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Russian Prez Putin thanks North Korea for sending troops to fight Ukraine

Putin hailed the heroism and dedication of the North Korean fighters, who he said shoulder to shoulder with Russian fighters, defended our Motherland as their own

China's nuclear power surge: 10 new reactors approved, $27 bn investment

China greenlights 10 new nuclear reactors with a $27 billion investment, driving rapid growth in clean energy. With 30 reactors under construction, it's on track to surpass the US by 2030

China backs Pakistan, calls for 'swift, fair' probe into Pahalgam attack

China has reiterated its strong support for Pakistan in 'defending its sovereignty and security interests' amid heightened tensions with India after Pahalgam terror attack

India imposes ban on Pakistani YouTube channels after Pahalgam attack

India bans Pakistani YouTube channels, including those run by popular creators like Wasay Habib and Shoaib Akhtar, citing 'national security and misleading content'

UP govt takes action against illegal encroachments along India-Nepal border

Action was taken against 89 illegal encroachers in Bahraich and 119 illegal constructions in Shravasti

Pakistan opens fire across LoC near Kupwara, Poonch; India retaliates

Pakistani Army targets Indian positions across LoC in Kupwara, Poonch; Indian troops respond swiftly to fourth consecutive day of ceasefire violations

Senior Indian diplomat holds talks with Taliban's acting foreign minister

In the meeting held in Kabul, the acting foreign minister emphasised the expansion of political and economic relations with India, Tolo news reported

India's purpose should be to re-establish deterrence, says Ajay Bisaria

During his tenure as India's envoy to Pak from 2017 to Aug 2019, Bisaria had a front-row seat to India's response to the 2019 Pulwama attack and argues that India now needs to re-establish deterrence

Pahalgam attack: 537 Pak nationals left India through Attari in 4 days

The 'Leave India' notice to Pakistani nationals was issued by the government after 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed by Pakistan-linked terrorists in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22

Pahalgam attack: UK foreign secy speaks to Jaishankar, Pak Deputy PM Dar

The Pakistan Foreign Office said the British foreign secretary emphasised the need for de-escalation of the situation

India, France to sign Rs 63,000 crore deal for 26 Rafale aircraft on Monday

Earlier, the French Defence Minister was scheduled to attend the signing in person but had to cancel his visit due to personal reasons

Pahalgam attack: Navy gets 'combat-ready' as firing across LoC continues

In 'Mann ki Baat' broadcast, Modi vows "harshest" response to perpetrators and conspirators

PM Modi monitoring situation in J&K post terror attack: Jitendra Singh

He said there is no need to worry or panic under the leadership of Modi who had assured appropriate action against the terrorists involved in the deadly attack on the tourists in Pahalgam

Israeli jets strike Beirut's southern suburbs for 3rd time since ceasefire

A huge plume of smoke billowed over the area after the strike. There were no immediate reports of casualties

Russia-Ukraine peace deal needs to happen soon, says Marco Rubio

"It needs to happen soon. We cannot continue to dedicate time and resources to this effort if it's not going to come to fruition," Rubio told NBC's "Meet the Press" program

EAM discusses 'cross-border' terror attack in Pahalgam with UK foreign secy

Jaishankar and Lammy held a phone conversation amid increasing tensions between India and Pakistan over the April 22 terror attack that killed 26 civilians

Suspect in killing of Russian general claims he was paid by Ukraine: Russia

Moskalik was killed Friday by an explosive device placed in his car in Balashikha, just outside Moscow

Russia launches nearly 150 drones in major overnight assault on Ukraine

One person was killed and a 14-year-old girl wounded in the city of Pavlohrad in the Dnipropetrovsk region, which was hit for the third consecutive night, regional Governor Serhii Lysak said

Pak wants Russian, Chinese involvement in Pahalgam terror attack probe

On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the "perpetrators and conspirators" of the Pahalgam attack will be "served with the harshest response"

Exit deadline ends, Pakistan citizens bid tearful goodbyes, rush home

The exit deadline for Pakistani nationals visiting India on SAARC visas ended on April 26, while for the rest, except those on medical visas, it is set to close on Sunday, April 27