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Pakistan Provokes, India Readies Pahalgam Payback
Update on : May 5, 2025 23:01 (IST)As tensions between India and Pakistan are escalating rapidly, India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered civil defense mock drills for May 7 to prepare for potential hostile attacks, following the deadly Pahalgam terror strike. On Left, Right & Centre, experts discuss the escalating tension between the two countries.
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'No Doubt About India's Retaliation To Pahalgam Attack': Former Foreign Secretary
Update on : May 5, 2025 23:01 (IST)Former foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said there is no doubt about India's retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack. Pakistan is vulnerable and any escalation (in tensions) with India will heavily cost Pakistan, he told NDTV.
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'Government Should Take A Stand Against US' Film Tariffs': Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri
Update on : May 5, 2025 23:01 (IST)On US President Donald Trump's announcement to impose 100% tariffs on foreign-made movies, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri said India must intervene and stand up against the decision.
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Missile Attack At Israel's Ben Gurion Airport: New Wave Of Retribution
Update on : May 4, 2025 22:31 (IST)The Houthis' strike near the Ben Gurion airport which wounded 6 has triggered a sharp response from the Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu who has vowed to launch a wave of retaliations against the Houthis. Mr Netanyahu said he was coordinating with the US for retaliation against the Houthis. This is the first time the Houthis have ever managed to launch a successful attack within Israel. With the US and UK having already launched several strikes against Houthi targets in the last few months, it remains to be seen what consequences this attack will have in the turbulent West Asia region.
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The Roar Of Rafale
Update on : Apr 28, 2025 23:37 (IST)India has just signed a colossal Rs 63,000 crore deal with France for 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets, a game-changer for the Indian Navy. These cutting-edge, carrier-ready jets, armed with Meteor missiles and SCALP cruise missile will soar from INS Vikrant, India's first made in India aircraft carrier bolstering India's maritime dominance in the Indo-Pacific amid rising tensions with China.
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Deadline For Pakistan Citizens Ends: India Solidifies Plan To Punish Pak
Update on : Apr 27, 2025 23:45 (IST)In the midst of rising diplomatic tensions and military options on the table, India is sending a clear message to Pakistan after the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 innocent lives. With a swift diplomatic offensive, India has expelled Pakistani nationals, suspended the Indus Water Treaty, and ramped up security measures. Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to review the nation's preparedness, signaling India's firm resolve. Prime Minister Modi, in a powerful radio address, called for unity and retribution against those who seek to derail the country.
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Trump Vs Harvard: Is Education Freedom Under Threat In US?
Update on : Apr 18, 2025 01:14 (IST)The Trump administration has escalated its feud with Harvard, threatening to ban foreign student enrollment unless the university complies with demands to overhaul campus policies, including ending DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) programs. After freezing $2.2 billion in federal grants earlier, President Donald Trump has now called Harvard a "joke". Harvard has refused to give in to the demands, risking $9 billion in funding and the tax-exempt status. Is education freedom under threat in the US?
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Pakistan Army Chief's Kashmir Remarks Spark Row, India Hits Out
Update on : Apr 18, 2025 01:14 (IST)Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir has sparked a controversy through his remarks that Kashmir is Islamabad's "jugular vein", and that Pakistan "won't forget it". He also spoke of the two-nation theory and urged Pakistanis to teach their children that they are "different from Hindus in every aspect of life". Munir's remarks drew a sharp rebuke from the External Affairs Ministry, which asserted that Pakistan's "only relationship with Kashmir" is to vacate the illegally occupied territory.
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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Attacks Supreme Court: 'Nuclear Missile' Attack
Update on : Apr 18, 2025 01:14 (IST)Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has described Article 142, which grants plenary powers to the Supreme Court, as a "nuclear missile against democratic forces available to the judiciary 24x7". "There is a directive to the president by a recent judgment. Where are we heading? What is happening in the country? We have to be extremely sensitive. It is not a question of someone filing a review or not. We never bargained for democracy for this day. President being called upon to decide in a time-bound manner, and if not, becomes law," he said, days after the top court sought to fix a timeline for the president to grant assent to the bills reserved for her consideration by the governor.
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Multiple Changes, Then A Thaw: Can World Expect More Relief From Trump's Tariffs?
Update on : Apr 13, 2025 23:10 (IST)In today's Left, Right and Centre, we dived into US President Donald Trump's ever-shifting tariffs and their grip on global trade. From 25 per cent duties on Canada and Mexico to 145 per cent on China, the markets are reeling, and consumers are facing rising costs. But can the world expect relief?
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Markets Tailspin: Will Trump Drive Depression?
Update on : Apr 7, 2025 22:07 (IST)Global markets are in freefall amid Trump's tariff chaos, with the Dow plunging 1,600 points and the FTSE 100 down 7%-its worst week since 2020. Rumour mills were abuzz with unconfirmed reports suggesting Trump is now considering a 90-day tariff pause for all countries except China, only to be shut down by the White House.... Analysts warn the uncertainty will still hurt economies worldwide. As the S&P 500 and Nasdaq tumble, the world braces for more fallout from this trade war. Economists warn of a looming recession, with JPMorgan pegging the odds at 60%. Trump remains defiant, calling the tariffs a negotiation tool, but the world braces for a potential trade war.
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PM Modi's Language Tutorial: Amid Tamil Overshadow Row
Update on : Apr 6, 2025 23:05 (IST)The Election fever is heating up in Tamil Nadu, and the battle lines are drawn. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a blistering attack on Chhief Minister MK Stalin during his mega Tamil outreach in Rameswaram on Ram Navami, inaugurating the new Pamban Bridge. But MK Stalin skipped the event, firing back with a demand for assurances on delimitation. The PM took a stern rebuttal stance, dodging DMK's allegations on funds and Katchatheevu, instead taking a potshot at Stalin: 'Why doesn't Tamil Nadu teach medical courses in Tamil?'
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