Rising Tensions Reignite Across the Border In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Indian forces successfully intercepted and neutralized a series of drone and missile attacks launched by Pakistan late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. The Pakistani offensive targeted military installations in 15 Indian cities, particularly across the northern and western states including Jammu and…
From Iran to India—A Journey of Reinvention and Belonging Mandana Karimi, an Iranian model and actress who has carved a space for herself in India’s entertainment industry, finds herself at the centre of a storm following a now-deleted Instagram story about India’s military action—Operation Sindoor. Having spent over 16 years in India, Karimi has starred…
A Disturbing Pattern Amid Rising Tensions In a worrying escalation of security concerns tied to the ongoing geopolitical strain between India and Pakistan, two of India’s major cricket stadiums—Eden Gardens in Kolkata and Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur—have been targeted with bomb threats. Following a similar threat earlier this week in Kolkata, Jaipur’s iconic venue…
Two Arrests, One Threat — A Nation-Wide Cyber Scam Network Exposed In a significant breakthrough for financial cybercrime investigation, the Odisha State Crime Branch has arrested two key individuals from West Bengal involved in two major online investment fraud cases totalling over ₹8.4 crore. The first case involved a ₹2.36 crore scam targeting a Cuttack resident through fraudulent stock…
India Responds Decisively to Pakistan’s Attempted Escalation India has effectively countered an attempted military escalation by Pakistan, which targeted multiple Indian cities following Operation Sindoor, India’s precision strike on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). In a swift and calibrated response, Indian forces neutralized Pakistani air defence infrastructure, including key systems in Lahore, underscoring India’s…
India Prepares for All Contingencies After Strikes in PoK In the wake of Operation Sindoor, India’s calculated missile offensive targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the Indian defence establishment has moved swiftly to fortify national borders and anticipate possible retaliation. The states of Rajasthan and Punjab, which share a volatile border with Pakistan,…
Enforcement Directorate Targets Multi-State GST Fraud In a sweeping operation against one of India’s largest GST fraud networks, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched raids across nine locations in Jharkhand and West Bengal on Thursday morning. The crackdown is linked to an ₹800 crore input tax credit (ITC) scam involving fake GST invoices amounting to over ₹14,325 crore….
Regional Endorsement of India’s Counterterror Strategy In a powerful show of support, former Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh has hailed India’s Operation Sindoor as “bold, unprecedented,” and a model for targeted counterterror responses. The operation, conducted in the early hours of May 7, was India’s swift retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the…
A Turning Point in Political Consensus In the wake of the brutal Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives—mostly tourists—India launched Operation Sindoor, a bold counteroffensive targeting terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The move drew not only strategic and military attention but also triggered a rare moment of political unity across party lines. In an unusual…
Lahore, Pakistan — May 8, 2025 — A wave of loud explosions jolted Lahore early Thursday morning, triggering widespread panic and prompting immediate security responses across the city. The blasts were concentrated along Walton Road, particularly in the Gopal Nagar and Naseerabad areas, with several reportedly near Walton Airport. Eyewitness videos circulating on social media…
