ISC Monitor (April 22, 2025)

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1. Modi calls India-Saudi bond strong pillar of stability amid uncertainties

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/modi-calls-india-saudi-bond-strong-pillar-of-stability-amid-uncertainties-101745291891693.html

2. PM Modi’s Saudi trip | Nations to ink 6 pacts, PM to discuss Hajj quota with Crown Prince

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-narendra-modi-saudi-jeddah-trip-crown-prince-meeting-agreements-april-22-2025/article69477000.ece

3. Tahawwur Rana asked for pen, paper, Quran; NIA questioning him for eight to ten hours daily

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tahawwur-rana-asked-for-pen-paper-quran-nia-questioning-him-for-eight-to-ten-hours-daily/article69449341.ece

4. Pakistan planned to attribute 26/11 attacks to ‘disgruntled Indian Muslims’, says former IB Special Director

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pakistan-planned-to-attribute-2611-attacks-to-disgruntled-indian-muslims-former-ib-special-director/article69453878.ece

5. 26/11 turning point in India-Pak ties: S Jaishankar says Pak stuck in bad habits

https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/2611-turning-point-in-india-pakistan-ties-s-jaishankar-says-pak-stuck-in-bad-habits-2709659-2025-04-16

6. Defining partnership of the 21st century, says PM Modi on India-US ties after meeting JD Vance

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/jdvance-pm-modi-welcome-significant-progress-in-trade-pact-talks-under-us-tariffs-shadow-101745254017273.html

7. U.S. visas issued to Indian students decline by 30% in Trump’s first month of presidency

https://www.thehindu.com/data/us-visas-issued-to-indian-students-decline-by-30-in-trumps-first-month-of-presidency/article69474151.ece

8. PM Modi, U.S. Vice-President Vance see progress in bilateral trade talks

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/significant-progress-in-bilateral-trade-agreement-talks-as-modi-welcomes-vance/article69475805.ece

9. Trump Tariffs Live Updates: US rejects India’s WTO claim, says steel tariffs meant to protect national security

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/donald-trump-tariffs-news-live-updates-china-xi-jinging-reciprocal-tariffs-us-stock-market-canada-india-uk-import-taxes/liveblog/120396261.cms

10. PM Modi speaks to Tesla boss Elon Musk, discusses tech and innovation collaboration

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-modi-speaks-with-tesla-elon-musk-discusses-tech-and-innovation-collaboration-101744961354267.html

11. Morning Digest: MEA Jaishankar, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio pitch for early conclusion of the Bilateral Trade Agreement; Trump urges Netanyahu to end Gaza war, and more

https://www.thehindu.com/news/the-hindu-morning-digest-april-8-2025/article69424555.ece

12. How ‘anti-India’ Yunus is desperately seeking to boost ties with Pakistan

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/toi-plus/international/how-anti-india-yunus-is-desperately-seeking-to-boost-ties-with-pakistan/articleshow/120380927.cms

13. ‘Barely disguised and disingenuous attempt’: India responds to Bangladesh calling for protection of Indian Muslims in Bengal

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-rejects-comments-by-bangladeshi-officials-on-violence-in-west-bengal/article69463759.ece

14. India, China at 75 — a time for strategy, not sentiment

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/india-china-at-75-a-time-for-strategy-not-sentiment/article69474362.ece

15. India Slams Pakistan’s OIC Rants, Cites Kashmir Terror Push and Balochistan Failures

https://www.republicworld.com/defence/global-defence-news/india-slams-pakistan-s-oic-rants-cites-kashmir-terror-push-and-balochistan-failures

16. Violence in Murshidabad ‘pre-planned’, says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/violence-in-murshidabad-pre-planned-says-west-bengal-cm-mamata-banerjee/article69455835.ece

17. ‘You are against Muslims, but in Saudi….’: Mamata Banerjee’s fresh salvo at PM Modi, BJP over Waqf Act

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/you-are-against-muslims-but-in-saudi-mamata-banerjees-fresh-salvo-at-pm-modi-bjp-over-waqf-act-101744868894295.html

18. Waqf law faces SC test from today, BJP states set to defend Act | 10 things to know

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/waqf-amendment-act-sc-hearing-wakf-supreme-court-cji-bench-murshidabad-violence-101744768647569.html

19. MK Stalin announces committee to recommend measures for Tamil Nadu’s autonomy

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/mk-stalin-announces-panel-to-recommend-measures-for-tamil-nadus-autonomy-101744697908091.html

20. Jamaat-e-Islami Hind calls for immediate repeal of new Waqf law

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/jamaateislami-hind-calls-for-immediate-repeal-of-new-waqf-law-101745249366134.html

21. India hits back at Pak Army chief’s ‘Kashmir our jugular vein’ remark

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-slams-pakistan-army-chiefs-remarks-kashmir-9949694/

22. Political storm in Kashmir over ex-RAW chief AS Dulat’s new book

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/political-storm-in-kashmir-over-dulat-s-new-book-101744826955945.html

23. Fresh encounter breaks in J&K’s Poonch, forces launch operation

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/jammu-and-kashmir/encounter-break-in-jk-poonch-operation-underway-updates/article69451306.ece