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Pahalgam terrorist attack: 'Non-kinetic' arrows in quiver to counter Pak

Experts suggest diplomatic manoeuvres to put Pakistan back in FATF 'grey list', regulate information on hydrological data to the lower riparian and convincing friends like Saudi, UAE to block aid

India watches the ripples as Pak, Bangladesh reconnect amid shifts

Islamabad-Dhaka overtures have sparked measured interest in New Delhi, as historical grievances, shifting alliances, and China's influence reshape the regional dynamics, reports Subhayan Chakraborty

Pahalgam attack: Russian foreign minister asks India, Pak to show restraint

India, among other punitive actions, announced the suspension of the 1960 Indus accord, which governs water sharing between the two countries

Parameswaran Iyer to represent India at IMF vote on fresh tranche to Pak

Subramanian's sudden exit from the IMF has raised questions in policy circles

Hope there will be no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine: Putin

In a preview of an upcoming interview with Russian state television, published on Telegram, Putin said Russia has the strength and the means to bring the conflict in Ukraine to a logical conclusion

Pakistan to brief UN Security Council on latest regional developments

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar directed Pakistan's UN Permanent Representative, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, to take immediate steps to convene a meeting of the Security Council, the statement said

Pahalgam terrorist attack: India curtails water flow on the Chenab

India imposed fresh punitive measures against Pakistan on Saturday, including a ban on the import of goods, suspension of exchange of mails and parcels via air and surface routes

'India must blend coercion with diplomacy to shift Pakistan's stance'

Coercion should be a means to an end, its impact leveraged through diplomacy and dialogue to shift Pakistan towards a more reasonable stance, which could lower volatility to a manageable level

Army vehicle plunges into gorge in J&K, JCO among three soldiers killed

The Army truck was part of a convoy moving from Jammu to Srinagar along national highway-44. The accident occurred near Battery Chashma at around 11.30 am, the officials said

BSF to get 16 new battalions, 2 field HQs for Pakistan, Bangladesh borders

A total of around 1,047 km of these two borders is unfenced owing to those lines passing through riverine areas and harsh jungle terrain. The force has 1,760 border posts along these two frontiers

Will give a befitting reply to those who cast evil eye on India: Rajnath

Rajnath Singh assured the public that India under PM Modi's leadership will act strongly against Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 28 Indians

Rajnath to host Japanese Defence Minister Nakatani for talks on Monday

It is expected that the situation that emerged following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people will figure in the talks

CM Sai praises Kashmiri guide for saving Chhattisgarh tourists in Pahalgam

"All Muslims aren't bad and the community is becoming infamous due to some people," Sai said in an exclusive interview to PTI

Drones can provide secure coverage compared to satellites: COAI DG

Satellites operate at higher altitude and there are high chances that their signal may spill over beyond the country's border

China Prez Xi to visit Russia from May 7-10, attend V-day celebrations

This will be Xi's first visit to Moscow after Donald Trump took charge of the US Presidency. Xi last visited Russia in October 2024 for the BRICS Summit

India looking for partners, not 'preachers': Jaishankar's message to Europe

S Jaishankar said that Europe must display some 'sensitivity and mutuality of interest' for closer ties with India

Air Chief meets PM Modi amid Indo-Pak tensions after Pahalgam attack

The meeting came less than 24 hours after Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi apprised the prime minister on the overall situation in the critical sea lanes

Pahalgam attack: Pakistan shuts ports for Indian ships in tit-for-tat move

In a directive issued by Pakistan's Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Indian flag carriers would no longer be permitted at any Pakistani port

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Imran Khan's X accounts suspended in India

Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto had acknowledged his country's tango with terror operatives

Govt has likely cut water flow through Baglihar dam after Indus Treaty halt

India's decision to suspend the decades-old treaty follows the killing of 26 people, mostly tourists, in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam