Latest news with #INDIA-PAKISTAN
News18
5 days ago
- Politics
- News18
'Pakistan Is Nothing Without China': Owaisi Flags TRF Omission In UNSC's Pahalgam Resolution
Last Updated: Asaduddin Owaisi said Pakistan is "nothing without China" and accused it of spreading lies about India. Owaisi further stated that the ceasefire proposal was agreed upon by India. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi, who was part of the delegation of MPs that toured Saudi Arabia and other countries, on Thursday said Pakistan is nothing without China's support. In an exclusive conversation with CNN-News18, Owaisi also said the delegation he was a part of tried to expose Pakistan's lies and its misinformation campaign at the international forum. 'I tried to expose Pakistan's lies and their misinformation campaign against India," Owaisi said. 'It has become clear, without China, Pakistan is nothing. They are handicapped without China's support," he added. Speaking on his delegation's mission, Owaisi said, 'We also explained how Pakistan, with help from China, blocked the naming of The Resistance Front (TRF) in the United Nations Security Council resolution on the Pahalgam terror attack." On April 25, the UNSC condemned the Pahalgam terror attack in the 'strongest terms" and reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the 'most serious" threats to international peace and security. Days later, the UNSC refused to mention TRF in its six-monthly report to the Sanctions Committee, even after India's repeated submissions. Later, it was known that a Chinese diplomat, who led the South and Central Asia group, onboarded Pakistan's requests and mentioned the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and the Majeed Brigade. Owaisi, during his conversation with CNN-News18, also mentioned Pakistan's fake propaganda of claiming military operation victory over India, and said, 'Pakistan's Field Marashal, Asim Munir, failed to produce an original painting, and thus he showcased an earlier painting of a Chinese drill, trying to pass it off as a display of operations against India." Asim Munir was recently mocked for presenting a framed painting, which showed a striking resemblance to an alleged Chinese military exercise, as a gift to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at a high-profile dinner event. The painting was gifted as a depiction of Pakistan's so-called military operation against India. However, sharp-eyed users were quick to point out that the image bore a striking resemblance to a four-year-old photograph from a Chinese military exercise. Several users claimed that the image was lifted directly from publicly available visuals of the Chinese People's Liberation Army drills, raising questions about the authenticity of Pakistan's portrayal of Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos. WHAT OWAISI SAID ON INDIA-PAKISTAN CEASEFIRE Amid the recent controversy surrounding Rahul Gandhi's 'surrender" remark, Owaisi, while speaking to CNN-News18, said Pakistan's DGMO spoke to the Indian authorities, and it was only after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's permission that the ceasefire was agreed upon. 'The suggestion for a ceasefire came after Pakistan's DGMO spoke to ours. Our DGMO, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's permission, agreed," Owaisi said. 'But I was saddened that this decision wasn't announced by our own political leadership — instead, we heard it via a tweet by the US President. That was hard to accept," he added, commenting on Donald Trump's claims of mediating between India and Pakistan. Owaisi's delegation, led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Baijayant Panda, included BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey, Phangnon Konyak and Rekha Sharma, Satnam Singh Sandhu and Ghulam Nabi Azad, and former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla. During their visit, the delegation briefed international partners on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and 'Operation Sindoor', highlighting the broader fight against cross-border terrorism while engaging with leaders in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Algeria. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Asaduddin Owaisi india pakistan conflict Operation Sindoor pahalgam terror attack Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: June 05, 2025, 13:53 IST News india 'Pakistan Is Nothing Without China': Owaisi Flags TRF Omission In UNSC's Pahalgam Resolution
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Air India lobbies government to axe IndiGo lease with Turkish carrier, source says
