Pakistan's growing bonhomie with Russia: Time to sit up and take notice?

Baidya Bikash Basu | May 20, 2025 3:56 PM

New Delhi: Pakistan's relations with Russia were sour historically before a decision was taken to bring a strategic shift in Pakistan's foreign policy. The shift envisaged reaching out to Moscow as part of Islamabad’s efforts to diversify its foreign policy options in early 2000s. Since then, regular high-level visits and meetings have been the hallmark of recent Russia–Pakistan engagements.

Tamil Nadu records lowest murder rate in 12 years

IANS | May 19, 2025 10:59 PM

Chennai, May 19 (IANS) Tamil Nadu recorded its lowest number of murder cases in over a decade in the year 2024, a development the State police attributed to a series of proactive and sustained law enforcement measures.

People back Operation Sindoor, Modi govt seen as strongest in tackling terror: Opinion Poll

IANS | May 19, 2025 2:16 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) A nationwide opinion poll conducted by IANS-Matrize News Communications has revealed overwhelming public support for the Modi government's military response to the Pakistan-sponsored terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The covert strike, dubbed Operation Sindoor, has not only received widespread approval but also significantly enhanced Prime Minister Narendra Modi's domestic and international image, according to the findings.