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UNSC may meet 'sooner than later' to discuss India-Pakistan tensions

Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed at least 26 lives, most of them tourists

India should avoid regional war in its response to Pahalgam attack: Vance

Speaking to Fox News, Vance expressed hope that India's counteraction to the terrorist attack does not lead to broader conflict

Trump threatens sanctions over Iranian oil: What it means for India, China

US-Iran talks, scheduled for May 3rd, have been postponed due to 'logistical reasons'

Purpose of visit: Why Pakistanis travelled to India before Pahalgam attack

The number of visitors from neighbouring country has declined but their average duration of stay has increased

Nepal launches diplomatic efforts to probe death of another student at KIIT

The incident comes barely two-and-a-half months after Prakriti Lamsal, another Nepalese student of the same institute, died by suicide on February 16

Pak troops continue ceasefire violations along LoC; India Army retaliates

Earlier, Pakistani troops had opened fire in several other districts, including Uri and Sunderbani

UNSC chief shows readiness to discuss India-Pakistan tensions if requested

Sekeris, who is the Permanent Representative of Greece to the UN, said that the Council had recently issued a press statement condemning the heinous terrorist attack in Pahalgam

Support India's right to defend itself, says US Defence Secy Pete Hegseth

Hegseth, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, reiterated "full support" from the United States (US) government in India's fight against terrorism

Pak PM, President meet amid India tension, vow 'befitting' response

Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met on Thursday to discuss the security situation and vowed to respond to "any act of aggression in a befitting manner.

B'desh tribunal issues show-cause notice to Sheikh Hasina in contempt case

The ICT instructed Hasina and Shakil Alam Bulbul, a leader of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League

India shuts airspace; 6 weekly flights of Pakistan airlines to be impacted

Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian carriers after New Delhi blamed it for Pahalgam terror attack

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor takes charge as AOC-in-C of SW Air Command

The air marshal graduated from the National Defence Academy in December 1985 and commissioned in the IAF on December 6, 1986, according to a statement shared by the IAF

Pakistani FM radio stations stop playing Indian songs amid rising tensions

Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after terrorists killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22

Pete Hegseth speaks to Rajnath Singh, backs India's right to defend itself

During the call, the US secretary of defence offered his sympathies for the deceased and reaffirmed his country's support for India in its battle against terrorism

'No one will be spared': Shah vows retribution for Pahalgam terror attack

Union Home Minister Amit Shah vows strict action after the Pahalgam terror attack, promising to hunt down every perpetrator and reiterating the Modi government's zero-tolerance stance on terrorism

26/11 Mumbai attack: Tahawwur Rana may spill beans on LeT, NIA tells court

The agency's argument came on April 28 while seeking Rana's custody before special NIA judge Chander Jit Singh

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