The Sunday Guardian - May 25, 2025
The Sunday Guardian - May 25, 2025
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In this issue
May 25, 2025
China-Turkey-Pakistan: A triple whammy is in the making
There are serious strategic implications for India. In some ways, there is an underlying attempt to economically encircle India.
6 mins
'Trinamool-led mobs targeted Hindus in Murshidabad'
The report by a three-member committee appointed by the Calcutta High Court has revealed how Hindus were targeted at the behest of Trinamool Congress leaders in Murshidabad district in West Bengal, leading to three deaths and widespread destruction of property.
4 mins
Op Sindoor: India stayed undeterred in the face of coordinated digital strikes
Following the 22 April attack on tourists in Pahalgam, apart from the conflict at the borders, a war was also fought on the digital front.
3 mins
Pak Agents Lured Students, Influencers With Cash, Visa Promises, Used Emotional Traps
A series of arrests across Punjab and Haryana has not only exposed a disturbing espionage network operated by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), but has also revealed how Indian youths, including women, were systematically targeted and recruited through social media platforms.
4 mins
Pak Internal Documents Show Iaf Hit Key Infra In Air Bases
This assessment is based on two sets of internal Pakistan Air Force documents that came into existence post the Indian air strikes, and were accessed by The Sunday Guardian.
5 mins
Privileged Few Reap Benefits As DBT Falters In U'Khand
Uttarakhand's DBT system remains incomplete, sparking farmer outrage over exclusion.
2 mins
Privileged Few Reap Benefits as DBT Falters in U'Khand
Uttarakhand's DBT system remains incomplete, sparking farmer outrage over exclusion.
2 mins
India Struck Hard, Stayed in Control: Ladwig on Sindoor
Dr Walter C. Ladwig III analyses Operation Sindoor and its impact on regional deterrence dynamics.
5 mins
Nitish son Nishant set to enter politics, eyes Harnaut seat
Bihar's 2025 elections in spotlight as Nishant Kumar apparently prepares his son for political debut
2 mins
AAP Faces Growing Corruption Allegations in Punjab
AAP's clean governance promise in Punjab faces scrutiny as corruption allegations mount against its MLAs.
2 mins
Taking Home Fire(Brand)s Abroad
The affable and very diplomatic Baijayant \"Jay\" Panda will have his hands full as he leads the multiparty delegation to the MENA countries—Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and Algeria.
1 min
The Launch With A Post Script
The book launch of \"India Inked, Elections in the World's Largest Democracy\" written by investigative journalist Poonam Aggarwal was a well-attended event.
1 min
The Shashi Tharoor-Manish Tewari Hyphenation
Much has been made of the way the Congress has handled the multi-party delegations.
1 min
Punjab AAP eyes Hindu vote with 'Temple Act' promise
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announced Hindu Temple Act to grant temples independent management, in an attempt to boost Hindu vote.
3 mins
SP Plans To Increase Dalit Numbers In 2027 Polls
Samajwadi Party begins early groundwork for 2027 UP polls with renewed focus on Dalit outreach.
2 mins
Rajasthan Issues at NITI Aayog Meeting
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma sought Centre's support on water, energy, and development projects.
3 mins
India Should Have Split Pak Long Ago: M.K. Narayanan
India missed a critical opportunity to \"split West Pakistan\" after both the 1965 and 1971 wars, says former National Security Adviser (NSA) M.K. Narayanan.
3 mins
Punjab Chief Minister Confronts Centre at NITI Aayog Over Water Rights
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, during the 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog, raised critical issues concerning water rights, industrial incentives, border development, and pending financial dues.
3 mins
Rahul Advises Poonch Students to Work Hard, Play Hard
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday visited Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district to meet the families affected by recent shelling from Pakistan.
2 mins
Operation Sindoor Debate Threatens Congress Unity
Congress faces deepening internal rifts, strategic confusion, and leadership crises amid rising national and state-level challenges.
3 mins
India Rebuts Pakistan's Disinformation on Indus Water Treaty at UNSC
India, in a firm and unequivocal statement at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), accused Pakistan of spreading disinformation over the Indus Water Treaty and reiterated its commitment to responsible water management even amid persistent cross-border terrorism.
1 min
Stalin Seeks Rightful Funding at Niti Aayog Meet
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday, at the 10th NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting held here, said that it is not ideal for the cooperative federal structure of India that states constantly have to fight, argue, and approach courts to receive their rightful share of funding, as this affects not just the growth of individual states but the country as a whole.
3 mins
Questioning US Intervention Calls for Answers on Espionage in Cong Rule
Pakistan's lies, Operation Sindoor, and U.S. surveillance revelations highlight complex India-Pakistan and global relations.
4 mins
Decoding Donald Trump in the Time of India-Pakistan Conflict
Analysts believe that the US-India relationship will continue to grow regardless of what President Trump does next, however, PM Modi will have to navigate the rest of the Trump years deftly.
6 mins
Shashi Tharoor is the Shah Rukh Khan of Indian politics
While Tharoor is leading the Parliamentary delegation to the US, Brazil and Columbia and has earned huge appreciation from the government and the BJP, he is becoming a big eyesore for the Congress.
5 mins
Change Mindset to Deal With Terror
Pahalgam attack is an inflexion point in our history that calls out for deep introspection; a moment in time to call a spade a spade; a time to make honest judgements about ourselves, call out the deficiencies in our society.
5 mins
Trump's 'Golden Dome' A Brilliant Idea
In a sign that the Real Donald Trump may be returning, the President of the United States has unveiled a plan to build a missile defence system, or Golden Dome, which he expects to be ready for commissioning by the close of his term in the White House, or a little under four years from now.
2 mins
Ukraine Inspires CCP's New Proxy War on India
Ukraine has suffered greatly, in the way proxies usually do. In similar fashion, Pakistan is being used as a proxy against India.
4 mins
Indus Water Treaty needs an urgent review
Even without a conflict, a comprehensive review of the Indus Water Treaty has been long overdue.
7 mins
Sinicization of Tibetan names
Language standardization has long been a focal point in China's nation-building efforts.
1 min
The trifecta of Pakistani deep state: Mullah, military and terrorists
Pakistan today is economically bankrupt but, ironically, rich in terror. IMF bailouts sustain its formal economy, while informal networks continue to thrive in the black market of global jihad.
4 mins
Op Sindoor: India's Atmanirbhar resolve and the new architecture of deterrence
The decisive response was not a product of improvisation but the result of years of structural reform and strategic investment in India's defence capabilities under the Modi government.
5 mins
Trump: Deliberately Unpredictable?
President Donald Trump's unpredictable political behavior is hugely trending news and views in contemporary world affairs.
5 mins
Iran, US See Hope for Progress After Nuclear Talks in Rome
Iranian and U.S. delegations wrapped up a fifth round of talks in Rome on Friday, and signs of some limited progress emerged in the negotiations aimed at resolving a decades-long dispute over Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
1 min
In Trump's D.C., Pak Quietly Erects Its Largest-Ever Influence Network
Thirteen lobbying firms, over $3.5 million in contracts, and a strategic narrative aimed at Kashmir, critical minerals, and countering India: Islamabad's campaign is its boldest yet in the US capital.
4 mins
President Yoon's exit unlikely to sour South Korea-Japan ties
Speculation is rife in a section of the international public spectrum that the recent ouster of Yoon Suk Yeol from the presidency of South Korea might come to sour ties between Seoul and Tokyo.
3 mins
Bangladesh: Yunus Not Resigning Or Leaving Country Amid Resignation Buzz
Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, will not resign, nor is he leaving the country amid political unrest.
1 min
Prime Minister Netanyahu Is Turning Israel Into A Pariah State
Netanyahu's Gaza war tactics, civilian toll, and dismissal of criticism as anti-Semitism are isolating Israel globally, risking its transformation into a pariah state.
