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17-05-2025
- Politics
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Donald Trump repeats claim on US helping settle tensions between India, Pakistan
United States President Donald Trump on Friday reiterated his claim of helping settle the tensions between India and Pakistan, stating that his talks with both nations were a ' bigger success ' than he will be given credit for. In an interview to Fox News, Trump claimed New Delhi and Islamabad harboured 'great hatred' toward each other and tensions had escalated to the point where a nuclear conflict seemed possible. Since May 10, this is the seventh time that Trump has claimed that the US brokered the ceasefire between India and Pakistan – an assertion that India has pushed back against. India has maintained that ' the issue of trade did not come up ' in any discussion between Indian and US leaders. Besides, India's External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Tuesday also said military action from India's side was 'entirely in the conventional domain' in response to Trump's speculation about nuclear war. Despite this, Trump on Friday said: 'And the next phase was probably, did you see where it was getting. It was tit for tat. It was getting deeper and more, I mean, more missiles, everyone was 'stronger, stronger'.' 'So to a point where the next one's going to be, you know what?' he asked. 'You know the N word is, right?' The interviewer replied: 'Nuclear'. On May 10, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced the decision to stop military action minutes after Trump claimed on social media that India and Pakistan had agreed to the ceasefire. The US president had claimed that the ceasefire talks were mediated by Washington. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had claimed on social media that New Delhi and Islamabad had agreed to ' start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site'. However, the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had said that the decision to stop the firing was 'worked out directly between the two countries'. 'There is no decision to hold talks on any other issue at any other place,' the ministry added. The tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad had escalated on May 7 when the Indian military carried out strikes – codenamed Operation Sindoor – on what it claimed were terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The strikes were in response to the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which killed 26 persons on April 22. The Pakistan Army retaliated to Indian strikes by repeatedly shelling Indian villages along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. At least 22 Indian civilians and eight defence personnel were killed. Pakistan claims 11 of its military personnel and 40 civilians were killed. Trump repeats claims on tariffs On Friday, the US president also said he was 'using trade to settle scores and to make peace'. 'India… they are one of the highest tariff nations in the world, they make it almost impossible to do business,' he said once again during the interview. 'Do you know that they're willing to cut 100% of their tariffs for the United States?' He claimed that India 'wants to make a deal' with the US. India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had on Thursday reiterated that 'any trade deal has to be mutually beneficial', ANI reported. Noting that these were 'complicated negotiations', the minister said: 'Nothing is decided till everything is.' Trump's so-called reciprocal tariffs imposed on several countries, including a 26% 'discounted' levy on India, took effect on April 9. Hours later, however, Trump had reduced the rates on imports from most countries to 10% for 90 days to provide time for trade negotiations. The US president had repeatedly said he intended to impose a reciprocal tax on India, among others, citing high tariffs the countries impose on foreign goods. The tariffs had led to concerns of a broader trade war that could disrupt the global economy and trigger recession. The Indian government has said that it is in talks with Washington to finalise a bilateral trade agreement between September and November. Trump's remarks on Friday came a week after India notified the World Trade Organization that it may impose retaliatory tariffs on the US after Washington increased the import duties on aluminium and steel to 25%. India's levies may take effect a month from the date it notified the World Trade Organization.
Arab News
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Bollywood stars gather in Mumbai for India's first global entertainment summit
NEW DELHI: India's first global entertainment summit began in Mumbai on Thursday, bringing together the country's biggest Bollywood stars, from legendary actor Shah Rukh Khan to renowned actress Deepika Padukone, and industry leaders from around the world. The World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit, or Waves, is organized by the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. About 100,000 participants from 100 countries will join the four-day summit at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, featuring a lineup of India's A-list celebrities and creatives, such as Anil Kapoor, A.R. Rahman and Alia Bhatt. Its plenary sessions will feature prominent speakers in the media and entertainment industry, including Netflix's CEO Ted Sarandos, YouTube's CEO Neal Mohan, and Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani. 'Today, artists, innovators, investors and policymakers from more than 100 countries have gathered under one roof in Mumbai. In a way, the foundation of a global ecosystem of global talent and global creativity is being laid here today,' Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during the opening ceremony. 'Waves is a global platform that belongs to all the artists, all the creators, where every artist, every youth will connect with the creative world with a new idea.' Bollywood movie star Shah Rukh Khan, who is also a member of the Waves advisory board, said the summit is 'a catalyst for creators, innovators, disruptors and dreamers at the confluence of heart and technology.' 'Here, industry leaders unite to chart the future, drive bold innovation and champion Indian creativity on the world stage,' Khan said. Waves seeks to position India as a global hub for media, entertainment and digital innovation by highlighting the country's talents in various media and entertainment fields, including films, gaming, comics, artificial intelligence and other emerging tech. 'Waves aims to unlock a $50 billion market by 2029, expanding India's footprint in the global entertainment economy,' the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement. International participation at the summit includes Saudi Arabia, with a delegation led by Saudi Esports Federation chairman, Prince Faisal bin Bandar, displaying the Kingdom's entertainment sector achievements and ambitions, particularly in gaming and e-sports. 'Saudi Arabia and India recognize that the future belongs to nations investing not only in infrastructure, but in building ecosystems where technology, creativity, and talent intersect. Under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Modi, our countries are uniquely aligned in this belief,' Prince Faisal wrote in an op-ed published by the Delhi-based English daily, Indian Express. 'Saudi Arabia is excited to collaborate with India and other innovators to shape a future where gaming and e-sports reflect the diversity and ambition of the Global South.'
