India has firmly rejected China's recent attempt to rename 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) asserts that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral and inalienable part of India, and China's actions won't change this reality.

India Rejects China's Renaming Of Some Places In Arunachal Pradesh

Opposition parties in India demand a special Parliament session, questioning the government's decision on the India-Pakistan ceasefire. Watch this report for more details!

India: Opposition demands special Parliament session, wants reason behind India-Pak ceasefire

After more than three weeks of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/india-pakistan-tensions-1">India-Pakistan tensions</a>, India on Wednesday (May 14) successfully test-fired "Bhargavastra", a low-cost and indigenous system to counter drones, especially those flying in large groups or swarms.&nbsp;
The Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL) created the system and it is being seen as a big step forward in protecting the nation from potential drone threats in the future.&nbsp;
The "Bhargavastra" underwent rigorous field trials at the Seaward Firing Range in Gopalpur on May 13, in the presence of Army Air Defence senior officials.
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Two trials were conducted by firing one rocket each. One trial was conducted by firing two rockets in salvo mode within 2 seconds, Indian news agency ANI reported citing Solar Defence.&nbsp;
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India's homegrown 'Bhargavastra' counter-swarm drone system test-fired successfully (Source: ANI) <a href="https://t.co/NOlEYjCwlT">pic.twitter.com/NOlEYjCwlT</a>
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<h2>About Bhargavastra</h2>
Bhargavastra is developed by Economic Explosives Ltd (EEL), a subsidiary of Solar Group. It uses guided micro-munitions, that are capable of destroying small and incoming drones at a range of up to 2.5 km, with radar detection extending up to 6 km.&nbsp;
It further has a soft-kill method like jamming and spoofing enemy drones to distract them away from high targets.&nbsp;
The modular system of Bhargavastra allows the configuration of its sensors and launchers per mission need.&nbsp;
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<h2>How does it work?</h2>
The Bharagavastra system functions with a two-tiered approach. The first layer features unguided micro rockets with a 20-metre lethal radius, designed to tackle mass drone incursions.
While, the second layer of precision-guided micro missiles compliments the first layer, validating through independent tests, and offering surgical accuracy against high-value or elusive aerial targets.
The architecture of Bharagavastraallows the integration of multiple sensor systems, including radar, electro-optical (EO), and radio frequency (RF) receivers, enabling layered air defence cover tailored to mission-specific requirements.
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The "Bhargavastra" underwent rigorous field trials at the Seaward Firing Range in Gopalpur on May 13, in the presence of Army Air Defence senior officials. India news

After more than three weeks of India-Pakistan tensions, India on Wednesday (May 14) successfully test-fired "Bhargavastra", a low-cost and indigenous system to counter drones, especially those flying in large groups or swarms. The Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL) created the system and it is being seen as a big step forward in protecting the nation from potential drone threats in the future. The "Bhargavastra" underwent rigorous field trials at the Seaward Firing Range in Gopalpur on May 13, in the presence of Army Air Defence senior officials. Also read: Operation Sindoor: Turkey reportedly sent military operatives to Pakistan, helped in drone strikes against India Two trials were conducted by firing one rocket each. One trial was conducted by firing two rockets in salvo mode within 2 seconds, Indian news agency ANI reported citing Solar Defence. India's homegrown 'Bhargavastra' counter-swarm drone system test-fired successfully (Source: ANI) pic.twitter.com/NOlEYjCwlT — WION (@WIONews) May 14, 2025 About Bhargavastra Bhargavastra is developed by Economic Explosives Ltd (EEL), a subsidiary of Solar Group. It uses guided micro-munitions, that are capable of destroying small and incoming drones at a range of up to 2.5 km, with radar detection extending up to 6 km. It further has a soft-kill method like jamming and spoofing enemy drones to distract them away from high targets. The modular system of Bhargavastra allows the configuration of its sensors and launchers per mission need. WATCH | Operation Sindoor: India’s drone industry takes flight How does it work? The Bharagavastra system functions with a two-tiered approach. The first layer features unguided micro rockets with a 20-metre lethal radius, designed to tackle mass drone incursions. While, the second layer of precision-guided micro missiles compliments the first layer, validating through independent tests, and offering surgical accuracy against high-value or elusive aerial targets. The architecture of Bharagavastraallows the integration of multiple sensor systems, including radar, electro-optical (EO), and radio frequency (RF) receivers, enabling layered air defence cover tailored to mission-specific requirements. Also read: Who is India's 'missile woman'? How Tessy Thomas helped develop Agni missiles, the nation's premier nuclear weapon system

'Hard-kill counter drone system': What is India's Bhargavastra, a step forward in protecting nation from drone swarms

