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US intel names India, China in fentanyl supply as Trump targets tariffs

In a report published last year, India was mentioned only as one of the countries from which Mexican groups were sourcing chemicals. China, on the other hand, was named as the primary supplier

'Attempt to tarnish India's global image': MEA on US religious panel report

'USCIRF should be designated an entity of concern': India responds to US accusation of deteriorating religious freedom in the country

Human rights defenders praise India's progress at UN event in Geneva

Organised by the ECO FAWN Society, the event also countered misleading narratives about India often propagated by certain foreign NGOs

US religious freedom panel recommends sanctions against Indian spy agency

This follows accusations against the agency regarding its alleged involvement in the assassination of Khalistani separatists

Search operation to track terrorists enters fourth day in J&K's Kathua

Security has been intensified along the Jammu-Pathankot National Highway in the Samba-Kathua section, with increased vigilance on border roads, officials said

Why Trump lauded India's voting system in his US elections overhaul order

Donald Trump praises India's biometric voter ID system as the US moves to tighten election rules, mandating citizenship proof for voter registration

US NSA Michael Waltz to visit India next month for 'TRUST' initiatives

The DNI held separate meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval

65% of defence gear made in India; Russian army uses 'Made in Bihar' boots

India's defence production has grown at an "extraordinary pace" since the launch of 'Make in India' initiative, reaching a record Rs 1.27 trillion in 2023-24

India, China hold diplomatic talks in Beijing on border row, bilateral ties

The decision was taken at a fresh edition of talks held in Beijing under the framework of Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs

Army refutes Chinese drone hijack claim, warns against misinformation

Following uproar over reports of a Chinese drone hijack, the Army dismissed the claims as baseless and factually incorrect, urging media and users to avoid unverified content online

Bangladesh Army denies media report on 'emergency meeting' of generals

The ISPR termed it a misleading article based on fabricated information regarding a routine meeting of the Bangladesh Army

Bangladesh awaits India's response to Yunus-Modi meeting proposal

Dhaka earlier sent a letter to India proposing a meeting between Yunus and Modi amid a strained bilateral relation after the August 5, 2024 regime change in Bangladesh

Sri Lanka court sentences Indian to hard labour over cricket match fixing

Yogi Patel was charged based on a complaint by Upul Tharanga, chairman of Sri Lanka selectors, over a proposal to fix matches in the Legends League T20 tournament

Peacekeeping not risk-free, those attacking must be punished: India at UNSC

Nearly 180 Indian peacekeepers have made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, the highest number by far from any troop-contributing country

Trump announces 25% tariff on Venezuelan oil: What's at stake for India?

US President Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on countries buying Venezuelan oil and gas, effective April 2, applying to both direct and indirect buyers of Venezuelan crude

Pak continues to arrest Baloch leaders as police cracks down on protestors

After their arrests, BYC issued a strongly worded statement where it said that it will not be silenced by Pakistan's crackdown

Taiwan detects 21 Chinese military aircraft, 6 naval vessels near territory

Sharing details in a post on X, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence recorded the Chinese activity up until 6 AM (UTC +8)

US bill seeks sanctions on Pak Army chief, demands Imran Khan's release

The bill mandates that within 180 days, the US government identify individuals involved in political persecution in Pakistan and impose penalties

India, China could interfere in elections, claims Canadian spy agency

Vanessa Lloyd, deputy director at CSIS, also warned that China could use tools enabled by artificial intelligence

Pak continues to illegally occupy J&K, which it must vacate: India at UNSC

These remarks were made by India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish during remarks at a UNSC Open Debate on Advancing Adaptability in UN Peace operations