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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Baghel hits out at BJP for ‘politicising' military, seeks clarification on US role
Jabalpur: Chhattisgarh former CM Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday accused the central govt of compromising India's stance on Kashmir, questioning whether the Centre had accepted the US mediation on Indo-Pak ties in violation of the Shimla Agreement. Addressing media persons in Jabalpur, Baghel said the US president first shared information about the ceasefire between India and Pakistan. He questioned what compelled a "prime minister with a 56-inch chest to be afraid of the US president". Baghel said: "We never accepted mediation. Even in 1971, (Ex-US president Richard) Nixon sent the Seventh Fleet. The then prime minister (Indira Gandhi) was not afraid and divided Pakistan, creating Bangladesh. Look at the situation today." He questioned who authorised the US president to meditate on the Indo-Pak issues, and on what terms the ceasefire was agreed upon. "We launched an attack to eliminate terrorists, and the US president claims it's a Kashmir issue. The Shimla Agreement clearly states that there will be no third-party intervention. The question is whether the govt accepted the US president's mediation or not," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] 2025 Best Luxury Hotel Prices Expertinspector Learn More Undo He further said: "We all take pride in the valour and courage of our military. The military does not belong to any party or govt but to the entire nation. The way the BJP is politicising the military is unfortunate. There is no question mark on the military's bravery; the questions are directed at the govt." "Why were 26 people in Pahalgam not provided security, and who are their killers? Who are the four terrorists responsible for the killings who have not yet been captured?" Baghel asked. Jabalpur: Chhattisgarh former CM Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday accused the central govt of compromising India's stance on Kashmir, questioning whether the Centre had accepted the US mediation on Indo-Pak ties in violation of the Shimla Agreement. Addressing media persons in Jabalpur, Baghel said the US president first shared information about the ceasefire between India and Pakistan. He questioned what compelled a "prime minister with a 56-inch chest to be afraid of the US president". Baghel said: "We never accepted mediation. Even in 1971, (Ex-US president Richard) Nixon sent the Seventh Fleet. The then prime minister (Indira Gandhi) was not afraid and divided Pakistan, creating Bangladesh. Look at the situation today." He questioned who authorised the US president to meditate on the Indo-Pak issues, and on what terms the ceasefire was agreed upon. "We launched an attack to eliminate terrorists, and the US president claims it's a Kashmir issue. The Shimla Agreement clearly states that there will be no third-party intervention. The question is whether the govt accepted the US president's mediation or not," he said. He further said: "We all take pride in the valour and courage of our military. The military does not belong to any party or govt but to the entire nation. The way the BJP is politicising the military is unfortunate. There is no question mark on the military's bravery; the questions are directed at the govt." "Why were 26 people in Pahalgam not provided security, and who are their killers? Who are the four terrorists responsible for the killings who have not yet been captured?" Baghel asked.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Vladimir Putin could end up dead like Hitler, and his days are numbered, says ex-US intelligence officer
President of Russia Vladimir Putin 's days could be numbered as an expert reveals details which indicate that it could lead to his downfall, as per a report. According to former US Army intelligence officer David H. Carstens , the Russian president's deepening failures in Ukraine, mounting casualties, and inner circle tensions could ultimately lead to a dramatic downfall similar to Adolf Hitler 's, as per The Sun. Ex-US Intelligence Officer Warns Russian Leader Carstens, who spent over three decades in military intelligence, revealed that Putin has four glaring vulnerabilities, which could see him face the same fate as Hitler, according to the report. Speaking out about the direction of the war, Carstens warned that 2025 could be Russia's deadliest year yet, both on the battlefield and politically, as per The Sun. The Four Key Risks Facing Vladimir Putin The ex-intelligence officer pointed out these 4 weaknesses that could lead to Putin's demise: by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Rugby: Repossessed Motorhomes Can Save You Big! (Look) Topicsift Learn More Undo Carstens said, "2025 could be the costliest year of the war for Russia in terms of casualties, look, troops are not a limitless resource. So that's, shall we say, risk number one for Putin," quoted The Sun. He then said, "Number two is despite Russia's ability to suffer, the fact that the economy is very fragile," adding, "If there is some sort of an economic shock, like a massive drop in fuel prices or