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India’s Retaliatory Strikes Following Pahalgam Massacr...
Agha Syed Amin Musvi
( India )
Srinagar | WTNS | May 10:The Pahalgam tragedy, a gruesome attack that has shaken the peaceful veneer of Kashmir, marks another dark chapter in the region’s tumultuous history. With the death toll continuing to rise, the Indian government’s response has been swift, echoing a national resolve to counter threats to sovereignty and security. By Agha Syed Amin Musvi | Wilayat Times Kashmir Bureau Srinagar:The Pahalgam tragedy, a gruesome attack that has shaken the peaceful veneer of Kashmir, marks...

India Takes Centre Stage in Apple’s iPhone Supply Chain...
Aga Syed Amin Musvi
( India )
New Delhi | WTNS | May 09: In a development that underscores a seismic shift in the global tech manufacturing order, Apple Inc. has announced that the majority of iPhones sold in the United States during the June quarter will be manufactured in India—a strategic pivot influenced by rising geopolitical tensions and tariff wars between the U.S. and China. Apple CEO Tim Cook, during a recent earnings call, stated that while he could not commit to long-term projections amid global uncertainty, India...

India launches Operation Sindoor, 24 Strikes, 9 Terror Camps...
( India )
New Delhi| WTNS | May 07:India’s Army and Air Force has launched Operation Sindoor, striking nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir, prompting swift retaliation from Islamabad in the worst fighting in more than two decades between the nuclear-armed neighbours as fears of a wider, prolonged war grow. The strikes, which lasted from 1:05 AM to 1:30 AM on May 7, were carried out jointly by the Indian Army and Air Force under the codename Operation Sindoor. India struck the Markaz Subhan...

In New Delhi, a Quiet Departure Marks a New Chapter in Iran...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
New Delhi:WTNS: At the Iran Culture House in the heart of India’s capital, a carefully choreographed ceremony last week signaled both an end and a beginning in Tehran’s religious diplomacy in South Asia. By Agha Syed Amin Musvi | April 5, 2025 At the Iran Culture House in the heart of India’s capital, a carefully choreographed ceremony last week signaled both an end and a beginning in Tehran’s religious diplomacy in South Asia. Ayatollah Haaj Shaykh Mahdi Mahdavipour, who has served for fifteen...

Cold-blooded murder:Priyanka Gandhi slams Israel, says its a...
( India )
New Delhi| WTNS | March 26: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday (March 19, 2024) said the “cold-blooded” murder of over 400 innocent civilians by the Israeli government shows that humanity means nothing to them, and asserted that the more criminally they act, the more they reveals themselves for the “cowards” they truly are. The Congress general secretary also said whether western powers choose to recognise this or to acknowledge their collusion in the “genocide”...

MHA bans Mirwaiz led AAC, Masroor Abbas Ansari’s JKIM for ...
( India )
New Delhi | WTNS | March 11: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday announced that Awami Action Committee and ‘Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen’ have been declared unlawful associations under UAPA. “Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen’ and ‘Awami Action Committee’ have been declared unlawful associations under UAPA. These organizations were found inciting people to cause law and order situations, posing a threat to the unity and integrity of Bharat. Anyone found involved...

Delhi Elections: BJP’s win over AAP, returns after 27 year...
( India )
New Delhi| WTNS | Feb 08:After a 27-year exile, the BJP is set to storm back to power in Delhi, ‘sweeping’ out the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after a decade-long reign and unseating top leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia. With vote counting in the final stages, the BJP has already crossed the half-way mark of 36 seats. The party has won 44 seats and is leading in 4 of the 70 seats up for grabs—a stunning turnaround from its single-digit tally in the 2020 Assembly elections. AAP, which dominated...

Military prowess, cultural diversity, development on show at...
( India )
New Delhi | WTNS | Jan 26:A cold winter morning, coupled with a bright sunny afternoon, on Sunday (January 26, 2025) greeted thousands of people at Kartavya Path as President Droupadi Murmu led India’s 76th Republic Day celebrations, with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as the special guest for the ceremony, in the national capital. The celebrations’ theme was ‘Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas,’ showcasing military strength, with focus on development and cultural diversity. The Indonesian...

India welcomes Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal betwe...
( India )
New Delhi | WTNS | Jan 21:India has welcomed the Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressing hope that the agreement would lead to a safe and sustained supply of humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza. “We welcome the announcement of the agreement for the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza. We hope this will lead to a safe and sustained supply of humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza,” the MEA...

Rajasthan cyclist on mission for ‘Drug-Free India’...
( India )
New Delhi | WTNS | Dec 28:Girdhari Lal, a resident of Rajasthan, is cycling solo from Leh to Kanyakumari to promote the message of a “Drug-Free India”. Speaking with the news agency, during a brief stop in Qazigund in south Kashmir, Lal shared his mission: “My goal is to spread the message of a drug-free and self-sufficient India through this bicycle journey. I started from Leh on the 20th and plan to cross around 12 states. I expect to reach my destination by February 10.” Describing...