India’s Resolute Stance on Nuclear Blackmail and Cross-Border Terrorism Berlin: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has made it clear that India will not yield to any form of nuclear blackmail, emphasizing a firm stance against terrorism. During a joint press conference with his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, the minister reiterated India’s unwavering commitment to security … Read more
“Not India, Anyplace Else”: Trump Threatens 25% Tariff On Non-US-Made iPhones US President Donald Trump issued a warning on Friday, stating that Apple would face a 25% tariff on iPhones sold in the United States if they were not manufactured within the country’s borders. The announcement sent shockwaves through the financial markets, with Apple’s stock … Read more
India’s Strategic Missteps in the Northeast: A Shift in Bangladesh’s Foreign Policy The Doklam Standoff and the Siliguri Corridor: A Reckoning for India In June 2017, Indian and Chinese troops faced off on the Doklam plateau in Bhutan, sparking a 73-day standoff that highlighted the strategic vulnerability of India’s northeast. The conflict arose from a … Read more
Pakistan Expels Indian Diplomat in Response to India’s Expulsion of Pakistani Official On May 22, 2025, the Government of Pakistan announced the expulsion of a staff member from the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, following a similar action by India earlier that week. The move marks a significant escalation in the diplomatic tensions between the … Read more
India Likely to Allow Government Contracts to Foreign Firms Including US Amid Trade Talks India is preparing to open a significant portion of its protected government procurement market to foreign companies, including firms from the United States, according to two government sources. This represents a notable policy shift that could extend to other trading partners. … Read more
Indian Muslims Face Persistent Loyalty Tests Amid Rising Tensions Escalating Anti-Muslim Incidents in India Over the past two weeks, a series of anti-Muslim hate incidents have been reported across India, following the deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir last month. According to the Association for Protection of Civil Rights, 184 such incidents were recorded in … Read more
Bangladesh Cancels $21 Million Order for Indian Shipyard Amid Tensions Bangladesh has revoked a $21 million contract for the construction of an advanced ocean-going tug, originally awarded to India’s Garden Reach Shipbuilding & Engineers (GRSE). The decision marks a significant setback in bilateral defense cooperation between the two nations, which had been bolstered by recent … Read more
India Urges Turkey to Deter Pakistan from Cross-Border Terrorism New Delhi has issued a strong warning to Ankara, urging it to dissuade Pakistan from using cross-border terrorism as a tool of state policy and to take concrete steps against the terror networks that have plagued the region for decades. India’s External Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Randhir … Read more
India’s Communal Tensions Amidst Regional Conflict Public Displays of Unity Mask Underlying Divisions Following the April 22 attack that killed 26 Hindu tourists in Jammu and Kashmir, Indian officials have sought to project an image of national unity amid heightened tensions with Pakistan. India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri described the incident as an attempt to … Read more
Kashmir Tourism Plummets as Regional Tensions and Massacre Reshape the Landscape Empty Houseboats and Silent Resorts Signal a Tourism Crisis SRINAGAR, India — The scenic Himalayan region of Kashmir is eerily quiet, with few tourists in sight. Most hotels and ornate pinewood houseboats are empty, and resorts in the snowclad mountains have fallen silent. Hundreds … Read more