the loss of a strategic trade partner, I think the system could destabilize," as quoted in the report. Live Events ALSO READ: From cocaine to a slap, Emmanuel Macron is in the news for all the wrong reasons as netizens seize the opportunity to troll him The former officer highlighted that, "Risk or threat to Putin number three is that Putin depends on this very small inner circle," adding, "His security services, the FSB, his oligarchs, some loyalist military commanders," quoted The Sun. He also explained that, "If there are continued war failures, if there is, you know, continued use of soldiers, you know, en masse, rushing Ukrainian defenses, creating these high casualty events, lack of confidence will rise, and this could fracture the inner circle," as quoted in the report. Carstens said, "I've got to reach into history for the threat to Putin number four. I just don't think Putin has read his history when it comes to overreach," emphasising that "Russia is incredibly overextended in Ukraine. And it is this exact same type of overreach that ultimately defeated Hitler in his conquest of Europe," quoted The Sun. He also added, "So I think Putin has fallen into the same demise, is getting mired down in a conflict he cannot sustain, and that as well is part of his Achilles' heel," as quoted in the report. FAQs Is Vladimir Putin really at risk of losing power? According to expert David Carstens, yes, and there are multiple factors like war fatigue, economic instability, and cracks in his inner circle that could threaten his position. How is Putin's situation similar to Hitler's? Carstens believes Putin has overreached in Ukraine, just as Hitler did in Europe, a move that could end in defeat and collapse.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Trump takes credit for everything': Ex-US NSA John Bolton shrugs off Donald Trump's ceasefire claim between India & Pakistan
Ex-US NSA John Bolton shrugs off Donald Trump's ceasefire claim between India & Pakistan (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Former US national security advisor John Bolton has dismissed Donald Trump 's claims of brokering the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, saying the US President tends to 'take credit for everything.' Speaking to news agency ANI, Bolton said, 'It's nothing personal to India. This is Donald Trump, who takes credit for everything.' He added that Trump was likely attempting to grab the spotlight before others could. 'It may be irritating, probably is irritating to many people, but it's nothing against India, it's just Trump being Trump,' Bolton remarked. His comments come after Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social , to announce a 'full and immediate ceasefire' between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, asserting that the US had played a key mediating role. 'After a long night of talks mediated by the United States… Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence,' Trump wrote. The ceasefire came in the wake of India's ' Operation Sindoor ', launched on May 7 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians on April 22. The operation targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, killing over 100 terrorists from groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba. Pakistan responded with shelling and drone attacks, triggering intense clashes until an understanding on cessation of hostilities was reached on May 10. India has firmly rejected Trump's claims. In a statement, the ministry of external affairs said, 'Any issues pertaining to the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir have to be addressed by India and Pakistan bilaterally. That stated policy has not changed.' The MEA also clarified that while Indian and US leaders discussed the evolving military situation between May 7 and May 10, trade was not part of the conversation. 'The issue of trade did not come up in any of these discussions,' it stated. Bolton further backed India's response, calling it 'entirely justifiable.' He was quoted by ANI as saying , 'India was certainly entitled to act in self-defence against locations inside Pakistan where the terrorist attack was planned and carried out from.' He also raised concerns about Pakistan's internal security and nuclear safety, echoing Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh's warning about Islamabad's nuclear arsenal. 'We can never say that we have it under control… the risk of nuclear weapons falling into the hands of terrorists or irresponsible commanders would be very dangerous,' Bolton said. Additionally, Bolton highlighted growing Chinese and Turkish military involvement in Pakistan, calling it a concern for India's western flank. India's all-party outreach under Operation Sindoor also received Bolton's backing. He stressed the importance of educating the world about India's fight against terrorism. 'It is unacceptable for innocent civilians to be harmed by terrorist attacks,' he told ANI, adding that India's efforts to have terror groups like The Resistance Front listed by the UN were 'significant.' India continues to assert that the Pahalgam attack and its response remain bilateral matters, with no role for external mediation.
