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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
'They do it through bullets, we do it through trade': Donald Trump 'most proud' of India-Pakistan ceasefire deal
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) reiterated his claim that the United States mediated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan following heightened tensions earlier this month, this time linking the resolution to trade pressure. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, India once again firmly denied any such role by the US and dismissed suggestions that trade was used as leverage. Doubling down on his earlier statements, Trump said, 'I think the deal I'm most proud of is the fact that we're dealing with India, we're dealing with Pakistan, and we were able to stop potentially a nuclear war through trade as opposed through bullets… Normally they do it through bullets. We do it through trade. So I'm very proud of that.' Also read: Earlier today, he further claimed that American diplomacy helped avert a nuclear conflict. 'We stopped India and Pakistan from fighting. I believe that could have turned out into a nuclear disaster, and I want to thank the leaders of India and Pakistan, and I want to thank my people,' Trump said. 'We talk trade, and we say we can't trade with people who are shooting at each other and potentially using nuclear weapons… They understood and they agreed, and that all stopped. ' The ministry of external affairs (MEA), however, reiterated that the ceasefire was entirely India's sovereign decision and not the result of external pressure from the time Trump first took credit for the same. Responding to media queries about Trump's comments, the MEA stated, 'From the time Op Sindoor started on May 7 till the understanding on cessation of military action on May 10, there were conversations between Indian and US leaders on the evolving military situation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The issue of trade did not come up in any of these discussions.' India also maintained its long-standing position on Pakistan-occupied territory. 'That stated policy has not changed. As you are aware, the outstanding matter is the vacation of illegally occupied Indian territory by Pakistan,' the MEA said. The government also rejected Trump's assertion that trade was used as a tool to prevent escalation, stressing that India's military response—Operation Sindoor—was in line with its doctrine of calibrated retaliation to terrorism. Trump's latest comments are part of a series of statements in which he has attempted to portray himself as a global peacemaker, despite Indian officials and analysts repeatedly refuting such claims.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
For tomorrow's sake
Times of India's Edit Page team comprises senior journalists with wide-ranging interests who debate and opine on the news and issues of the day. Women at the frontlines, men in the kitchen Indian women remain officially excluded from frontline combat roles. But led by Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari, half a dozen women BSF personnel deployed at the international border in Akhnoor, found themselves defending two forward posts during Op Sindoor. Seizing this opportunity, they battled heavy Pak fire for three days and nights, leaving their post only after forcing the enemy to retreat. The first co-ed batch has also graduated from NDA. These developments mark women overcoming some of the most entrenched resistance in society's prestige roles. What's weird is how widely women are still waiting for their 'firsts'. India has never had a woman CJI. Many Indian cities are yet to see a woman cabbie, in many others there are few women behind the wheel at all. If their representation remains sparse across vast civilian spaces, it is not because of formal rules or regulations. These can be as gender evolved as in Scandinavia, but also a total chimera. Because our social norms remain of a medieval variety. Statistics ministry's new Time Use Survey says this starkly. Female participation in 'food and meals management and preparation' is 76%, male 6%. So, though women's literacy has expanded to 77% from 9% at Independence, their domestic shackles haven't loosened much. This is why India's 37% female labour force participation shamefully lags Japan's 55%, China's 60% and Vietnam's 63%. However much this hurts the nation's growth, the drag on individuals is more acutely painful. Young women don't just have to find a job in a tough job market, they have to beg their family to let them do it. And now, AI is about to remake the jobscape. The only way for India to ride this sea change is to let women navigate it on strong, independent terms. As for meals, the men better cook their fair share. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email This piece appeared as an editorial opinion in the print edition of The Times of India.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Let women lead — and let men cook!
In India, women still aren't officially allowed to fight in frontline army battles. But guess what? During a big operation called Op Sindoor, a brave officer named Neha Bhandari and a team of women in the Border Security Force (BSF) did exactly that! For three whole days and nights, they faced heavy attacks and didn't back down until the enemy did. That's some serious hero stuff. Also cool: the first batch of boys and girls just graduated together from India's top defence school — the NDA (National Defence Academy). These are huge wins for women in jobs that were always seen as 'men only.' But even with these steps forward, women in India are still waiting for their first chances in many everyday roles. For example: India's never had a woman Chief Justice. Many cities still don't have women cab drivers. In a lot of homes, men rarely cook. According to a new government report, 76% of cooking and food work at home is done by women. Only 6% by men! That's despite more women being educated — 77% now, up from just 9% when India became independent. So why aren't things changing faster? It's not the rules stopping women — it's the old-fashioned thinking at home. That's why only 37% of women in India are part of the workforce, while it's 55% in Japan, 60% in China, and 63% in Vietnam. That means a lot of girls who want to work also have to convince their families just to let them try. And now with AI (Artificial Intelligence) changing the way we all work, India needs everyone — not just the men — to keep up. That means women must get the freedom to choose their paths. And men? Time to tie that apron and get cooking! Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Disclaimer Views expressed above are the author's own.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Pakistan might have split into 4 had Navy joined Operation Sindoor: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Pakistan would have been divided into four parts if the Indian Navy had also been pressed into action during Operation Sindoor , defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday, adding that if it tries another misadventure, the Navy could lead the opening assault. "1971 is a witness to the fact that when the Indian Navy came into action, Pakistan was divided into two parts. If the Indian Navy had come into action in Op Sindoor, then Pakistan may have got divided into four parts," the minister said, addressing Navy personnel from onboard the INS Vikrant aircraft carrier. Singh said the Indian military actions were so strong that Pakistan pleaded for a ceasefire. "We stopped our military actions on our own terms. Our forces had not even started showing their might," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Truque caseiro noturno eficaz contra a papada (faça hoje mesmo) Revista & Saúde Saiba Mais Undo In his address from the indigenously developed platform, the minister also called on Pakistan to hand over wanted terrorists to India if it was serious about talks, adding that India would not hesitate to take any steps to eliminate terrorism. "If Pakistan is serious about talks, it should hand over Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar to India so that justice is served," he said, adding that Op Sindoor is India's frontal assault against terror and Pakistan could face the Navy's firepower if another terror attempt is made. He also reiterated that talks with Pakistan would only focus on terrorism and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Live Events "Now, if Pakistan instigates any terrorist act against India, it will have to bear the consequences and face defeat. India will not hesitate. It will use every method to root out the menace of terrorism," he said. Singh added that during the operation, the INS Vikrant aircraft carrier group ensured that the Pakistani Navy did not dare to venture out, or else it would have faced the consequences. He said India's western fleet ships were deployed at sea within 96 hours of the Pahalgam terror attack.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP's 'Saboot gang' jab at Congress leaders
The BJP hit out at the Congress for the remarks made by some of its leaders on Operation Sindoor , calling the Opposition party a 'Saboot gang' which is trying to demoralise the Indian forces, undermining India's position following the recent Pahalgam attack . Launching a fresh attack on the Congress over Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's remarks on how many Rafale jets were downed during Op Sindoor, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said, "Yeh jo Pakistan ke Babbar hain, woh Hindustan ke Gabbar hain". Addressing a press conference on Friday, Patra wanted to know why Rahul Gandhi, Reddy and Jairam Ramesh were not asking Pakistan how many of their air bases were destroyed or terrorists were killed by India, but were more curious to know many Indian planes have been downed by Pakistan. "Congress, the saboot gang, is not happy at what India has been able to achieve," Patra said, adding that Ramesh has put terrorists and MPs in the same category. Patra mentioned that there are two factions in Congress now: One which supports Pakistan and the other which wants to raise their voice but cannot do it because of Gandhi. Patra acknowledged that Congress MPs were among the delegates visiting global capitals to present India's stance following the Pahalgam attack. While commending their efforts, he condemned Ramesh's comparison as irresponsible.
