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MHA asks states to conduct civil defence drills amid India-Pakistan tension

Mock drills will include air raid sirens, evacuation plans, and blackout measures as part of nationwide civil defence preparedness

FM Sitharaman meets ADB chief, Italian FM, discusses economic issues

Sitharaman is in Milan to attend the 58th annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Pahalgam attack: Pak parliament condemns Indian govt's 'mala fide campaign'

The resolution condemned the orchestrated and mala fide campaign by the Indian government to malign Pakistan

Iran urges India, Pakistan to 'exercise restraint' amid soaring tensions

Tehran and Islamabad agreed that complex regional issues could be addressed through talks

Pahalgam attack: Pakistan urges emergency UNSC meet over India tensions

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam

Adani Power's outstanding on Bangladesh stands at around $900 mn: CFO

On company's capex plan, Jha said the company has planned Rs 13,307 crore towards expansion capex for FY26

Rahul Gandhi backs Trump's tariff stand, says India must negotiate firmly

At an interactive session in the US, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had said Donald Trump has every right to push for tariff changes, but India must negotiate confidently to secure a fair deal

Iran's FM visits Pakistan amid soaring tensions between India and Pakistan

Following the scheduled meeting in Islamabad, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is expected to visit India on Thursday, Iran's Embassy in India confirmed

Stray birds or spies? Pakistani pigeons caught in India stir suspicion

Rising border tensions make Pakistani pigeons drifting into India a source of suspicion for Indian breeders, even as the centuries-old sport of kabutar-baazi quietly continues

Tensions with India threaten Pak's access to external financing: Moody's

Moody's warns that rising India-Pakistan tensions could derail Pakistan's fragile economic recovery and external funding, while India is expected to face limited economic impact

Neemrana hotel attack: NIA raids multiple locations in Arsh Dalla case

According to NIA, the two attackers were subsequently identified as members of the Bambiah gang, having connections with Dalla's terrorist-gangster network

Putin dials PM Modi, says Pahalgam attack culprits must face justice

Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed his condolences to the families of the Pahalgam terror attack victims and extended full support to India in its fight against terrorism

Putin accepts PM Modi's invitation for annual high-level India visit

The leaders emphasised the need for an uncompromising fight against terrorism in any of its manifestations

Pakistan tests surface-to-surface missiles amid rising tensions with India

On May 3, Islamabad conducted a training launch of the Abdali weapon system, a surface-to-surface missile with a range of 450 kms

Rajnath holds talks with Japanese counterpart, thanks him for defence ties

Defence Minister praised Nakatani for his efforts to deepen defence cooperation between the between the the two countries

Defence ministry orders hit ₹2.1 trn in FY25, 92% awarded to local firms

India's defence sector received record orders as FY25 ends, with domestic firms securing 92 per cent of contracts; FY26 outlook brightens with reforms and exports push

Defence secy meets PM Modi amid Indo-Pak tensions after Pahalgam attack

The meeting comes a day after Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A P Singh met Prime Minister Modi and is understood to have discussed the security situation

Centre starts work on hydro projects after suspending treaty with Pakistan

Last month, New Delhi suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty between the nuclear-armed rivals that ensures supply to 80 per cent of Pakistani farms after Pahalgam attack

Security forces bust terror hideout in Poonch, recover 5 IEDs, radio sets

Poonch police released photos from the hideout, showing multiple radio sets and five IEDs that were recovered

Pakistani troops violate ceasefire for 11th night, Indian Army retaliates

Pakistani troops opened unprovoked fire across multiple Jammu and Kashmir sectors including Kupwara, Poonch, and Akhnoor as ceasefire violations persist amid rising cross-border tensions