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Pakistan’s unravelling: What if Pak's army chief General Munir is right?
Sometimes, a statement becomes striking not for its originality but for its brutal clarity. Munir's statement was a reaffirmation that Pakistan remains, above all, an ideological project—an Islamic counter-nation to India
- Indrajeet Rai
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Pak’s most powerful man steps out of the shadows to confront India
The army chief, Gen Syed Asim Munir, who usually works behind the scenes, has been shaping Pakistan’s tone in the crisis over Kashmir with his own tough talk
- Salman Masood
- New York Times
Where Are India’s Eyes In The Sky?
Pakistan has access to China’s military space capabilities. Indian armed forces lack a dedicated satellite system. Pahalgam is a reminder that New Delhi must upgrade its satellite-based surveillance network
As tensions rise with Pakistan, India’s military faces a moment of truth
The risk of exposing a military still being modernised may constrain Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he weighs retaliation for the Pahalgam terrorist attack
- Mujib MashalSuhasini Raj
- New York Times
Tariffs on hold, but not Trump’s trade wars
The bond market has not settled down even after Trump’s ceasefire. The spectre of financial meltdown is once again haunting markets, which no longer trust Trump or his financial wisdom
For India, there is a bigger worry than US tariffs
The main impact on India will not be US tariffs. It will be the coming recession caused by Trump’s actions. That will depress the GDP of all countries, including the US and India.
Shame or support: What is US's true stand on Operation Sindoor?
As tensions rose between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, China called India’s actions regrettable and other world leaders called for restraint. But it is US President Donald Trump’s reaction that will worry India
Explained: Who is better equipped to win a war — India or Pak?
India has a massive advantage over Pakistan in a conventional war. But when it comes to nukes, there is very little that separates the two
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
‘I made history, but Sonia Gandhi refused to take my call’
In her autobiography In Pursuit of Democracy: Beyond Party Lines, the former Rajya Sabha deputy chairperson recalls being kept on hold for an hour after calling Sonia Gandhi in 1999 to share news of her election as IPU president. Heptulla left the Congress in 2004 following reported differences with Sonia Gandhi. She later joined the BJP
How India is making Yunus pay for his ‘landlocked Northeast’ comment
New Delhi’s withdrawal of the trans-shipment facility to Bangladesh comes in the wake of the increasingly ‘anti-India stance’ of the Muhammed Yunus-led interim government. MEA, however, says the privilege offered to Dhaka had begun causing significant operational issues at Indian ports and airports
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why it’s India’s turn to bleed Pakistan by a thousand cuts
After Pahalgam, India should hit back hard, but not with an all-out war. Instead a breakdown of Pakistan – economically, politically, ideologically, and strategically – should be India’s option
- Makarand R Paranjape
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
The Jihadi General: Why we should take Asim Munir seriously
Pakistan army chief repeated his two-nation, anti-Hindu and anti-Indian harangue just days after the Pahalgam strike. His perceived hatred for Hindus and India could make him extremely dangerous
- Makarand R Paranjape
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
While terrorists tried to divide, how brave Kashmiri Muslims saved several tourists
The terrorists asked the victims their faith. If they were Hindu, they were shot dead. Their attempt was to divide on the basis of religion. But Kashmir's locals, the unsung heroes who risked their own lives, showed humanity comes before religion
Why Indians are ‘abandoning’ their children at US borders
Families lacking valid visas are ‘strategically’ leaving minors at border crossings, alone and only with a chit, hoping they can become their ticket to the American dream
Let’s not take Pakistan Army’s bait and put emotion over reason
There are no easy answers. People have their own viewpoints on how Kashmir should have been handled, but one solution was to integrate the region more with India, improve the local economy, and create opportunities for the youth
How Canadian voters defeated Khalistan backer Jagmeet Singh
The New Democratic Party (NDP) chief, who once dreamt of occupying the prime minister’s office and supported a referendum for Khalistan, has not only lost his seat but his party too has lost its national status
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
‘Yunus was behind Hasina’s ouster…It was a well-planned conspiracy…Process to East Pakistan has begun’
Awami League joint general secretary AFM Bahauddin Naseem, considered party’s second-in-command after Sheikh Hasina, tells Mohua Chatterjee in a phone interview that the “process to East Pakistan” has begun in Dhaka, that Hasina remains party leader, and that Yunus is “bound to create anti-India propaganda to stay in power”.
