bilateral tensions
Over 2,000 Indian Sikh Pilgrims Enter Pakistan for Guru Nanak's Birth Anniversary Amid Strained Relations
Nov 04, 2025 11:44 pm CST
In a significant development amid strained India-Pakistan relations, approximately 2,100 Indian Sikh pilgrims have crossed the Wagah border to attend celebrations marking Guru Nanak Dev's 556th birth anniversary. This marks the first major people-to-people contact between the two nations since their four-day conflict in May. During their 10-day stay, pilgrims will visit several sacred sites including Gurdwara Janamasthan in Nankana Sahib, while both countries maintain tight security arrangements.
India Suspends Traditional Diwali Sweet Exchange with Pakistan Rangers Amid Ongoing Border Tensions
Oct 21, 2025 04:37 pm CST
India has halted the longstanding tradition of exchanging sweets with Pakistan Rangers during Diwali celebrations, continuing a policy initiated on Independence Day following terrorist attacks in Kashmir. This diplomatic gesture suspension across the Rajasthan border reflects Prime Minister Modi's government taking a firmer stance against cross-border terrorism, signaling that peaceful exchanges cannot coexist with security threats.