Fact check: Viral videos of Indian soldiers resigning over govt apathy during Op Sindoor are doctored

Multiple people and accounts on X were sharing two videos since Wednesday, claiming that they show Indian soldiers announcing their resignations in protest against the Modi government’s apathy during Operation Sindoor. However, the clips are doctored through AI. On May 7, 2025, the Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor, saying they had hit several sites […]

India says trade talks with US remain constructive after Washington visit

India and the United States are engaged in constructive talks aimed at reaching a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement, a ​foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. The comments came after a three-day visit ‌to Washington by an Indian trade delegation led by senior commerce ministry official Darpan Jain for talks with US counterparts. “These engagements are ongoing […]

NDMA warns of ‘intense heatwave’ until May 5 in parts of country

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Thursday issued a nationwide alert warning of an intense heatwave in several regions until May 5. According to the advisory from the National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC), Sindh, southern Punjab and parts of Balochistan were expected to face severe heatwave conditions. Major cities, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Bahawalpur, […]

FO rubbishes India’s ‘false narrative’ linking Pakistan to Pahalgam attack

The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday rejected what it described as India’s propaganda campaign of “baseless allegations” linking Pakistan to the Pahalgam incident, and called on New Delhi to demonstrate responsible behaviour and refrain from inflammatory rhetoric and actions. The FO did not specify what statements or allegations it was referring to. However, an Indian […]