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Philippines to receive second batch of BrahMos missiles from India

BrahMos, which has a range of 290 km (180 miles) and can be fired from land, sea and submarine, is part of the Philippine military's modernisation programme

2 terrorists killed as army foils infiltration bid in J-K's Baramulla

The Army also recovered a large quantity of weapons, ammunition and other war-like stores from the terrorists. The operation is still in progress

PM Modi, Saudi Crown Prince hold talks, condemn terror attack in Pahalgam

Modi, who arrived in Jeddah on a two-day visit, delayed his scheduled meeting with the Crown Prince by at least two hours to assess the situation in Kashmir, where terrorists killed 26 people

Trump calls J-K terror attack 'deeply disturbing', Putin terms it 'brutal'

Terrorists opened fire at a famed meadow near Pahalgam town in Jammu and Kashmir, killing 26 people, mostly tourists, in what is the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019

PM Modi cuts short Saudi visit after terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir

Government sources said that Prime Minister Modi skipped the official dinner hosted by Saudi Arabia and has decided to cut short his visit

JD Vance extends condolences for victims of Pahalgam terror attack

The terror attack that has claimed 26 lives has taken place during the US vice president's trip to India along with his family

26 tourists killed in terror attack in J&K's Pahalgam; at least 20 injured

According to an eyewitness, unidentified gunmen opened fire on the tourists from close range, resulting in injuries to several persons

'They won't be spared': PM condemns Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26

At least 26 people are feared dead, mostly tourists, and several injured in the attack that occurred around 3 pm on Tuesday, a senior official said

J&K terror attack: Cong seeks govt accountability, calls for all-party meet

The terror attack came at a time when US Vice President J D Vance is on a four-day visit to India along with his family. He was in Rajasthan on Tuesday

India stands to gain from deepening defence ties with US, says JD Vance

Speaking at an event in Jaipur, JD Vance said the US is eager to collaborate more closely with India in areas such as national security, infrastructure, emerging technology, and energy

Landing stealth J-36 jets on moving carriers? China's new tech may solve it

The J-36 has been designed to have a stealthy tailless flying wing design, but it creates flight control problems, notably on aircraft carrier landings, and China may just solve the problem soon

Bangladesh rejects India's allegation over Hindu community leader's death

Body of Hindu community leader Bhabesh Chandra Roy, 58, a resident of Basudebpur village of Dinajpur district in north Bangladesh, was recovered on Thursday night

PM Modi to discuss Hajj quota with Saudi Crown Prince, sign 6 pacts

Among the deliverables, the two sides are expected to sign agreements in the fields of space, energy, health, science and scientific research, culture and advanced technology

JD Vance faces diplomatic test in India amid trade tensions and tariffs

For Vance, this is an opportunity to soften a global image as Trump's attack dog. It is his first visit to India since taking office

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to resume on June 30 after five-year gap

The yatra will pass through the Lipulekh Pass located at an altitude of 17,000 feet in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district, it said

Looking forward to President Trump's India visit: PM Modi to VP Vance

PM Modi also conveyed his warm greetings to President Trump and said that he looked forward to his visit to India later this year. India is slated to host Quad Summit later this year

PM Modi, US V-P Vance hail progress on trade pact in wide-ranging talks

Following the talks, PM Modi hosted a dinner for Vance, Indian-origin Second Lady Usha and his delegation of officials

US Vice President JD Vance offers condolences on Pope Francis' passing

Vance and Pope Francis exchanged Easter greetings, although they reportedly had a dispute over the Trump administration's migrant deportation plans

China steps up testing of sixth-gen stealth fighters amid tensions with US

Testing of sixth-generation stealth fighter jets, dubbed J-36 and J-50, have been spotted showing futuristic design and increased agility

India exports second batch BrahMos missile to Philippines via sea

The delivery of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines is part of a $375 million deal signed in 2022 between New Delhi and Manila