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Topic: Masood Azhar

PM Modi discusses Pakistan & OIC resolution at National Security Council meet

Modi ascertains India’s continuing counter-terrorism efforts and preparedness of the armed forces. The PM also discusses OIC's controversial Kashmir resolution.

Pakistan could launch crackdown on Jaish-e-Mohammed’s chief Masood Azhar

A top Pakistani govt source said Islamabad has decided in principle to take on the JeM leadership to de-escalate tensions with India.

JeM denies responsibility, there’s confusion over who attacked Pulwama, says Pakistan

Foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said when contacted by "people over here", the Jaish-e-Mohammed leadership denied carrying out the Pulwama attack.

JeM chief Masood Azhar suspected to be suffering from renal failure

Masood Azhar is apparently undergoing regular dialysis at an army hospital in Rawalpindi, security officials said a day after Pakistan admitted to the JeM chief being in their country.

Masood Azhar in Pakistan and very unwell, says foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi

Pakistan's statement comes amid high tensions with India, which blames Islamabad for giving shelter to Azhar and his terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed.

China has long played its India-Pak ‘balancing act’, but stakes are high this time around

With CPEC and BRI, China not only has greater stakes in Pakistan but also seems less concerned about diplomatic isolation than it was after 26/11.

Sushma Swaraj raises Pulwama attack in talks with foreign ministers of China & Russia

Swaraj said that the terror attack in Pulwama was a direct result of impunity and cover given to JeM by Pakistan.

France to propose banning JeM chief Masood Azhar after assuming UNSC presidency

France is a permanent member of the UNSC with veto powers, and assumes the rotating presidency on 1 March.

UNSC unanimously adopts resolution on Pulwama, eye on China for action against JeM chief

China won't find it easy now to veto the enlisting of Masood Azhar once UK and France move a resolution at UN 1267 Sanctions Committee, say sources.

On Camera

Influencer is a real job. They are shaking up the internet

The reach and impact of influencers are so significant that even politicians such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recognised their value—the National Creators Award is proof.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

‘No brides for Agniveers’: In Rajasthan’s ‘Shaheedon ki nagri’, few takers for defence coaching centres

Coaching centres for Army aspirants in Jhunjhunu are shutting down due to plummeting admissions in the face of a lack of job guarantees under Agnipath Scheme.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.