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India strongly trashes Pak Army chief's 'jugular vein' remark on Kashmir

New Delhi also rejected Pakistan's assertion that the Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana is a Canadian citizen and it has nothing to do with him

'It's their prerogative': MEA on Australia's visa crackdown on Indians

New data from February 2025 showed that India became the top source country for student visas to Australia, surpassing China

No amnesty for heinous crimes committed during Maoist conflict: Nepal PM

Oli emphasised the importance of two transitional justice bodies the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons

India-China to resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, agree on flight services

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said both India and China have agreed in-principle to resume flight services between the two sides for Kailsh Mansarovar

India to send delegation to US next week for key bilateral trade talks

India's chief negotiator, Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce Rajesh Agrawal is expected to lead the team for the first in-person talks between the two countries

Working closely with Belgium on Mehul Choksi's extradition, says MEA

We are working closely with the Belgium side on his extradition so that he can face trial in the country, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.

India, UK discuss deeper military ties, advancing defence capability

According to the Ministry of Defence, the discussions focused on enhancing defence industry collaboration and boosting the Make in India initiative

Why Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's 'two-nation' speech is going viral

Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir emphasised that the ideological divide between Hindus and Muslims was the foundation of Pakistan's creation

India's armed forces struggle with preparedness amid rising strategic risks

The real issue isn't the navy but the Indian Air Force, which is known to be understrength and will likely be even less capable a few years from now unless New Delhi starts thinking long term

India sends 50 T of pre-fab offices to Myanmar under Operation Brahma

As the first responder to the devastating quake on March 28, India has provided over 750 MT of relief material, including medical aid, food, shelters, and essential supplies

Datanomics: A helping hand to its neighbours in times of disaster

In this backdrop, it is an opportune moment to look at the quantum of aid provided by India to different countries

Even 10 generations of terrorists can't harm Balochistan: Pak Army Chief

Munir assured that the country's armed forces will overcome the threat posed by terrorists, specifically mentioning groups like BLA, BLF, and BRA

Farooq Abdullah slams ex-R&AW chief Dulat over Article 370 claims in book

Abdullah pointed out that both he and his son Omar Abdullah had been put under arrest for several months at the time of the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5

US V-P JD Vance to visit India with family next week, meet PM Modi

US Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha, the first Indian-American Second Lady, are set to visit India early next week that will see him hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India eyes ending import tax on US ethane and LPG in trade talks: Report

India levies import taxes of 2.5 per cent on ethane, mainly used as a feedstock for producing petrochemicals, and propane and butane

Indian student, 3 others sue US government over 'unlawful' deportation

The lawsuit comes as the Trump administration's immigration crackdown strikes higher education, prompting a slew of lawsuits against White House officials

Talks between Yunus, PM Modi will bring hope: Bangladesh govt adviser

He stated that India and Bangladesh have to remain hand-in-hand in the future to develop and progress ties

Govt offers cheap loans for arms, eyes Russia's traditional customers

New Delhi will also sharply increase the number of defense attaches in its foreign missions as part of a new programme that will see the government directly negotiate some arms deals

Indians among 18 get Lifesaver Award for rescuing 22 from fire in Singapore

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan's seven-year-old son was among those hurt in the fire at the three-storey River Valley Road building

Two Telangana men killed, 1 injured in attack by Pak national in Dubai

The alleged incident occurred at the bakery where the victims worked