A day after the Indian Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modis-message-to-pakistan-with-indias-s-400-in-background-at-adampur-air-base-watch-9063607" rel="dofollow">Narendra Modi visited the Adampur Air Base </a>and sent a strong message to Pakistan with S-400 air defence system in the background, puncturing Islamabad's misinformation campaign,&nbsp;Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Pasrur Cantonment in Sialkot. Both Pasrur and Sialkot airbases faced damages in India's action against Pakistan after it launched drone attacks on civilians and military posts in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan.&nbsp;
India's Ministry of Defence said that in a pre-dawn operation on May 10, the Indian Air Force (IAF) struck 11 military sites deep inside Pakistan using air-launched precision weapons. The targets included critical airbases in Rafiqui, Murid, Nur Khan, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, Chunian, Pasrur, and Sialkot.
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In what is largely a copycat move, Sharif visited the Pasrur and Sialkot airbases along with Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir, Deputy PM Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and others.
The tensions between both countries rose after India launched Operation Sindoor on the intervening night of May 6 and 7 to avenge the killings of 26 people in the Pahalgam terror attack. Indian armed forces targeted nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, killing over 100 terrorists.
<h2 class="gh-post-page__title">With S-400 in background, PM Modi's stern message to Pakistan</h2>
Prime Minister&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operatin-sindoor-pm-narendra-modi-meets-indian-air-force-personnel-at-adampur-base-after-1st-address-to-the-nation-9063289" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Narendra Modi travelled to the Adampur air base</a>&nbsp;in Punjab on Tuesday morning (May 13) and interacted with air force personnel, who have been in the thick of action during the recent conflict with Pakistan.&nbsp;India's&nbsp;surface-to-air missile&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-pahalgam-terror-attack-indias-s-400-ready-if-pakistan-strikes-back-know-about-missile-defence-system-9043683" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">S-400</a> was&nbsp;seen in the background as PM Modi was&nbsp; greeted by the members of the Armed Forces at the airbase. The air defence systems including&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-after-india-strikes-pak-s-400-air-defence-missile-system-on-high-alert-know-what-are-s-400s-9042483" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">S-400</a>&nbsp;and Akash played a crucial role in India's defence in response to cross-border shelling and drone attacks from Pakistan, as per reports. Pakistan had claimed that it had hit the Adampur base in Hoshiarpur, Punjab as a part of their misinformation campaign.
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<h3>WATCH video of PM Modi with S-400 in background</h3>
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Adampur air base, greeted with 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' chants . . . .<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSindoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSindoor</a> <a href="https://t.co/9CW3LxK1PZ">pic.twitter.com/9CW3LxK1PZ</a>
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A day after the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Adampur Air Base, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Pasrur Cantonment in Sialkot.

A day after the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Adampur Air Base and sent a strong message to Pakistan with S-400 air defence system in the background, puncturing Islamabad's misinformation campaign, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Pasrur Cantonment in Sialkot. Both Pasrur and Sialkot airbases faced damages in India's action against Pakistan after it launched drone attacks on civilians and military posts in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan. India's Ministry of Defence said that in a pre-dawn operation on May 10, the Indian Air Force (IAF) struck 11 military sites deep inside Pakistan using air-launched precision weapons. The targets included critical airbases in Rafiqui, Murid, Nur Khan, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, Chunian, Pasrur, and Sialkot. In what is largely a copycat move, Sharif visited the Pasrur and Sialkot airbases along with Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir, Deputy PM Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and others. The tensions between both countries rose after India launched Operation Sindoor on the intervening night of May 6 and 7 to avenge the killings of 26 people in the Pahalgam terror attack. Indian armed forces targeted nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, killing over 100 terrorists. With S-400 in background, PM Modi's stern message to Pakistan Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled to the Adampur air base in Punjab on Tuesday morning (May 13) and interacted with air force personnel, who have been in the thick of action during the recent conflict with Pakistan. India's surface-to-air missile S-400 was seen in the background as PM Modi was greeted by the members of the Armed Forces at the airbase. The air defence systems including S-400 and Akash played a crucial role in India's defence in response to cross-border shelling and drone attacks from Pakistan, as per reports. Pakistan had claimed that it had hit the Adampur base in Hoshiarpur, Punjab as a part of their misinformation campaign. WATCH video of PM Modi with S-400 in background Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Adampur air base, greeted with 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' chants . . . .#OperationSindoor pic.twitter.com/9CW3LxK1PZ — WION (@WIONews) May 13, 2025

Another copycat move: Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif copies PM Modi's Adampur visit, goes to Sialkot air base

