BLA claim responsibility for killing 13 Pakistani military personnel in IED attack in Mastung, Balochistan.

The Balochistan flag is flying in Kadkocha, Mastung.

Pakistan media reports that India has confirmed its participation in the South Asian Games, scheduled to be held in Pakistan from April 3–11, 2027. The games will take place across Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin meets India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar.

🇮🇳🇷🇺 India-Russia Ties: Key Takeaways

• 🇷🇺 Putin highlighted the close India-Russia relationship during his meeting with EAM Jaishankar.

• 🌾 Russia will increase fertilizer shipments to India, while both sides look to strengthen energy cooperation.

• 📈 Jaishankar said India-Russia economic cooperation has increased significantly.

• 🤝 Jaishankar highlighted the “strong picture” of India-Russia cooperation and conveyed PM Modi’s plans to meet Putin at the SCO Summit in Bishkek and welcome him to the BRICS Summit.

• ⚖️ Jaishankar called addressing the trade imbalance with Russia India’s “foremost priority” and sought greater market access amid growing bilateral trade.

🇮🇳 Indian industry will now manufacture conventional missile systems.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved full tech transfer to domestic companies and MSMEs.

This shifts defence projects from R&D to industrial scale production.

On April 29, 2025, India decided to carry out counter-terror strikes in Pakistan, says former CDS Gen Anil Chauhan. He adds, “PM Modi gave us complete freedom of action and clear political direction.”

After India’s 2019 Balakot counter-terror strikes, it became clear that “long-range precision strike” capabilities were essential, says former CDS Gen Anil Chauhan. He adds that emergency procurement powers were also granted.

Former CDS Gen Anil Chauhan says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh insisted that the Jaish-e-Mohammed headquarters in Bahawalpur be included among the targets for counter-terror strikes under Operation Sindoor.

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🇮🇳 Indian and foreign military trainees earned their wings today at PTS Agra.

Video below showcasing airborne brotherhood.

Bangladesh’s State Foreign Minister said Dhaka will consider joining the Mecca Defence Pact.

Pakistan said any formal request would be considered in consultation with its partners in Riyadh and Ankara, while adding that the pact’s operationalisation remains at an early stage.

An explosion was reported at 9 Number Market in Makeen, South Waziristan.

Casualties have been reported in the blast.

Further details are awaited.