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Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit takes over as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff

In a distinguished career spanning close to four decades, the Air Marshal has held a variety of Command, Staff and Instructional appointments, and has been conferred with the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal

Oman eyes Indian tourists to boost sustainable tourism under Vision 2040

Oman is promoting corporate travel and destination weddings, targeting the 'Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions' (MICE) sector to build a loyal client base in India

Jaishankar thanks S Korean counterpart, stresses need to fight terrorism

Following the attack, India has taken strong countermeasures against Pakistan for its support of cross-border terrorism

Pakistan appoints ISI chief Lt Gen Malik as new National Security Adviser

According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Tuesday, General Malik was formally given the task of the NSA

US State Secy Rubio speaks with Jaishankar, Pak PM Sharif as tensions rise

Marco Rubio informed Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif about the need to condemn the terror attack that took place in the Valley

Pak violates ceasefire for 7th night in Uri, Kupwara; India retaliates

Previously, the Pakistani troops have violated the ceasefire in several areas, including Poonch, Baramulla, Naushera, and Sunderbani

Pakistan violates ceasefire, India revamps NSAB amid escalating tension

Indian government has revamped the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) and appointed former R&AW chief Alok Joshi as its chairman

Pahalgam attack: India shuts airspace to Pakistan from Apr 30 to May 23

India has closed its airspace to all Pakistani-registered aircraft, including commercial and military flights, from April 30 to May 23, 2025, in retaliation for Pakistan's earlier airspace closure

From Hania to Mahira, Instagram accounts of Pak celebs blocked in India

Instagram has blocked several Pakistani celebrities' accounts in India after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26. The move follows a broader crackdown amid rising Indo-Pak tensions

India briefs UNSC's non-permanent members on Pahalgam terror attack

On Tuesday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his counterparts from seven non-permanent member nations of the UN Security Council

India warns Pakistan against unprovoked ceasefire violations along LoC

Pakistan has been resorting to firings on the Indian side of the LoC since Friday night in violation of a ceasefire

Top 9 countries with most nuclear weapons in 2025; Check India's rank

Although the rise of nuclear weapons globally dates back to the Cold War, the growth of nuclear weapons reduced in following years, however still the number of nuclear-armed countries remains high

PM Modi to skip Russia's Victory Day parade amid tensions with Pakistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will skip Russia's Victory Day celebrations, likely due to security concerns after the Pahalgam attack

CCS reviews J&K security amid buzz over India's response to Pahalgam attack

A day after meeting military brass, PM Modi chaired a CCS meet at his residence, granting armed forces operational freedom on the mode, targets and timing of India's response to the April 22 attack

Ten terrorists killed in Balochistan by Pakistan's security forces

The terrorists were killed in the Kech and Ziarat districts during a fresh crackdown against militant elements in the province

Ex-R&AW chief Alok Joshi to head revamped National Security Advisory Board

The government reconstitutes NSAB with former R&AW chief Alok Joshi as chairman; includes retired top brass from military, police, and diplomacy in 7-member advisory panel

India vs Pakistan military power 2025: Who leads on land, sea and air?

Following the Pahalgam terror attack and rising border tensions, here's how India and Pakistan compare in military strength across land, sea and air

India set to join Australia's biggest military exercise for first time

Dubbed as the 'Olympics of military exercises', Talisman Sabre is the most important military exercise that the Australian Defence Force engages in every second year

India planning strike in 24-36 hrs, will face consequences: Pakistan

Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar said the Indian government was preparing to launch an attack on the basis of "baseless and concocted allegations"

Pak violates ceasefire for 6th consecutive night; Indian Army retaliates

The Indian Army retaliated against the Pakistani troops, who had initiated an unprovoked small-arms fire