Pakistan's Ministry of Water Resources sent a formal letter to India&rsquo;s Ministry of Jal Shakti, requesting a review of the decision to put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance. In a statement on May 9, Pakistan said that they had responded to the Indian letters about the abeyance in the treaty. Pakistan has claimed that there is no provision in the treaty to hold it in abeyance. India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire understanding amid growing hostilities between the two countries after Operation Sindoor and Pahalgam terror attacks.
As per protocol, sources confirmed that the letter by Pakistan's Ministry of Water Resources has been forwarded to the Ministry of External Affairs.
India and Pakistan, in 1960, made a formal agreement, called the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/simla-agreement-to-indus-waters-treaty-list-of-bilateral-agreements-between-india-and-pakistan-since-1947-9001192" rel="dofollow"> Indus Waters Treaty, </a>to decide how water would be shared between both countries from the Indus River. The treaty splits the six main rivers of the Indus system between India and Pakistan: Ravi,Beas, Sutlej to India and Indus, Chenab, Jhelum to Pakistan.
India in the aftermath of the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22 announced a series of actions against Pakistan after Pak-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba's offshoot The Resistance Force (TRF) claimed responsibility for the attack. New Delhi put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, and shut the Attari border, among other things.
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<h2>PM Modi's strong message to Pakistan</h2>
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-pm-narendra-modi-speech-shows-strategic-shift-in-india-pakistan-relations-9063034" rel="dofollow">in a strong message to Pakistan</a>, said that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/operation-sindoor-pm-modi-says-water-and-blood-cant-flow-together-9062454" rel="dofollow">"blood and water cannot flow together."</a>PM Modi said that India's fight against terrorism will now include those who shield the terrorist leaders, if they defend Indian Forces' action against the terrorists. He also said that India will not cave into the nuclear threat that Pakistan has been posing for years. Calling Operation Sindoor, a new line against terrorism, PM Modi straightforwardly expressed India's tough stance going forward - "Terror and talk cannot go together, terror and trade cannot happen together, and water and blood also cannot flow together," he said.
<h2>India Pakistan ceasefire</h2>
On May 10, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterated the same but also said that the country will continue its "uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations." Pakistani drone attacks continued on the day of ceasefire as well, after which Misri issued a statement and told Pakistan to deal with the situation with &ldquo;seriousness and responsibility&rdquo;.

India News, pakistan | Pakistan's Ministry of Water Resources sent a formal letter to India’s Ministry of Jal Shakti, requesting a review of the decision to put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance.

Pakistan's Ministry of Water Resources sent a formal letter to India’s Ministry of Jal Shakti, requesting a review of the decision to put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance. In a statement on May 9, Pakistan said that they had responded to the Indian letters about the abeyance in the treaty. Pakistan has claimed that there is no provision in the treaty to hold it in abeyance. India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire understanding amid growing hostilities between the two countries after Operation Sindoor and Pahalgam terror attacks. As per protocol, sources confirmed that the letter by Pakistan's Ministry of Water Resources has been forwarded to the Ministry of External Affairs. India and Pakistan, in 1960, made a formal agreement, called the Indus Waters Treaty, to decide how water would be shared between both countries from the Indus River. The treaty splits the six main rivers of the Indus system between India and Pakistan: Ravi,Beas, Sutlej to India and Indus, Chenab, Jhelum to Pakistan. India in the aftermath of the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22 announced a series of actions against Pakistan after Pak-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba's offshoot The Resistance Force (TRF) claimed responsibility for the attack. New Delhi put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, and shut the Attari border, among other things. Read More | Boycott Turkey | JNU suspends MoU with Inonu University amid Ankara's support for Pakistan, cites 'national security' PM Modi's strong message to Pakistan Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a strong message to Pakistan, said that "blood and water cannot flow together."PM Modi said that India's fight against terrorism will now include those who shield the terrorist leaders, if they defend Indian Forces' action against the terrorists. He also said that India will not cave into the nuclear threat that Pakistan has been posing for years. Calling Operation Sindoor, a new line against terrorism, PM Modi straightforwardly expressed India's tough stance going forward - "Terror and talk cannot go together, terror and trade cannot happen together, and water and blood also cannot flow together," he said. India Pakistan ceasefire On May 10, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterated the same but also said that the country will continue its "uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations." Pakistani drone attacks continued on the day of ceasefire as well, after which Misri issued a statement and told Pakistan to deal with the situation with “seriousness and responsibility”.

Jittery Pakistan feels the heat? Pak water ministry urges India to review its move on Indus Waters Treaty

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BSF Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw has been repatriated to India after spending 21 days in Pakistani custody. Shaw was detained by Pakistan Rangers on April 23 after inadvertently crossing into Pakistani territory. Watch this report for more details!

