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How fact-checker Mohammed Zubair turned India’s Chief of Information War during Op Sindoor night

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Pakistani nationals in India get relief as MHA expands exemption list, eases deportation threat

The Ministry of Home Affairs has included individuals with pending visa applications & women of Pakistani origin who are married to Indian men and are living on LTVs.

‘What about Zaid Hamid?’ asks Pakistani YouTuber banned in India

Zaid Hamid, known for spreading hatred against India, is often featured on Indian primetime news channels. Meanwhile, India has blacklisted 16 Pakistani YouTube channels, including independent podcasters, journalists, and major networks like Dawn and ARY News.

CM Fadnavis says list of Pakistani nationals living in Maharashtra ready, tracking their departure

Fadnavis said the visas of Pakistani citizens have been cancelled and they have been asked to leave the country in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.

Pakistani nationals begin leaving India after Indian govt orders closure of Attari border

Pakistanis nationals were given 48 hours to leave. Several shared their frustration, saying that innocent people should not suffer because of the actions of a few.

‘Shoaib Akhtar looks like Shahid Kapoor’s gym trainer’—Pakistani fan on Dubai meetup

Shoaib Akhtar and Shahid Kapoor seemed to interact in a casual manner at the International League T20 in Dubai, surrounded by enthusiastic fans at the event.

‘Are supporters of AAP Pakistanis?’ Arvind Kejriwal criticises Amit Shah

Despite BJP’s denials, Delhi chief minister once again alleged that PM Modi was going to name Amit Shah as his successor and urged the Union Home Minister to not become ‘arrogant.’

I declined Ambanis’ invite because I had to select the PM—Pakistani General X

My approval ratings are as high as 88% in the Gallup survey. But as Pakistan's Army chief, am I happy? Absolutely not. My jihad will continue until I find the 12 percent who think otherwise.

‘Won’t let enemies damage brotherly ties’ — Iran condemns attack that left nine Pakistanis dead

This comes weeks after the countries carried out airstrikes against each other. Unidentified gunmen launched attack in Saravan Saturday, no one has claimed responsibility for it yet.

Zayn Malik’s album teaser ridiculed by Pakistanis for being too ‘Pakistani’

Since Zayn Malik posted his album teaser on Instagram and Twitter, fans in Pakistan have ripped it apart for its shoddy production and cringe factor.

On Camera

Can Syria’s tiny Druze minority survive West Asia’s new storms? There’s little hope

Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.