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Who is Jyoti Malhotra, Haryana vlogger accused of spying for Pakistan?

Travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra reportedly maintained contact with a Pakistani official and shared sensitive Indian Army details

Ashoka University associate professor held for remarks against Op Sindoor

Ashoka Univeristy associate professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad has been arrested for his social media post on Operation Sindoor, police said here on Sunday. The action was taken on a complaint by a BJP Yuva Morcha leader. "Ali Khan Mahmudabad has been arrested from Delhi," Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Rai, Ajeet Singh said over phone. He has been arrested in connection with some comments connected with Operation Sindoor, he said. The arrest comes days after the Haryana State Commission for Women sent a notice to the associate professor over his Operation Sindoor remarks. The May 12 notice mentioned that the panel has taken suo motu cognisance of the "public statements/remarks" made "on or about May 7" by Mahmudabad, the head of the political science department of the Ashoka University in Sonipat. "We salute the country's daughters -- Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh. But the kind of words the professor who teaches political science has used for them..

US, Europe, Middle East: Who goes where in Op Sindoor diplomatic outreach

The seven delegations will visit key countries and regions such as the US, UK, Middle East, Europe, and members of the UN Security Council

Pause in India-Pakistan hostilities to continue, no DGMO talks today: Army

The cessation of hostilities agreed upon by India and Pakistan on May 12 will continue, an army official said on Sunday. Dispelling notions that the pause was temporary and it will end today, he said, "As far as the continuation of break in hostilities as decided during the interaction of the DGMOs (Director General of Military Operations) is concerned, there is no expiry date to it." The official said no talks were scheduled between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan on Sunday.

IIT Bombay suspends ties with Turkish institutes over support for Pakistan

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has suspended all agreements with Turkish universities, following Turkey's support to Pakistan amid heightened tensions with India. In a post on its official X handle, the institute said, "Due to the current geopolitical situation involving Turkey, IIT Bombay is processing suspension of its agreements with Turkish universities until further notice." The institute currently has a faculty exchange programme with some Turkish institutions. The development has come following Turkey's support to Pakistan during 'Operation Sindoor' and the subsequent escalation of conflict with India. Earlier, IIT Roorkee formally cancelled a memorandum of understanding with Inonu University, Turkey. "The Institute remains committed to fostering global collaborations that reflect its academic priorities and uphold national interest," IIT Roorkee had posted on X. Private institutes like Chandigarh University have also severed their academic collaborations

Haryana YouTuber held for espionage, 'links to Pakistan' under lens

Haryana YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra has been arrested for espionage. She is accused of sharing sensitive information with Pakistani agents. Her trips to Pakistan and social media content are under scanner

India-Pak de-escalation 'bigger success than I'll get credit for': Trump

Trump said his intervention during India-Pakistan tensions helped avert a nuclear conflict, calling it a major success he believes he'll never be credited for

Shehbaz Sharif makes U-turn, confirms Indian missile strike on Pak airbase

In a rare admission, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that Indian missiles struck Nur Khan Airbase on May 10, breaking from Pakistan's usual stance of denial

Artist body urges Netflix, JioCinema, Prime Video to boycott Turkish shows

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has also asked film producers to avoid shooting shows and movies in Turkiye

Traders in Delhi's Azadpur Mandi to halt apple imports from Turkey

Azadpur Mandi, Asia's largest wholesale market for fruits and vegetables, has decided to stop importing apples from Turkey, citing the current diplomatic situation. Azadpur Fruit Mandi chairman Meetha Ram Kriplani said, "We have decided to discontinue all new imports of apples from Turkey. While consignments ordered earlier will still arrive, no further trade in apples or other produce will take place going forward." Kriplani said that the decision was taken after a careful review of the situation, adding that no fresh orders will be placed in the future. According to Kriplani, Azadpur Mandi had long prioritised Turkish apples, with imports reaching 1.16 lakh tonnes in 2024. However, he said recent developments in Turkey's approach towards India had led to disappointment. "We have supported Turkish trade for years, but the current circumstances have left us with no choice," he added. The move marks a significant shift in the mandi's sourcing strategy, as it looks to explore ...

Trade talks between India-US underway, far from being final: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's remarks came on the same day as US President Donald Trump claimed that India has proposed zero tariffs on American goods

Jaishankar speaks to Afghan FM, thanks him for condemning Pahalgam attack

India on Thursday welcomed Kabul's firm rejection of attempts to create distrust between India and Afghanistan during a phone conversation between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. In the first publicly acknowledged phone conversation, Jaishankar also "deeply" appreciated Muttaqi's condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack. "Welcomed his firm rejection of recent attempts to create distrust between India and Afghanistan through false and baseless reports," Jaishankar said, in an apparent reference to a report in a section of the Pakistani media that claimed India had "hired" the Taliban to carry out a "false flag" operation at Pahalgam. "Underlined our traditional friendship with the Afghan people and continuing support for their development needs. Discussed ways and means of taking cooperation forward," he added. The external affairs minister described the conversation as "good". India has not yet recognised the Taliban .

Pakistan's nuclear weapons should be placed under IAEA supervision: Rajnath

EAM Jaishankar says ties with Pakistan will remain 'strictly bilateral'; reiterates Indus Waters Treaty will stay in abeyance until cross-border terrorism ends

No radiation leak from Pak nuclear facility, says atomic energy watchdog

The IAEA response negating any radiation leak in Pakistan follows social media buzz that claimed Indian forces hit nuclear sites of the country during 'Operation Sindoor'

3 terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter, second clash in J&K in 48 hours

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir engaged terrorists in Awantipora days after Operation Keller in Shopian, where three were killed following the April 22 Pahalgam attack

Pakistan-Turki dosti zindabad: Erdogan to Pak PM as Indians boycott Türkiye

Following Türkiye's open support to Pakistan, #BoycottTurkey was trending on social media platforms as tensions escalated between India and Pakistan

Congress to hold 'Jai Hind Sabhas' from May 20-30 to salute Armed forces

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that the party has extended its support for the armed forces in all its efforts against terrorism

Op Sindoor: India Inc's cyber shield holds firm against swarm of hackers

Setup by Nasscom, DSCI engages with governments and their agencies, regulators, industry sectors, industry associations, and think tanks for policy advocacy, capacity building, and outreach activities

We downed a few Pak planes, all our pilots home: Air Force on Op Sindoor

The Indian Air Force said it downed Pakistani jets and foiled drone raids during Operation Sindoor, with all Indian pilot back home and all objectives achieved

Saudi Crown Prince hopes 'ceasefire' will restore calm between Pak, India

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday welcomed the "ceasefire" agreement between Pakistan and India, expressing hope that it will restore calm between the two neighbours. Prince Mohammed made the remarks while delivering a speech during a meeting of leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and US President Donald Trump in the Saudi capital Riyadh. "We welcome the ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and India," he was quoted as saying by the state-owned Saudi Press Agency. The powerful prince hoped that this would "contribute to containing the escalation and restoring calm between the two countries." India carried out precision strikes under 'Operation Sindoor' on terror infrastructure early on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Following the Indian action, Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10. The Indian armed forces launched a fierce counter-attack on several Pakistani ...