India Deploys GPS Jammers Near Pakistan Border After Pahalgam Attack
Following the Pahalgam massacre, India has launched electronic warfare operations along the Pakistan border. High-frequency GPS jammers are being used to disrupt Pakistan's satellite navigation and targeting systems. The move marks a strategic shift from conventional firepower to electromagnetic dominance. India's EW arsenal includes Samyukta, Himshakti, SPECTRA, and KALI-5000 systems, while Pakistan counters with Chinese-supplied tech. Tensions rise as both nuclear-armed neighbours brace for potential conflict escalation. Watch
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Mint
13 minutes ago
- Mint
The US and China Are Talking Again. Don't Call It a Reset
Trade negotiations between the US and China in London mark a cautious step toward easing tensions, but not a new beginning. It's a short-term strategy to avoid further deterioration — a fragile truce that could be reversed at any moment. At the core is a deeper issue: National security. Both sides now view trade through that lens, and handshakes won't fix it. Washington must recognize that Beijing seeks respect and won't accept a one-sided, long-term deal. China, for its part, needs to understand that it won't be business as usual — and that the US will expect more concessions and market access to the world's second-largest economy. The alternative is continued hostility, which will make for a more chaotic global trade environment, and a more dangerous world. The London climbdown is positive, but precarious. Rapprochement has turned into recrimination before. After the initial euphoria of a trade-war ceasefire agreed in Geneva in May, both sides accused the other of reneging on a deal to temporarily lower tariffs that had climbed well above 100%. Now negotiators say they've reached an agreement in principle on a framework to deescalate trade tensions, based on the consensus forged in Geneva. Delegations from both sides will take the proposal back to their respective leaders, following nearly 20 hours of talks over two days. 'Once the presidents approve it, we will then seek to implement it,' US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said. The full details of the accord weren't immediately available, but US officials said they 'absolutely expect' that issues around shipments of rare earth minerals and magnets will be resolved. There are no winners or losers coming out of this, notes Steve Okun, founder and chief executive officer of AC Advisors. The fundamental questions are much larger than any round of talks. 'The Trump administration needs to decide whether it views Beijing as a strategic competitor, or an existential threat,' he told me. 'Washington can take the economic hit from a trade war, but politically, Xi Jinping can suffer the hit for longer than Trump can. So one side has economic leverage, and the other political leverage — that's a standstill, for now.' The Chinese president is biding his time, despite a sluggish economy. In the most recent sign of how the trade war is hurting, exports rose less than expected last month. The worst drop in US-bound shipments since February 2020 — the outbreak of the pandemic — counteracted strong demand from elsewhere. Still, sales to other markets are providing much-needed support for an economy stuck in deflation and struggling with weak domestic demand. Beijing is sticking to its narrative that this trade war is Washington's problem, and that China is being unfairly targeted. A recent Xinhua commentary warned that America's security-focused view of economic issues risks undermining global cooperation. There is a pathway to peaceful coexistence, but compromises are required, notes Ryan Hass of the Brookings Institution. To break through with Xi, Trump will need to acknowledge that both countries are major powers. Neither can dictate terms to the other. Both would be hurt by high tariffs on each other's goods — but on their own, they're not enough to force capitulation. The US public has no appetite for a broader conflict with Beijing. Disapproval of China's behavior may be high, but the top priority is still to avoid war. Americans are clear in their desire to manage competition without that escalating into open conflict. For that to happen, Washington must recognize that Beijing craves respect. The US would be wise to pay heed to the Chinese concept of mianzi or 'face' — Xi will only agree to a long-term deal that he can pitch at home and abroad as a win. Beijing has taken lessons from Trump's first trade war, and judged that agreement to be one-sided in favor of Washington. It won't make that mistake again. China doesn't always like reciprocating face, but officials would be wise to give some to Trump, too. His tariffs have been outlandish, but his supporters also demand that he show strength, not concession. Beijing should be able to understand what happens when politicians need to cater to public pressure. Neither side has the upper hand to make the other come away an obvious loser. At the most, the London talks might have achieved just enough to help shape the future on a less-hostile basis. That in itself is progress — but it would be a mistake to call this moment a reset. More From Bloomberg Opinion: This column reflects the personal views of the author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners. Karishma Vaswani is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering Asia politics with a special focus on China. Previously, she was the BBC's lead Asia presenter and worked for the BBC across Asia and South Asia for two decades. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
42 minutes ago
- Time of India