By Aditya Kalra and Abhijith Ganapavaram NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Air India has lobbied Indian officials to halt rival IndiGo's leasing tie-up with Turkish Airlines, citing business impact as well as security concerns sparked by Istanbul's support for Pakistan, according to a source and a document seen by Reuters. Amid growing public anger in India against Turkey's stance on Pakistan in the India-Pakistan conflict, Indians have been cancelling holidays. The Indian government on Thursday revoked security clearance of Turkish ground handling service firm, Celebi, citing national security. Since 2023, IndiGo has had a leasing arrangement with state-backed Turkish Airlines, which has provided two planes with pilots and some crew to IndiGo to operate on New Delhi- and Mumbai-to-Istanbul routes. Air India has asked India's Civil Aviation ministry to disallow repeated extensions of the leasing deal, which must be renewed every six months, arguing it is benefiting Turkey and hurting India's aviation sector, according to the source and a document Air India submitted to some Indian government departments, seen by Reuters. The aircraft leasing arrangement had led to "a substantial increase in seat capacity" to Turkey, boosting that country's tourism as well, the document said. Air India and Turkish Airlines, as well as India's aviation ministry, did not respond to Reuters queries. In a statement, IndiGo said its partnership with Turkish Airlines, which also include a codeshare deal, "provides multiple benefits to Indian travellers", boosts aviation growth and jobs, and also "enabled IndiGo to build its presence in the long-haul markets in Europe and the USA." Indian aviation policies say the government can approve such leasing deals for six months in cases of "emergent" or "unforeseen" circumstances, but they can be extended. The last extension for IndiGo for such leases is valid until May 31, and the carrier has already applied for an extension, said another source with direct knowledge. IndiGo, like Air India and other global airlines, has faced delivery delays due to supply chain disruptions affecting planemakers Boeing and Airbus. INDIA-PAKISTAN TENSIONS Air India has in recent weeks also invoked national security concerns in its discussions with Indian officials, after India's strikes in Pakistan following a militant attack in Indian Kashmir saw Turkey publicly supporting Islamabad's "calm and restrained policies" in the crisis, the source added. Pakistan has denied any involvement in the attacks. In revoking Celebi's clearance on Thursday, India's junior aviation minister Murlidhar Mohol said on X: "We have received requests from across India to ban Celebi ... Recognising the seriousness of the issue and the call to protect national interests, we have taken cognizance of these requests." Separately, IndiGo's codeshare partnership with Turkish Airlines, in place since 2018, allows it to offer many international destinations to its customers. Tata Group-owned Air India has told government officials that the carrier, as well as India's aviation sector, loses business due to IndiGo's longer-haul flights to the United States and Europe, as Turkey stands to gain more, the source added. "The codeshare partnership between IndiGo and Turkish Airlines provides an extra revenue stream for Turkish Airlines, further enhancing their financial gains," the document stated.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Air India lobbies government to axe IndiGo lease with Turkish carrier, source says
By Aditya Kalra and Abhijith Ganapavaram NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Air India has lobbied Indian officials to halt rival IndiGo's leasing tie-up with Turkish Airlines, citing business impact as well as security concerns sparked by Istanbul's support for Pakistan, according to a source and a document seen by Reuters. Amid growing public anger in India against Turkey's stance on Pakistan in the India-Pakistan conflict, Indians have been cancelling holidays. The Indian government on Thursday revoked security clearance of Turkish ground handling service firm, Celebi, citing national security. Since 2023, IndiGo has had a leasing arrangement with state-backed Turkish Airlines, which has provided two planes with pilots and some crew to IndiGo to operate on New Delhi- and Mumbai-to-Istanbul routes. Air India has asked India's Civil Aviation ministry to disallow repeated extensions of the leasing deal, which must be renewed every six months, arguing it is benefiting Turkey and hurting India's aviation sector, according to the source and a document Air India submitted to some Indian government departments, seen by Reuters. The aircraft leasing arrangement had led to "a substantial increase in seat capacity" to Turkey, boosting that country's tourism as well, the document said. Air India and Turkish Airlines, as well as India's aviation ministry, did not respond to Reuters queries. In a statement, IndiGo said its partnership with Turkish Airlines, which also include a codeshare deal, "provides multiple benefits to Indian travellers", boosts aviation growth and jobs, and also "enabled IndiGo to build its presence in the long-haul markets in Europe and the USA." Indian aviation policies say the government can approve such leasing deals for six months in cases of "emergent" or "unforeseen" circumstances, but they can be extended. The last extension for