Darshan Raghavaiah

India and Pakistan can veer off from the brink of an all-out war. But the path to de-escalation is obstructed by a singular figure: the Jihadi General

Prime Minister Modi convened a high-level security meeting with top officials, including the armed forces chiefs and Defence Minister, amidst escalating tensions with Pakistan. The meeting addressed Pakistan's troop movements to forward areas and attempts to infiltrate Indian air bases, resulting in damage and casualties.

Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif stated that madrasa students would serve as the country's second line of defence in case of war with India. This statement follows Asif's previous controversial claims, including assertions about downing Indian jets based on social media reports.

As global attention turns to South Asia’s most volatile standoff, TOI Plus brings together three decorated military minds to answer all your questions live on what lies ahead. Link to the webinar is at the end of the story

Following Operation Sindoor, PIB FactCheck has debunked several fake social media posts spreading misinformation. Claims of crashed IAF jets, ATM closures, airport shutdowns, and electricity grid failures due to cyberattacks are all false.

India retaliated strongly after Pakistan launched drone and missile attacks across multiple locations, including civilian areas. Indian armed forces swiftly neutralized hostile drones targeting key sites like Amritsar and Pathankot. Retaliatory operations, named Operation Sindoor, destroyed terror launch pads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

High-stakes tariff negotiations have commenced in Geneva between US and Chinese officials, aiming to de-escalate the escalating trade war. These talks mark the first direct engagement since the US increased tariffs on China, prompting retaliatory measures.