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Mann ki Baat: PM Modi hails role of 'Made in India' tech in Op Sindoor

During his monthly radio programme Mann ki Baat, PM Modi lauded the valour shown by the armed forces during 'Operation Sindoor'

India resumes issuing visas to Afghan nationals after 5-year freeze

New visa portal open for Afghan businesspeople, artists, and dependents; move follows diplomatic engagement with the Taliban

Jaishankar visit boost India-Germany ties, marks 25 yrs of partnership: MEA

The ministry said Jaishankar's visit to Germany at the time when both countries are celebrating the milestone of completion of 25 years of Strategic Partnership is significant

Pakistan put in abeyance principles guiding Indus Waters Treaty: MEA

The MEA said that Pakistan had been stonewalling India's requests for a government-to-government negotiation over the treaty

Indian all-party delegation reaches Bahrain to push anti-terror diplomacy

The delegation led by senior BJP leader Baijayant Jay Panda was received by Ambassador Vinod K Jacob at the airport

India to review IndiGo-Turkish airlines ties amid security concerns

The move follows growing public anger in India against Turkey's support for Pakistan during a recent conflict sparked by an attack on tourists by Islamist assailants in Jammu and Kashmir

India to push FATF to put Pakistan back in grey list at next review

India will present a dossier to FATF citing Pakistan's failure to curb terror financing and misuse of funds, pressing for its reclassification under the grey list

Two acres of defence land cleared of encroachments near IGI airport

According to an official release, the operation involved removing long-standing unauthorised parking zones, impounding a significant number of vehicles

India leads capacity building initiative on digital transformation in Brics

The session was inaugurated by Daniel Cavalcanti, BRICS Chair, and Atul Sinha, Director General of NCA-T, India

Russia reaffirms unwavering support to India in joint fight on terror

The delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi is in Russia to sensitise the diplomatic leadership about terror emanating from Pakistan

India slams Pakistan at UNSC over decades of Islamabad-backed terror

India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish made these comments while delivering a statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate

Bangladesh's interim leader Md Yunus mulls resignation: What we know so far

Disgruntled parties, military pressures and lack of consensus among leaders, pushes Muhammad Yunus to reconsider his role as Bangladesh's Chief Adviser

Pakistan extends closure of airspace for Indian flights till June 24

The extension follows the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) rules that restrict such closure for a month at a time

India will deal with Pakistan purely bilaterally: EAM Jaishankar in Germany

EAM S Jaishankar confirms India's bilateral stance on Pakistan, highlights zero tolerance for terrorism, and deepens strategic cooperation with Germany during his Europe visit

India to oppose World Bank's $20 bn lending to Pakistan next month

The funds to cash-starved Pakistan were for areas, including clean energy and climate resilience for a period of the ten years beginning 2026

Op Sindoor team's flight delayed as drone attack shuts Moscow airport

The delegation, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi, was en route to Moscow to brief global leaders on Operation Sindoor when a drone strike shut the airport mid-flight

Akashteer system's success in Operation Sindoor boosts global interest

'Akashteer', the fully automated air defence control and reporting system, emerged as the invisible force of new war capabilities during Operation Sindoor, launched against nine terror sites in Pakist

Bangladesh cancels ₹180 crore defence deal with India amid rising tensions

Bangladesh cancels ₹180.25 crore defence deal with Indian PSU GRSE amid escalating diplomatic tensions and trade curbs between the two neighbouring nations

Airspace over Andaman closed for 3 hours for high altitude weapon test

The airspace over Andaman and Nicobar Islands was closed for three hours from 7 am on Friday for high altitude weapon test by the tri-services command, an official said.

'There will be consequences': Jaishankar warns Pakistan over backing terror

India's External Affairs Minister accused Pakistan's state and army of being complicit in terror attacks and said Kashmir will only be resolved bilaterally, without third-party involvement