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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed Operation Sindoor from Bihar’s Motihari as a testament to India’s firm resolve to punish its enemies, asserting that the “new India” spares no effort in defending its interests, whether on land or in the skies. Addressing a massive public gathering, PM Modi declared, “This is a new India—one that punishes its enemies decisively.” He recalled how Operation Sindoor was launched from the soil of Bihar and emphasized that its success is now being acknowledged globally. During his visit, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone, inaugurated, and dedicated to the nation…

New Delhi: Pakistan has extended its airspace closure for Indian-operated flights by another month, barring all Indian aircraft — including those owned, leased, or operated by Indian airlines, whether civilian or military — from entering its airspace until August 24, according to a notice issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). The updated NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) came into effect at 3:50 PM IST on Friday and states that the ban will continue until 5:19 AM IST on August 24. The move is a continuation of the ongoing airspace restrictions imposed by both India and Pakistan amid escalating tensions following…

New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday formally declared it is no longer part of the INDIA bloc, the opposition alliance formed ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Senior AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh made the announcement, while sharply criticizing the Congress party’s leadership within the coalition. Singh’s comments come just ahead of a scheduled virtual meeting of INDIA bloc leaders on Saturday evening, aimed at discussing the current political climate ahead of the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament, which begins Monday. This will be the first joint deliberation of the alliance after a…

New Delhi : The head of the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has urged caution amid growing speculation about the cause of the tragic Air India Flight 171 crash, which killed 260 people on June 12. Responding to media reports suggesting pilot error involving fuel control switches, NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy emphasized that such reports are “premature and speculative.” “Investigations of this magnitude take time,” Homendy posted on social media platform X on Friday. She did not name specific reports but made it clear that drawing conclusions at this stage of the investigation is inappropriate. The investigation is being…

New Delhi: India has strongly pushed back against recent remarks by NATO chief Mark Rutte, warning of potential sanctions over India’s continued trade with Russia, particularly in the energy sector. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) cautioned against “double standards” and reaffirmed that securing India’s energy needs remains a top priority. Speaking at the weekly media briefing on Thursday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed the concerns raised over India’s Russia trade, saying, “We have seen reports on the subject and are closely following developments. Let me reiterate that securing the energy needs of our people is understandably an overriding priority…

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has stirred controversy once again with his remarks on the recent India-Pakistan conflict following the Pahalgam terror attack, claiming that “five jets were shot down” during the brief but intense exchange. Speaking at a private dinner with Republican lawmakers at the White House, Trump referenced the military escalation but did not specify which side’s aircraft were downed. “In fact, planes were being shot out of the air—five, five, four or five—but I think five jets were shot down actually,” Trump stated, referencing the conflict that unfolded in early May after the April 22 terror…

New Delhi: The future of the Asia Cup 2025 hangs in the balance as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly threatened to boycott any resolution passed at the upcoming Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) if it is held in Dhaka as scheduled on July 24. A source familiar with the matter stated that the BCCI has requested a change of venue due to ongoing concerns in Bangladesh but has received no response from the ACC. The ACC is currently headed by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief and Pakistan’s interior minister, Mohsin Naqvi,…