5 mins
Shinjiro Koizumi attempts to reform Japan's agriculture
Japan's Agriculture minister, Taku Eto, made a Marie Antoinette-level serious gaffe. At a time of empty rice shelves in some locations, shortages in others, and record prices (that doubled in a year to even $29 for 5 kg in a Tokyo supermarket) he said that he never buys rice because he has so much presented to him by his supporters.
4 mins
India Must Keep U.S. and China Equidistant, Embrace Israel and Russia
The reality is, both the U.S. and China will pursue their interests with or without India. And therefore, our foreign policy must be self-driven.
4 mins
Time To Modernise India's 'Last Mile Policing'
After the spectacular success of Operation Sindoor, it is pertinent to address the internal security challenges India faces
6 mins
Karnataka HC Stays Cases Against BJP IT Cell Chief
The Karnataka High Court has granted an interim stay on two separate criminal cases lodged against BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya and Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, halting all further legal action until the next hearing.
1 min
SC Upholds Arrest of K. Rajasekhar Reddy
The Supreme Court of India has upheld the arrest of K. Rajasekhar Reddy, a key accused in the Rs 3,200 crore Andhra Pradesh liquor scam.
1 min
Delhi HC Transfers Judge Amid Graft Allegations
The Delhi High Court has transferred a Special Judge from Rouse Avenue Court following serious allegations of bribery in a 2023 GST-related bail case.
1 min
SC Reserves Interim Orders on Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025
The Supreme Court has reserved its interim orders on a series of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
1 min
Delhi HC halts CAG audit of Ajmer Sharif Dargah societies
The Delhi High Court has issued an interim stay on the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) proposed audit of two registered societies associated with the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, citing potential procedural lapses under the CAG Act, 1971.
1 min
Delhi HC Issues Notice Over Alleged DJS Exam Mark Tampering
The Delhi High Court has issued notices to its Registrar General and the Registrar of Judicial Examinations following allegations of mark tampering in the 2023 Delhi Judicial Services (DJS) Mains Examination.
1 min
Nepal's Top Court Upholds Ex-HM's Judicial Custody
Nepal's Supreme Court upheld the judicial custody of former Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane in connection with a major cooperative fraud and organized crime case, rejecting a habeas corpus petition filed by his wife, Nikita Paudel.
1 min
SC Directs Cadre Review for Central Armed Police Forces Within 6 Months
The Supreme Court of India has mandated a comprehensive cadre review of all Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) — including the CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, and SSB — to be completed within 6 months.
1 min
The Return to Tenjiku
Rediscovering sacred wisdom and discernment in modern times
4 mins
IHC should be the think-tank of India: K.G. Suresh
In the heart of Delhi, the India Habitat Centre (IHC) stands as a thriving crucible for cultural, intellectual, and social exchange.
4 mins
Author Ricky Weir on the Release of His Memoir 'Illegitimately Blessed'
A life well-lived certainly deserves to be documented. Author Ricky Weir's page-turning memoir, 'Illegitimately Blessed: My Journey to Being Black to White to Me,' is a testament to this.
4 mins
Operation 2030: Confronting the climate crisis
Operation 2030 urges inner transformation, climate accountability, and citizen-led change to combat ecological collapse.
6 mins
Adrsya: The Hidden Marvels of the Mahabharata
Adrsya: The Hidden Marvels of the Mahabharata revives the tales of many lesser-known characters of the Mahabharata:
1 min
The Thyroid Deficiency, Excess and Swelling Problems
The thyroid gland produces the thyroxine hormone that regulates metabolism (energy release and levels), and acts like a vehicle's accelerator.
6 mins
Outsourcing faith: Blindly signed, sealed and delivered
One by one, the faithful shuffled into the Swami's chamber, returning with an incredulous sheen to their faces! How did Swamiji know that, \"I wanted to expand on my business, build a resort of the Spa variety, where even cocktails stirred with a double-shot, were taken for muscle-relaxants?!\". When it was my turn to enter the Sanctum, I definitely wanted to make an about turn but it was too late and so, made my way with the enthusiasm of a cat headed for a bath. He slowly looked up, then down, indicating that I had not followed the protocol laid down by the Gods—not having prostrated to touch his feet!
4 mins
Unwind in luxury and in style: A hidden oasis awaits tourists in Bali
Nestled on Bali's breath-taking Bukit Peninsula, Ayana Villas is an exquisite tropical hideaway that promises an unforgettable escape. With lush gardens and stunning ocean vistas, it's paradise redefined.
4 mins
Domestic Air Passenger Traffic Rises 10% in April
Domestic air travel in India continued to rise, with passenger traffic registering a 10.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in April 2025, according to a recent report by ratings agency ICRA.
1 min
FPIs Pulled Out Rs 4,784 Crore From Indian Equities In One Week
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) turned net sellers in the Indian equity markets this week, offloading shares worth Rs 4,784.32 crore between May 19 and May 23, according to data released by the National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL).
1 min
Assam CM Meets Industry Leaders in New Delhi
Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday met top industrialists on the sidelines of the ongoing Rising North East Summit 2025 in New Delhi and asked them to fulfill their commitments made during Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit in Guwahati, a release added.
2 mins
Piyush Goyal Meets EU's Trade Commissioner, Holds Talks on FTA
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal met European Commissioner for Trade, Maros Sefcovic to discuss the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU).
1 min
PM Wants Centre-States To Work Like Team India
Calling for an increase in the speed of development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that if the Centre and all the States come together and work together like Team India, no goal is impossible.
1 min
India's Q4 FY25 GDP Growth Likely to Accelerate to 7%
The growth rate of the Indian economy in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2025 will clock 7.0 per cent, with an uptick from the third quarter (Q3 FY25) of 6.2 per cent, according to a report by Union Bank of India (UBI).
1 min
Govt Ratifies Interest Rate of 8.25% on Employees' Provident Fund
The Union Government has ratified an interest rate of 8.25 per cent on the employees' provident fund for the financial year (FY) 2024-25.
1 min
TSMC Warns U.S. Tariffs Could Derail US$165 Billion Arizona Investment
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has cautioned the US government that imposing tariffs on Taiwanese semiconductors could undermine its significant investment plans in Arizona, Focus Taiwan reported on Friday.
1 min
GIC Posts Strong Q3 FY25
The reinsurance business is undergoing a complex and evolving market landscape with multiple challenges driven by catastrophic events.
2 mins
RBI's Strong Dividend to Govt Boosted by USD Sales, Interest Income
The Reserve Bank of India's record dividend payout of nearly Rs 2.7 trillion to the government has been made possible due to robust gross dollar sales, higher foreign exchange gains, and steady increases in interest income, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
1 min
HOW CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES ARE POWERING THE NEXT ENERGY REVOLUTION
In the year 2000, solar energy accounted for a mere 0.2% of the world's energy mix. Fast forward to 2024, and that number has impressively surged to 7%. This exponential rise isn't just a testament to the urgency of climate action—it underscores a pivotal technological transformation in how we capture, store, and share solar power.
2 mins
Legal challenges in age of AI
OPINION
5 mins
LIC Bags Guinness World Record
Life Insurance Corporation of India on Saturday said it has earned a Guinness World Record title for most life insurance policies sold in 24 hours.
1 min
Shuru App raises series A for AI trends engine
Shuru App, one of India's fastest-growing hyperlocal platforms, has raised Series A funding to power its next phase of product and technology expansion.
1 min
Reliance to invest Rs 75,000 crore in the Northeast
Reliance will invest over Rs 75,000 crore in North Eastern states over next five years, announced Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and MD, Reliance Industries, while speaking at the 'Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025'.
1 min
Peter England Unveils Its Newest Campaign
Peter England, India's leading menswear brand from the house of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited, proudly announces the return of The Gentlemen's League with its bold new collection - The League of Legends.
2 mins
Transrail Reports 27% Rise in Net Profit to Rs 126.57 Cr in March Quarter
EPC player Transrail Lighting (Transrail) has reported a 27 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 126.57 crore for the March quarter, driven by higher operational revenues.
1 min
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