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: India's precision strike redefine power | BrahMos & Rafale: India's deadly duo

The United States and China have agreed to pause their trade war. Both nations are seeing eye to eye to lower the import taxes on goods that are being traded between Washington and Beijing. Watch in for more details!

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During the press briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "After the CCS (Cabinet Committee on Security) decision, the Indus Water Treaty has been put in abeyance. Watch in for more details!

Indus treaty will be in abeyance till Pak stops supporting terrorism', says MEA | Indo-Pak ceasefire

Nigeria's economy recorded its fastest growth in a decade in 2024, driven by key reforms and also a rebound in critical sectors, according to the World Bank.

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Red streaks were seen, and explosions were heard as India's air defence intercepted drones amid a blackout in Samba. Defence sources said, "They are being engaged," and there is nothing to be alarmed. Despite a ceasefire agreement that was reached on Saturday (May 10), drones were sighted on Monday night (May 12). This came shortly after PM Modi addressed the nation for the very first time after Operation Sindoor. In his speech, PM Modi made it clear that India's patience has limits when it comes to cross-border terrorism.

Operation Sindoor: Drones sighted in J&K's Samba shortly after PM Modi's address

While the IPL is back on track, franchises are sweating over the availability of their overseas stars, with several yet to confirm their return. Watch in for more details!

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PM Modi on Monday addressed the nation, for the first time after the launch of Operation Sindoor, and stressed that India's patience has limits when it comes to cross-border terrorism. He added, “Terror and talks cannot go together and water and blood cannot flow together.”

Today, PM Modi travelled to the Adampur air base in Punjab and interacted with air force personnel, who have been in the thick of action during the recent conflict with Pakistan.

PM Modi speaks with S-400 in background; lauds valour of armed forces | PM Modi at Adampur Air Base

The world's most popular fruit banana just got a makeover. What if its fleeting freshness could be unlocked? Soon, that familiar browning might just vanish. Prepare for a future where this beloved fruit stays golden longer.

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A wedding centerpiece with a surprising twist of technology. Witness a marvel where food and robotics intertwine in unexpected ways. Take a look for more details.

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The first group of around 50 white South Africans arrived in the United States for resettlement after President Donald Trump granted them refugee status. The small group from South Africa, including children holding small American flags, arrived at Dallas International Airport outside Washington on a private charter plane. Watch in for more details!

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US President Donald Trump Arrives In Saudi Arabia. He is holding talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, along with several other top Saudi officials. This visit marks a significant moment in U.S.-Saudi relations and is considered a crucial step in strengthening diplomatic and strategic ties between the two nations.

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The decades-long Kurdish insurgency is heading to its end in Turkey. The Kurdistan Workers' Party, also known as the PKK, has decided to lay down arms and dissolve itself.

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Within a span of 24 hours, the Indian armed forces have twice briefed the nation on significant gains made on the battlefield against Pakistan. This includes not only the precision strikes on terror camps but also in the days of Pakistani hostilities that followed, be it the drones from Turkey or projectiles sent to Pakistan by China. Watch in for more details!

Operation Sindoor: India's indigenous defence system repels Pakistan's attacks

For decades now, Pakistan has wielded the threat of nuclear retaliation as its go-to deterrent whenever conventional military pressure mounts. Operation Sindoor demonstrated how India decisively hit deep inside Pakistan to destroy terror hubs, Pakistan air bases, and radar sites.

Operation Sindoor: Nuclear threats fail to halt India's fierce counteroffensive

US President Donald Trump has left for Saudi Arabia. He has called it a historic tour of West Asia that will mix urgent diplomacy on Gaza and Iran with huge business deals.

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Taiwan successfully unveiled the US-made HIMARS rockets in a live fire drill in Pingtung County. Taiwan purchased 29 HIMARS launchers from the US as part of its efforts to bolster state strength amid growing military pressure from China.

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Hours after Trump said he threatened to cut trade with India and Pakistan to force a ceasefire, sources in the Indian government have refuted the claim by the US president. Sources in government have told WION that there was no reference to trade in any of the discussions with Trump administration officials after Operation Sindoor commenced. Watch in for more details!

India-Pak ceasefire: US President Trump claims US intervention helped prevent nuclear war

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first public address to the nation since Operation Sindoor was launched last week. The Prime Minister issued a stark warning to Pakistan on the new policy India has adopted against terrorism and the only condition for talks: terror and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

India-Pak ceasefire: PM Modi says, 'If there are talks with Pak, it will only be on terror & PoK'

PM Modi: Operation Sindoor is India's new policy against terror

Turkiye: PKK announces it will lay down arms and dissolve

The Taliban have banned chess in Afghanistan, citing religious concerns and its potential association with gambling.

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The Philippines is voting on a crucial midterm election. The polls, in fact, are being seen as a referendum on the explosive feud between President Ferdinand Marcos and impeached Vice President Sara Duterte.

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