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Jaishankar plays down Pak-Turkey-Saudi defence pact amid live conflicts
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar downplayed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, asking what it has achieved amid the ‘live military situations’ each signatory faces. He said India would still factor the pact into its security calculus, noting that actions by countries not well disposed toward India matter. The MEA stressed it is assessing the pact’s implications for national security and regional peace, while Jaishankar highlighted Pakistan’s use of terrorism as unique and urged careful, context-aware engagement with major powers including China.
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India pushes for global probe into Pak crackdown in PoJK as militants reportedly turn inward
India on Friday urged the international community to scrutinise Pakistan’s crackdown in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), accusing Islamabad of using “ruthless force” that has left about 40 civilians dead, while noting admissions that militants trained by Pakistan to target India have turned their guns inward. Delhi reaffirmed that the entire Jammu and Kashmir region is an integral part of India, and called for accountability from Pakistan, even as it highlighted a row over a New York Times headline describing PoK.
Centre Demands Action From Meta Over CSAM Ads on Instagram
New Delhi has issued a government notice to Meta after allegations that paid Instagram ads promoted child sexual abuse material, demanding removal of content and a detailed seven-day response under IT and POCSO laws; Meta says it has zero tolerance for CSAM and uses AI to detect and block such content, while a BBC report raised concerns about the recommendation algorithm and safeguards.
New Delhi–Tokyo vow to curb Pakistan‑backed terror; LeT and JeM targeted
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japan’s Sanae Takaichi condemned Pakistan-backed terrorism, called for decisive action against LeT and JeM and their proxies, and welcomed joint statements on bringing perpetrators to justice, while strengthening India–Japan ties amid references to recent attacks such as Pahalgam and the Red Fort blast.
Tharoor slams US as 'friend' after Indian sailors killed in Oman strike
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticised the United States for a condolence-free statement after the Oman Gulf strike killed three Indian mariners, questioning why non-lethal methods couldn’t stop the vessel and highlighting safety concerns for Indian seafarers; External Affairs Minister Jaishankar later pressed Washington in a call with US Secretary of State Rubio.
Foreigners among 21 dead as Delhi's Malviya Nagar blaze rages
A five-storey bed-and-breakfast building in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar caught fire on Wednesday morning, killing 21 people, including 18 foreign nationals from Nigeria, Mozambique, Bangladesh, Somalia, Liberia and Afghanistan. Investigators are weighing a short-circuit cause after earlier reports of a cylinder blast, with the ground-floor restaurant operating and the upper floors used as a hotel; around 10 police personnel were injured during the rescue.
Dipke Declines U.S. Offers to Return to India for Jantar Mantar Protest
Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, said he turned down several US job offers to return to India and lead a peaceful Jantar Mantar protest against education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over CBSE paper leaks and the exam-result system, saying he wants to give back to his country; the piece also covers his background with the Aam Aadmi Party, his rapid online following among Gen Z, and his family’s safety concerns amid rising attention.
Annamalai Signals a Fresh Tamil Nadu Movement Amid Language Policy Rift
Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai plans to launch a new movement in the state to mobilize volunteers, with talks of a possible 'Makkal Sakthi Iyakkam' (People's Power Movement); the move follows his clash with the Centre over the CBSE three-language policy and comes after his replacement as state BJP president by Nainar Nagendran in 2025.
SWISS Flight LX147 Evacuates After Engine Fire at Delhi Airport
Six passengers were injured as SWISS flight LX147, an Airbus A330, aborted takeoff at Delhi airport after an engine fire. The 228 passengers and four infants on board were evacuated on the runway using emergency slides (stairs were provided for those who couldn’t use slides). The aircraft, HB-JHK, was bound for Zurich. SWISS and local teams are assisting passengers and investigating the cause, with arrangements for rebooking and hotel stays.