India-Pak conflict: BSF soldier, detained by Pakistan Rangers on April 23, handed over to India

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on May 14 (Wednesday) cancelled an agreement with Turkey's Inonu University citing "national security" amid a nationwide call for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/indian-travel-companies-suspend-bookings-to-turkey-and-azerbaijan-9068194" rel="dofollow">boycotting Turkey</a> over their support to Pakistan amid tensions with India. It has said in a statement that "JNU stands with the Nation."
This comes after&nbsp;Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his country's support to Pakistan and even called Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif his "precious brother".
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Due to National Security considerations, the MoU between JNU and Inonu University, T&uuml;rkiye stands suspended until further notice. JNU stands with the Nation. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NationFirst?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NationFirst</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rashtrapatibhvn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rashtrapatibhvn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/VPIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VPIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PMOIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AmitShah?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AmitShah</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DrSJaishankar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MEAIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EduMinOfIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EduMinOfIndia</a>
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<h2>Nationwide calls for boycotting Turkey&nbsp;</h2>
Earlier, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-pakistan-war-operation-sindoor-pahalgam-terror-attack-turkey-azerbaijan-airlines-turkish-airlines-ban-9049675" rel="dofollow">#BoycottTurkeyAzerbaijan</a> started trending on Indian X, over these countries' support to Pakistan after Operation Sindoor. Turkey and Azerbaijan on Wednesday (May 7) issued statements of support for Pakistan after India carried out Operation Sindoor in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir, hitting terror targets.
The anti-Turkey sentiments grew stronger after Wing Commander Vyomika Singh in a press briefing revealed that drones used to target Indian civilians and military bases by Pakistan had been provided by Turkey. "Preliminary reports indicate that the drones are Turkish-made Asisguard Songar models," she said.
Additionally,&nbsp;Indian travel brand Go Homestays has announced the end of its partnership with Turkish Airlines, citing the airline&rsquo;s association with Pakistan which has taken a &ldquo;hostile&rdquo; position towards India. Goa Villas, a villa rentals aggregator, also declared that it will not offer accommodation to Turkish citizens. Ixigo, a travel and booking platform also declared that it suspended all flights and hotel bookings for Turkey, Azerbaijan and China.
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India News | JNU cancelled an agreement with Turkey's Inonu University citing "national security" amid a nationwide call for boycotting Turkey over their support to Pakistan. World, Pakistan

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on May 14 (Wednesday) cancelled an agreement with Turkey's Inonu University citing "national security" amid a nationwide call for boycotting Turkey over their support to Pakistan amid tensions with India. It has said in a statement that "JNU stands with the Nation." This comes after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his country's support to Pakistan and even called Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif his "precious brother". Due to National Security considerations, the MoU between JNU and Inonu University, Türkiye stands suspended until further notice. JNU stands with the Nation. #NationFirst @rashtrapatibhvn @VPIndia @narendramodi @PMOIndia @AmitShah @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia @EduMinOfIndia — Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) (@JNU_official_50) May 14, 2025 Read More | India firepower crushes Turkey’s betrayal Operation Sindoor exposes Pakistan ally Nationwide calls for boycotting Turkey Earlier, #BoycottTurkeyAzerbaijan started trending on Indian X, over these countries' support to Pakistan after Operation Sindoor. Turkey and Azerbaijan on Wednesday (May 7) issued statements of support for Pakistan after India carried out Operation Sindoor in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir, hitting terror targets. The anti-Turkey sentiments grew stronger after Wing Commander Vyomika Singh in a press briefing revealed that drones used to target Indian civilians and military bases by Pakistan had been provided by Turkey. "Preliminary reports indicate that the drones are Turkish-made Asisguard Songar models," she said. Additionally, Indian travel brand Go Homestays has announced the end of its partnership with Turkish Airlines, citing the airline’s association with Pakistan which has taken a “hostile” position towards India. Goa Villas, a villa rentals aggregator, also declared that it will not offer accommodation to Turkish citizens. Ixigo, a travel and booking platform also declared that it suspended all flights and hotel bookings for Turkey, Azerbaijan and China. Read More | India blocks Global Times and Xinhua News X handles, along with Turkey's TRT World

Boycott Turkey | JNU suspends MoU with Inonu University amid Ankara's support for Pakistan, cites 'national security'