What pilots were discussing just before South Korean plane crash killed 179
A partial transcript reveals that the pilots were discussing alternate ways to land just before the deadly crash. With the black boxes having stopped recording four minutes prior to the crash, this exchange could be a crucial piece of the puzzle
- Grace MoonSelam Gebrekidan
- New York Times
Parwanoo to Shimla in 90 minutes: HP plans world’s longest ropeway
A proposal to link Shimla to Parwanoo could reduce traffic on the lone highway that connects the two cities and could also give tourists a far more scenic ride to the state capital.
- Bhavika Jain
- TNN
Was Pak Army chief’s dog whistle on Kashmir a trigger for Pahalgam massacre?
Pakistan’s Army chief General Asim Munir recently said Pakistan will never abandon its “brothers” in Kashmir and then highlighted how Muslims are fundamentally different from Hindus
He fondled her, tried to disrobe her: 'Attempt to rape' or just 'preparation'?
Justice Ram Manohar Mishra’s remarks on what constitutes an attempt to rape have drawn widespread criticism. However, Justice Mishra isn’t the first, there are precedents of high courts and even the Supreme Court passing similar judgments.
- Sunil Baghel
- TNN
Why many Indian students in US are getting emails asking them to leave
Multiple Indian students say they have received emails telling them to leave the US since their visas are no longer valid over minor criminal charges that were already resolved.
Pak terrorists met Hamas leaders in PoK 2 months before Pahalgam attack
Was Pahalgam inspired by Hamas’s raid into Israel in October 2023 that triggered the ongoing war in Gaza? We don’t know yet. But what we do know is that Pakistani terrorist groups are now collaborating with Hamas and that’s bad news for India
Pakistan Army chief’s speech that possibly triggered Pahalgam strike
General Asim Munir spoke about the Two Nation Theory, supported the battle to 'liberate' Kashmir, and also pointed out the civilisational difference between Hindus and Muslims.
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‘…there could not have been a more courageous partner of a Navy man like [Pahalgam victim] Vinay’
Lalita Ramdas, 85, daughter of Admiral RD Katari, independent India’s first naval chief; and the wife of Admiral L Ramdas, the 13th Chief of the Naval Staff, said her heart brimmed with pride and affection when Himanshi Narwal asked India to not attack Muslims and Kashmiris to avenge Pahalgam
- Alka Dhupkar
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Was Pahalgam a planned act to divide? How India should respond
The Pahalgam attack that left 28 dead was no ordinary act of terror. Carried out with communal intent and strategic timing, it sought to provoke and divide. India must respond not with hate, but with clarity, unity — and justice
‘If we dig 30,000 mosques looking for temples, are we moving forward as a society?’
First it was the RSS chief who warned India about the dangers of “looking for a Shivling under every mosque.” Now, RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale has expressed concern over new mandir-masjid disputes every day taking our attention away from more important matter of nation building.
Why Indian students in the US are cancelling their travel plans
Amid concerns that the Trump administration is likely to make visa and immigration laws more stringent, jittery Indian students are scrapping their travel plans over fears of no re-entry
- Prachi VermaNeil Ghai
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
The great glacier meltdown has begun — and it’s coming for our rivers
A new UN report warns that glaciers are melting at record speeds, threatening the water security of billions. From the Himalayas to the Andes, the collapse of Earth’s 'water towers' signals a deepening global climate and resource crisis
- Bhavika Jain
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
She told friends she had access to her grandma’s bank account...and then the blackmail started
A 15-year-old girl was blackmailed for months by a youth who morphed her photos and forced her to withdraw Rs 80 lakh from her grandmother’s account. Eight people have been arrested and Rs 40 lakh recovered
- Mahesh Buddi
- TNN
No, Mr Trump, the Kashmir dispute is not ‘1,500 years old’
The real story is complicated enough without the weight of invented history
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
The Hindu nation was fake. But its land grab in Bolivia was real
Emissaries of the United States of Kailasa, led by fugitive Swami Nithyananda, were deported after negotiating 1,000-year deals with indigenous groups in the South American country
- Mujib MashalMaria Silvia Trigo
- New York Times
With IPL bets in excess of $100bn, why Indian banks are struggling
India's IPL cricket frenzy is fuelling massive gambling, straining banks' IT systems, particularly due to the surge in real-time transactions via the UPI interface. Why this is an elephant in the room that needs to be tackled
- Andy Mukherjee
- Bloomberg
Why RSS chief called caste system a ‘mistake’ and a ‘creation of pandits’
Mohan Bhagwat’s statement that the caste system should be dismantled to promote national unity has evoked both surprise and suspicion. In its centenary year, is the RSS willing to walk the talk or is it all a ploy to blunt the opposition attempt to make caste census its main election plank in Bihar?
