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NEW DELHI: Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated that madrasa students would serve as the nation's second line of defence in the event of war with India, asserting their religious connection makes them suitable for deployment. This comment followed his controversial remarks about the failure of Pakistani forces to intercept Indian drones, which he claimed was a strategic decision to avoid revealing military positions. Asif has faced criticism for his reliance on social media as...

NEW DELHI: The Indian government has rejected Pakistan's claims regarding attacks on its infrastructure, branding them as a "malicious misinformation campaign." During a briefing on Operation Sindoor, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh emphasized that allegations of damage to military sites were entirely false and highlighted India's precise military response to Pakistani drone attacks. Following the strikes on several Pakistani airbases, Indian forces remain vigilant, urging civilians in border areas to adhere...

Representative Image NEW DELHI: The G7 nations condemned the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam and called for immediate de-escalation between India and Pakistan, urging maximum restraint from both sides due to escalating military tensions. The G7 statement emphasized the need for direct dialogue and a peaceful resolution to ensure regional stability, while the US expressed its commitment to reducing tensions through diplomatic efforts led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The ongoing discussions highlight...

Rahu; Gandhi (File photo) JAIPUR: A judicial magistrate's court dismissed a complaint against Rahul Gandhi, which alleged he made casteist remarks about PM Narendra Modi during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. The presiding officer stated that the court lacked the jurisdiction to determine caste matters, leading to the complaint's dismissal. The complainant, Vijay Kalandar, claimed Gandhi’s statements incited unrest and endangered national security, but the police did not act on his initial report. Full Article

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A Pakistani drone strike on a residential area in Ferozepur, Punjab, injured three individuals, who sustained burn injuries and were promptly hospitalized, as confirmed by SSP Bhupinder Singh Sidhu. This incident follows a series of drone incursions from Pakistan, which were largely intercepted by Indian air defense systems, including attempts to target military infrastructure on May 7 and 8. In response, India has implemented precautionary blackouts in several regions to safeguard civilians and infrastructure amidst...