," Maldives' Foreign Affairs Minister Abdulla Khaleel said. |
Committed to US hostage release, not to truce with Hamas: Israel | The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country is committed to providing a safe corridor to enable the release of the last known living American hostage in Gaza, Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American soldier. It added that Israel has not agreed to any ceasefire or prisoner release deal with Hamas. Edan was kidnapped on October 7, 2023. |
We'll hit terrorists in Pak, no doubt: Jaishankar told US a week before Op Sindoor | External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed US about India's plans to strike terror targets in Pakistan on May 1st, in retaliation to Pahalgam terror attack, NDTV reported. In a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Jaishankar reportedly said, "We'll hit terrorists in Pakistan...there should be no doubt about it." India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7. |
After mediation offer, US supports direct talks between India and Pakistan | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Sunday, during which Rubio "expressed US support for direct dialogue between India and Pakistan," US Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said. Rubio also "encouraged continued efforts to improve communications," Tammy added. Earlier, Rubio said he was involved in efforts to mediate India-Pakistan tensions. |
Trump misspeaks, calls toy company Mattel a 'country' while threatening tariffs | US President Donald Trump misspoke and accidentally called Barbie and other toys making company Mattel a "country" while threatening tariffs. "Mattel is the only country I've heard, they said, 'We're going to counter (tariffs)'." However, Trump quickly corrected himself, by adding, "We'll put a 100% tariff on his toys," referring his remark to Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz. |
Trump to sign order to cut prescription drug prices by up to 80% | US President Donald Trump said he would sign an executive order to cut prescription drug and pharmaceutical prices by 30% to 80% in country. "I'll be instituting...most favoured nation's policy whereby US will pay the same price as...nation that pays...lowest price anywhere in...world," Trump added. "Our citizens' healthcare costs will be reduced by numbers never...thought of before," he stated. |
Pakistan army's spokesperson fumbles as he says 'We follow orders of the govt' | Pakistan army's spokesperson Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry fumbled as he said that the "Pakistani army follows the orders of the political government". He also laughably claimed that "Pakistani army is a professional army and it strongly abides by the commitment it makes". Reacting to the video, a social media user said, "Let the jokers be happy in their circus." |
Hope Pak will return him now: Father of BSF jawan detained since April 23 | Family of BSF jawan Purnam Kumar, detained by Pakistan Rangers since April 23rd, are awaiting the India-Pakistan DGMO-level talks scheduled for Monday, to hear news about his return. "We're hopeful that Pakistan will return him now," said his father. He said Purnam's wife was told authorities were trying their best to get him back but Pakistan wasn't responding. |
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