Day: May 15, 2025

Indian Tourists Boycott Turkey and Azerbaijan Over Pakistan Support: Travel Cancellations Surge

Manish Kumar

Indian Tourists Boycott Turkey, Azerbaijan Over Pakistan Support A growing wave of national solidarity has triggered a significant shift in Indian outbound travel patterns, as tourists boycott Turkey and Azerbaijan following their open support for Pakistan during the recent Operation Sindoor, India’s military response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The travel backlash began in early May after both Turkey and Azerbaijan backed Pakistan’s call for an international probe into the attack and echoed Islamabad’s position during rising Indo-Pak tensions. In retaliation, Indian travellers have begun cancelling trips en masse, sparking a…

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Sensex Soars 1,200 Points, Nifty Breaches 25,000 on Trade Deal Hopes

Manish Kumar

Markets Rally on Optimism Over India-US Trade Breakthrough Domestic stock markets closed sharply higher on Thursday, fueled by optimism surrounding a potential India-US trade agreement. The rally was sparked by US President Donald Trump’s statement claiming that India has agreed to reduce tariffs to zero on a wide array of American goods. Although the claim is yet to be confirmed by Indian authorities, it was enough to boost investor sentiment and trigger a market-wide surge. The BSE Sensex jumped 1,200.18 points, or 1.48%, ending the day at 82,530.74—marking one of its…

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Trump’s ‘Zero Tariff’ Claim on India: Trade Flashpoint or Diplomatic Posturing?

Manish Kumar

Trump Draws the Line on Apple and Indian Manufacturing US President Donald Trump has stirred a new wave of speculation in global trade circles by asserting that he has asked Apple CEO Tim Cook not to expand the tech giant’s manufacturing footprint in India—unless it’s intended solely for the Indian market. Speaking at a business roundtable during his visit to Doha, Trump claimed that India has offered to eliminate tariffs on American goods in an effort to forge a fresh trade agreement with Washington. “It’s very hard to sell into India… they’re willing to literally…

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Mysterious Death of Padma Shri Scientist Dr. Subbanna Ayyappan Raises Alarming Questions

Manish Kumar

The Sudden Tragedy: A Nation in Shock The sudden and mysterious death of renowned scientist and Padma Shri awardee Dr. Subbanna Ayyappan has sent ripples of disbelief across India’s scientific and academic communities. Widely hailed as the father of India’s Blue Revolution, Dr. Ayyappan was a titan in the fields of aquaculture and agricultural research. His body was discovered on May 10, floating in the Cauvery River near Sai Ashram in Srirangapatna, Karnataka—just three days after he was reported missing by his family in Mysuru. Despite his towering legacy, his final moments remain…

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Masood Azhar May Receive ₹14 Crore Compensation After Indian Strikes: Pakistan Rewards Terror Casualties

Manish Kumar

Masood Azhar’s Windfall After Operation Sindoor Following India’s decisive airstrikes on May 7 under Operation Sindoor, reports indicate that Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar could receive ₹14 crore compensation from the Government of Pakistan. The compensation is part of Islamabad’s new policy to financially aid the families of those killed in what it calls “martyrdom” during India’s offensive strikes on terror bases inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Among those killed in the high-precision strikes were 14 close relatives of Azhar, including his elder sister, her husband, a nephew, a niece, and several children.…

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31 Naxals Killed in Chhattisgarh-Telangana Operation: India Pushes Forward with ‘Naxal-Free Bharat’ Mission

Manish Kumar

Massive Blow to Maoist Insurgency: 31 Naxals Eliminated in Joint Operation In one of the most decisive actions against Maoist insurgents in recent years, security forces killed 31 Naxals in a major coordinated operation in the Kurraguttalu hills on the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border. Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared it the “largest anti-Naxal operation ever”, hailing it as a turning point in the government’s campaign to eliminate left-wing extremism. The operation involved personnel from the CRPF, Telangana’s Special Task Force (STF), and the District Reserve Guard (DRG). Despite facing rough terrain…

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Pakistan Appeals for Revival of Indus Waters Treaty as India Hardens Stand Post-Terror Attack

Manish Kumar

Pakistan Urges India to Reconsider Suspension of Indus Waters Treaty In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor and a temporary ceasefire, Pakistan has formally appealed to India to reconsider its suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT)—a water-sharing agreement that has remained a rare symbol of cooperation between the two neighbours despite decades of political hostility. Pakistan’s Ministry of Water Resources has reportedly written to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, warning that the suspension could trigger an internal water crisis. The move follows India’s decision to pause the treaty in response…

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Fresh Clashes in Chandel: Ten Militants Killed Amid Ongoing Ethnic Unrest in Manipur

Manish Kumar

A Land Divided—Understanding the Meitei–Kuki-Zo Conflict Manipur, a northeastern Indian state rich in cultural heritage and diversity, has been gripped by a deadly ethnic conflict since May 2023. The violence, primarily between the Meitei community—predominantly settled in the Imphal Valley—and the Kuki-Zo tribes from the surrounding hill districts, has left over 260 people dead and displaced more than 60,000. The tensions boiled over following a controversial Manipur High Court recommendation to extend Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Meiteis, a move that the hill tribes saw as a threat to…

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President Murmu Challenges Supreme Court on Bill Approval Timelines: A Constitutional Crossroads

Manish Kumar

Revisiting the Supreme Court’s April 8 Verdict On April 8, 2024, the Supreme Court of India issued a landmark judgment mandating time-bound action by Governors and the President in matters concerning assent to state legislature bills. This move was intended to curb undue delays in the law-making process, ensuring swift administrative and legislative harmony. However, the judgment sparked a vigorous constitutional debate, questioning the judiciary’s reach into the prerogatives of the executive. It is against this backdrop that President Droupadi Murmu issued a sharp and constitutionally grounded rebuttal, challenging the…

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Kashish Chaudhary Breaks Barriers as Balochistan’s First Hindu Woman Assistant Commissioner

Manish Kumar

Kashish Chaudhary, a 25-year-old Pakistani Hindu woman, has made history as the first female from the minority community in Balochistan to be appointed Assistant Commissioner, marking a rare moment of representation and empowerment in Pakistan’s deeply stratified society. Hailing from Noshki in the remote Chagai district, Kashish’s ascent to a key bureaucratic post in one of Pakistan’s most volatile provinces is not just personal triumph—it’s a significant milestone for minority rights and gender equity in the country. From Noshki to Quetta: A Story of Grit and Discipline Born into a modest…

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