Anita Anand, the first Hindu woman to be appointed as Canada&rsquo;s new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indian-origin-anita-anand-appointed-canadas-foreign-minister-in-carney-cabinet-overhaul-9065930" rel="dofollow">foreign minister</a>, took her oath of office with her hand placed on the Bhagavad Gita. She was appointed to the post in a major Cabinet reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday (May 14).
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I am honoured to be named Canada&rsquo;s Minister of Foreign Affairs. I look forward to working with Prime Minister Mark Carney and our team to build a safer, fairer world and deliver for Canadians. <a href="https://t.co/NpPqyah9k3">pic.twitter.com/NpPqyah9k3</a>
&mdash; Anita Anand (@AnitaAnandMP) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnitaAnandMP/status/1922431310766727190?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
Following Justin Trudeau's resignation earlier this year, she had emerged as a top contender in the race to succeed Prime Minister. However, she withdrew from the race stating that she is returning to academia.
<h2>All about Anita Anand: first Hindu Foreign Minister of Canada</h2>
Anita Anand entered politics in 2019 and was elected as a Member of Parliament for Oakville. She served at the Ministry of Public Services and Procurement during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. In 2021, she became Defence Minister.&nbsp;Anand was shifted to the Treasury Board in mid 2023, but was moved back as Minister of Transport and Internal Trade in September 2024.
Anand wears her Indian heritage proudly, and often shares pictures of Hindu and Sikh events. "I am a Canadian who is very proud of my Punjabi and Tamil heritage," she had once declared in Parliament.&nbsp;
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<h2>Indian-origin Anita Anand</h2>
Anand was born in in Kentville, Nova Scotia to a Tamil father and Punjabi mother. Her parents were doctors who migrated to Canada in the early 1960s. Her father was from Tamil Nadu, and her mother from Punjab&rsquo;s Jandiala Guru, a town outside Amritsar. They reportedly met in Ireland in the 1950s, got married in England, and lived in Nigeria and India before moving to Canada in 1965.
Anand holds three degrees &ndash; Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies from Queen&rsquo;s University, Bachelor of Arts in Jurisprudence from Oxford University and Bachelor of Laws from Dalhousie University. She completed her Master of Laws from the University of Toronto. Anand also held academic positions at prestigious institutions including Yale, Queen&rsquo;s University and Western University.&nbsp;
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<h2>India-Canada ties</h2>
India&rsquo;s ties with Canada had deteriorated under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. On Trudeau's probe order on the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Anand urged for &ldquo;unity&rdquo; and the need to uphold law and order. However, she did express condolences to the family of Nijjar, stating that it was a &ldquo;very difficult time&rdquo; for &ldquo;many of us who have our roots in India&rdquo;. &ldquo;I want to be very clear that our government takes any and all allegations of foreign actor interference in Canada extremely seriously,&rdquo; she had said in a statement.
However, Anand spoke against acts of vandalism on Indian figures and Hindu temples. In June 2024, she condemned the inact of murder of prime minister Indira Gandhi in Canada&rsquo;s Brampton. &ldquo;The use of violent imagery in relation to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is disturbing and unacceptable as it promotes and perpetuates hate and violence,&rdquo; she stated on social media.&nbsp;
In February 2023, she called the vandalism of Hindu temples &ldquo;unacceptable&rdquo;, and in July 2022, she criticised the defacement of a Mahatma Gandhi statue at a Hindu temple in Richmond Hill.
With Mark Carney at the helm of affairs, it remains to be seen if Anand will play on to her Indian-origin card and help improve India-Canada ties.
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World | Anita Anand, the first Hindu woman to be appointed as Canada’s new foreign minister, took her oath of office with her hand placed on the Bhagavad Gita.

Anita Anand, the first Hindu woman to be appointed as Canada’s new foreign minister, took her oath of office with her hand placed on the Bhagavad Gita. She was appointed to the post in a major Cabinet reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday (May 14). WATCH here I am honoured to be named Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. I look forward to working with Prime Minister Mark Carney and our team to build a safer, fairer world and deliver for Canadians. pic.twitter.com/NpPqyah9k3 — Anita Anand (@AnitaAnandMP) May 13, 2025 Following Justin Trudeau's resignation earlier this year, she had emerged as a top contender in the race to succeed Prime Minister. However, she withdrew from the race stating that she is returning to academia. All about Anita Anand: first Hindu Foreign Minister of Canada Anita Anand entered politics in 2019 and was elected as a Member of Parliament for Oakville. She served at the Ministry of Public Services and Procurement during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. In 2021, she became Defence Minister. Anand was shifted to the Treasury Board in mid 2023, but was moved back as Minister of Transport and Internal Trade in September 2024. Anand wears her Indian heritage proudly, and often shares pictures of Hindu and Sikh events. "I am a Canadian who is very proud of my Punjabi and Tamil heritage," she had once declared in Parliament. Read More | Will pro-Khalistan Jagmeet Singh's poll setback pave way for Canada to take action against Khalistani terrorism? Indian-origin Anita Anand Anand was born in in Kentville, Nova Scotia to a Tamil father and Punjabi mother. Her parents were doctors who migrated to Canada in the early 1960s. Her father was from Tamil Nadu, and her mother from Punjab’s Jandiala Guru, a town outside Amritsar. They reportedly met in Ireland in the 1950s, got married in England, and lived in Nigeria and India before moving to Canada in 1965. Anand holds three degrees – Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies from Queen’s University, Bachelor of Arts in Jurisprudence from Oxford University and Bachelor of Laws from Dalhousie University. She completed her Master of Laws from the University of Toronto. Anand also held academic positions at prestigious institutions including Yale, Queen’s University and Western University. Read More | Will India-Canada ties improve under Mark Carney? All controversies during Justin Trudeau's tenure listed India-Canada ties India’s ties with Canada had deteriorated under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. On Trudeau's probe order on the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Anand urged for “unity” and the need to uphold law and order. However, she did express condolences to the family of Nijjar, stating that it was a “very difficult time” for “many of us who have our roots in India”. “I want to be very clear that our government takes any and all allegations of foreign actor interference in Canada extremely seriously,” she had said in a statement. However, Anand spoke against acts of vandalism on Indian figures and Hindu temples. In June 2024, she condemned the inact of murder of prime minister Indira Gandhi in Canada’s Brampton. “The use of violent imagery in relation to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is disturbing and unacceptable as it promotes and perpetuates hate and violence,” she stated on social media. In February 2023, she called the vandalism of Hindu temples “unacceptable”, and in July 2022, she criticised the defacement of a Mahatma Gandhi statue at a Hindu temple in Richmond Hill. With Mark Carney at the helm of affairs, it remains to be seen if Anand will play on to her Indian-origin card and help improve India-Canada ties. Read More | 'India, Canada bound by shared democratic values'; PM Modi congratulates Mark Carney on election win

