As Trump rekindles his mediation rhetoric on Kashmir, India’s position remains resolute: No third-party role Washington, D.C. | June 11, 2025 — Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited controversy with fresh claims that he “stopped a war” between India and Pakistan over Kashmir through personal diplomacy and trade pressure, adding that he could still resolve the long-standing dispute if given the opportunity. Speaking at a bill-signing event at the White House, Trump said he had spoken to both nations during his presidency to diffuse tensions that had escalated dangerously…
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India-Pakistan Ceasefire Holds Strong: No Expiry Date, Says Army Official
India-Pakistan Ceasefire to Continue: No Expiry Date, Says Army Official Srinagar 19 May 2025: The pause in hostilities between India and Pakistan will continue, according to an Indian Army official. The ceasefire agreement, reached on May 12, has no expiry date, dispelling concerns that it was only a temporary arrangement. Background: The Ceasefire Agreement The Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations agreed to halt military actions following a period of heightened tensions. The ceasefire was established to prevent further escalation and allow diplomatic efforts to take precedence.…
Read MoreFour Days of Chaos: How India & Pakistan Nearly Went to War Over Kashmir!
Four Days That Took India and Pakistan to the Brink Srinagar May 18, 2025 – The world watched in alarm as India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed neighbors, engaged in four days of intense military hostilities over Kashmir. The crisis, triggered by a deadly militant attack in Pahalgam, escalated into missile strikes, drone warfare, and artillery exchanges, pushing both nations to the edge of full-scale conflict. A fragile ceasefire, reportedly mediated by the U.S., UK, and Saudi Arabia, halted the immediate crisis, but tensions remain high. This article provides a detailed…
Read MoreTrump’s Kashmir Mediation Offer: Can the U.S. Broker Peace Between India and Pakistan?
A Bold Proposal with Complex Implications Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred diplomatic conversations by offering to mediate between India and Pakistan on Kashmir, just hours after claiming credit for a ceasefire agreement between the two nations. His remark that a solution may take “a thousand years” underscores the complexity of the dispute, but also raises questions about the feasibility of external mediation in South Asia’s most volatile geopolitical conflict. While India has historically rejected third-party involvement, Pakistan has continuously sought international mediation, citing humanitarian concerns and…
Read MoreKashmir Conflict: A Deep Dive Into One of the Most Volatile Border Disputes
A Region Torn by History & Tensions The India-Pakistan conflict over Kashmir remains one of the most dangerous, complex, and longstanding geopolitical struggles in the world. With territorial disputes dating back to 1947, the region has witnessed wars, insurgencies, ceasefire violations, and diplomatic failures—making it a global flashpoint with severe security implications. Beyond the military confrontations, Kashmir’s conflict has deeply affected millions of civilians, leading to mass displacement, economic instability, and humanitarian crises. The stakes are high, especially considering that both India and Pakistan possess nuclear capabilities. This article explores…
Read MoreA Night in Kashmir: Caught Between India and Pakistan’s Fight
A Night of Fear & Uncertainty Srinagar 11 May 2025: As the sun set over Kashmir, residents expected another evening of routine life—but instead, the night unfolded into chaos, fear, and uncertainty, as military tensions between India and Pakistan erupted into reality. Explosions echoed across the valley, drones were spotted overhead, and sirens blared through Srinagar as families scrambled for safety. With the fragile ceasefire shattered, communities braced for the unknown, fearing that the fight between these two nuclear-armed neighbors could escalate beyond control. This article offers a gripping, human-centered…
Read MoreWar Clouds Over Kashmir: What’s Next for India & Pakistan?
India Strikes Pakistan: Srinagar Remains Calm Amid Escalating Tensions Srinagar 07 May 2025: As tensions between India and Pakistan escalate following India’s military strikes deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK), the situation in Srinagar remains surprisingly calm. While border areas in north Kashmir, particularly Baramulla and Kupwara, are experiencing heavy shelling from Pakistan, daily life in Srinagar continues without major disruptions. The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and PoK. The strikes were carried out in response to the Pahalgam…
Read MoreFacade of Normalcy in J&K Criticized by Mehbooba Mufti Amid Draconian Laws
Facade of normalcy created in J&K by imposition of draconian laws: Mehbooba Mufti Mehbooba Mufti urges Chief Minister Omar Abdullah “to refrain from endorsing the August 5, 2019 decision (abrogation of Article 370) in the formulation of business rules for the assembly” Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday (February 16, 2025) asked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) “to come down from its high horse and acknowledge that the situation in J&K is not as normal as it appears”. “The façade…
Read MoreShiv Sena Demands Ban on Liquor Sale in J&K
Shiv Sena seeks ban on liquor sale in J&K The Jammu and Kashmir unit of Shiv Sena (UBT) on Friday held a protest demonstration and demanded complete ban on the sale of liquor in the Union Territory. The protest comes in wake of MLAs from three political parties submitting private members’ Bills for enforcing alcohol ban across J&K ahead of the Assembly session scheduled from March 3. Led by party’s UT chief Manish Sahni, demonstrators held placards against liquor sale and demanded immediate ban due to presence of many holy…
Read MoreOmar Abdullah: Sealing Jamia Masjid on Shab-e-Baraat Shows Lack of Confidence
Decision to lock Jamia Masjid on Shab-e-Baraat ‘very unfortunate’: CM Omar Abdullah Srinagar, Feb 13: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the decision to lock the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar on Shab-e-Baraat is ‘very unfortunate’. He said the decision betrays a lack of confidence in the people and in the law & order machinery. Taking to micro-blogging site X (formerly Twitter) he said: “It is very unfortunate that the security establishment has taken the decision to seal the historic Jamia Masjid, Srinagar on one of the holiest nights…
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