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New Delhi: Amid strained relations following a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended an olive branch to India, expressing his country’s readiness to engage in dialogue “for peace.” Speaking at the Kamra air base in Punjab province on Thursday, Prime Minister Sharif addressed officers and soldiers involved in recent military operations following heightened tensions with India. “Pakistan is ready for peace talks with India,” he said, adding that any dialogue must include discussion on the Kashmir issue. Sharif was accompanied by key members of Pakistan’s political and military leadership, including Deputy Prime…

New Delhi: In a landmark development, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held his first direct conversation with Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi since the Taliban took control of Kabul. The call, which carries significant strategic weight, is being viewed as a strong message to Pakistan: India will not allow any third party to undermine its relations with Afghanistan. According to top government sources, the dialogue was part of a broader effort by New Delhi to ensure regional stability and counter Islamabad’s influence in the region. The conversation focused on reaffirming mutual commitment to bilateral cooperation and addressing…

New Delhi: In a decisive move citing national security concerns, the Indian government has revoked the security clearance of Celebi Ground Handling India Private Limited, a Turkish-owned firm responsible for key services at nine major Indian airports. The Ministry of Civil Aviation issued the order on Thursday, stating that the clearance had been revoked “with immediate effect in the interest of national security.” This action follows Turkey’s public support of Pakistan in the aftermath of India’s Operation Sindoor, a precision military campaign targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Celebi, which also operates cargo services at Delhi’s Indira…

United Nations: Despite rising global economic challenges, India continues to hold its position as the fastest-growing major economy, according to the United Nations. In its mid-year update of the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report released on May 16, the UN projected India’s economy to grow by 6.3% in the current fiscal year. This growth, although slightly revised downward from January’s 6.6% estimate, stands out in a world facing significant economic headwinds. Ingo Pitterle, a senior economic affairs officer at the UN, said that India’s growth is being propelled by resilient private consumption, strong public investment, and robust services…

Jaisalmer: Amid heightened security concerns following India’s Operation Sindoor, nine critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB) chicks have been relocated from Jaisalmer to Ajmer to ensure their safety, officials confirmed. The chicks, aged between 5 and 28 days, were moved in specially designed soft-suspension vehicles to minimize stress and physical impact during transport. The decision was made after increased drone activity and loud noise disturbances were reported in the region following the military operation, which heightened tensions along the India-Pakistan border. According to Brijmohan Gupta, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Desert National Park, the chicks were transported from Sudasari and…

New Delhi: India’s defence budget may soon see an additional allocation of ₹50,000 crore as part of a supplementary package linked to Operation Sindoor, according to government sources. If approved, this would raise the total defence expenditure for the financial year 2025–26 to over ₹7 lakh crore — the highest in India’s history. The development follows the Union Budget presented on February 1, in which Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had already earmarked a record ₹6.81 lakh crore for the armed forces, reflecting a 9.2% increase from the ₹6.22 lakh crore allocated in 2024–25. The proposed boost is expected to be…

New Delhi: The Indian government is actively considering sending a multi-party delegation to various foreign countries to present a unified front against terrorism emanating from Pakistan, government sources told CNN-News18. This initiative, coming in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, is aimed at articulating India’s position on cross-border terrorism and exposing Pakistan’s role in fostering such activities to the international community. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor is likely to lead the delegation, and the government is currently in talks with opposition parties to ensure bipartisan support. The move is seen as part of a broader strategy to present a cohesive national stance…