Who is Anita Anand, Canada's first Hindu foreign minister: Will Indo-Canada ties improve under her

India-Pak conflict: BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw returns home after 21 days in Pakistani custody

The Pakistan government is likely to compensate Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar, a UN-designated terrorist, with Rs 14 crore as he claimed that many of his family members were killed in India's targeted strike in Pakistan's Bahawalpur under Operation Sindoor.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced comprehensive support and a compensation of Rs 1 crore per deceased for the legal heirs of those killed in Indian airstrikes, according to the Pakistan PMO.&nbsp;
India launched&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/operation-sindoor">Operation Sindoor</a> on the night of May 7, in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack which claimed the lives of 26 people. The Indian Armed Forces carried precision strikes and hit nine terrorist infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/operation-sindoor-india-reveals-names-of-pak-military-officials-who-attended-funeral-of-terrorists-with-masood-azhar-9059189">Operation Sindoor | India reveals names of Pak military officials who attended funeral of terrorists with Masood Azhar</a>
Bahawalpur was significant for India, as the targeted Subhan Allah campus functioned as the headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).&nbsp;
The 18-acre facility that functioned as a JeM hub was reduced to rubble, but Masood Azhar survived and is believed to be hiding somewhere with the help of the Pakistani establishment.
<h2>Masood Azhar's family killed&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>
A letter said to be issued by Masood Azhar claimed that those killed included his sister, her husband, nephew, niece and others. As Azhar remains possibly the only surviving legal heir, he might now be entitled to get Rs 1 crore for each of the 14 family members killed, summing up to 14 crores.&nbsp;
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Moreover, Pakistan PM Sharif's relief package also included a commitment to rebuild houses destroyed in the Indian strikes. However, it was widely condemned.&nbsp;
The Subhan Allah complex in Bahawalpur was one of the high-stakes targets for India in Operation Sindoor, the Indian military&rsquo;s cross-border strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK).
Spread across 18 acres, the campus housed a mosque and served as the ideological and operational hub for terror recruitment, indoctrination, and fundraising.
Azhar had been missing from public view for several months and had only resurfaced in Bahawalpur at the fag end of 2024.
The Indian intelligence had a close eye on his movements, and as per the latest satellite imagery and human intelligence, he had resumed command over the terrorist activities from within the walled complex in Bahawalpur.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/where-is-jaish-e-mohammed-chief-masood-azhar-is-he-hiding-in-an-isi-safehouse-9052122">Where is Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar? Is he hiding in an ISI safehouse?</a>

The facility that functioned as a JeM hub was reduced to rubble, but Masood Azhar survived and is believed to be hiding somewhere with help of Pakistan. India news

