Prime Minister Narendra Modi's congratulatory message following India's victory over Pakistan in the 2025 Asia Cup final has sparked political controversy. In his post, Modi likened the cricket match to "Operation Sindoor," India's military response to the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, stating, "Outcome is the same — India wins!" The Congress party swiftly criticized the comparison, with senior leader Pawan Khera stating, "It is not right to compare a cricket match to a battlefield." He further remarked that good captains do not announce a ceasefire on the orders of any third umpire, referencing the ceasefire during the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict. Additionally, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi expressed concern that such parallels between sports and military actions are inappropriate. She also warned that revenues generated from Pakistan's participation in cricket tournaments like the Asia Cup could potentially be channeled into funding terrorism. On the other hand, the BJP defended Modi's statement, emphasizing the spirit of national pride and unity. Party spokesperson Amit Malviya criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for not congratulating the Indian cricket team on their victory, suggesting that the Congress party often sides with Pakistan over India. #OperationSindoor #AsiaCup2025 #PMModi #CongressCriticism #NationalSecurity #SportsPolitics #IndiaPakistanRelations #CricketDiplomacy #BJPDefense @narendramodi
In a recent interview, former Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram revealed that the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government refrained from retaliating against Pakistan following the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks due to international pressure. He mentioned that U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and other global leaders advised against military action, urging India to avoid escalating the situation. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swiftly condemned Chidambaram's admission, labeling it as "too little, too late." Union Minister Pralhad Joshi criticized the UPA's handling of the crisis, accusing the government of mishandling the situation under foreign influence. BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla questioned why the Congress-led government allowed external pressures to dictate its response, suggesting that the party was weak on national security. This revelation has reignited debates over India's response to the 26/11 attacks, contrasting it with the current government's more assertive military actions in similar situations. The BJP continues to emphasize the need for a strong and decisive approach to national security, while the Congress party defends its past decisions as being in the nation's best interest under challenging circumstances. #Chidambaram #2611 #MumbaiAttacks #NationalSecurity #UPA #ForeignPressure #IndiaPolitics #CondoleezzaRice #RetaliationPolicy @bjp
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a case against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the U.S.-based general counsel of the banned Khalistani organization Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), for allegedly offering a ₹11 crore reward to "Sikh soldiers" to prevent Prime Minister Narendra Modi from hoisting the national flag at the Red Fort on Independence Day. The incident occurred during a "Meet the Press" event at the Lahore Press Club in Pakistan on August 10, 2025, where Pannun rejected India's sovereignty over Punjab and promoted Khalistan. The NIA's FIR charges Pannun with promoting Khalistan, spreading disaffection among Sikhs against India, and conspiring to disrupt a national event. In a related development, Inderjit Singh Gosal, a close associate and bodyguard of Pannun, was arrested in Ottawa, Canada, on multiple firearms-related charges. Gosal has been a significant figure in SFJ’s Canadian operations, especially after the 2023 killing of pro-Khalistan activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. His arrest follows a high-level security meeting between India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and his Canadian counterpart Nathalie G. Drouin, aimed at improving bilateral cooperation and easing tensions stemming from Canada’s accusations about India’s role in Nijjar’s assassination. #GurpatwantSinghPannun #SikhsForJustice #Khalistan #IndependenceDayThreat #NIA #NationalSecurity #Terrorism #CanadaArrest #SFJ #newsone
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has officially declared the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang faction), including all its wings and associated fronts, as an unlawful association. The ban will be effective for five years starting September 28, 2025. The move is part of India’s effort to clamp down on insurgent activity. #MHA #NSCNK #Insurgency #NationalSecurity #UnlawfulAssociation #InternalSecurity #GovernmentAction #NorthEastIndia #SecurityNews #CounterInsurgency #LawAndOrder #IndiaNews #TerrorismClampdown #PolicyUpdate #News #Newsone
China’s ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has announced a new governance structure for its U.S. operations to address ongoing security concerns. Under this arrangement, ByteDance will hold one of the seven board seats, while the remaining six seats will be occupied by American executives. The move is intended to ensure that key decisions and operational control remain largely in U.S. hands, addressing fears about data privacy and national security. Experts view this as a compromise that allows TikTok to continue operating in the U.S. market while giving regulators greater confidence in oversight. This structure could set a precedent for how global tech firms manage sensitive operations across borders. #ByteDance #TikTokUS #DataPrivacy #NationalSecurity #TechGovernance #USOperations #BoardStructure #GlobalTech #SocialMediaNews #PrivacyConcerns #TechRegulations #CrossBorderTech #InnovationNews #DigitalSecurity #News #Newsone