IndiGo for such leases is valid until May 31, and the carrier has already applied for an extension, said another source with direct knowledge. IndiGo, like Air India and other global airlines, has faced delivery delays due to supply chain disruptions affecting planemakers Boeing and Airbus. INDIA-PAKISTAN TENSIONS Air India has in recent weeks also invoked national security concerns in its discussions with Indian officials, after India's strikes in Pakistan following a militant attack in Indian Kashmir saw Turkey publicly supporting Islamabad's "calm and restrained policies" in the crisis, the source added. Pakistan has denied any involvement in the attacks. In revoking Celebi's clearance on Thursday, India's junior aviation minister Murlidhar Mohol said on X: "We have received requests from across India to ban Celebi ... Recognising the seriousness of the issue and the call to protect national interests, we have taken cognizance of these requests." Separately, IndiGo's codeshare partnership with Turkish Airlines, in place since 2018, allows it to offer many international destinations to its customers. Tata Group-owned Air India has told government officials that the carrier, as well as India's aviation sector, loses business due to IndiGo's longer-haul flights to the United States and Europe, as Turkey stands to gain more, the source added. "The codeshare partnership between IndiGo and Turkish Airlines provides an extra revenue stream for Turkish Airlines, further enhancing their financial gains," the document stated. Sign in to access your portfolio
Economic Times
16-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Air India lobbies government to axe IndiGo lease with Turkish carrier, source says
Air India has lobbied Indian officials to halt rival IndiGo's leasing tie-up with Turkish Airlines, citing business impact as well as security concerns sparked by Istanbul's support for Pakistan, according to a source and a document seen by Reuters. Amid growing public anger in India against Turkey's stance on Pakistan in the India-Pakistan conflict, Indians have been cancelling holidays. The Indian government on Thursday revoked security clearance of Turkish ground handling service firm, Celebi, citing national security. Since 2023, IndiGo has had a leasing arrangement with state-backed Turkish Airlines, which has provided two planes with pilots and some crew to IndiGo to operate on New Delhi- and Mumbai-to-Istanbul routes. Air India has asked India's Civil Aviation ministry to disallow repeated extensions of the leasing deal, which must be renewed every six months, arguing it is benefiting Turkey and hurting India's aviation sector, according to the source and a document Air India submitted to some Indian government departments, seen by Reuters. The aircraft leasing arrangement had led to "a substantial increase in seat capacity" to Turkey, boosting that country's tourism as well, the document said. Air India and Turkish Airlines, as well as India's aviation ministry, did not respond to Reuters queries. In a statement, IndiGo said its partnership with Turkish Airlines, which also include a codeshare deal, "provides multiple benefits to Indian travellers", boosts aviation growth and jobs, and also "enabled IndiGo to build its presence in the long-haul markets in Europe and the USA." Indian aviation policies say the government can approve such leasing deals for six months in cases of "emergent" or "unforeseen" circumstances, but they can be extended. The last extension for IndiGo for such leases is valid until May 31, and the carrier has already applied for an extension, said another source with direct knowledge. IndiGo, like Air India and other global airlines, has faced delivery delays due to supply chain disruptions affecting planemakers Boeing and Airbus. INDIA-PAKISTAN TENSIONS Air India has in recent weeks also invoked national security concerns in its discussions with Indian officials, after India's strikes in Pakistan following a militant attack in Indian Kashmir saw Turkey publicly supporting Islamabad's "calm and restrained policies" in the crisis, the source added. Pakistan has denied any involvement in the attacks. In revoking Celebi's clearance on Thursday, India's junior aviation minister Murlidhar Mohol said on X: "We have received requests from across India to ban Celebi ... Recognising the seriousness of the issue and the call to protect national interests, we have taken cognizance of these requests." Separately, IndiGo's codeshare partnership with Turkish Airlines, in place since 2018, allows it to offer many international destinations to its customers. Tata Group-owned Air India has told government officials that the carrier, as well as India's aviation sector, loses business due to IndiGo's longer-haul flights to the United States and Europe, as Turkey stands to gain more, the source added. "The codeshare partnership between IndiGo and Turkish Airlines provides an extra revenue stream for Turkish Airlines, further enhancing their financial gains," the document stated.
