Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Anita Anand as Foreign Minister. Anand’s special responsibility will be to improve and strengthen relations with India. The newly appointed Foreign Minister Anita Anand has previously handled the Ministry of Transport and Defense. In January, she had said that she would leave politics and return to the field of education. But after being re-elected in the elections held last month, PM Carney persuaded her to return to the cabinet and handle the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Anita will have to strengthen relations with India and America While appointing Anita Anand as the Foreign…
Author: India Aware
Border Security Force (BSF) constable Purnam Kumar Shaw was brought back to India this morning after 21 days in Pakistani custody. Shaw was detained by Pakistan Rangers on April 23 when he accidentally entered Pakistani territory while on duty in Punjab’s Ferozepur sector. Constable Shaw was handed over to Indian authorities at the Attari-Wagah border at 10:30 am today as per the laid down protocols. This safe return was possible as a result of high level diplomatic efforts by the BSF and the Ministry of External Affairs, bilateral flag meetings and continuous communication through other channels. According to officials earlier,…
As a result of missile action by the Indian armed forces against terrorist bases in Pakistan, extensive air restrictions have been imposed in the northern and western regions of India. These restrictions have led to the cancellation of more than 300 flights and the temporary suspension of operations of at least 25 airports. The affected airports include several places of strategic importance in the country including Srinagar, Leh, Jammu, Amritsar, Pathankot, Chandigarh, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Shimla, Dharamshala and Jamnagar. These restrictions will remain in effect till 5:29 am on May 10, 2025. Indigo airline has confirmed in an official statement that…
Israel has expressed support for India’s air strike on terrorist camps in Pakistan. Israel’s ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, reacting on the social media platform X, said, “Israel supports India’s right to self-defense. Terrorists should be aware that they cannot be safe anywhere from the heinous crimes they have committed against innocent people.” Indian armed forces carried out targeted operations against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir under ‘Operation Sindoor’. The military operation was carried out following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam in which the involvement of Pakistan-based terror groups was found. According to Indian…
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed grave concern over the growing military tensions between India and Pakistan. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric made it clear that the global community cannot tolerate armed conflict between the two countries. India’s Defence Ministry on Wednesday shared details of ‘Operation Sindoor’, which involved focused strikes on nine terror infrastructure sites in Pakistan and PoK. The action was carried out in response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. The Indian Army clarified that utmost caution was exercised in this operation and no Pakistani military installation was targeted. Their aim was only to destroy terrorist…
Delhi government minister Ashish Sood on Tuesday confirmed the national capital’s extensive emergency preparedness. As per the Home Ministry’s directive, the state is all set to conduct a comprehensive mock drill on May 7. Minister Sood told the media that this mock drill is being conducted for the first time since 1971. In the context of the Pahalgam terror attack, he highlighted the solidarity of the citizens of the country and their dedication towards the government. On the Haryana-Punjab water dispute, Sood levelled serious allegations against former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, alleging that he was creating hurdles in water supply…
In a controversial statement, retired Bangladesh Major General ALM Fazlur Rahman has presented a strategy for a possible invasion of India’s northeastern states. He publicly said on Facebook that if India attacks Pakistan, Bangladesh will need to take over the country’s seven northeastern states. Rahman, who is a former Bangladesh Rifles chief, has also called for China’s assistance in implementing this strategy. His remarks come at a time when the two countries are trying to improve their diplomatic ties. In recent months, similar comments have been made by other senior Bangladeshi leaders on India’s northeast region. In March, Mohammad Yunus…
As a result of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, tensions have escalated on the India-Pakistan border. After the unfortunate killing of 26 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian government has taken a tough stand against Pakistan. The Border Security Force (BSF) has raised the alert level in border villages of Punjab’s Gurdaspur district. Security agencies have instructed local residents to remain on high alert and report any suspicious activity immediately. Local farmers expressed their concerns and said that they want to avoid a situation of war. Farmers like Gurtar Singh explained that based on past experiences, war causes serious…
Uttar Pradesh Police has been put on high alert as a result of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Prashant Kumar has issued instructions to all police officers of the state to be extra vigilant and strengthen the security system. Intensive surveillance has been established at all bus and railway stations in the state including the international border with Nepal. Police forces have been ordered to be ready to deal with any emergency situation. Many tourists including two foreign nationals were killed in this attack in Pahalgam and many other…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday paid tribute to the tourists killed in the Pahalgam terror attack at the Srinagar Police Control Room. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha were also present on the occasion. The bodies of the deceased were brought to the Srinagar Police Control Room on Wednesday morning. After the tribute ceremony, the Home Minister visited GMC Anantnag to meet the injured. He was also scheduled to conduct an aerial survey of the attack site at Baisaran in Pahalgam. The government has taken special measures to deal with the impact…