Day: May 9, 2025

Mandana Karimi Sparks Controversy with Operation Sindoor Post, Clarifies Stance Amid Calls for Deportation

Manish Kumar

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 in several Bollywood films and earned recognition for her outspoken personality. But her recent remarks on India’s counter-terror strikes in Pakistan and alleged civilian casualties have triggered a wave of online backlash, questioning not just…

Stadiums Under Siege: Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Receives Bomb Threat Following Eden Gardens Alert

Manish Kumar

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 became the second high-profile target on Thursday when an alarming email was received by the Rajasthan State Sports Council. The threats come in the wake of Operation Sindoor, India’s recent counter-terror strike that has intensified…

India Thwarts Pakistan’s Retaliation Bid, Destroys Air Defence Systems in Strategic Strike

Manish Kumar

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 resolve to respond proportionately to any provocation while avoiding broader conflict. Pakistan Targets Indian Cities, India Responds in Kind Late Wednesday night and into early Thursday, Pakistani forces attempted coordinated strikes on Indian military installations across…

Operation Sindoor Aftermath: India Fortifies Borders, Activates Missile Defence in Anticipation of Escalation

Manish Kumar

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, are now operating under heightened alert. From airspace closures to missile readiness and troop mobilisation, India’s response framework reflects a clear message: pre-emptive control, not reactive chaos. Rajasthan: Border Sealed, Skies Secured, Blackouts Ordered Rajasthan, which…

Cracking the ₹800 Crore GST Web: ED Raids Nine Locations Across Jharkhand and Bengal in Expanding Tax Scam Probe

Manish Kumar

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. The operation marks a significant escalation in the probe, especially as it unfolds in Jharkhand for the first time, following earlier actions in Bengal. CRPF forces were deployed to maintain security during the coordinated raids…

Nine Knots Around the Enemy’s Neck”: Ex-Afghan VP Applauds Operation Sindoor, Slams Pakistan’s ‘Cowardice’ Claim

Manish Kumar

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 lives of 26 civilians, mostly tourists. Saleh’s endorsement comes with a sharp rebuke of Pakistan’s narrative, where the country attempted to dismiss the strike as a “cowardly act.” Instead, Saleh asserted that India’s action represents the…

ALL PARTY MEET Signals Rare Unity After Operation Sindoor: 2025 Marks a New Chapter in India’s Political Response to Terror

Manish Kumar

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 yet welcomed departure from previous years, the government has called for an all-party meeting on May 8, 2025, to brief opposition leaders about the operation. The meeting is set to be chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath…

Multiple Explosions Rock Lahore; Airspace Closed Amid High Tensions

Manish Kumar

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 showed residents fleeing their homes in fear as thick smoke plumed into the sky. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blasts, with preliminary reports suggesting the downing of an “unidentified drone” near Walton Airport.…