India.com
19-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Chinas Covert Role: Satellite, Air Defence Aid To Pakistan In India Conflict Exposed
China gave Pakistan vital satellite and air defence assistance in its recent war-like confrontation with India, a senior Indian defence think tank asserted, hinting Beijing might have had a more active role in the conflict than officially stated. China helped Pakistan realign satellite surveillance over Indian space and redeploy air defence radar systems in the period before the war that followed the April 22 killing of 26 Indian tourists, Ashok Kumar, the Director General of the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS)—a think tank attached to India's Ministry of Defence — said. "It helped them to redeploy their air defence radar so that any aerial action from our side could be detected," Kumar told an interview at the headquarters of the think tank in New Delhi. Support was said to have been given in conjunction with an ISIS-affiliated terror assault that ignited the escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbours. Though the Indian government has yet to officially declare China's role, and Pakistan has acknowledged that it used Chinese weapons systems, Kumar's words signal wider logistical and intelligence collaboration between Beijing and Islamabad during the conflict. CENJOWS is a research think-tank aimed at modernizing India's military strength. It has Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the heads of India's Army, Navy, and Air Force on its advisory board. Requests for comment sent to the Foreign and Defence Ministries of China, India, and Pakistan, as well as to the Indian Armed Forces and the Office of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, remained unanswered as of Sunday evening. Worst Conflict In 50 Years The recent skirmish has been termed the most intense between India and Pakistan in half a century, with drone attacks, artillery exchanges, missile exchanges, and small-arms battles along their disputed border areas. India has designated the April 22 killings as a Pakistan-sponsored terrorist act — a charge Islamabad has refuted. Ex-US President Donald Trump alleged to have brokered a ceasefire from May 10, something India dismissed as saying the truce was negotiated bilaterally. Pakistan subsequently extended the ceasefire until Sunday, while India said that it was seeking confidence-building measures. China's Military Hardware Underperformed: Report Kumar also pointed out that Chinese military systems deployed during the war "failed miserably" in actual battlefield situations. Though he did not explain, he quoted Indian military officials raising questions about the functioning of the systems. Pakistan had used hundreds of drones in the war, reportedly, but India's networked sensor system helped it effectively counter the threat, said Kumar. Pakistan said on Friday that it had downed six Indian fighter aircraft. The statement hasn't been independently confirmed, and no losses have been verified by India. Chinese hardware like the J-IOC combat fighter and the PL-15 air-to-air missile have been used for the first time in actual combat, according to reports. Their employment has caused a stir in regional defence communities, especially in Taiwan. Neither China nor Pakistan made any official assessment of their performance or public statements regarding the contribution of the systems to the war. India Prepares For A Two-Front Challenge Kumar cautioned that future defence planning in India would have to increasingly factor in the likelihood of concurrent aggression by both China and Pakistan. "Anything which is with China today can be deemed to be with Pakistan tomorrow," he stated, further observing that China is not likely to act unless a conflict reaches a "critical" point. He also suggested Pakistan could be expected to support China in the case of a future India-China conflict. China and Pakistan have enjoyed close strategic and military relations since the Cold War. Beijing has invested heavily in Pakistan through the Belt and Road Initiative, including in the strategic China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). After a fatal 2020 border skirmish with China that killed 20 Indian troops, India has continued to gradually redeploy military resources to bolster its northern border. In spite of a recent improvement in relations over the past several months, the new conflict highlights intensifying strategic tensions in the area.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Trump's special message after Biden's cancer diagnosis surprises everyone
Former US President Joe Biden , 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, according to a statement released by his office on Sunday. The cancer has been characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5), indicating a high-grade, rapidly spreading malignancy. Also Read : Ex-US President diagnosed with prostate cancer President Donald Trump extended his well-wishes to his predecessor in a surprising show of civility. "Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden's recent medical diagnosis," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. "We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery". Just days before the diagnosis was announced, Trump had lambasted Biden in an interview, accusing him of allowing "millions of criminals" to enter the country unchecked. Live Events Other political figures also expressed support, including Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, known for her harsh critiques of Biden wrote, "Cancer is truly awful. My Dad passed away in 2021 with cancer. Prayers for Joe Biden and his family." Former Florida Representative Matt Gaetz, now a media personality, stated on social media, "We are rooting for President Biden in this fight!" British broadcaster Piers Morgan praised Trump's response as "classy" and condemned those mocking Biden's health news, urging respect for the former president's service and current battle. Biden's diagnosis comes during renewed scrutiny over his health during his presidency. A forthcoming book, "Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again," by journalists Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, alleges that Biden's aides concealed signs of his physical and cognitive decline during his re-election campaign. The book claims that internal discussions even considered the possibility of Biden requiring a wheelchair if re-elected. Despite the serious nature of his diagnosis, medical experts note that hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, even when metastatic, can often be managed effectively for years. Biden and his family are currently reviewing treatment options with his medical team. This diagnosis adds a personal dimension to Biden's long-standing commitment to cancer research, notably his "Cancer Moonshot" initiative aimed at reducing cancer deaths, a cause he has championed since losing his son Beau to brain cancer in 2015. FAQs What type of cancer has Joe Biden been diagnosed with? Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized (spread) to his bones. His condition is classified with a Gleason score of 9, which indicates one of the most aggressive forms of prostate cancer. What does a Gleason score of 9 mean? The Gleason score ranges from 6 to 10 and is used to describe how abnormal cancer cells appear under a microscope. A score of 9 suggests a high-grade cancer that is likely to spread quickly. Biden's cancer is also hormone-sensitive, which allows for more effective treatment options. Is this form of prostate cancer treatable? Yes, while metastatic prostate cancer is serious and more difficult to treat than localized cancer, hormone-sensitive cancers can often be managed for years with hormone therapy and other medical interventions. How was Biden's cancer discovered? According to the official statement, Biden underwent a medical evaluation after experiencing urinary symptoms. A prostate nodule was found, and further testing led to the cancer diagnosis on Friday.
