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Major General A P S Bal takes charge as GOC of Delta force in J-K

"Major General APS Bal, SM (Sena Medal) assumed the command as GOC CIF (Delta)," the Army's Jammu-based White Knight Corps said in a post on X

EAM Jaishankar meets Australian Dy PM & Defence Minister Richard Marles

Prior to that, the EAM co-chaired the 15th Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue (FMFD) with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong

Whatever the verdict, relationship with US will grow: EAM on US elections

Under the leadership of former US President Donald Trump, significant reforms were seen in the US which included renegotiating trade agreements with various countries, reforming the US Tax code

Pakistani guard shoots, wound 2 Chinese working in Karachi textile mill

China has frequently demanded better security for its nationals working in Pakistan. Last month, two Chinese were killed in a suicide car bombing outside the Karachi airport

Pakistan army's most powerful post just got more power. Here's how

Amid intense protests by the country's Opposition, the Pakistani government on Monday passed an amendment that is set to increase the power of the Pakistan Army chief

Israeli airstrike kills 20 people in North Gaza, say Palestinian officials

Israel has been waging a massive offensive in northern Gaza which was already the most isolated and heavily destroyed part of the territory for nearly a month

Australian FM raises allegations of targeting Sikhs with EAM Jaishankar

Wong said her message to the Sikh community was that people have a right to be safe and respected in Australia, regardless of who they are

Khalistani protest at Hindu temple in Canada: 3 men charged, cop suspended

Strongly condemning the 'deliberate attack' on a Hindu temple in Canada, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that 'cowardly attempts to intimidate' Indian diplomats were appalling

Strategic partnership growing steadily with Australia: EAM Jaishankar

Ahead of 2025, which will mark the fifth year of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of the two countries, the Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue served as an opportunity to take stock

Australia and India claim Quad to remain unaffected from US election result

China objects to the Quad grouping as an effort to contain it, while Australia, Japan, India and the US say they are like-minded democracies seeking to bolster stability in the Indo-Pacific region

Canadian cop suspended over violent pro-Khalistan protest outside temple

Videos circulating on social media platforms show the protesters holding banners supporting Khalistan and confronting visitors to the Hindu temple

Bharat Forge lowest bidder for Army's Rs 6,000 cr towed guns contract

Bharat Forge is the lowest bidder for a Rs 6,000 crore contract to supply Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems to the Indian Army, receiving 60 per cent of the order

Vandalism of Hindu temples in Canada deeply concerning: EAM Jaishankar

Incident happened weeks after Ottawa expelled six Indian diplomats, linking them to the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in 2023 in Canada

Israel strikes Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters in Syria, says IDF

Earlier, Israeli forces had entered Syria to arrest a terror operative who was working with Iranian agents, the IDF disclosed on Sunday evening

Indian Army successfully patrols key points in eastern Ladakh's Depsang

The Indian Army has commenced a verification patrolling at Depsang, the second friction point in eastern Ladakh, the government said on Saturday

CDS General Chauhan concludes 4 day visit to Algeria aimed at boosting ties

CDS highlighted the dividends of geography of both Algeria and India in their global aspirations, stating, "the core strategic outlook of a nation is shaped by its geography and historical experience"

PM Modi condemns attack on Hindus in Canada, urges upholding of rule of law

In a statement, Ministry of External Affairs said it expects that those indulging in violence will be prosecuted and called on government of Canada to ensure that all places of worship are protected

Condemn violence at Hindu temple in Canada: MEA on Brampton incident

In a statement, the ministry also said that New Delhi remains "deeply concerned" about the safety and security of Indian nationals in Canada

IAF's MiG-29 jet crashes near Agra, pilot ejects safely; inquiry ordered

The pilot manoeuvered the aircraft to ensure no damage to life or property on the ground before ejecting safely, the IAF said

Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi breaks down during court proceedings

The former first lady appeared before Islamabad District Magistrate Afzal Majoka's court to acquire bail for her husband in six cases and herself in another case, registered at Tarnol