Express Tribune
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Manish Malhotra removes posts featuring Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir
Listen to article Indian fashion designer Manish Malhotra has removed Instagram posts featuring Pakistani actresses Mahira Khan and Hania Aamir, as cultural and digital fallout continues in the wake of escalating Pakistan-India tensions following the Pahalgam attack. Meanwhile, Instagram had restricted access to the accounts of several Pakistani celebrities and influencers for users in India, following a legal request tied to content regulation. Those affected included Mahira Khan and Hania Aamir. Indian users trying to view their profiles were shown the message: 'Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content.' The move mirrored earlier actions by the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, which had blocked several Pakistani YouTube channels, including major news and entertainment outlets. Amid renewed Indo-Pak tensions following the April 22 Pahalgam attack, India has increasingly moved to restrict cross-border cultural exchange, blocking Pakistani celebrities on social media and banning digital content. The moves mark a widening of the conflict into the cultural sphere, with India's Modi government taking unilateral steps to curb soft engagement, under the pretext of national security concerns.
Express Tribune
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Instagram accounts of Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir, Ali Zafar blocked in India
Listen to article Instagram has restricted access to the accounts of several prominent Pakistani celebrities and influencers in India, citing a legal request related to content regulation. Affected accounts include those of actress Mahira Khan, influencer Hania Aamir, and singer-actor Ali Zafar. Indian users attempting to view these profiles are met with the message: 'Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content.' The crackdown mirrors similar actions when the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting blocked 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for exposing Pahalgam attack narrative. The channels were reporting on the Pahalgam attack and had exposed discrepancies in the Modi government's narrative regarding the event. The blocked YouTube channels included major news outlets such as Dawn News, Geo News, Samaa TV, and ARY News, Express News as well as individual creators like former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar. Viewers in India are now shown a notice reading: 'This content is currently unavailable in this country because of an order from the government related to national security or public order.'
New Indian Express
26-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
I&B Ministry cautions media outlets against live coverage of defence operations in Pahalgam
NEW DELHI: The Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MI&B) on Saturday issued an advisory requesting media outlets, especially television news channels, to refrain from showing live coverage of defense operations related to the The ministry urged news agencies, social media users and all media platforms to exercise "utmost responsibility and adhere strictly to existing laws and regulations" while reporting on matter concerning defence and other security related actions "in the interest of the national security." The ministry further stated that specifically 'no real-time coverage', dissemination of visuals, or 'source-based reporting' should be undertaken. "Premature disclosure of sensitive information may inadvertently assist hostile elements and endanger operational effectiveness and the safety of personnel… Past incidents have underscored the importance of responsible reporting. During events such as the Kargil war, the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, and the Kandahar hijacking, unrestricted coverage had unintended adverse consequences on national interests," read the advisory. On April 22, 2025, terrorists opened fire in Pahalgam's Baisaran meadow, killing 25 tourists, one local, and injuring several others. Noting that media, digital platforms, and individuals play a vital role in safeguarding national security, the ministry said that besides legal obligations, it is a 'shared moral responsibility' to ensure that our collective actions don't compromise ongoing operations or the security of our forces. Drawing attention towards the Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules, 2021, the advisory said that such a telecast is in violation of those regulations and the violators are liable for action. 'Media coverage may be restricted to periodic briefing by an office designated by the appropriate Government till such operation concludes. All stakeholders are requested to continue exercising vigilance, sensitivity and responsibly in courage, upholding the highest standards in the service of the nation,' the advisory stated.
