BL Explainer: Why did India withdraw security clearance of Turkiye’s Celebi? 

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security had on May 15 withdrawn security clearance for Turkiye’s airport ground-handling firm Celebi citing national security concerns. However, the bureau is yet to give details of the concerns. The action was seen as a direct fallout of Turkiye’s support for Pakistan following India’s military action against terrorist infrastructure in…

How conflict with India helped boost the Pakistan military’s domestic image | India-Pakistan Tensions News

Islamabad, Pakistan – On May 9, 2023, thousands of Pakistanis took to the streets across major cities, targeting both public and private properties, especially those affiliated with the powerful Pakistani military. Among the targets were the army’s General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, the residence of a top military commander in Lahore, which was set ablaze, and…

Gold & Silver Prices Today, 20 May 2025: Gold at Rs 93,005/10g, Silver at Rs 95,325/kg; check city-wise gold rate

Gold & Silver Prices Today, 20 May 2025: Gold and silver prices witnessed a mixed session on Monday, with domestic futures dipping even as global prices edged higher due to heightened safe-haven demand following a credit downgrade of the United States by Moody’s. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for June delivery fell by…

‘Big egos involved’: Trump says Russia, Ukraine to begin ‘immediate’ ceasefire talks after calls with Putin, Zelenskyy

In a major development, US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that Russia and Ukraine will “immediately” begin ceasefire negotiations, following separate phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. However, the conversations, while described as productive, did not appear to yield a major breakthrough, AP reported. The details regarding when or…