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Global Financial Watchdog Reacts Strongly to April 22 Attack in Jammu and Kashmir The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has expressed grave concern. It has strongly condemned the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025. The FATF emphasized that such acts of terror are made possible only through illicit financial support. Terrorist networks facilitate this with cross-border fund movements. FATF Reiterates Need to Cut Off Terror Financing Channels In its statement, the FATF noted that terrorist attacks cannot occur without access to money and financial channels. The organization underscored the critical importance of financial intelligence…

New Delhi: Michael Rubin is a prominent defense expert. He is affiliated with the conservative-leaning American Enterprise Institute. Rubin has strongly criticized the Trump administration. He believes they enabled the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to approve a $1 billion bailout for Pakistan. He argued this support came despite Pakistan's ongoing use of terrorism as a tool of state policy. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1922701245451587789 IMF Aid Seen as Indirect Benefit to China Rubin emphasized that the IMF's financial assistance to Pakistan inadvertently benefits China as well. “Assisting Pakistan with IMF funds effectively serves to support China,” he remarked. He pointed out Pakistan’s increasing economic…

The Indian Army has taken a decisive step to strengthen its air defence shield. It has inducted a fresh consignment of advanced Igla-S missiles from Russia. This purchase is worth over ₹250 crore. The procurement comes in the wake of the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 civilians. This occurs amid escalating tensions with Pakistan. Rapid Induction Under Emergency Procurement Powers The Indian government granted Emergency Procurement (EP) powers. Under the fourth tranche of these powers, the Igla-S missile systems have been supplied. They have been inducted to provide rapid and effective air defence capabilities. These systems counter enemy…

The Indian Navy continues to stride forward in its quest for self-reliance. It has made technological advancement with a remarkable achievement in naval warfare capabilities. The newly inducted guided missile destroyer, INS Surat, successfully executed a precision cooperative engagement. This has set a new benchmark in India’s maritime defense strategy. INS Surat Demonstrates Advanced Combat Proficiency In a recent operation, INS Surat demonstrated its precision by engaging a sea-skimming target. It is one of the latest additions to the Indian Navy’s fleet. It used advanced guided missile systems. This cooperative engagement highlights the vessel’s combat readiness. It underscores its ability…

Security forces conducted a significant counter-insurgency operation. They eliminated 16 Naxalites in an intense gunfight in Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. This took place on March 29, 2025. The operation started early in the morning. A joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) carried it out. Operation and Intense Gunfight Security personnel received intelligence inputs regarding Maoist movements in the Kerelapal region. They launched an anti-Naxal operation on March 28, 2025. As forces advanced further into the area, insurgents opened heavy gunfire on them. This led to an intense armed confrontation. The battle lasted…