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India expresses condolences over loss of life, property in Tibet earthquake

Interestingly, India's message of condolences did not mention China

'Pravasi Bharatiya Divas' convention to kick off in Odisha on Wednesday

The convention will begin with the Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas event being organised by the Odisha government in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

Indian diaspora groups condemn use of term 'Asian' in UK's child sex abuse

Defending his record, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that he had reopened such cases and brought the first prosecution of an Asian grooming gang in Rochdale

ITBP brings 'forward' 33 posts along China LAC, deploys 6 fresh battalions

The DG said the force prepared a "forwardisation plan" and, as part of this, a total of 56 ITBP border posts along the India-China Line of Actual Control (LAC) were being brought "closer" to the front

Pak Taliban says will hit Pakistan Army where it hurts: Its business empire

The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan has threatened to target the Pakistani military's commercial interests, naming specific businesses, in response to last month's air strikes in Afghanistan

Rajnath Singh to meet Maldivian counterpart for high-level defence talks

The visit included high-level discussions and the signing of key agreements to advance development cooperation, marking a significant step in strengthening the bilateral ties between the two nations

Justin Trudeau resignation: From Jagmeet's U-turn to FM's exit, key moments

Trudeau, elected in 2015 after a decade of Conservative rule, was praised for reviving Canada's liberal identity but lost support recently amid surging living costs and concerns over immigration

It will be a great Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: EAM after reaching Bhubaneshwar

Jaishankar was seen arriving at the bedecked airport with his wife Kyoko Jaishankar, and appreciated the arrangements

Indo-Pak war veteran Havaldar Baldev Singh passes away in Rajouri at 93

Veteran soldier Havaldar (retd) Baldev Singh who had fought four wars against Pakistan, passed away due to natural causes in his hometown Naushera

India, Maldives to hold high-level defence talks to boost ties on Wednesday

The visit by the Maldivian minister comes over eight months after India withdrew its military personnel from the island nation following a demand by its pro-China president Mohamed Muizzu

Nuclear deal, space, defence: Key points from US NSA Sullivan's India trip

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan visited India from January 5-6 for his final overseas trip before leaving office

For extradition, offender gets protections: Ex-official on Hasina's arrest

ICT issued an arrest warrant against Hasina and 10 others, including her former Defence Adviser Major General (retired) Tarique Ahmed Siddique and former IGP Benazir Ahmed

India, US need to work with partners to build trusted innovation base: WH

In their recent meeting, Sullivan and Doval reaffirmed their shared resolve to adapt and strengthen their technology protection toolkits and discussed efforts to address national security concerns

Demining excercise underway in Chhattisgarh after 9 killed in IED blast

The demining exercise focuses on removing the unexploded land mines that may pose a threat to civilians as well

PM Modi appreciates letter from President Biden handed over by NSA Sullivan

During the meeting, PM Modi recalled his meetings with Biden, including during his visit to the US for Quad Leaders' Summit in September last year

US NSA highlights challenges posed by China's 'predatorial strategies'

Sullivan emphasised the significance of stronger defence cooperation between the US and India, citing its role in enabling greater security across the region

Shooting attack on bus carrying Israelis in occupied West Bank kills 3

Palestinians have carried out scores of shooting, stabbing and car-ramming attacks against Israelis in recent years

China assures its world's biggest dam will not affect water flow to India

As per the plan, the massive dam will be built at a huge gorge in the Himalayan reaches where the Brahmaputra makes a huge U-turn to flow into Arunachal Pradesh and then to Bangladesh

Canada PM Trudeau to step down after new Liberal party leader named

Trudeau, under pressure from Liberal legislators to quit amid polls showing the party will be crushed at the next election, said at a news conference that parliament would be suspended until March

Aero India to showcase India as emerging hub for defence manufacturing

Over 250 partnerships, including 201 MoUs, major announcements at Aero India will be held at Yelahanka on the outskirts of Bengaluru from February 10-14