The United States, along with the United Kingdom and France, has blocked a joint Pakistan-China bid at the United Nations to sanction the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its suicide wing, the Majeed Brigade, under the UN 1267 regime. The move comes as a diplomatic shock to Pakistan, especially after recent signs of warming ties with Washington.
19 September,2025 03:04 PM ISTIn a powerful retaliatory strike, the Indian Armed Forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ on May 7, targeting terrorist infrastructure across the border. Following the heightened tensions, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, sources confirmed. Shah remains in close coordination with the J&K Lieutenant Governor and the Director General of the BSF, directing forces to prioritise civilian safety in border areas. Meanwhile, CM Omar Abdullah reached the state secretariat on the morning of May 7 to monitor developments closely.
07 May,2025 01:34 PM ISTJammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah stated that India’s response was triggered by the Pahalgam attack, where 26 civilians were killed. Emphasising that India does not want war, he said the aim was to reply without targeting civilians or military areas. He blamed Pakistan for initiating the aggression and stressed the desire for peace, urging Pakistan to de-escalate. He also reassured citizens that there’s no need to panic, as schools remain open and the situation is under control despite the Srinagar airport closure.
07 May,2025 01:21 PM ISTMaharashtra's former CM Eknath Shinde praised PM Narendra Modi and the armed forces for Operation Sindoor, calling it a strong response to terrorism. He said the strike avenged the pain of affected families, warned that this is just the beginning, and declared that Pakistan is no match for India.
07 May,2025 01:16 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT