cross border terrorism

India strongly criticized Pakistan at the UN Security Council, accusing it of sponsoring cross-border terrorism and violating sovereignty through decades of aggression. India's envoy stated Pakistan's actions, including its "doctrine of bleeding India by a thousand cuts," expose its hollow rhetoric on the UN Charter.

The National Investigation Agency is conducting searches in four states. This is part of a probe into a Pakistan-linked terror plot. The plot involved drone-delivered arms and planned blasts in Indian cities. Investigators are targeting local supporters of the terror module. The operation aims to uncover a wider terror network.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that India did not express concerns regarding Pakistan's mediation role in the US-Iran conflict. While India remains focused on terrorist groups operating from Pakistani soil, this specific diplomatic engagement by Islamabad did not arise as a point of discussion.

Parvathaneni, while speaking at the Annual UNSC Open Debate on "Protection of civilians in armed conflict", congratulated China on assuming the UNSC Presidency for this month.

The Quad nations have launched a new energy security framework for the Indo-Pacific, focusing on strategic fuel reserves and emergency response to counter supply disruptions. This initiative, announced after a meeting in New Delhi, also emphasizes maritime surveillance, critical minerals cooperation, and trusted infrastructure projects, aiming to bolster regional stability and economic resilience.

National Investigation Agency has arrested Iqbal Singh alias Shera. He is a wanted narco-terrorist. His extradition from Portugal followed diplomatic and legal efforts. Shera is considered the mastermind in a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terror financing case. His arrest is a significant breakthrough in tackling Pakistan-backed narco-terror networks.

India has strongly criticized Pakistan at the UN Security Council, accusing it of a long record of violence against civilians and citing recent incidents in Afghanistan linked to Pakistani military action. India's envoy highlighted UNAMA findings of civilian casualties due to cross-border violence and airstrikes, including an attack on a hospital during Ramadan.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticized "unilateral coercive measures" and sanctions, stating they disproportionately harm developing nations and cannot replace diplomacy. He also voiced concern over the West Asia crisis, emphasizing the need for uninterrupted maritime traffic and a sustained ceasefire in Gaza, advocating for a two-state solution.

India marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a decisive response to Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism following the deadly Pahalgam attack. The Ministry of External Affairs stated the world recognized the attack and India's right to self-defense. The operation successfully targeted terror launchpads, demonstrating India's commitment to combating terrorism.