WORLD
Pakistan’s risky honeymoon phase with Trump: 'US may eventually run out of patience'
While Pakistan and US may appear to be in a lockstep now, Trump's mercurial disposition and lofty expectations may eventually catch up with the honeymoon phase.
INDIA
India's subtle signal to US as Asim Munir spews nuclear venom from Florida
In his second visit to US in two months, Munir said that Pakistan is a nuclear nation which will take "half the world down" if faced with an existential threat from New Delhi.
INDIA
Trump tariff tirade against India: What does it mean — and what it does not
While Trump's bitter tirade has caused concerns in New Delhi, the US President's behaviour — unpredictable as it may seem — is not a bolt out of the blue.
WORLD
Pakistan's hidden 'Trump' card: How Islamabad has played Washington over the years
Pakistan's expedient appeal for Trump is largely shaped by the current geopolitical realities and fostered by its tactic to give the impulsive US President what he needs.
INDIA
The Art of the Squeeze? What Trump's oil deal with Pakistan really signals to India
Trump appears to be bullying India into making a favourable "US-centric" deal, at a time when Indian negotiators are pushing hard to protect domestic interests
WORLD
How Asim Munir is busy clearing PM Modi's old doubt about Pakistan
Pakistan's army chief Gen Asim Munir—also its second ever Field Marshal—is on a mission to clear the air about who forms the country's power nucleus.
WORLD
Why Trump declared 'love' for a 'deceitful' Pakistan
Trump's approach to countries like Pakistan is consistent with his broader—and rather unpredictable—foreign policy thinking which prioritises near-term objectives over long-term strategic goals.
WORLD
Asim Munir's dilemma: Pakistan army chief's 'strategic' US visit takes a 'tense' turn
As Munir seeks an audience in US, hoping for words of support from American generals, the Iran-Israel conflict has thrown a spanner in the works.
INDIA
Diplomatic face-off in US: India hits home run, Pakistan heads home embarrassed
While India’s all-party parliamentary delegation secured high-level meetings and strong statements of support from American politicians, Pakistan’s team faced a stinging public rebuke and was seen pleading for American weapons.
INDIA
Why does Pakistan exist? PM Modi drops a truth bomb on Islamabad
PM Modi said that Pakistan exists solely to harm India, contrasting New Delhi's developmental path with Islamabad’s obsession with anti-India policy.
INDIA
'Are nuclear weapons safe in rogue nation like Pakistan?' Unsettling truth behind Rajnath Singh's concerns
Rajnath Singh is not the first leader to sound alarm about Pakistan, a nation that has waged war with India four times, possessing nuclear weapons.
INDIA
MiGs, missiles and messaging: Why PM Modi’s Adampur visit was high on powerful optics
From a cap emblazoned with a "trishul" to thunderous chants of "Bharat Mata ki Jai" and a striking photo with the S-400 in the background, PM Modi’s visit sent out powerful visuals underpinning India’s resolve and grit in times of conflict.
INDIA
Embarrassed & defied, will Gen Asim Munir now use Pakistan army's 'favourite weapon' against India?
Following India’s unprecedented strikes on Pakistani air bases and mounting international pressure, Pakistan seems to have taken the off-ramp, choosing to let the situation simmer—at least for now.
WORLD
'Islamist in uniform': Why Pakistan army chief Asim Munir is a dangerous 'jihadi general'
A look at Munir's background and rise as Pakistan's most powerful individual illustrates why he is willing to resort to a dangerous game, one that his country cannot even afford to play.
INDIA
5 signs that Pakistan is feeling the heat amid rising tensions with India
Pakistan has spent the last few days anticipating a military strike by India while also putting up a brave face to reassure its public
INDIA
In fresh attack on Supreme Court, VP Jagdeep Dhankhar recalls Emergency ruling with a mention of CJI Khanna's uncle
Dhankhar doubled down on criticism of judicial overreach and said that elected representatives (read lawmakers) are the “ultimate masters” of constitutional content and there is no authority above Parliament.
INDIA
How Saudi Arabia's balancing act on Kashmir has helped India ties, left Pakistan disgruntled
One of the most significant outcomes of India’s growing diplomatic engagement with Saudi Arabia has been the Kingdom’s evolving stance on Kashmir.
WORLD
Same script, new leader: The old playbook behind Pakistan army chief's 'Kashmir is our jugular vein' remark
Munir's statement, widely criticised and panned by netizens in India, is often attributed to Pakistan's founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah — though there's no official record or speech confirming it.
WORLD
More power to you: Trump gives Elon Musk crucial cost-cutting task, sending jitters across US govt
The order grants Musk’s cost-cutting team significant oversight over the hiring and firing of career officials in an unprecedented shift in federal governance.
INDIA
Jitters in AAP's Punjab unit after Delhi debacle? Kejriwal, Mann to hold key meeting tomorrow as oppn sees a chance
Former Delhi chief minister and party chief Arvind Kejriwal has called for a crucial meeting with Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and the state’s MLAs in Delhi on Tuesday.
INDIA
The big winners and losers of Delhi elections
While BJP was the ultimate winner of this year's first electoral battle, the Aam Aadmi Party, and the INDIA bloc by extension, emerged as the big loser.
INDIA
Big takeaways from Delhi election results: How BJP broke through Kejri-wall
BJP has reclaimed the national capital after a long gap of 27 years, dealing a body blow to Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP which has failed to form the government in Delhi for the first time since its formation.
WORLD
Expensive military planes, deportees in chains: Why Trump is crafting a powerful visual for the world
While the move to use military planes is a clear message by Trump that he will go hard on illegal immigration, it also raises questions about the steep costs involved in the process.
INDIA
New tax regime 2025: No tax up to Rs 12 lakh but what if your income exceeds this limit - Here's how much you will save
This effectively means that those with annual income of up to Rs 12.75 lakh will not have to pay any tax - if we further add a standard deduction of Rs 75,000.
