Explainers

Operation Sindoor – India’s Precision Strike on Terror Camps in Pakistan

What is Operation Sindoor? India’s Surgical Strike on Pakistan Terror Camps Explained

ebuddyMay 7, 2025

India’s Measured Response to Pahalgam Terror Attack Targets Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba On May 7, 2025, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, a meticulously planned military strike targeting nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). This operation was a direct retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, which claimed...

Kharge Alleges Modi Canceled Kashmir Visit Amid Terror Threat Concerns

ebuddyMay 6, 2025

Congress Questions Government’s Security Response After Pahalgam Attack The Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, which resulted in tourist deaths in Jammu & Kashmir, has sparked a political controversy. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, speaking at the Samvidhan Bachao rally in Jharkhand, alleged that PM Modi canceled a planned Kashmir visit after an intelligence report...

Chenab River Safety Warning Amid Dam Gate Closure Concerns

ebuddyMay 6, 2025

Authorities Respond to Geopolitical and Safety Challenges After Pahalgam Attack Following the ghastly terror attack in Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam, on April 22, 2025, which killed 26 people, a safety warning was issued for residents near the Chenab River in Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir. The alert, prompted by a sudden drop in the river’s water level...

Bushra Ansari Slams Javed Akhtar Over Pahalgam Attack Remarks

ebuddyMay 6, 2025

Tensions Flare as Pakistani Actress Responds to Indian Lyricist’s Call for Action The Pahalgam terrorist attack on April 22, 2025, which killed 26 people, has sparked a heated exchange between Pakistani actress Bushra Ansari and Indian lyricist Javed Akhtar. Akhtar’s demand for a befitting reply from the Indian government provoked a sharp rebuttal from Ansari,...

What is the Met Gala? Met Gala 2025 Showcases SRK, Indian Stars and Cultural Flair

ebuddyMay 6, 2025

Shah Rukh Khan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Indian Designers Shine on Fashion’s Biggest Night The Met Gala 2025, held on May 5 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York City, was a dazzling celebration of fashion and culture. Themed Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, with a dress code of Tailored To You, the...

Explainer: India’s Nationwide Civil Defence Mock Drill on May 7, 2025 Preparing for War-Like Emergencies Amid Rising India-Pakistan Tensions

India’s Nationwide Civil Defence Mock Drill on May 7, Explained

ebuddyMay 6, 2025

Preparing for War-Like Emergencies Amid Rising India-Pakistan Tensions India is set to conduct a nationwide drill, the Civil Defence Mock Drill, on May 7, 2025, across 244 districts in 33 states and union territories. This large-scale emergency preparedness exercise aims to equip civilians, local administrations, and emergency services to handle a war-like emergency, such as...

Jaishankar’s Call for Justice in Pahalgam Terror Attack

ebuddyMay 5, 2025

India Seeks Global Support and Strengthens Ties with Russia After Deadly Attack In a significant diplomatic move, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the Pahalgam terror attack during a conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on May 4, 2025. The attack, which claimed 26 lives, mostly Hindu tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir on April...

Supreme Court’s Ruling on State Bills and Its Impact on Federalism

ebuddyMay 5, 2025

How Timelines for Presidential Assent Strengthen Democracy While Sparking Judicial Overreach Concerns In a landmark verdict in 2025, the Supreme Court of India mandated a three-month deadline for the President to decide on state bills reserved by Governors, a ruling hailed as a boost for democracy and federalism but criticized for potential judicial overreach. This...

CRPF Jawan’s Dismissal Over Marriage to Pakistani Woman

ebuddyMay 5, 2025

CRPF Jawan Munir Ahmed’s Dismissal: The Controversy Over His Pakistani Wife Munir Ahmed, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan from Jammu and Kashmir, was dismissed from service for allegedly concealing his marriage to Menal Khan, a Pakistani woman, and allowing her to stay in India beyond her visa’s validity. The CRPF cited violations of...

India-Pakistan Tensions: Turkey’s Stance Explained

ebuddyMay 4, 2025

Turkey, India and Middle East Responses The recent Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, claiming 26 lives, has intensified India-Pakistan tensions, prompting global concern, especially from Middle Eastern countries. Many believe nations like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Turkey, and Iran back Pakistan due to religious ties, but their diplomatic responses reveal a focus on...