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Terrorist attack foiled at police checkpost in Pak's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The attack on the checkpost in Shangla district of the province, a hilly terrain bordering Swat district, was foiled on Friday night, officials said

Germany wants better ties with India on defence, skilled labour: Ambassador

Ackermann highlighted that the coalition treaty agreed upon by the two parties forming the next German government explicitly references India multiple times

Army JCO killed in encounter along LoC in Jammu, infiltration bid foiled

A JCO was injured in the encounter and later succumbed to injuries, the officials said, adding the whole area has been cordoned off with deployment of reinforcements

US Vice President JD Vance, NSA Mike Waltz likely to visit India this month

US Vice President JD Vance and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz are expected to visit India in the third week of April, strengthening bilateral ties and advancing the TRUST initiative

India extends aid to diaspora in quake-hit Myanmar under Operation Brahma

According to the Embassy of India in Myanmar, Ambassador of India to Myanmar Abhay Thakur handed over 15 tonnes of rice, cooking oil and food stuff to a community relief group there

EAM hails India-US counter-terror ties after Tahawwur Rana extradition

Earlier in the day, US Secretary of State Rubio confirmed the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India, where he will face charges for his role in planning the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks

Two terrorists killed in J&K's Kishtwar, combing ops underway in Udhampur

According to the officials, the encounter in Kishtwar broke out during an intelligence-based search-and-destroy operation launched jointly by Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Chatru forest

US Vice President Vance, NSA Waltz expected to visit India from Apr 21

The visits of Vance and Waltz are taking place against the backdrop of Trump's policy on tariffs that triggered massive trade disruptions and fears of a global economic recession

India takes US to WTO over steel, aluminium tariffs, seeks consultation

On February 10 this year, the US revised the safeguard measures on imports of steel and aluminium articles, effective from March 12, 2025, and with an unlimited duration, the communication said

Indian consulate in Melbourne attacked again, High Commission raises issue

Victoria Police said graffiti was discovered at the front entrance of the diplomatic premises around 1:00 am early Thursday

Cargo to B'desh surged at Petrapole port before India halted transit route

India ends 2020 transshipment pact with Bangladesh; Petrapole saw 39 per cent rise in trucks, 64 per cent jump in consignments before facility was withdrawn on April 8

'Nothing is just trade, it's personal', says EAM Jaishankar on trade war

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the world is heading towards a period of sharp competition and contestation, where the planning is going to be much harder for different countries

Most-wanted TTP militant among 2 killed in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

According to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), Hafeezullah was the most wanted TTP terrorist and was involved in major terror attacks

High-security cell, tight watch: Inside NIA's custody of Tahawwur Rana

Extradited from the US, 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana is now held in a NIA cell in Delhi under 24x7 surveillance; Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Jaya Roy will lead the investigation

Tahawwur Rana said 'Indians deserved it' after 26/11: US govt confirms

After 26/11, Tahawwur Rana told Headley that Indians 'deserved it', says US DOJ, calling his extradition to India a critical step in delivering long-awaited justice

India to give $990,000 aid to Sierra Leone for differently abled persons

Over 450 Sierra Leone nationals have enrolled under the Pan-African Tele-Education and Tele-Medicine initiative (e-VBAB), receiving online education across various courses from Indian universities

Tahawwur Rana extradition: US says it supports India's pursuit of justice

Earlier, a spokesperson for the US Department of Justice also commented on Rana's extradition to India and noted that it is a crucial step in seeking justice for the victims of the heinous attacks

Taiwan detects 2 Chinese aircraft sorties, 6 naval vessels near territory

G7 Foreign Ministers, along with the High Representative of the European Union, expressed concern over China's recent provocative actions

26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana in 18 day NIA custody, brought to headquarters

According to the NIA, Rana was being held in judicial custody in the US pursuant to proceedings initiated under the India-US Extradition Treaty for his extradition

US-India continue to work to combat global terrorism: US state dept

US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated that the US had consistently supported India's efforts to hold those responsible for the attacks accountable