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Weekly Round-Up | May 18, 2025
Regional Tensions & Cross-Border Escalations
A high-stakes week for India-Pakistan relations saw intense military activity and diplomatic messaging. India delivered a powerful blow during a three-day conflict resulting in significant Pakistani casualties, prompting effigy-burning protests across Punjab. While normalcy has returned under a tentative ceasefire, India has made its position clear: dialogue is contingent on Pakistan dismantling terror networks. This message was reinforced by PM Modi’s visit to Adampur.
Amid the unrest, Pakistan drone debris tragically killed a woman in Punjab, adding to civilian anxieties. Meanwhile, the SGPC has launched a mission to safeguard sacred ‘saroops’, citing heightened border tensions.
- India’s Mighty Retaliation: Heavy Pakistani Losses in Three-Day Conflict
- Sikhs in Punjab Rally Against Pakistan, Torch Effigies in Protest
- Normalcy Returns to Punjab as Ceasefire Holds
- India’s Stern Message to Pakistan
- Dialogue with Pakistan Only After Dismantling Terror: India’s Stern Warning
- PM Modi’s Adampur Visit Silences Pakistan’s False Claims
- It Was Absolutely Necessary to Teach Pakistan a Lesson
- Pakistan Drone Debris Kills Woman in Ferozepur, Punjab
- SGPC Launches Mission to Protect Sacred ‘Saroops’ Amid Border Tensions
Extremism & Security Concerns
Canada’s historical wounds were revisited in a deep dive on the Kanishka bombing, warning of the dangers of enabling extremism. In a related development, a Khalistan extremist was arrested by the NIA, and a hard-hitting exposé titled “Khalistan for Sale” shed light on foreign-funded propaganda networks. The Sikh community’s internal rifts also came under scrutiny, sparking discussions about unity and faith.
- Kanishka Bombing: A Cautionary Tale of Supporting Extremism on Canadian Soil
- Khalistan Extremist Caught by NIA
- Khalistan for Sale: Exposing the Merchants of Hate
- Faith Fractured: A Divided Sikh Community
Crime & Crackdowns
Law enforcement made significant progress this week. In India, authorities dismantled illegal rehabilitation rings, rescuing vulnerable patients, and despite tight surveillance, arms and narcotics smuggling continued along the Punjab border. Abroad, a Pakistani-led human trafficking network was busted in Italy, while Canada mourned the killing of a prominent Punjabi entrepreneur in Mississauga.
- Illegal Rehab Rings Broken—Patients Rescued in Bold Crackdown
- Narcotics and Arms Smuggling Persist Along Punjab Border Despite Heightened Vigil
- Pakistani-Led Human Trafficking Network Dismantled in Italy
- Tragedy in Canada: Prominent Punjabi Entrepreneur Shot Dead in Mississauga
Heritage & Community Voices
On a cultural note, the Khalsa women of history were honored for their resilience, and Punjab’s poets were celebrated for fostering peace through words. A piece on Amritsar’s forgotten Darshani Deori revived interest in lost heritage.
- Khalsa Women of History: Exemplifying True Strength and Resilience
- Punjab’s Poetic Power: Building Bridges with Words
- Amritsar’s Forgotten Gateway: Darshani Deori
Arts & Global Ambitions
Punjab’s film industry is reaching beyond borders, with Punjabi blockbusters now eyeing pan-India success, signaling a cultural wave in mainstream Indian cinema.
- Punjabi Blockbusters Eyeing Pan-India Success
Environment & Global Cooperation
On the global stage, India and the EU pledged €41 million toward joint research in marine pollution and green hydrogen, marking a significant investment in sustainability and scientific diplomacy.
- EU and India Commit €41 Million to Joint Research on Marine Pollution and Green Hydrogen
