In a bold escalation, Pakistan has vowed open warfare against Afghanistan amid cross-border strikes. But according to Free Balochistan Movement’s Moula Bakhsh Baloch, speaking from Finland, Islamabad has shot itself in the foot, handing control to Kabul. ‘The arrow is out; only Afghanistan can call for truce now, not a terror-sponsoring Pakistan,’ Baloch told IANS in an exclusive interview. He ripped into Pakistan’s strategy, claiming it’s a ploy to secure funds by feigning victimhood. ‘A big country like Pakistan lacks money and acts like beggars for aid, while actually fueling terrorism.’ Baloch decried the targeting of innocents. ‘Why attack civilians,…
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Eastern Uttar Pradesh witnessed a healthcare breakthrough as the first mega advanced surgical eye camp wrapped up at Gorakhpur’s 12 Air Force Hospital. Spanning four days, Indian Army and Air Force medical experts successfully operated on 374 individuals, transforming their world from darkness to light. Prominent figures graced the finale, with Air Marshal B Manikantan, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command, in attendance. The event featured detailed reviews by Surgeon Vice Admiral Aarti Sarin, Director General Armed Forces Medical Services, and Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja, Director General Medical Services (Air), highlighting the operation’s excellence. Patients poured in from districts…
After a tentative rebound, the smartphone market faces its darkest hour. Counterpoint Research forecasts a massive 12.4% year-on-year shipment decline in 2026—the largest ever—driven by acute memory supply disruptions and escalating costs. 2025 closed on a high note, with Q4 shipments up 3.8%, fueled by macroeconomic tailwinds and festive buying. This extended a four-quarter uptrend and delivered the best holiday quarter since 2021, with gains across regions save China and Eastern Europe. Storm clouds gathered quickly. Structural weaknesses in low-end OEMs, combined with memory scarcity and component inflation, threaten prolonged pain. Recovery might not arrive until late 2027, when new…
In a bold political maneuver, Kerala BJYM activists descended upon Sonia Gandhi’s New Delhi home on Friday, protesting the burgeoning Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple gold theft controversy. Spearheaded by prominent BJP leader Anurag Thakur, the event highlighted growing outrage over the missing treasures from one of India’s holiest shrines. Accompanied by key figures like Rohit Chahal and Manu Prasad, the demonstrators questioned Congress’s reticence on the issue. Placards and slogans such as ‘Punish the Thieves’ and ‘Protect Our Faith’ filled the air, as they insisted on a CBI investigation to uncover the full extent of the alleged heist. Thakur’s speech painted…
Buckle up, India is accelerating. The third quarter of FY26 delivered a blockbuster 7.8 percent GDP growth, eclipsing last year’s 7.4 percent and heralding the new 2022-23 base year data from the Ministry of Statistics. Released Friday, these stats spotlight a economy firing on all cylinders. Nominal GDP jumped 8.9 percent, real GVA 7.8 percent, and nominal GVA 8.2 percent for October-December. The manufacturing powerhouse surged 13.3 percent in GVA, fueling the momentum. Trade, hospitality, transport, comms, and media services grew 11 percent, while finance, realty, tech, and pro services hit 11.2 percent. Breaking down nominal GVA contributions: services sector…
Breaking away from the usual Bhojpuri tropes of UP-Bihar family tales, Anjana Singh’s ‘Dakshin Bharatiya Bahu’ introduces a refreshing narrative. This family entertainer explores the comedic chaos of a love marriage between a South Indian woman and a UP man. Fresh off its successful TV debut on February 21, where it garnered rave reviews, the makers are capitalizing on the momentum with a YouTube release. This move ensures fans across the globe can enjoy the film at their convenience. On Friday, Anjana took to Instagram to hype up the launch. Posting a teaser clip in her stories, she announced, ‘YouTube…
In a fervent call to action, Union Minister Virendra Kumar addressed reporters in Panaji on Friday, underscoring the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan’s’ potential to eradicate drug menace from India. Aligning with PM Modi’s resolute declaration in 2020, the minister vowed that substance abuse among the youth is unacceptable and must be rooted out. Kumar praised the involvement of Goa’s leadership, including CM Pramod Sawant, for making the event possible. ‘Society’s luminaries, especially the youth, are key stakeholders in this meaningful drive,’ he said. What began as a targeted effort in vulnerable areas has now blanketed all districts, reflecting the gravity…
In a strongly worded statement, BJP veteran Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has condemned the violent unrest at JNU, dismissing it as an orchestrated effort to derail the country’s positive momentum. Speaking to the press on Friday, Naqvi reflected on his roots in student movements: ‘We emerged from campus protests, faced jail time for our causes, but always grounded our actions in truth and reason.’ He lambasted the current JNU protests for their absence of substance. ‘Protests without facts or boundaries serve no purpose—they’re just chaos aimed at poisoning public sentiment,’ Naqvi said. Such tactics, he warned, cross a red line and…
Parineeti Chopra, the Bollywood sensation now embracing motherhood, has melted hearts worldwide by revealing her son Neer’s nursery for the very first time. The new mom, alongside AAP MP Raghav Chadha, welcomed their baby recently, and on Friday, she offered an intimate Instagram tour of the thoughtfully curated room. Describing it as ‘our little corner made just for Neer,’ Parineeti shared how they prioritized tranquility. ‘First-time parenting called for a space radiating serenity – think soft light, refreshing air, muted tones, and timeless furnishings that instantly calm the soul,’ she posted. Opting for minimalism, the couple shunned vibrant hues and…
In a scathing attack on the ruling dispensation, Samajwadi Party parliamentarian Awadhesh Prasad on Friday decried the alarming degradation of the Saryu River, pinning the blame on misguided policies. The river, once central to Ayodhya’s spiritual life, has seen its water levels plummet, with its channel now veering towards Gonda. Speaking to reporters, Prasad described a heartbreaking scene at Ram Ki Paidi: ‘There’s zero natural water; they’re pumping it in from handpumps—all courtesy of BJP mismanagement.’ He accused the government of peddling falsehoods detached from truth, prioritizing everything over citizens’ interests. Drawing from cultural heritage, he called for renaming Ghaghara…