The Pakistan government is likely to compensate Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar, a UN-designated terrorist, with Rs 14 crore as he claimed that many of his family members were killed in India's targeted strike in Pakistan's Bahawalpur under Operation Sindoor. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced comprehensive support and a compensation of Rs 1 crore per deceased for the legal heirs of those killed in Indian airstrikes, according to the Pakistan PMO. India launched Operation Sindoor on the night of May 7, in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack which claimed the lives of 26 people. The Indian Armed Forces carried precision strikes and hit nine terrorist infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Also read: Operation Sindoor | India reveals names of Pak military officials who attended funeral of terrorists with Masood Azhar Bahawalpur was significant for India, as the targeted Subhan Allah campus functioned as the headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). The 18-acre facility that functioned as a JeM hub was reduced to rubble, but Masood Azhar survived and is believed to be hiding somewhere with the help of the Pakistani establishment. Masood Azhar's family killed A letter said to be issued by Masood Azhar claimed that those killed included his sister, her husband, nephew, niece and others. As Azhar remains possibly the only surviving legal heir, he might now be entitled to get Rs 1 crore for each of the 14 family members killed, summing up to 14 crores. Also read: Operation Sindoor killed Masood Azhar's brother Abdul Rauf, planner of IC814 hijack: He planned THESE attacks in India Moreover, Pakistan PM Sharif's relief package also included a commitment to rebuild houses destroyed in the Indian strikes. However, it was widely condemned. The Subhan Allah complex in Bahawalpur was one of the high-stakes targets for India in Operation Sindoor, the Indian military’s cross-border strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK). Spread across 18 acres, the campus housed a mosque and served as the ideological and operational hub for terror recruitment, indoctrination, and fundraising. Azhar had been missing from public view for several months and had only resurfaced in Bahawalpur at the fag end of 2024. The Indian intelligence had a close eye on his movements, and as per the latest satellite imagery and human intelligence, he had resumed command over the terrorist activities from within the walled complex in Bahawalpur. Also read: Where is Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar? Is he hiding in an ISI safehouse?

Will Pakistan pay Rs 14,00,00,000 to terrorist Masood Azhar after India hit Jaish terror sites? What we know

US President Donald Trump has taken credit for brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, claiming it was a "historic" achievement. However, the Indian government has swiftly rejected Trump's assertion.

India-Pak ceasefire: Trump claims US brokered historic ceasefire between India and Pakistan

Day after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a bold message to Pakistan, defining "Laxman Rekha' against terrorism, the shares of Dassault Aviation, maker of Rafale jets that India reportedly used in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/operation-sindoor">Operation Sindoor</a>, extended a substantial uprise for a second straight session on Wednesday (May 14).&nbsp;
The shares of Dassault Aviation, a French Aircraft business company, rallied up to 1.47 per cent to hit an intraday high of EUR 304.40 % on the Paris Stock Exchange, edging closer to its record high of EUR 332.20.&nbsp;
The shares jumped after the Indian Air Force launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, a precision strike aimed at terrorist infrastructures in Pakistan, after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, that claimed the lives of 26 people.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/operation-sindoor-this-tech-firm-is-powering-the-pinpoint-precision-of-rafale-fighter-jets-all-about-thales-9061652">Operation Sindoor: This tech firm is powering the pinpoint precision of Rafale fighter jets! All about Thales</a>
According to reports, Rafale fighter jets, equipped with SCALP cruise missiles and HAMMER munities, carried out the strikes with precision.&nbsp;
The shares dropped 7 per cent on Monday, but rebounded by more than 3 per cent on Tuesday.&nbsp;
Dassault Aviation reported &euro;6.24 billion in annual revenue and a net profit of &euro;924 million, while the broader French Aerospace &amp; Defence sector grew 17.7% over the past year.
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The stocks further rebounded after PM Modi sent a bold message to Pakistan, with an S-400 missile defence system in the background, from Adampur Airbase.&nbsp;
Modi lauded the Indian Armed Forces as he travelled to the Adampur Airbase in Punjab and interacted with Air Force personnel. PM Modi stressed that the Indian Armed Forces attacked the terrorists from the front and killed them.&nbsp;
The speech by PM Modi has another big significance as he addressed the IAF jawans at the Adampur base, which is located merely 100 km from the Pakistani border, which Pakistan claimed to have destroyed. PM Modi rubbished the lie made by Pakistan as he shared images from his visit.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/operation-sindoor-how-the-mirage-2000s-flaws-helped-dassault-build-the-rafale-fighter-jet-9060812">Operation Sindoor: How the Mirage 2000&rsquo;s flaws helped Dassault build the Rafale fighter jet</a>

The shares jumped after the Indian Air Force launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, a precision strike aimed at terrorist infrastructures in Pakistan. India news pakistan

