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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Pray it doesn't escalate into WW3,' says Former J-K DGP SP Vaid on US strikes in Iran
Shesh Paul Vaid, the former Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir, expressed grave concerns over the potential escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict as the United States joined in on the hostilities by striking three Iranian nuclear facilities. Vaid said that he hopes Iran does not attack US facilities or bases, claiming that the response of the US to that would be "doomsday for the world." "If Iran attacks US facilities or US bases in the region, then the US will respond in a big way, and it can escalate into World War III. I only pray to God that it doesn't happen; otherwise, it will be doomsday for the world," Vaid told here. Vaid also highlighted the capabilities of the US military, noting that B-2 bombers and bunker-buster bombs were used in the strike, tools that are exclusively available to the US. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Encontre voos low-cost Voos | Anúncios de Pesquisa Saiba Mais Earlier, Vaid had expressed his support for US President Donald Trump's decision to strike the sites, writing in a post on social media, stating, "Finally Iran is denuclearised." Following the strikes, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the US, calling it a serious violation of international law, the UN Charter and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Live Events Further, Iran's mission to the UN has demanded an urgent meeting of the Security Council following the US attacks on its nuclear facilities. The mission described the US bombing as a "blatant and illegal aggression," and demanded it be condemned in the strongest possible terms. The top Iranian diplomat accused the US, a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), of "lawless and criminal behaviour" by targeting what he described as peaceful nuclear installations. In his first public remarks since carrying out 'precision' strikes in Iran, Trump warned that he could order further action if Tehran does not agree to a satisfactory peace agreement. As per a report in CNN, which cited a US official, the US used six B-2 bombers to drop a dozen "bunker buster" bombs on the Fordow nuclear site. Navy submarines fired 30 TLAM cruise missiles at two other sites, Natanz and Isfahan, and a B2 dropped two bunker busters on Natanz, the official said. US President Donald Trump has also threatened Iran with further military action if peace is not achieved in the region. He made the remarks in his first public statement since the "precision" strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities--Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan - by the US on Saturday (US local time).
NDTV
3 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"No Free Lunches": J&K Ex-Top Cop Explores 4 Reasons Behind Trump-Munir Meet
New Delhi: Former Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Shesh Paul Vaid on Thursday reacted to the recent lunch meeting between US President Donald Trump and Pakistan's Army Chief, Field Marshal General Syed Asim Munir, stating that "there are no free lunches" and outlined four possible reasons behind the interaction. Mr Vaid posted a video on his social media 'X' and said, "There is an idiom that there are no free lunches. Yesterday, US President Donald Trump invited Asim Munir for lunch. It's not the first time such a meeting has happened. In the past, Pakistan Army Chiefs have met US Presidents on three occasions. But those meetings occurred when the Army Chiefs had assumed the role of President of Pakistan." Explaining his first point, Mr Vaid said, "At that time, they met the US President as the head of Pakistan. But if we look at this situation, Asim Munir has not taken over as the head of the country. Is it a hint? There are possibilities that this could happen." There are no free lunches. Is Asim Munir seizing power in Pakistan with Trump's blessings planning to overthrow Shehbaz Sharif? Will Pakistan's air bases be handed over to the U.S. Air Force to target Shia Iranians? Or was the meeting really about Trump's family crypto interests… — Shesh Paul Vaid (@spvaid) June 19, 2025 For the second reason, he speculated a personal motive. "Trump's son runs a crypto business and has recently visited Pakistan. Could the meeting have been personal? Was it for business purposes?" Mr Vaid questioned in a video message. He suggested a third possibility, saying, "The US may need airbases in Pakistan to maintain control over Iran." Lastly, Mr Vaid pointed to speculation around former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently in jail. "The fourth reason could be concerns regarding Imran Khan. He is a popular leader, and the issue might have been raised. Only time will reveal the true motive," he concluded. On Wednesday, Trump hosted Pakistan's Army Chief, Field Marshal General Syed Asim Munir, at the White House. Discussions reportedly included the escalating Iran-Israel conflict and broader regional security. Speaking later at a White House event, Trump said, "Well, I stopped a war between Pakistan... I love Pakistan... and I think Modi is a fantastic man... I spoke to him last night... I think we are going to have a trade deal with Modi of India... but I stopped a war between Pakistan and India. This man (Munir) was extremely influential in stopping it from the Pakistani from the Indian side." However, after the meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a 35-minute phone call with Trump, firmly stating that the ceasefire following the May 7-10 military standoff had been achieved through direct communication between the Indian and Pakistani militaries, without any external mediation.
