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Who is Anita Anand, Mark Carney's pick for Canada's foreign minister?

Born to Indian immigrant parents, Anand was a lawyer and law professor for over 20 years before entering politics

Kuki group warns Meiteis against entering 'their areas' during Ukhrul fest

A Kuki group has warned Meiteis not to enter Kuki-dominated areas during the Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul, Manipur, as ethnic tensions continue to simmer in the violence-hit north-eastern state

'Vain, preposterous': India on China's attempts to name places in Arunachal

'Creative naming won't alter reality. Arunachal Pradesh was, is, and will always remain a part of India': Ministry of External Affairs responds to China

BSF jawan detained by Pakistan after accidently crossing Punjab border

A flag meeting is on between the two border forces for early release of the Indian jawan, Border Security Force officials said

India declares Pakistani official persona non grata, given 24 hrs to leave

The official in question, who has not been named, was expelled for activities 'not in keeping with his official status'

India-Pakistan tension: JNU suspends MoU with Turkish Inonu University

Inonu University, at Malatya in Turkiye, had entered into the academic partnership with JNU as part of efforts to boost cross-cultural research and student collaboration

PM Modi chairs Cabinet Committee meet, first since India-Pak understanding

The meeting was also attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah, during which they assessed the current state of affairs and India's level of preparedness

India-Pakistan ceasefire: The hotline call that changed everything

Ceasefire via hotline: As deadly hostilities pushed India and Pakistan to the brink of full-scale war, a single hotline call became the turning point that led both nations back from the edge

IMF to hold virtual talks on Pakistan's budget amid security concerns

The International Monetary Fund will on Wednesday hold virtual discussions on Pakistan's upcoming budget as the visit of its mission to Islamabad was delayed due to security concerns in the region.

If women fly Rafale in IAF, why fewer in Army legal wing: SC asks Centre

The officers challenged the disproportionate vacancies for men and women and said they could not be selected as there were only three vacancies for women out of the total six posts

Bangladesh defends Awami League ban as internal matter, cites security

India's External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Tuesday said the ban on Awami League without due process is a concerning development

BSF jawan caught at Attari border by Pakistan released after 21 days

BSF officials said the handover was carried out smoothly and followed the usual procedures between the two countries

Will support efforts to tackle terror threat: UK on India-Pakistan conflict

Given our strong and close relationships with both countries, the UK stands ready to work with both sides to make a lasting ceasefire a reality, Lammy told the British Parliament

Centre enhances EAM Jaishankar's security with 2 new bulletproof vehicles

Move comes days after a military conflict between India and Pakistan, and amid New Delhi's punitive diplomatic measures against Islamabad following the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack

Hope India-Pak deal will help resolve outstanding issues: UN spokesperson

India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the conflict after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes

Donald Trump again claims credit for peace between India, Pakistan

''There were conversations between Indian and US leaders on the evolving military situation. The issue of trade did not come up in any of these conversations,'' said Jaiswal .

India rejects Trump's claim of averting nuclear clash with Pakistan

Responding to a question during a briefing Tuesday evening, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said "military action was entirely in the conventional domain"

India briefs 70 nations on Op Sindoor, unveils new normal with Pakistan

India briefed 70 nations on Operation Sindoor, stating it targeted nine terror bases in Pakistan and PoK and marked a new normal in military response to cross-border attacks

Battle of Basantar: How Indian win at Shakargarh Bulge broke Pakistan in 1971

India's victory at the Shakargarh Bulge during the 1971 war shattered Pakistan's defences in the west and became a turning point in Indo-Pak military history

Spilling Indians' blood calls for destruction: PM Modi at Adampur airbase

At Adampur airbase, PM Modi hails armed forces for Operation Sindoor, says 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' reflects soldiers' pledge and echoes in face of enemy threats