Ridoyanul Hoq

Rezia Sultana, a 72-year-old Pakistani national residing in India since childhood, faces deportation following the Pahalgam terror attack. Living in Soro town, Odisha, she pleads with the government to reconsider, citing her lifelong residence and critical kidney-related medical appointment. Her family appeals for the withdrawal of the deportation notice, emphasizing her deep roots in India.

Hundreds of Indian-origin supporters overwhelmed a smaller Pakistani protest outside the Indian High Commission in London following the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The Indian side, displaying the Tricolour and chanting patriotic slogans, outnumbered the Pakistani protesters who were raising slogans against PM Modi. The incident has sparked debate in the UK, with right-wing commentators questioning the success of multiculturalism.

Was Pahalgam inspired by Hamas’s raid into Israel in October 2023 that triggered the ongoing war in Gaza? We don’t know yet. But what we do know is that Pakistani terrorist groups are now collaborating with Hamas and that’s bad news for India

A sting operation near the Uttar Pradesh Assembly in Lucknow exposed a thriving tout racket at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra. Touts, in collusion with staff from Smart Chip Private Limited, fabricated identities for a fee. UIDAI officials confirmed the irregularities after their own investigation and have initiated further probes and filed an FIR.

India is increasing pressure on Pakistan along land and sea borders. The Army is retaliating strongly to ceasefire violations along the LoC, while the Navy conducts missile firings in the Arabian Sea. The IAF is also flying long-range fighter sorties, signaling readiness for potential punitive strikes if the government decides to act.

Geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan, triggered by the Pahalgam terror attack, are casting a shadow over Dalal Street. Market sentiment will also be influenced by foreign fund trading patterns, quarterly earnings from Indian and US companies, and overall trends in US markets.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to become the first Indian to fly to the International Space Station as part of the Axiom-4 mission. His SpaceX flight marks a major step forward for India’s human spaceflight ambitions

US Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by his family, recently visited the Taj Mahal during a four-day trip to India. Vance shared photos on X, with Elon Musk commenting on the monument's beauty. The family's visit included a warm welcome from Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister and stringent security measures along their route.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India revoked most visas for Pakistani citizens, leading to 509 Pakistani nationals exiting via Attari. Simultaneously, 744 Indian nationals returned from Pakistan through Wagah. The revocation, part of a diplomatic response, set deadlines for various visa categories, with states instructed to ensure compliance and address overstays under the Immigration and Foreigners Act.