'15 hotel fire: HC orders BMC to pay 50L each to kin of 8 victims
Mumbai: Nearly a decade after a fire at Hotel City Kinara, Kurla West, claimed 8 lives, Bombay HC Tuesday ordered BMC to pay 50 lakh each compensation to their families, nailing it for gross negligence in discharge of its duties. Justices Burgess Colabawalla and Firdosh Pooniwalla said Kinara was granted an eating housing license without it obtaining any fire NOC from the fire brigade. "This, in our view, was one of the most egregious breaches committed not only by the owner... but also by BMC," they said, adding it was even more shocking that even after BMC became aware of the lack of fire NOC, did not take any action in that regard. They said BMC officials' deliberate inaction and negligence in fulfilling their duties led to loss of lives at Kinara. On Oct 16, 2015 the fire broke out around 1.20pm in the mezzanine. Among the dead were seven students, between 18 and 20years, of Don Bosco Institute of Technology and the eighth, a civil engineer (32). The court heard a 2018 petition by the victims' parents and wife to quash the Lokayukta's Feb 27, 2017 order which dismissed their complaint seeking investigation noting that Rs 1 lakh each compensation is disbursed. The HC quashed the Lokayukta's order. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo The judges also said all the victims "had a full working life ahead of them". HC said by initially granting eating house license to Kinara without a FIR NOC and thereafter not taking action when it was discovered that Kinara was operating without a fire NOC, BMC committed gross negligence and acted totally in breach of its statutory duties. Justices Burgess Colabawala and Firdosh Pooniwalla said had BMC "promptly discharged its statutory duties by acting upon the fire safety violations and cancelled Kinara's licence, seized the LPG cylinders and prohibited the use of loft area/mezzanine floor for serving patrons, "the fire would definitely not have occurred. " "The loss of life of the petitioners' children/husband, has resulted in violation of their fundamental right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. Further, as far as the petitioners are concerned, the loss of life of their children/husband has caused immense trauma and agony to the petitioners," said the judges in the verdict. The judges noted in three routine inspections—in Sept 2012, March 2013 and Sept 2015 —BMC found that Kinara was infringing various conditions of its licence. There was no letter from the chief fire officer granting permission to run it. It was using space outside the licensed premises to prepare Chinese food. The mezzanine floor was used for service instead of storage. One Martin Mathews' complaint to Vinoba Bhave police regarding storage of illegal LPG cylinders was forwarded to BMC but assistant commissioner of L ward "did not take the complaint seriously". In response to an RTI query, the fire brigade informed activist Nicholas Almeida that Kinara had no fire NOC. Advocate Godfrey Pimenta learnt from HPCL Kinara was not a registered customer of Laxmi Gas Agency. The judges agreed with senior advocate Naushad Engineer and advocate Jayesh Mistry for the petitioners that a higher standard of care was imposed on BMC to ensure public safety. They disagreed with advocate Anil Sakhare for BMC that there was no proximate cause link to acts of omission and/or commission of municipal officers and the fire and fatalities. The judges set aside the Lokayukta's order saying it failed to consider the Rs 1 lakh compensation each paid by the state govt to the families was only ad-hoc compensation. The judges said all victims "had a full working life ahead of them". Since the students were studying engineering (IT) or mass media and Arvind Kanaujia was employed at Sterling Engineering Consultants, "it would be safe to presume that, during their whole working life, they would earn a good salary". The judges said compensation of at least Rs 30 lakh each would be payable. Considering inflation and interest over 10 years, the compensation payable, in 2025, would be Rs 50 lakh. They directed BMC to pay each petitioner within 12 weeks failing which it "shall carry interest at rate of 9 % per annum...".
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Trade breakthrough: US, China agree on 'framework' to ease trade tensions; 'we feel positive'
The United States and China have agreed on a framework to move forward on trade, marking a potential turning point in the prolonged 'trade war' between the two nations. The announcement came after two days of talks at London's Lancaster House. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'We have reached a framework to implement the Geneva consensus,' said US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. While the plan still requires approval from both presidents, Lutnick expressed confidence that issues such as rare earth exports would be resolved. 'Once the presidents approve it, we will then seek to implement it,' he said. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the US was moving 'as quickly as we can,' adding: 'We feel positive about engaging with the Chinese.' 'I think the talks are going really, really well,' Lutnick told reporters during the discussions, which lasted nearly 20 hours. 'Everybody's got their head down working closely.' Talks resumed in London after President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping spoke by phone last week, attempting to put relations back on track. Trump said he wants to 'open up China' to US products, warning, 'If we don't open up China, maybe we won't do anything.' China's lead negotiator Li Chenggang confirmed both sides would now consult their respective leaders.