India Gazette
15-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Cairn leads with cutting-edge technology to elevate domestic oil & gas output
New Delhi [India], June 15 (ANI): Cairn Oil & Gas, a subsidiary of the Vedanta Group and India's largest private oil and gas exploration and production company, is ramping up the deployment of advanced technologies and enhanced oil recovery techniques to boost domestic crude production. As part of its expansion strategy, the company is preparing to monetise its Shale reserves in Rajasthan and has launched the next phase of Alkali-Surfactant-Polymer (ASP) injection, targeting up to 300 million barrels of recoverable oil from mature fields. 'In Rajasthan, Cairn is preparing to monetise its Shale blocks, drawing on U.S. experience and partnering with Parker Wellbore (now part of Nabors Industries) to deploy a high-performance rig equipped with advanced automation and real-time monitoring,' the company said. Cairn is turning to sensors, seismic imaging, and generative AI to crack some of the country's toughest energy challenges, as per the company. It is deploying drone-based surveillance of digital twins and 4D seismic mapping to rejuvenate mature fields and tap unexplored reserves, as per the company. National Stock Exchange-listed Cairn Oil & Gas accounts for over a quarter of India's domestic crude oil production and aims to increase this contribution to 50 per cent. The company operates across India, holding interests in 62 blocks and producing from assets in Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Assam. Hitesh Vaid, Chief Financial Officer, Cairn Oil & Gas, Vedanta Ltd, said that the company is actively strengthening its footprint across the country to bolster exploration and production. 'Over the next 3-5 years, we plan to invest approximately USD 3-4 billion. Our focus will be on expanding exploration in our offshore blocks, leveraging deepwater projects on the East Coast and shallow water campaigns on the West Coast,' Vaid said. Additionally, the company will be scaling up operations in its existing fields with growth projects like ASP injection and the development of unconventional techniques like Tight Oil, and Shale in Rajasthan by leveraging advanced & digital technologies to improve efficiency and productivity, he added. Describing the company's activity on adopting technologies in the exploration, Vaid further added, 'By adopting cutting-edge digital solutions - Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Augmented Learning (AL), and drone-based initiatives - through real-time data analytics, automation, and predictive maintenance systems, the company has successfully optimised its operations.' DRISHTI is a one-stop solution for Cairn's data-driven reservoir and production management system, which is used to augment reservoir performance, as per the company. According to the oil and gas major, implementation of predictive operational alarms has drastically reduced downtime of equipment, leading to a 25 per cent reduction in workflow development time, further accelerating delivery and maximising productivity. 'The implementation of Process Digital Twin technology has reduced gas flaring by 30 per cent and optimised fuel gas usage by 18 per cent, enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability,' Vaid said. India has a total of 26 sedimentary basins, stretching to approximately 3.36 million square kilometres. Of this, 2.4 million square kilometres lie in onshore and shallow water, while 1.32 million square kilometres are in deeper offshore water. Notably, more than 70 per cent of the region is still unexplored. Vaid said that unlocking the identified offshore hydrocarbon reserve holds the key to achieving India's vision for energy self-reliance. 'We are optimistic about the country's offshore potential and are focused on drilling on the East Coast in the Krishna Godavari basin,' he added. In OALP Round IX, Cairn secured 7 new blocks, 4 onshore and 3 offshore, across Cambay, Saurashtra, and Mumbai basins. These blocks are in proximity to our Cambay operations and will help us strengthen our drilling campaign on the West Coast. (ANI)
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ParentSquare Founder and President Anupama Vaid Named a Winner of Chief's The New Era of Leadership Awards
The New Era of Leadership Awards recognize and celebrateexecutive women shaping the future of business SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Chief, the most powerful network of senior executive women, revealed the winners of its second-annual The New Era of Leadership Awards, recognizing Anupama Vaid, Founder and President of ParentSquare, as one of 100 exceptional executive women who are redefining what it means to lead. "I'm deeply honored to be recognized by Chief alongside so many remarkable women who are paving the way toward a more inclusive, equitable future," said Vaid. "At ParentSquare, our mission is rooted in purpose—ensuring every family is meaningfully connected to their child's school. I believe in leading with empathy, listening to those we serve, and innovating with heart." Vaid was selected by an esteemed panel of judges, including executives from Morgan Stanley, Squarespace, The Walt Disney Company, National Geographic, Axios, Tripadvisor, Etsy, and more. The judges evaluated each nomination based on the following qualities: Innovation: Demonstrating disruptive thinking to drive impact Empathy: Approaching leadership with a focus on inclusion Creativity: Reimagining traditional practices with original solutions Purpose: Influencing their industries, teams, or communities positively Resilience: Navigating adversity or uncertainty successfully "The New Era of Leadership honors the trailblazing women who are redefining what it means to lead—driving transformation, breaking barriers, and shaping the future of business," said Alison Moore, CEO of Chief. "We are thrilled to recognize another 100 exceptional executives and 25 standout honorees in the second year of these awards—a reflection of the powerful impact women are making across industries every day." Today, ParentSquare serves more than 20 million students across all 50 states, offering a comprehensive suite of communication tools built for K-12. The platform enables districts to streamline mass