- Alka Dhupkar
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
India in crosswinds: US sneeze, Chinese cough, and global shivers
The uncertainty created by Trump is guaranteed to slow world growth. India cannot escape the consequences even though it will be less hard hit than others.
Why a megaquake warning in Japan could be a warning for India too
Why Japan’s preparation for a possible 9-magnitude temblor should be a cautionary tale for India
- Labanya Maitra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Sadanand ‘26/11’ Date: He battled Kasab, shot Ismail Khan, planned Kasab’s last journey, and now has Tahawwur Rana in his custody
IPS officer Sadanand Date, who heads India’s elite National Investigation Agency and is currently interrogating Rana, was on the path to become one of India’s most accomplished police officers even before 26/11 happened. But now his name and legacy are linked inextricably to that one violent night.
- Bhavika Jain
- TNN
What do India’s fabulously rich do with their money?
Yachts? Rare watches? Million-dollar sneakers? Not so much. India’s ultra-rich have a taste for the tangible, not always the trendy
- Alka Dhupkar
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Coup rumours in Bangladesh: What history tells us and what it means for India
There have been rumours regarding the impending imposition of martial law or a state of emergency in Bangladesh. While the army chief has dismissed such speculation, India is keeping a close tab on events unfolding in the neighbouring country
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Is This The Right Waqf?
The system needed reform. But GOI’s solution, despite some good ideas, actually weakens regulation. And denying non-Muslims the choice to donate is problematic
Why Pakistan’s ruling elites keep harping on two-nation theory
Strategic guru K Subrahmanyam once explained that this theory provided ideological support without which Pakistan would lose its raison d'etre and face the threat of being sucked into the Indian orbit.
Explained: How close are we to treating a lipoprotein that can kill?
High levels of a lipoprotein that is believed to be behind sudden and inexplicable heart attacks and strokes could soon have multiple drugs to treat it
How one of India’s biggest jobs scandals was executed
It’s all in court records. Answer sheets went missing, candidates who had submitted blank answer sheets were selected, appointment letters were issued to those who did not even sit for exams. No wonder one of the court orders striking down the recruitment for teaching and non-teaching staff in West Bengal called the entire process ‘unashamedly’ manipulated
- Sunil Baghel
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
How India is building a case for military action against Pakistan
With major powers distracted by other crises, analysts say India is interpreting the expressions of support by many countries for its pursuit of justice as a green light for any measures it takes
- Mujib Mashal
- New York Times
After 5 years in deep freeze, why Naidu’s dream capital is hot property again
The Andhra CM has raised 1 lakh crore to revive Amaravati, his pet capital project, that was halted in 2019 when Jagan Reddy came to power. PM Modi is set to flag off the relaunch later this month
Ratan Tata leaves more than ₹3 crore for home and office staff
While long-time cook gets ₹1 crore, butler gets ₹66 lakh and pet dog Tito gets ₹12 lakh. The industrialist’s will also directs the executors to waive off loans
How Pakistan’s bid to divide Hindus and Muslims has backfired
The failure of the Pahalgam attack to ignite a significant backlash against Muslims — who have loudly condemned the carnage — is a direct blow to terrorists and their handlers, whose main aim was to fuel Hindu-Muslim division
- Hasan Suroor
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Pahalgam & Pakistan
India can make things difficult for its terror-sponsoring neighbour via a number of hybrid actions, writes a former Lt Gen who served in J&K
Tale of two Bengals, and worrying spillover of radical politics
Border unrest, communal appeasement and a cross-border Islamist convergence have put West Bengal on edge
Why this Kanpur man is a hero for all victims of cyber scams
A 30-year-old Kanpur journalist not only did not fall for a cyber scammer’s threats, but also turned the tables on him and scammed the scammer of Rs 10,000, leaving him begging and crying. Here’s his story
- Faiz Rahman SiddiquiLabanya Maitra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM