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After several months of steadily improving ties, India-China relations appear to be cooling once again following the recent clashes in Kashmir. China's military support for Pakistan during the conflict earlier this month has triggered fresh concerns in New Delhi, with many now fearing that the fragile détente built over the past year is starting to unravel. Tensions further escalated in recent days after Beijing announced new names for dozens of locations along the disputed border with India, drawing strong backlash from the Indian media. Meanwhile, the Indian government has banned several Chinese state-run media accounts on the social platform X. Joining Eric from New Delhi is Sushant Singh, a lecturer in South Asian Studies at Yale University, who breaks down the current state of Sino-Indian relations in the aftermath of the Kashmir conflict. Sushant also explains why observers should ignore India's noisy mainstream media and instead pay close attention to what Prime Minister Narendra Modi does—or doesn't—say about China. JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @eric_olander  Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC: Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Arabic: عربي: www.alsin-alsharqalawsat.com | @SinSharqAwsat JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth

Radhika Desai returns to PTO to talk about the latest round of violence between India and Pakistan, following the terrorist attack that killed 26 tourists in Indian administered Kashmir on April 22nd. We discussed the situation in Jammu and Kashmir since 2019, when the Hindu nationalist government of Narendra Modi revoked the territory's special status under the Indian constitution and brought it under direct rule amid a wave of violent repression. We also talked about fears in Kashmir about the Indian government seeking to change the demographic balance in the territory, and about the scale of the fighting Pakistan and India - which far exceeded the previous round of the conflict in 2019. Show notes: Our previous conversation can be listened to here: https://soundcloud.com/poltheoryother/peak-hindutva-w-radhika-desai Read more about Radhika's work here: https://radhikadesai.com/ And Radhika's 2002 paper on India, Pakistan and the war on terror can be read here: https://www.academia.edu/281710/Tryst_with_Fate_India_and_Pakistan_in_the_War_on_Terrorism_2002_

Trump's claims, IMF bailout package for Pakistan—how Opposition is seeking to puncture PM Modi's Vishwaguru narrative and how it's messing up again, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect Read the column here: https://theprint.in/politics/excluded-by-congress-shashi-tharoor-says-honoured-by-govts-invitation-to-join-all-party-delegation/2628989/

In light of the latest conflict between India and Pakistan, today's episode focuses on two books that examine India's ancient and recent history. First, ancient India was home to the exchange of goods and ideas that transformed the world, including the number system, heliocentrism, and Buddhism. In his book The Golden Road, historian William Dalrymple makes the case for India's centrality to the story of human civilization. In today's episode, the author speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about why this history isn't a larger part of our popular imagination. Then, we hear from Zara Chowdhary about The Lucky Ones, her first-person account of anti-Muslim violence in Gujarat. In today's episode, she speaks with Here & Now's Deepa Fernandes about the aftermath of the Godhra train burning, Prime Minister Modi's role in the incident, and the dangers of releasing her book in this political moment.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Asserting that no place in Pakistan remained safe for terrorists, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told soldiers at the Adampur air base in Punjab that India's drones, and missiles gave sleepless nights to Pakistan. His speech came a day after his first public address since India launched Operation Sindoor. PM Modi also reiterated the new 3-point doctrine he had unveiled a day earlier, including that New Delhi will no longer tolerate nuclear blackmail. During his early morning visit to Adampur, the Prime Minister hailed the Indian Air Force personnel, saying that they made every Indian proud, and had created history. Modi got briefed by the Air Force personnel on the situation, and also interacted with jawans. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a key briefing with military chiefs on Tuesday, with the CDS, Army Chief, Navy Chief, Vice Air Chief and Defence Secretary in attendance.India's Operation Sindoor precision strikes destroyed nearly 20% of Pakistan Air Force infrastructure and multiple fighter jets, official sources said Tuesday. The strikes targeted key bases like Sargodha and Bholari, which housed F-16s and JF-17s, in retaliation to Pakistani drone and missile attacks. Over 50 people, including Squadron Leader Usman Yusuf, were killed in Bholari. India also hit ammunition depots and several other airbases across Pakistan. Satellite imagery confirmed major damage. The strikes mark a significant strategic and psychological blow to Pakistan's military capabilities.In a verdict six years in the making, the Mahila Court in Coimbatore on Tuesday convicted all nine accused in the 2019 Pollachi sexual assault case and awarded them life imprisonment. The nine men were found guilty of multiple charges, including criminal conspiracy, sexual harassment, rape, gangrape, and extortion. The incident, which came out just weeks before the 2019 general elections, led to Tamil Nadu's then ruling AIADMK getting politically cornered with allegations of inaction and links to the accused. President Droupadi Murmu has sought the Supreme Court's opinion under Article 143(1) on whether timelines can be legally imposed on the President and Governors for acting on state Bills. This comes after the Court, in April, set a three-month deadline for the President to act on Bills referred by Governors, despite no such timeline existing in Article 201 of the Constitution. The Court stated that delays beyond this period must be explained to the concerned state. The President now seeks clarity on whether these directives are justiciable.Following India's move to place the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance after the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan has shown willingness for talks for the first time. Pakistan's Water Resources Secretary Syed Ali Murtaza has reportedly responded to India's notification and offered to discuss New Delhi's specific objections. India's decision came in response to the attack, which heightened diplomatic tensions. The IWT, signed in 1960, governs water sharing between the two nations. Pakistan's response marks a rare shift, potentially opening the door to dialogue amid ongoing hostilities.

Le 22 avril, un groupe islamiste commettait un attentat à Pahalgam, ville touristique du Cachemire indien, provoquant la mort de 26 civils, majoritairement hindous. Le mode opératoire a choqué l'Inde : les assaillants ont demandé à leurs otages de prouver qu'ils étaient musulmans, et non hindous, en récitant une prière. Si ceux-ci n'y parvenaient pas, ils étaient froidement tués.Par la suite, l'Inde a accusé le Pakistan d'être à la manœuvre derrière le groupe terroriste responsable de l'attaque et a lancé une opération militaire qui a failli entraîner les deux puissances nucléaires dans une guerre totale.Pourquoi la région du Cachemire se trouve-t-elle au cœur des tensions entre l'Inde et le Pakistan, deux pays nés de la partition de l'empire des Indes britanniques, en 1947 ? Quand cette rivalité mortifère a-t-elle débuté ? Et comment la situation est-elle susceptible d'évoluer ? Dans cet épisode de « L'Heure du Monde », Sophie Landrin, correspondante du Monde à New Delhi, répond à ces questions.Un épisode de Jean-Guillaume Santi, réalisé par Amandine Robillard. Présentation : Claire Leys. Suivi éditorial : Adèle Ponticelli et Claire Leys. Montage : Marion Bothorel. Dans cet épisode : extraits des journaux des Actualités françaises, diffusés le 19 juin 1947 et le 25 septembre 1947 ; d'un discours de l'ancien premier ministre du Pakistan, Imran Khan, prononcé à la tribune de l'ONU, le 27 septembre 2019 ; d'une prise de parole du premier ministre indien, Narendra Modi, le 24 avril 2025.Cet épisode a été publié le 16 mai 2025.À réécouter : "Inde : comment Narendra Modi menace la démocratie"---Pour soutenir "L'Heure du Monde" et notre rédaction, abonnez-vous sur abopodcast.lemonde.frQue pensez-vous des podcasts du « Monde » ? Donnez votre avis en répondant à cette enquête. Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d'informations.

Après une escalade militaire ayant provoqué la mort de plus de 70 personnes, l'Inde et le Pakistan ont convenu d'un accord de cessez-le-feu le samedi 10 mai 2025. Si les armes se sont tues, la guerre de l'information, elle, se poursuit entre New Delhi et Islamabad. D'un côté comme de l'autre, des comptes de propagande continuent de diffuser massivement des fausses informations afin de présenter leur pays comme le vainqueur de cette confrontation. À l'instant où le cessez-le-feu aérien, terrestre et maritime a été annoncé, la bataille numérique entre l'Inde et le Pakistan n'a pas baissé en intensité. Au contraire, les comptes de propagande ont rapidement réorienté leurs narratifs autour de deux axes : la glorification de l'action de leur armée et l'humiliation de l'adversaire. Pour y parvenir, différents modes opératoires sont employés, du simple montage photo au deepfake sophistiqué.La guerre des deepfakesÀ ce jour, de nombreux politiques indiens et pakistanais en ont fait les frais, à commencer par le Premier ministre indien, Narendra Modi. Dans une vidéo d'une minute et treize secondes, on pense l'entendre présenter ses excuses, en hindi, au peuple indien : « Le Pakistan nous a complètement détruits. Notre économie s'effondre. Aucun investissement n'est à venir. Les marchés sont déserts. (...) Nous avons essayé de faire la guerre. Mais maintenant, nous réalisons que nous avons commis une grave erreur. Je présente mes excuses ». En réalité, Narendra Modi n'a jamais tenu ces propos.Cette vidéo a été générée via l'intelligence artificielle. L'analyse visuelle du mouvement de ses lèvres, ainsi que les détecteurs d'IA que nous avons utilisés, le confirment. C'est un deepfake, un hypertrucage audio et visuel. La voix du Premier ministre indien a été fabriquée de toutes pièces. À noter que le ministre des Affaires étrangères et le ministre de l'Intérieur indien ont également été ciblés par ce type de deepfake.Côté Pakistanais, c'est le porte-parole de l'armée qui en a été victime. En effet, une vidéo artificielle du général Ahmed Chaudhry a semé le trouble sur les réseaux sociaux. Durant une minute et trente-et-une secondes, on croit l'entendre reconnaître la perte de « deux avions Chengdu JF-17 ». Sauf qu'une nouvelle fois, il s'agit d'un deepfake. Ahmed Chaudhry n'a jamais prononcé un tel discours.L'extrait provient d'une conférence de presse de l'armée pakistanaise tenue le 27 décembre 2024, soit bien avant l'escalade militaire avec l'Inde. Quelqu'un a fourni ces images à une IA pour manipuler le discours du porte-parole de l'armée.La bataille des chiffresCette infox ciblant le porte-parole de l'armée pakistanaise est le symbole de la guerre des chiffres qui se joue actuellement entre les deux pays. Chaque camp publie quotidiennement des bilans concernant les supposées destructions matérielles et humaines infligées à l'adversaire.Ces données sont impossibles à vérifier de façon indépendante à ce stade. Mais pour donner de la crédibilité à ces chiffres, la propagande pro-pakistanaise a détourné l'identité de plusieurs médias occidentaux. Une infographie avec le logo de CNN affirme par exemple que l'Inde aurait notamment perdu 6 avions de combats, 553 drones et un système de défense antiaérien S400. Sauf qu'en réalité, le média américain n'a jamais publié ce tableau comparatif.Contacté par le média de vérification, Logically Facts, un porte-parole de CNN, a confirmé que « cette image est fabriquée. CNN n'a jamais relayé cette information ».Dans la même veine, un article à la gloire de l'armée de l'air pakistanaise et attribué au Daily Telegraph circule ces derniers jours sur la toile. Mais là encore, c'est une fausse information. Le Daily Telegraph n'a jamais publié une telle information.

In his first address to the nation post Operation Sindoor, PM Modi drew a red line in the sand—India will not give in to nuclear blackmail by Pakistan any longer. In Episode 1661 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at Pakistan's behavioural pattern—making pre-emptive nuclear threats to create a sense of fear, and how India has time and again refused to take the bait.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/pokhran-anniversary-how-we-built-the-nuclear-bomb/57500/----more----https://theprint.in/defence/pakistan-plan-to-safeguard-nuclear-storage/17525/----more----http://indiatoday.in/magazine/diplomacy/story/19900615-superpowers-try-to-avert-indo-pak-war-812675-1990-06-14----more----https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/19900630-indian-analysts-believe[…]ption-as-the-ultimate-hedge-against-defeat-812750-1990-06-29

Prime Minister Mark Carney went to Washington to try and reset relations with Donald Trump. Should he do the same with China and India? Ties with them have been strained in recent years, so can the new PM find a way to work with the world's two most populous countries? Host Steve Paikin asks: Rohinton Medhora, Professor of Practice at McGill University, and a Distinguished Fellow at CIGI, the Centre for International Governance Innovation; Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-President of Research & Strategy at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada; And Jeff Mahon, Director of Geopolitical & International Business Advisory at StrategyCorp and Executive in Residence at the Canada West Foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 13th of May and here are the headlines.Asserting that no place in Pakistan remained safe for terrorists, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told soldiers at the Adampur air base in Punjab that India's drones, and missiles gave sleepless nights to Pakistan. His speech came a day after his first public address since India launched Operation Sindoor. PM Modi also reiterated the new 3-point doctrine he had unveiled a day earlier, including that New Delhi will no longer tolerate nuclear blackmail. During his early morning visit to Adampur, the Prime Minister hailed the Indian Air Force personnel, saying that they made every Indian proud, and had created history. Modi got briefed by the Air Force personnel on the situation, and also interacted with jawans. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a key briefing with military chiefs on Tuesday, with the CDS, Army Chief, Navy Chief, Vice Air Chief and Defence Secretary in attendance.At least three militants have been killed in the ongoing encounter in the upper reaches of Shopian in South Kashmir. Gunshots were heard Tuesday morning after which senior police officials confirmed the presence of militants in the area. In the contact, there was an exchange of fire between security forces and militants. However, with the operation ongoing, officials have refrained from divulging further details at this point.In a verdict six years in the making, the Mahila Court in Coimbatore on Tuesday convicted all nine accused in the 2019 Pollachi sexual assault case and awarded them life imprisonment. The nine men were found guilty of multiple charges, including criminal conspiracy, sexual harassment, rape, gangrape, and extortion. The incident, which came out just weeks before the 2019 general elections, led to Tamil Nadu's then ruling AIADMK getting politically cornered with allegations of inaction and links to the accused. Judge R Nandhini Devi pronounced the sentence Tuesday afternoon, following arguments from both the prosecution and the defence.The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared the Class 12 results 2025 today (May 13). The result of Class 10 will also be announced soon. In Class 12, there is a minor increase in pass percentage as compared to the previous year. In the CBSE Class 12 examinations, a total of 17,04,367 students were registered. Out of these, 16,92,794 students appeared, and 14,96,307 students passed the exam. Students can check their results on the official websites — cbse.gov.in, cbseresults.nic.in, and results.cbse.nic.in. The CBSE Class 10 board exams were conducted by the board from February 15 to March 18, 2025, in a pen and paper format. This year, 24.12 lakh CBSE Class 10 students appeared for the exams in 84 subjects.US President Donald Trump has arrived in Saudi Arabia, in what will be the first stop of a three-day tour that will also see him visit Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, also known as MBS, has greeted Trump upon arrival in Riyadh. US President Donald Trump was greeted by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the sounds of a 21-gun salute and trumpets. The two leaders then headed to the Royal Court where a lengthy procession of dignitaries, officials, business figures waited their turn to shake hands with them. The Saudi-US Investment Forum has also begun, with the two leaders expected to take part later today. Saudi Arabia is the first leg of Trump's regional tour that also includes stops in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.That's all for today. This was the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Ravi Dutta Misra about the newly signed Free Trade Agreement between India and the United Kingdom and its potential impact on tariffs, jobs, and investment, and why its timing is significant. Next, we speak to The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about the new government data that indicates India's actual Covid-19 death toll may have been higher than officially reported. (11:04)And in the end, we discuss Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address following Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam terror attack. (22:10)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar

摘要 一， 5月7日，在印控喀什米爾發生致命襲擊事件兩週後，印度對巴基斯坦及巴控克什米爾的多個目標發動了空襲。印度國防部表示，這次名為「辛多爾行動」的打擊行動，就是為了追究4月22日襲擊事件的責任。該事件造成25名印度人及一名尼泊爾人死亡。 巴基斯坦則是否認與該次襲擊有任何關聯，並譴責印度的行動是「無故挑釁」。巴基斯坦總理謝里夫表示，這種「令人髮指的侵略行為」不會不受懲罰。 印度總理莫迪（Narendra Modi）甚至放話表示，當局將「追捕嫌犯至天涯海角」，並稱策劃及實施襲擊者「將受到難以想像的懲罰」。 事實上，相較2019年印巴兩國間的武裝衝突，這次印度對巴方軍事打擊力度和規模都更大，雙方衝突進一步升級的風險更高。兩國也開始互相採取報復措施，包括驅逐外交人員、暫停簽證及關閉邊境口岸。我們要怎麼解讀？ 二， 五年前，英國脫歐，許多人聚集在英國議會附近 : 他們高舉著英國國旗歡呼，而另一些人則舉著歐盟的藍星旗哭泣。 對於脫歐支持者來說，英國自這一刻起成為了一個重新掌握自己命運的主權國家。對於反對者來說，離開歐盟，宣告著孤立和衰落。後續全球疫情爆發，經 濟衰退；烏俄戰爭爆發後與後續一系列嚴重的通膨問題，全球格局已經發生天翻地覆的變化，現在的問題是英國和歐盟能再次成為朋友嗎？美聯社表示，英國公眾對英國脫歐的看法已經改變，大多數英國人現在認為這是一個錯誤。法新社一項民意調查表示只有不到三成的英國人認為脫歐是一件好事，其中大多数人希望自己的国家重返欧盟。 因此最近的英國和歐盟互動就特別的重要。 事實上，3月2日在英國主辦的倫敦會議上，包括烏克蘭總統澤連斯基在內的18個歐洲國家參加了會議。這次會議上，大家強調了對烏克蘭的持續支持，歐洲也承諾提供新的軍事和經濟援助。但特別的是這次會議沒有美國代表參加，這本身就表明了歐洲與川普領導下的新白宮政策之間的深刻分歧。而即將於5月19日舉行的倫敦峰會，當然引起了全球矚目。 果不其然，5月6日，白宮貿易顧問納瓦羅率先向英國和歐盟隔空喊話：不要因為中國給一些好處就加深對中貿易關係，這樣做可能會使美國與英國及歐盟之間的關稅談判複雜化。我們要怎麼解讀？ Powered by Firstory Hosting

Fincada no coração das cordilheiras do Himalaia, a região da Caxemira é rica em belezas naturais e em recursos hídricos. Um lugar estratégico onde os interesses de três países colidem: Paquistão, Índia e China. E palco de três guerras entre paquistaneses e indianos, em um conflito que dura quase 80 anos. A tensão histórica reacendeu em meados de abril, quando um ataque na região indiana da Caxemira deixou 26 turistas mortos, a maioria hindus. O primeiro-ministro da Índia, Narendra Modi, acusou o Paquistão pelo ataque. Do outro lado, o governo paquistanês negou e iniciou uma ofensiva contra o país vizinho. No sábado (10), o presidente americano Donald Trump anunciou uma trégua no conflito, mas, horas depois, Índia e Paquistão trocaram acusações de desrespeito ao cessar-fogo. As hostilidades colocam o mundo em alerta, já que os dois países têm armas nucleares. Para explicar as origens da disputa na Caxemira e o risco de uma escalada no conflito entre Índia e Paquistão, Natuza Nery recebe Gunther Rudzit. Doutor em Ciência Política pela USP e professor de Relações Internacionais da ESPM, Rudzit detalha o status da tensão recente entre os dois países, qual o tamanho do arsenal nuclear de cada lado, e como a China tem papel importante nesta história.

US President Donald Trump is praising new deal with China that pauses some recent tariffs for 90 days.  CBC News is in Saudi Arabia, where Trump is about to kick off his tour of the middle east.  The Kurdistan Worker's Party (PKK) promises to disarm and disband in Turkey. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses his country about the recent military conflict with Pakistan.  Pope Leo calls on media to keep shining a light on poverty and injustice.  Janyce McGregor tells us what to watch for when Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet is sworn in.  Ontario's car dealership regulator warns odometer fraud is on the rise. 

In his first address to the nation after Indian armed forces struck terror infra in Pakistan and PoK, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned that India would not ‘tolerate nuclear blackmail' anymore in the fight against terrorism. In Episode 1659 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Defence & Foreign Affairs Editor Snehesh Alex Philip discuss what made Operation Sindoor effective and how the PM put Pakistan and the world on notice.

Today, Martha, Morgan, and Jess unpack the volatile state of affairs between India and Pakistan following days of exchanged missiles, drones, and cross-border fire in response to a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir. A ceasefire has been declared and is tentatively holding, though reports of violations have already surfaced. While the Trump administration has claimed credit for brokering the truce, the extent of U.S. involvement remains unclear, as India continues to frame the conflict as a bilateral matter.What role, if any, did Washington truly play? How does the U.S. balance its growing partnership with India amid regional instability? And with Prime Minister Modi expected to address the nation, will India push for peace—or prepare for more pressure?Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.Check out these stories which helped shape our experts' opinions. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/india-pakistan-ceasefire-shaken-overnight-clashes-kashmir/https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/fragile-ceasefire-holds-between-india-pakistan-trump-offers-more-help-2025-05-11/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg9d913v20o Follow our experts on Twitter: @marthamillerdc@morganlroach@NotTVJessJonesLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. And don't forget to follow @masonnatsec on Twitter!We are also on YouTube, and watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/cVGRwYk1vjk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 12th of May and here are the headlines.India's Air Defence Foils Pakistani Strikes Amid Operation SindoorIndia targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK, but the Pakistani military intervened, said Air Marshal A.K. Bharti. Speaking after a high-level security meet with PM Modi, he confirmed all Indian air bases and defence systems are fully operational. Indian air defences successfully intercepted enemy threats, including Chinese-origin PL-15 missiles, long-range rockets, and loitering munitions. He highlighted the professionalism of India's air defence crews in neutralising incoming threats. The briefing underscored India's preparedness for any escalation following its precision strikes under Operation Sindoor.Virat Kohli Retires from Test Cricket Ahead of England TourVirat Kohli announced his immediate retirement from Test cricket via Instagram on Monday, just before India's five-match England tour. His decision follows Rohit Sharma's recent Test exit. Kohli, widely considered one of India's greatest batters, scored 9,230 runs in 210 Test innings at an average of 46.85. He now ranks fourth among Indian Test run-scorers, behind Tendulkar, Dravid, and Gavaskar. Kohli's retirement marks the end of a golden era in Indian Test cricket and signals a generational shift in the team's leadership and batting core.India Reopens Airports After Ceasefire With PakistanIndia has lifted the temporary ban on civil flight operations at 32 airports in northern and western regions following a ceasefire understanding with Pakistan. The restrictions, imposed amid rising cross-border tensions and air strikes, were initially to last until May 15. Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) issued Friday were cancelled on Monday, and flight operations are expected to resume soon. The airports, many located near military bases or conflict zones, were closed to protect civilian traffic from potential threats as hostilities peaked last week.First Quiet Night in J&K Since Start of India-Pakistan StandoffThe Indian Army confirmed a peaceful night across Jammu and Kashmir and along the international border on Sunday, marking the first calm since the May 7 launch of Operation Sindoor. This pause in hostilities comes after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday. Although explosions were reported in Srinagar and Punjab-Rajasthan border areas shortly after the announcement, no further firing occurred overnight. The lull offers a temporary reprieve after days of artillery fire and cross-border shelling that intensified following the Pahalgam terror attack.US-China Strike Deal to Slash Tariffs and Pause Trade WarThe US and China have agreed to reduce reciprocal tariffs and pause their trade war for 90 days, according to Reuters. After Geneva talks, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said both countries aim to de-escalate tensions. China will fix tariffs on US goods at 10%, suspend 24% additional tariffs, and scrap 91% of other duties. Bessent noted the US wants greater Chinese market access. The move could ease pressure on global markets, which have been rattled by months of retaliatory measures between the world's two largest economies.That's all for today. This was the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

What started it? Who ended it? After the worst week of fighting between India and Pakistan in a quarter century, the whole world is breathing a sigh of relief that it didn't escalate further between nuclear-armed neighbours .... and wondering how much superpower showdowns weigh on the dynamic in the decades-old rivalry over Kashmir. What started with a terror attack spilled over from the disputed territory, with Chinese-made military hardware displayed in battle for the first time, disputes over the reported downing of French fighter jets and the US claiming a starring role in mediating a ceasefire.We also ask whether India's Hindu nationalist prime minister and Pakistan's religiously devout army chief of staff emerge strengthened or weakened? How to get beyond a zero-sum game between Narendra Modi and Asim Munir and avoid a repeat of what has just been endured on both sides of the line of control?Produced by François Picard, Théophile Vareille, Juliette Laffont, Jimena Morales-Velasco.

Ngày 24 tháng 4, Thủ tướng Ấn Độ Narendra Modi đã đứng trước đám đông ở bang Bihar phía bắc và, khác với thường lệ vẫn nói bằng tiếng Hindi, đã đưa ra lời cảnh báo bằng tiếng Anh: “Ấn Độ sẽ tìm ra và trừng trị mọi kẻ khủng bố cùng những kẻ hậu thuẫn chúng”.Xem thêm.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined a paradigm shift in India's relationship with Pakistan on Monday, Trade didn't figure at all in recent discussions between top US and Indian leaders on the India-Pakistan crisis, After two days of high-stakes talks in Switzerland, trade negotiators from China and the United States on Monday announced a massive de-escalation in tariffs, Virat Kohli, the former India captain, has announced his retirement from Test cricket with just a little over a month to go before the England tour, After months of swirling rumours, NFL star Stefon Diggs and rapper Cardi B have confirmed their relationship with a headline-making courtside appearance at Monday night's New York Knicks game.

This is the Catch Up on 3 things by The Indian Express and I am Ichha SharmaToday is the 8th of May and here are today's headlinesA day after India struck Pakistan terror camps, during a special briefing on Operation Sindoor the government said today that the “Pahalgam attack was the first escalation,”. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh addressed the media again on a day India neutralised an air defence system in Lahore. This comes on a day of fast-paced developments after India asked OTT platforms, media streaming platforms and intermediaries operating in India to discontinue the web-series, films, songs, podcasts and other streaming media content originating from Pakistan. Earlier in the day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned that those trying to test India's patience should be ready to face ‘quality action' like yesterday's in a reference to Operation Sindoor. The day started with India's reveal that Indian Armed Forces neutralised an air defence system in Lahore after Pakistan attempted overnight strikes on multiple Indian cities.India said today that an “Air Defence system at Lahore” is “reliably learnt” to have been “neutralised” after Pakistan “attempted to engage a number of military targets in Northern and Western India”. “Today morning Indian Armed Forces targeted Air Defence Radars and systems at a number of locations in Pakistan. Indian response has been in the same domain with same intensity as Pakistan. It has been reliably learnt that an Air Defence system at Lahore has been neutralised,”  a Press Information Bureau statement read. Earlier in the day, sources had told The Indian Express that any military target in Lahore or other parts of Pakistan will only be hit in response to any offensive action from their side.The Border Security Force (BSF) troops in Punjab's Ferozepur sector shot dead an unidentified Pakistani intruder when he tried to enter the Indian territory on the intervening night last night and today, said officials. The body has been handed to the police, and investigations are going on to ascertain his identity. According to officials, the incident occurred near Gate No. 207 at the Lakha Singhwala Hithar BSF checkpost in the Mamdot sector of the Ferozepur district, one of the six border districts in Punjab.Built as a joint venture between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya, the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles form a crucial part of India's arsenal, with Uttar Pradesh set to be the centre of its production. On May 11, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate a BrahMos missile manufacturing unit in Lucknow whose target is to produce 80 to 100 missiles annually. The unit, whose foundation stone was laid in 2021, is part of a Defence Industrial Corridor that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced in 2018 during the global investors' summit.Ukraine's parliament voted today in favour of ratifying a minerals deal signed with the United States, an agreement Kyiv hopes will secure future military assistance from Washington in its fight to repel Russian troops. Despite misgivings by some Ukrainian lawmakers over whether the government had provided them with all the information on the deal and over some of its compromises, 338 voted in favour of ratifying the agreement, with none against. Some lawmakers had raised concerns over the lack of detail of some of the deal's provisions, such as how an envisaged investment fund for Ukraine's reconstruction would be governed or how any contributions would be made.

No podcast ‘Notícia No Seu Tempo’, confira em áudio as principais notícias da edição impressa do jornal ‘O Estado de S.Paulo’ desta quinta-feira (08/05/2025): O Comitê de Política Monetária (Copom) do BC elevou a taxa Selic em 0,5 ponto porcentual, para 14,75% ao ano. A decisão foi unânime. Este é o maior patamar nominal da Selic desde julho de 2006 (quando também estava em 14,75%), no primeiro governo Lula. Desde setembro, o BC já aumentou a taxa básica de juros em 4,25 pontos, o segundo maior ciclo de alta dos últimos 20 anos. Em comunicado, o colegiado deixou de dar indicações sobre a evolução futura da taxa com a justificativa de “elevada incerteza”, principalmente por causa dos efeitos do tarifaço dos EUA. Sob o comando de Gabriel Galípolo, indicado à chefia do BC pelo presidente Lula, ocorreram três aumentos. O alvo central perseguido pelo BC é de inflação de 3%, com margem de tolerância de até 4,5%. E mais: Política: Projeto no Senado abranda prisão de 249 condenados a penas mais severas Internacional: Paquistão autoriza retaliação após ataque da Índia que matou 31 pessoas Metrópole: Maior conclave da história começa com fumaça preta Caderno 2: Vinda ao País do Foreigner é chance de curtir hits e dar adeus à bandaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pakistan has described India's missile attacks that killed more than 30 people 'an act of war', but India says it was retaliation for a terrorist assault in Indian-controlled Kashmir. So is an all-out war inevitable between these two nuclear-armed neighbours. In the past the US has acted as a peace broker, but is the Trump administration willing to involve itself in another foreign conflict?   To discuss this, Krishnan Guru-Murthy is joined from Delhi by the Emmy-nominated journalist Barkha Dutt who has reported from the frontline in previous conflicts between India and Pakistan. And also by Ayesha Siddiqa from the Department of War Studies at King's College, London. She writes extensively on the Pakistan military after serving as the country's director of naval research. Produced by Calum Fraser, Holly Snelling, Rob Thomson  

De spanningen tussen India en Pakistan zijn opnieuw opgelaaid in wat wordt gezien als de ernstigste confrontatie in decennia. De Indiase premier Narendra Modi heeft hard uitgehaald met raketaanvallen op doelen tot diep in Pakistan. Volgens Modi zijn de aanvallen een vergelding voor een recente terreuraanslag in het door India bestuurde deel van Kasjmir. Waar leidt deze escalatie toe? We bespreken het met Pakistankenner en oud-correspondent Suzanna Koster, en India-onderzoeker Carolien Stolte van de Universiteit Leiden.   (13:14) Israël heeft grote plannen in de regio Deze week kondigde Israël aan de operatie in Gaza uit te breiden, en meer land in beslag te gaan nemen. Volgens minister Smotrich zal Israël blijven vechten totdat Gaza volledig 'gezuiverd' is. Ondertussen voert het land ook aanvallen uit in Syrië en zijn ze plan daar langer te blijven. Over het vergaande beleid van Israël spreken we Erella Grassiani, Israël-kenner en antropoloog aan de UvA.     Presentatie: Tim de Wit.  

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 5th of May and here are the headlines.Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Monday, following a briefing by Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh on India's military preparedness after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. The meeting focused on potential retaliatory measures against Pakistan. Additionally, the UN Security Council will hold a closed-door meeting regarding the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, with Pakistan calling for an emergency session. India has already taken actions, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and downgrading diplomatic ties.Pakistani troops engaged in unprovoked firing across eight forward sectors along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, violating ceasefire agreements. This marks the 11th consecutive night of such violations, following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22. The unprovoked firing has been widespread, with violations now affecting multiple sectors along the LoC, a shift from past occurrences, which typically focused on southern Pir Panjal. India retaliated to protect its borders and maintain peace in the region amidst rising tensions with Pakistan.Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir discovered a militant hideout in the border district of Poonch on Monday. During a search operation in the Surankote forest area, the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police's Special Operations Group recovered five improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and two wireless sets. The search followed intelligence reports. The IEDs, weighing between 0.5 kg and 5 kg, were destroyed in a controlled explosion at the site. The operation underscores ongoing efforts to neutralize militant threats in the region, especially amid rising tensions with Pakistan.Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the Pahalgam terror attack during a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. He expressed deep condolences for the victims and reiterated Russia's full support for India's fight against terrorism. Putin emphasized that the perpetrators and their supporters must be brought to justice. The leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Additionally, Modi extended greetings to Putin on Russia's 80th Victory Day anniversary, highlighting the longstanding diplomatic ties between the two nations.That's all for today. This was the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

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This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma.Today is the 2nd of May and here are the headlines.Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the second Cabinet Committee on Security meeting following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed at least 26 people. Key ministers including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and S. Jaishankar attended. Modi also led meetings of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs and the Cabinet Economic Affairs Committee. Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and emphasized that the perpetrators, backers, and planners of the Pahalgam terror attack must be brought to justice.Additionally, Pakistan violated the ceasefire for the seventh consecutive night, firing across the Line of Control in Kupwara, Uri, and Akhnoor. The Indian Army responded in a controlled and measured manner. The ongoing violations come amid heightened tensions after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. On Tuesday, the DGMOs of both countries held a hotline discussion, during which India warned Pakistan about repeated unprovoked ceasefire breaches. The situation remains volatile as Pakistan continues to provoke along both the LoC and the International Border.The next decennial Census of India is set to break new ground by including a detailed enumeration of caste—something that hasn't been attempted since the British-era census of 1931. With the Centre indicating its willingness to capture OBC data, this marks a significant policy shift with far-reaching social and political implications. The most crucial question the government must now address — and one that will ultimately be a political call, much like the decision to enumerate caste itself — is which list to use while enumerating OBCs. In the last Census, for SCs and STs, the proforma relied on the official lists notified under the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, and the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950. These lists — currently comprising 1,170 castes under SC and 890 communities under ST — are periodically updated through amendments passed by Parliament.Communal tensions erupted in Nainital, Uttarakhand, after the family of a minor girl filed a rape complaint against a 65-year-old contractor, Usman. The incident allegedly occurred on April 12. The accused was arrested on Wednesday under the POCSO Act. That night, mobs vandalized shops and eateries belonging to the minority community and protested outside a mosque and police station. Videos show shop staff being slapped. Police confirmed the situation is under control, but the incident has inflamed already sensitive communal sentiments in the area.The United States and Ukraine signed a major agreement granting Washington access to Ukraine's critical mineral reserves, including titanium, lithium, and uranium. Known as the U.S.-Ukraine Reinvestment Fund, the deal aims to boost Ukraine's post-war recovery while attracting global investors. The pact also sends a strong message to Russia, showing the U.S. remains committed to Ukraine's sovereignty and economic stability. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the fund represents a long-term partnership focused on rebuilding Ukraine as a free and prosperous nation.This was the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Pakistan is scrambling. Indian Rafales breach POK. Jammers deployed. PM Modi's military escalation seems locked in. Are we heading for the final strike? Aadi Achint breaks it down.

Alors que les grandes villes suffoquent sous la pollution, le pays de Narendra Modi engage un projet solaire pharaonique à Khavda. Dans « La Story », le podcast d'actualité des « Echos », Pierrick Fay et son invité Nicolas Rauline détaillent comment l'Inde veut faire de son désert la clé de son indépendance énergétique.Retrouvez l'essentiel de l'actualité économique grâce à notre offre d'abonnement Access : abonnement.lesechos.fr/lastory« La Story » est un podcast des « Echos » présenté par Pierrick Fay. Cet épisode a été enregistré en avril 2025. Rédaction en chef : Clémence Lemaistre. Invité : Nicolas Rauline (journaliste spécialiste de l'énergie aux « Echos »). Réalisation : Willy Ganne. Chargée de production et d'édition : Michèle Warnet. Musique : Théo Boulenger. Identité graphique : Upian. Photo : Ajit Solanki / Ap / SIPA. Sons : Euronews, Le Monde, France 24, AWT Music, « Lawrence d'Arabie » (1962), « Les Bronzés » (1978). Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has held a series of high-level meetings with his cabinet colleagues and senior military officers, amid growing tension with neighbouring Pakistan. It comes after having repeatedly accused the Pakistani authorities of supporting Kashmiri separatists who launched a deadly attack on tourists near Pahalgam last week. Also on the programme, Turkey has been building military bases on Iraqi territory, the BBC finds, raising fears of an occupation; and, cutting-edge test has saved the eyesight of a woman from the UK who was left contemplating having her eye removed altogether by surgeons, after she developed a mysterious infection whilst swimming in a river in the Amazon rainforest.(Photo: Protest in Pakistan against India over Pahalgam attack, Karachi, 29 April, 2025. Credit: Rehan Khan/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

It's been a typically busy few months in the world of Indian politics and policy.To roundup all the latest developments from India, Milan is joined on the show this week by Grand Tamasha regulars Sadanand Dhume of the American Enterprise Institute and the Wall Street Journal and Tanvi Madan of the Brookings Institution.The trio discuss the recent terrorist attack which killed 26 civilians in Jammu and Kashmir, U.S. Vice President JD Vance's recent whirlwind trip to India, and Trump's tariff threats and India's calibrated response.Plus, they review the first 100 days of the Trump administration and discuss what, if anything, has surprised them about the early months of Trump 2.0.Episode notes:1. Sadanand Dhume, “JD Vance's India Visit Highlights Closer U.S. Relations,” Wall Street Journal, April 23, 2025.2. Sadanand Dhume, “Trump's Tariffs Are Modi's Greatest Economic Test,” Wall Street Journal, April 9, 2025.3. Tanvi Madan, “Top Gun & Scattershot,” Times of India, January 20, 2025.4. “Modi Meets Trump, With Tanvi Madan,” The President's Inbox (podcast), February 18, 2025.5. “Trump & Modi: Part Deux (with Sadanand Dhume and Tanvi Madan),” Grand Tamasha, February 19, 2025.

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 30th of April and here are the headlines.Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the second Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed at least 26 people. Key ministers including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and S. Jaishankar attended. Modi also led meetings of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) and the Cabinet Economic Affairs Committee (CCEA). A cabinet briefing is scheduled for 4 PM. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Army continued “unprovoked firing” across Jammu and Kashmir's LoC for the sixth night, with the Indian Army responding proportionately, officials told PTI.A newly constructed wall at the Simhachalam temple in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, collapsed early Tuesday, killing seven and injuring six. The collapse followed heavy rain and occurred during the Akshaya Tritiya festival, with crowds gathering from 4 AM. Officials said the wall gave way when people leaned on it near a ticket counter. Home Minister V Anita noted the toll could have been higher if many hadn't stepped back after noticing the wall weakening. The structure had been built recently near the temple's special entrance staircase.The Supreme Court, citing the right to digital access as part of life and liberty, ordered changes to digital KYC norms to aid people with vision impairment and acid attack survivors. The ruling came from Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan in response to two writ petitions. The court directed authorities to revise KYC procedures to ensure accessibility and inclusion for those with visual disabilities, emphasizing that digital rights must be inclusive. The decision marks a step toward equitable access to essential digital identification systems in India.The Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch filed an FIR against former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia and former PWD Minister Satyendar Jain over alleged corruption in constructing 12,748 classrooms during AAP's rule. The scam is reportedly worth Rs 2,000 crore. ACB chief Madhur Verma confirmed the FIR, stating major cost escalations, delays, and deviations were observed. None of the works were completed on time. Officials alleged the contracts were awarded to parties close to the AAP. The investigation highlights serious irregularities in infrastructure development under the previous administration.Former US President Donald Trump held a rally in Warren, Michigan, to mark 100 days since returning to office. Addressing a large crowd, he celebrated what he called major economic achievements and attacked Democrats, especially Joe Biden, over immigration. Trump said he missed the campaign trail and used the Michigan rally—his first major public event since January 20—to reignite his base. The location was symbolic, being a center of the auto industry, where Trump emphasized jobs, the economy, and America-first policies during his address.That's all for today. This was the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

This week we talk about British India, Kashmir, and water treaties.We also discuss the global order, sovereignty, and tit-for-tat escalation.Recommended Book: Power Metal by Vince BeiserTranscriptWhen then British India was partitioned by the British in 1947, the country carved up by its colonialist rulers into two new countries, one Hindu majority, the Union of India, and one Muslim majority, the Dominion of Pakistan, the intention was to separate two religious groups that were increasingly at violent odds with each other, within a historical context in which Muslims were worried they would be elbowed out of power by the Hindu-majority, at a moment in which carving up countries into new nations was considered to be a solution to many such problems.The partition didn't go terribly well by most measures, as the geographic divisions weren't super well thought out, tens of millions of people had to scramble to upend their entire lives to move to their new, faith-designated homelands, and things like infrastructure and wealth were far from evenly distributed between the two new regions.Pakistan was also a nation literally divided by India, part of its landmass on the other side of what was now another country, and its smaller landmass eventually separated into yet another country following Bangladesh's violent but successful secession from Pakistan in 1971.There was a lot more to that process, of course, and the reverberations of that decision are still being felt today, in politics, in the distribution of land and assets, and in regional and global conflict.But one affected region, Kashmir, has been more of a flashpoint for problems than most of the rest of formerly British India, in part because of where it's located, and in part because of happenings not long after the partition.Formerly Jammu and Kashmir, the Kashmir region, today, is carved up between India, Pakistan, and China. India controls a little over half of its total area, which houses 70% of the region's population, while Pakistan controls a little less than a third of its land mass, and China controls about 15%.What was then Jammu and Kashmir dragged its feet in deciding which side of the partition to join when the countries were being separated, the leader Hindu, though ruling over a Muslim state, but an invasion from the Pakistan side saw it cast its lot in with India. India's counter-invasion led to the beginning of what became known as both the Indo-Pakistani war of 1947-1948, the first of four such wars, but is also sometimes called the first Kashmir war, the first of three, though there have been several other not-officially-a-war conflicts in and over the region, as well.Things only got more complicated over the next several decades; China seized the eastern part of the region in the 1950s, and while some Kashmiris have demanded independence, both India and Pakistan claim the region as totally their own, and point at historical markers that support their claim—some such markers based on fact, some on speculation or self-serving interpretations of history.What I'd like to talk about today is what looks to be a new, potentially serious buildup around Kashmir, following an attack at a popular tourist hotspot in the territory, and why some analysts are especially concerned about what India's government will decide to do, next.—Early in the afternoon of April 22, 2025, a group of tourists sightseeing in a town in the southern part of Kashmir called Pahalgam were open-fired on by militants. 26 people were killed and another 17 were injured, marking one of the worst attacks on mostly Indian civilians in decades.In 2019, Kashmir's semiautonomous governance was revoked by the Indian government, which in practice meant the Indian government took more complete control over the region, clamping down on certain freedoms and enabling more immigration of Indians into otherwise fairly Muslim-heavy Kashmir.It's also become more of a tourist destination since then, as India has moved more soldiers in to patrol Indian Kashmir's border with Pakistan Kashmir, and the nature of the landmass makes it a bit of a retreat from climate extremes; at times it's 30 or 40 degrees cooler, in Fahrenheit, than in New Delhi, so spendy people from the city bring their money to Kashmir to cool off, while also enjoying the natural settings of this less-developed, less-industrialized area.Reports from survivors indicate that the attackers took their time and seemed very confident, and that no Indian security forces were anywhere nearby; they walked person to person, asking them if they were Muslim and executing those who were not. Around 7,000 people were visiting the area as tourists before the attack, but most of them have now left, and it's unclear what kind of financial hit this will have on the region, but in the short-term it's expected to be pretty bad.In the wake of this attack, the Indian government claimed that it has identified two of the three suspected militants as Pakistani, but Pakistan has denied any involvement, and has called for a neutral probe into the matter, saying that it's willing to fully cooperate, seeks only peace and stability, and wants to see justice served.A previously unknown group calling itself the Kashmir Resistance has claimed responsibility for the attack, and Indian security forces have demolished the homes of at least five suspected militants in Kashmir in response, including one who they believe participated in this specific attack.The two governments have launched oppositional measures against each other, including Pakistan closing its airspace to Indian airlines and shutting down trade with its neighbor, and India shutting down a vital land crossing, revoking Pakistani visas, and suspending a 1960 treaty that regulates water-sharing along the Indus River and its tributaries—something that it's threatened to do, previously, and which could devastate Pakistan's agricultural sector and economy, as it basically regulates water that the country relies on for both human consumption and most of its crop irrigation; and for context, Pakistan's agricultural sector accounts for about a forth of its economy.So if India blocks this water source, Pakistan would be in a very bad situation, and the Pakistani government has said that any blockage of water by India would be considered an act of war. Over the past week, a Pakistani official accused the Indian government of suddenly releasing a large volume of water from a dam into a vital river, which made flooding in parts of Pakistan-held Kashmir a real possibility, but as of the day I'm recording this they haven't closed the taps, as Pakistan has worried.For its part, India wouldn't really suffer from walking away from this treaty, as it mostly favors Pakistan. It serves to help keep the peace along an at times chaotic border, but beyond that, it does very little for India, directly.So historically, the main purpose of maintaining this treaty, for India, has been related to its reputation: if it walked away from it, it would probably suffer a reputational hit with the international community, as it would be a pretty flagrantly self-serving move that only really served to harm Pakistan, its weaker arch-nemesis.Right now, though, geopolitics are scrambled to such a degree that there are concerns India might not only be wanting to make such moves, whatever the consequences, but it may also be hankering for a larger conflict—looking to sort out long-term issues during a period in which such sorting, such conflict, may cause less reputational damage than might otherwise be the case.Consider that the US government has spoken openly about wanting to take, by whatever means, Greenland, from the Danish, a long-time ally, and that it's maybe jokingly, but still alarmingly, said that Canada should join the US as the 51st state.These statements are almost certainly just braggadocio, but that the highest-rung people in the most powerful government on the planet would say such things publicly speaks volumes about the Wild West nature of today's global order.Many leaders seem to be acting like this is a moment in which the prior paradigm, and the post-WWII rules that moderated global behavior within that paradigm, are fraying or disappearing, the global police force represented by the US and its allies pulling inward, not caring, and in some cases even becoming something like bandits, grabbing what they can.Under such circumstances, if you're in a position of relative power that you couldn't fully leverage previously, for fear of upsetting that global police force and tarnishing your reputation within that system they maintained, might you leverage it while you can, taking whatever you can grab and weakening your worst perceived enemy, at a moment in which it seems like the getting is good?It's been argued that Russia's violation of Ukraine's sovereignty may have helped kick-off this new paradigm, but Israel's behavior in Gaza, the West Bank, and increasingly Syria, as well, are arguably even better examples of this changing dynamic.While the Democrats and Joe Biden were in the White House, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu seemed to be mostly playing ball, at least superficially, even when he very clearly wasn't—he did what he could to seem to be toeing rules-based-order lines, even when regularly stepping over them, especially in Gaza.But now, post-Trump's return to office, that line-toeing has almost entirely disappeared, and the Israeli government seems to be grabbing whatever they can, including large chunks of southwestern Syria, which was exposed by the fall of the Assad regime. The Israeli military launched a full aerial campaign against the Syrian army's infrastructure, declared a 1974 disengagement agreement with Syria to be void, and though it initially said it would hold the territory it has taken temporarily, it has more recently said it would hold it indefinitely—possibly permanently expanding its country's land mass at the expense of its neighbor, another sovereign nation, at a moment in which it felt it could get away with doing so.It's not clear that India has any ambitions on Pakistani territory, beyond what it holds in Kashmir, at least, but there's a chance it sees this moment the same way the Israeli government does: as a perhaps finite moment during which the previous state of things, the global rules-based-order, no longer applies, or doesn't apply as much, which suggests it could do some serious damage to its long-time rival and not suffer the consequences it would have, reputationally or otherwise, even half a year ago.And India's leader, Narendra Modi, is in some ways even better positioned than Israel's Netanyahu to launch such a campaign, in part because India is in such a favorable geopolitical position right now. As the US changes stance, largely away from Europe and opposing Russia and its allies, toward more fully sidling up to China in the Pacific, India represents a potential counterweight against Chinese influence in the region, where it has successfully made many of its neighbors reliant on its trade, markets, and other resources.Modi has reliably struck stances midway between US and Chinese spheres of influences, allowing it to do business with Russia, buying up a lot of cheap fuel that many other nations won't touch for fear of violating sanctions, while also doing business with the US, benefitting from a slew of manufacturers who are leaving China to try to avoid increasingly hefty US tariffs.If India were to spark a more concentrated conflict with Pakistan, then, perhaps aiming to hobble its economy, its military, and its capacity to sponsor proxies along its border with India, which periodically launch attacks, including in Kashmir—that might be something that's not just tolerated, but maybe even celebrated by entities like China and the US, because both want to continue doing their own destabilizing of their own perceived rivals, but also because both would prefer to have India on their side in future great power disagreements, and in any potential future large-scale future conflict.India is richer and more powerful than Pakistan in pretty much every way, but in addition to Pakistan's decently well-developed military apparatus, like India, it has nukes. So while there's a chance this could become a more conventional tit-for-tat, leading to limited scuffles and some artillery strikes on mostly military installations across their respective borders, there's always the potential for misunderstandings, missteps, and tit-for-tat escalations that could push the region into a nuclear conflict, which would be absolutely devastating in terms of human life, as this is one of the most densely populated parts of the world, but could also pull in neighbors and allies, while also making the use of nuclear weapons thinkable by others once more, after a long period of that fortunately not being the case.Show Noteshttps://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20250427-indian-pakistani-troops-exchange-fire-for-third-night-in-disputed-kashmirhttps://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250422-at-least-24-killed-in-kashmir-attack-on-tourists-indian-police-sourcehttps://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20250424-india-will-identify-track-and-punish-kashmir-attack-perpetrators-modi-sayshttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/27/world/asia/india-pakistan-kashmir.htmlhttps://archive.is/20250426143222/https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-pakistan-exchange-gunfire-2nd-day-ties-plummet-after-attack-2025-04-26/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/world/asia/india-pakistan-indus-waters-treaty.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/23/world/asia/kashmir-pahalgam-attack-victims.htmlhttps://apnews.com/article/india-pakistan-kashmir-attack-829911d3eae7cfe6738eda5c0c84d6aehttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-south-asia-11693674https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partition_of_Indiahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kashmirhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kashmir_conflicthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indo-Pakistani_war_of_1947%E2%80%931948 This is a public episode. 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#cuttheclutter A week since Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, top level huddles are underway in Delhi to calibrate India's response. PM Modi chaired a key meeting with the Defence Minister, NSA, CDS & Chiefs of the three Armed Forces on Tuesday. In Kashmir, India's security forces have reportedly ‘spotted' terrorists behind the attack. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the key developments on this big story, with Defence Editor Snehesh Alex Philip, in Episode 1650 of #CutTheClutter. They also discuss how Pakistani terrorists, especially LeT have upped the communication battle in Jammu & Kashmir. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced By: Mahira Khan

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 29th of April and here are today's headlines.The Jammu and Kashmir government has closed nearly 50 tourist destinations and trekking routes in the Valley following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam. Citing inadequate security, popular sites like Gurez Valley, Bangus, Verinag, Yusmarg, and Dodapathri are now off-limits to tourists. The decision comes after an attack last Tuesday left 25 tourists and one local dead. Authorities said the closures are temporary and based solely on tourist safety. Destinations with adequate security, including parts of Pahalgam and Gulmarg, remain open, though movement within them will be closely monitored.India lashed out at Pakistan at the UN over the recent Pahalgam attack, citing Defence Minister Khwaja Asif's public admission of supporting terror groups. Speaking at the launch of VoTAN, Ambassador Yojna Patel criticized Pakistan for using the UN platform for baseless propaganda. She pointed to Asif's TV confession as further evidence of Pakistan's role in fostering terrorism. Patel called Pakistan a “rogue state” that fuels global instability and urged the global community to stop turning a blind eye to its actions, especially in light of recent attacks targeting Indian civilians.Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge urged Prime Minister Modi to convene a special Parliament session to address the Pahalgam terror attack. In a letter, Kharge said the move would show united political resolve against terrorism. Meanwhile, ceasefire violations along the LoC continued for the fifth straight night, with Pakistan extending unprovoked fire from Kupwara and Baramulla to Poonch and Akhnoor. The Congress call and border flare-ups come amid heightened tensions with Pakistan, following the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people, including 25 tourists.The Supreme Court said there's nothing inherently wrong with a country using spyware for national security, but the key issue is against whom it's used. Justice Surya Kant made the remark while hearing petitions linked to the 2021 Pegasus spyware controversy. Petitioners alleged the Israeli-made surveillance tool was used on journalists, politicians, and activists. Senior Advocate Dinesh Dwivedi argued that even if phones weren't hacked, the government's possession of such spyware raises serious concerns. The case continues to raise critical questions about privacy and the limits of state surveillance in a democracy.Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party won Canada's federal election but fell short of a clear majority, needing 172 of 343 seats. The campaign, shadowed by U.S. President Donald Trump's annexation remarks and trade tension, ended with Carney needing coalition support to govern. India's PM Narendra Modi congratulated Carney on X, reaffirming strong ties rooted in democracy and rule of law. With a minority mandate, Carney faces challenges in pushing reforms through Parliament, setting the stage for complex political negotiations in the days ahead.That's all for today. This was the CatchUp on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Tensions between India and Pakistan have flared after the terrorist attack in Kashmir last week. Our correspondent explains what Narendra Modi may do next. Why even priests and the clergy need the free market (8:56). And the surprising survival of cassette tapes (15:45).  Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tensions between India and Pakistan have flared after the terrorist attack in Kashmir last week. Our correspondent explains what Narendra Modi may do next. Why even priests and the clergy need the free market (8:56). And the surprising survival of cassette tapes (15:45).  Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

Wherever you look, we're living in a world of increasing conflict and tensions.That's certainly the conclusion of the highly respected Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), which found an unprecedented rise in global military spending, the steepest increase since the end of the cold war.SIPRI senior researcher Diego Lopes da Silva joins Venetia Rainey to look at who the biggest spenders are and what's driving the spike in spending. Plus, South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman looks at the growing tensions between nuclear foes India and Pakistan following a brutal attack on Indian tourists in Kashmir. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed a military response, prompting fears of an all-out war. How likely is it and can anyone stop it from escalating?Germany overtakes Britain to become Europe's largest defence spenderThe most dangerous river in the world: Why the Indus could spark WWIIIContact us with feedback or ideasbattlelines@telegraph.co.uk @venetiarainey@RolandOliphanthttps://linktr.ee/BattleLines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's Headlines: Vice President JD Vance met with India's Prime Minister Modi and urged Ukraine to accept a U.S. peace deal that heavily favors Russia, freezing current territorial lines and blocking NATO membership. Trump followed up by blaming Zelensky for stalled negotiations. Meanwhile, the administration is slashing programs across agencies: the FDA will stop testing milk for contaminants, the LGBTQ youth crisis line may lose funding, and Head Start is also on the chopping block. On the economic front, markets are volatile amid mixed messaging from Trump about trade with China and the future of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Despite saying he won't fire Powell, Trump is pressuring him to lower interest rates. A dozen states are now suing the administration, claiming its tariff policy is unconstitutional. And in New York, Harvey Weinstein faces a new trial for sexual assault, pleading not guilty as his attorney bizarrely claimed “the casting couch is not a crime scene.” Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NY Times: Vance Outlines U.S. Plan for Ukraine That Sharply Favors Russia NBC News: Trump slams Zelenskyy for rejecting Ukraine-Russia negotiations, saying a deal was 'very close' The Guardian: FDA suspends milk quality-control testing program after Trump layoffs | US domestic policy Axios: LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline among proposed HHS budget cuts NBC News: Markets close higher — but see bigger gains evaporate — as the Trump administration signals softer trade stance Ap News: A dozen states sue the Trump administration to stop tariff policy  NBC News: Markets close higher — but see bigger gains evaporate — as the Trump administration signals softer trade stance NBC News: In retrial openings, prosecutors portray Harvey Weinstein as a powerful mogul who ‘preyed' on women Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of “Sara Gonzales Unfiltered,” the Trump administration celebrates yet another win as several countries have agreed to trade negotiations with the United States. After meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday, Vice President JD Vance announced that India was the latest country to move forward with these negotiations. Then, after failing to gain support by politicizing the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the mainstream media now turns to another deportee to push their pro-illegal immigration bias. Medical researcher Kseniia Petrova has had her visa revoked, and the Left won't miss the opportunity to grandstand. But the truth always comes out. The woman was deported for breaking the law. Next, Democrats embrace Earth Day as they push their climate change agenda but galivant around the country in private jets. Finally, more Tesla vandals have been apprehended.    Today's Guests: Sara is joined by BlazeTV contributor Matthew Marsden and founder of Rippaverse Comics, Eric July.   Today's Sponsors:   Patriot Mobile: Right now, go to http://www.PatriotMobile.com/SARA or call 972-PATRIOT and get a FREE MONTH of service with promo code SARA. Switch to Patriot Mobile today and defend freedom with every call and text you make.   Lean (Brickhouse Nutrition): If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace, Lean was created for you. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter "sara20" at http://www.takelean.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the BBC World Service: Sky-high tariffs on Chinese goods arriving at the U.S. border are already having a knock-on effect for many companies. Many manufacturers in China are in a state of limbo, having to warehouse stock and hoping for a more favorable trade deal eventually. Meanwhile, the international diamond trade is keeping a close eye on India, where U.S. Vice President JD Vance has been talking trade with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

From the BBC World Service: Sky-high tariffs on Chinese goods arriving at the U.S. border are already having a knock-on effect for many companies. Many manufacturers in China are in a state of limbo, having to warehouse stock and hoping for a more favorable trade deal eventually. Meanwhile, the international diamond trade is keeping a close eye on India, where U.S. Vice President JD Vance has been talking trade with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Cardinals across the world are arriving in Rome and will soon form the conclave to decide the next pope. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is under pressure after reports he shared military plans with family members in another group chat. We'll tell you what's on the cards when Tesla releases its earnings report today. JD Vance has had positive trade talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Plus, a top security official has had a bag stolen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indian geopolitical analyst, scientist, and podcaster Abhijit Chavda explores India's evolving role in global geopolitics, particularly amid the rise of multipolarity and intensifying U.S.-China tensions. Chavda highlights India's strategic shift from post-independence nonalignment to an increasingly assertive global presence under Prime Minister Modi. He discusses India's geographic advantages, economic growth, and ambition to become a major manufacturing hub despite internal challenges like bureaucracy and inadequate education systems. The conversation touches on India's desire to maintain positive relations with both Western and Eastern blocs, while avoiding entanglement in great power rivalries. They also address Western perceptions of India, growing xenophobia, and the implications of AI and technological arms races, concluding that the U.S. remains the dominant superpower but faces critical decisions in a rapidly changing global order. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rumble / Substack / YouTube Geopolitics & Empire · Abhijit Chavda: India's Rising Position on the Grand Chessboard #543 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics easyDNS (15% off with GEOPOLITICS) https://easydns.com Escape Technocracy course (15% off with GEOPOLITICS) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis (CitizenHR, CitizenIT, CitizenPL) https://societates-civis.com Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Website https://www.chavda.org YouTube https://www.youtube.com/AbhijitChavda X https://x.com/AbhijitChavda About Abhijit Chavda Abhijit Chavda is a Geopolitical analyst, podcaster, writer and scientist with over a following of over a million across social media. He shares his unique insights on geopolitics, world history and science on the AskAbhjit show, his YouTube videos, and in guest appearances on podcasts and TV channels. He is the founder of the hugely popular Abhijit Chavda podcast where he has informative and insightful conversations with people who matter. Some of his most insightful podcasts include conversations with Mr. Mohandas Pai, Shri Dattatreya Hosabale Ji, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Dr. Edward Luttwak, Dr. Kanwal Sibal and many more. He was a speaker at the World Hindu Congress 2023 held in Bangkok and has has also represented India at the international level at the 2023 G20 proceedings and summit. He has served as a peer reviewer for Physica Scripta, a major international scientific journal for theoretical and experimental physics. He is a member of the consultative group to the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. He is one of the most relevant and influential voices in the Indian digital space, and a highly sought-after podcast guest and public speaker. *Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

//The Wire//2200Z April 22, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: TOURIST GROUP AMBUSHED IN KASHMIR, 24 DEAD. DHS SECRETARY VICTIM OF PICKPOCKET, DRAWING SECURITY CONCERNS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events-India: Overnight unknown insurgents ambushed a group of tourists in the resort town of Pahalgam in Kashmir. So far, the death toll stands at 24 fatalities and an unknown number of wounded as per Indian officials. PM Modi has stated that the incident was a terror attack.AC: The timing of this attack was very likely not random. Not only did this attack take place during American VP Vance's visit to India, but this is the most significant attack in recent memory. In the wider context of the very controversial Kashmir region, the indiscriminate targeting of unarmed civilians is outside the norm for the various separatist groups that have freedom of maneuver throughout the area. As India's government has increasingly flexed their muscle in Kashmir by having an increased security presence over the years, if these attacks continue this could indicate another intensification of conflict throughout the beleaguered region.  -HomeFront-Washington D.C. - Controversy has erupted following a minor incident involving DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, who's purse was stolen while having dinner in Washington on Sunday. The investigation into the theft is ongoing.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: While the attention Noem has received since beginning her role at DHS has been palpable, this situation is the latest in highlighting the long-standing problems within federal agencies.The Department of Homeland Security is responsible for managing the US Secret Service, which in turn is responsible for protecting high-ranking individuals who are critical to national security. A person who can get close enough to steal a purse can also do other things. As incredulous as that seems by itself, one must remember the assailant also succeeded in getting away without being noticed until afterward. It's one thing if someone snatched a purse and made it approximately 12 feet before being tackled to the ground...but in this case not one member of her security detail seemed to notice anything happened at all. This means that a malign actor was able to get within close proximity of their protectee, remove something from their possession, and egress from the area undetected.Analyst: S2A1Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground//END REPORT//