Day after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a bold message to Pakistan, defining "Laxman Rekha' against terrorism, the shares of Dassault Aviation, maker of Rafale jets that India reportedly used in Operation Sindoor, extended a substantial uprise for a second straight session on Wednesday (May 14). The shares of Dassault Aviation, a French Aircraft business company, rallied up to 1.47 per cent to hit an intraday high of EUR 304.40 % on the Paris Stock Exchange, edging closer to its record high of EUR 332.20. The shares jumped after the Indian Air Force launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, a precision strike aimed at terrorist infrastructures in Pakistan, after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, that claimed the lives of 26 people. Also read: Operation Sindoor: This tech firm is powering the pinpoint precision of Rafale fighter jets! All about Thales According to reports, Rafale fighter jets, equipped with SCALP cruise missiles and HAMMER munities, carried out the strikes with precision. The shares dropped 7 per cent on Monday, but rebounded by more than 3 per cent on Tuesday. Dassault Aviation reported €6.24 billion in annual revenue and a net profit of €924 million, while the broader French Aerospace & Defence sector grew 17.7% over the past year. Also read: Operation Sindoor: Top 5 sensors behind Rafale jet’s cutting-edge performance The stocks further rebounded after PM Modi sent a bold message to Pakistan, with an S-400 missile defence system in the background, from Adampur Airbase. Modi lauded the Indian Armed Forces as he travelled to the Adampur Airbase in Punjab and interacted with Air Force personnel. PM Modi stressed that the Indian Armed Forces attacked the terrorists from the front and killed them. The speech by PM Modi has another big significance as he addressed the IAF jawans at the Adampur base, which is located merely 100 km from the Pakistani border, which Pakistan claimed to have destroyed. PM Modi rubbished the lie made by Pakistan as he shared images from his visit. Also read: Operation Sindoor: How the Mirage 2000’s flaws helped Dassault build the Rafale fighter jet

Rafale maker Dassault Aviation stock upswings after PM Modi's stern message to Pakistan with S-400 in backdrop

In a major success for Indian security forces, three terrorists, including TRF operational commander Shadid Kuttay and Adnan Shafi, were neutralized in Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir. Forces remain on high alert across the region.

Operation Keller: Security forces deliver major blow to terror network, 3 terrorists killed

India expelled a Pakistani diplomat from the Pakistan High Commission, accusing them of espionage activities inconsistent with their official status, and gave them 24 hours to leave. In response, Pakistan declared an Indian staffer in Islamabad persona non grata on similar espionage charges, effectively expelling them.

India expels Pakistani diplomat for espionage, Pakistan retaliates

Creative naming can't alter reality: India slams China for renaming places in Arunachal

Operation Keller: India cracks down on  terror in Jammu & Kashmir, LeT terrorists killed

India firmly rejects China's renaming of 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh

The India Meteorological Department has announced the onset of the southwest monsoon over some areas of the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea at least a week before its scheduled arrival time, and said it would further advance to more parts of the country during the next three to four days.

Monsoon rains expected to be ‘above normal'

BREAKING: India Slams China For Renaming Some Places In Arunachal Pradesh

BREAKING: India slams China for renaming some places in Arunachal Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Adampur air base is more than a routine inspection; it is a calculated symbolic strike aimed squarely at Rawalpindi's ongoing information warfare. Early in the day, Prime Minister Modi was briefed by top Indian Air Force leadership and met with the Indian military personnel who played a pivotal role in India's military response.

India Declares Pak Official Persona Non Grata, Pakistan Expels Indian Staffer In A Tit-For-Tat Move

Microsoft Has Announced a Reduction of 6,000 Jobs, Representing 3 Percent of Its Global Workforce.
The Company Currently Employs 228,000 People Worldwide.

Microsoft cuts jobs mid efficiency drive

India Finds Itself in a Perpetual State of Readiness — Not Officially at War, but Rarely at Peace.
This Chronic State of Tension, Especially With Pakistan, Has Created What Economists Might Describe as a Low-grade War Economy.
It’s Not Marked by Tanks Rolling Daily or Missiles Flying Overhead, but by Sustained, Silent Costs That Ripple Through Budgets, Policy Choices, and Long-term Development Goals.

India-Pakistan Tensions: Security bills weigh on India’s budget

Operation Sindoor: India's air defence unbreakable, offence unmatched | India-Pakistan

Donald Trump spoke about the recent Indo-Pak ceasefire and claimed that his administration helped broker it.

Donald Trump links India-Pakistan ceasefire to trade again, Indian govt rejects claims

Operation Keller: LeT terrorists killed in encounter, India cracks down on terror in J&K

BJP kicks off Operation Sindoor, a 10-day Tiranga Rally across India to salute the courage and sacrifice of our brave soldiers. A patriotic tribute ahead of key national events.

Operation Sindoor: BJP launches 10 day tiranga rally to honour India's bravehearts

India-Pakistan Ceasefire Burns Beijing's Defence Market | Chinese Missiles Flop, Stocks Drop

India-Pakistan ceasefire burns Beijing's defence market | Chinese missiles flop, stocks drop

India-Pakistan Tensions: PM Modi warns Pakistan, 'India has only paused military action'

PM Narendra Modi's Adampur visit exposes Pakistan's propaganda

After India’s high-precision strikes under Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that the country has only paused military action—not ended it. With BrahMos missiles and Rafale jets in action, India showcased its modern defence capabilities, leaving Pakistan shaken. Modi warned that India won’t tolerate nuclear blackmail.

Operation Sindoor: Indigenous tech shines as India outmaneuvers Pakistan

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