notifications, facilitate two-way classroom communication, manage accessible school websites, and automatically translate messages into more than 190 languages. Recent innovations include Virtual Phone, which allows staff to make and automatically log calls to families directly from the platform while keeping personal numbers private, and ParentSquare Pay, a school payments solution that helps districts go cashless. Under Vaid's leadership, ParentSquare has accelerated its growth and impact across the country—helping districts ensure equitable access, foster deeper family engagement, and strengthen school-home partnerships. To read more about the significant accomplishments that contributed to Anupama Vaid's recognition, visit About ParentSquareParentSquare is the trusted leader in school-home engagement, helping K-12 districts nationwide reach every family with an award-winning, all-in-one communication platform. Reaching over 20 million students across the country, ParentSquare replaces one-size-fits-all legacy systems with personalized messaging, websites, forms, payments, and more—built together in one easy-to-use platform. With powerful features for achieving 100% contactability, two-way translation into 190+ languages, and purpose-built AI enhancements, ParentSquare empowers districts to invite every family to be involved in their student's education, no matter their home language or the device they use. Recognized for growth and innovation by Inc. 5000, GSV 150, and more, ParentSquare was founded in 2011 in Santa Barbara, California. Learn more at About ChiefChief is the most powerful network of senior executive women. Our members represent senior leaders from more than 10,000 organizations across every sector. In our vibrant community, they find the connection, insights, and support they need to maximize their impact. Learn more at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE ParentSquare Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
No third-party intervention: Former DGP SP Vaid on Trump's mediation offer on Kashmir
Reacting to US President Donald Trump 's offer to mediate on the Kashmir issue , former Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) SP Vaid on Sunday said India's long-standing policy, in line with the Simla Agreement , rejects any third-party involvement, stressing that Kashmir is a bilateral matter to be resolved directly between India and Pakistan through dialogue. #Operation Sindoor India responds to Pak's ceasefire violation; All that happened India-Pakistan ceasefire reactions: Who said what Punjab's hopes for normalcy dimmed by fresh violations Speaking on the India-Pakistan standoff, Former DGP Vaid highlighted the strength of the Indian armed forces, "Being an Indian, I think our armed forces needed 2-3 more days to hammer Pakistan; they were already on their knee," he told ANI. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 30 Photos That Show the Dangers of Ocean Swimming Undo Former DGP Vaid also underscored that there are numerous facts that Indian leadership is aware of, stressing that international diplomacy involves balancing a country's interests and not acting out of ego. "...There are many facts that our leadership knows - there are specific issues in international diplomacy... The government has to look into the country's larger interest, and the country doesn't work based on ego," he added. Live Events You Might Also Like: US Vice President JD Vance called PM Modi after receiving 'alarming intel', encouraged ceasefire: Report On US President Trump showing eagerness to mediate between India and Pakistan over 'Kashmir issue', former DGP said, "As far as the Kashmir issue is concerned, India's stated policy is that we do not welcome any third party intervention, this is as per Simla Agreement, this is a dispute between two countries and they will sit together to resolve this." "My personal view is, as long as Pakistan's static policy of their army is that they will fight for Jihad, they are not a normal army or an Islamic army. It will be used for Ghazwa-e-Hind by using terrorism as an instrument of state policy. As long as that policy remains, what is the guarantee that no further incidents like Pulwama or Pahalgam will take place? And if it does take place, then India will have to again attack Pakistan," he told ANI. In a recent development, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said that India does not need an intervention of any country to find a solution to the Kashmir after US President Donald Trump offered mediation on the issue. This came after President Trump on Sunday welcomed the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, saying that millions of people could have died if the peace had not been worked out. The US President was making a reference to a potential nuclear fallout between the two nations. You Might Also Like: From Op Sindoor to 'stoppage of fire': All that happened between India-Pakistan post Pahalgam attack In a post on Truth Social, the US President said, "I am very proud of the strong and unwaveringly powerful leadership of India and Pakistan for having the strength, wisdom, and fortitude to fully know and understand that it was time to stop the current aggression that could have led to the death and destruction of so many, and so much. Millions of good and innocent people could have died! Your legacy is greatly enhanced by your brave actions." Trump continued to hold on to the claim that the US had helped broker peace and offered to mediate for a solution on Kashmir. "I am proud that the USA was able to help you arrive at this historic and heroic decision. While not even discussed, I am going to increase trade substantially with both of these great Nations. Additionally, I will work with you both to see if, after a "thousand years," a solution can be arrived at concerning Kashmir. God bless the leadership of India and Pakistan on a job well done!!!" India has time and again rejected any third-party intervention on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir and has unequivocally expressed that the region is an integral part of India. On Saturday, India also played down the role of the US in achieving an agreement on cessation of hostilities saying that the understanding had been reached between DGMOs of the two countries.
