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Use or threat of use of nukes 'unacceptable': India-Germany joint statement

The leaders also noted the "negative impacts" of the war in Ukraine with regard to global food and energy security, especially for developing and least-developed countries

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz looking to fast-track FTA between India, EU

Germany is one of India's top trading partners within the EU, with exports to Germany reaching $10 billion and imports from Germany at $16.7 billion in the FY24

India, China begin troop disengagement in Ladakh; to complete by next week

Sources said that patrolling will begin at the two friction points once the disengagement is done and both sides will move their respective troops and dismantle temporary structures

India-China reached 'common understanding' on relations: Chinese Fin Min

Indian Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi discuss the handling of relations from a 'long-term perspective' says Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson

Only 5 extradition requests for terrorists resolved by Canada: Indian envoy

The five men are in the process of being extradited, High Commissioner Sanjay Verma told PTI in an interview this week. He said he is not at liberty to disclose the name or give details

India-Bangladesh DG-level border talks scheduled for November postponed

The DG-level border talks between India and Bangladesh, scheduled to be held in Delhi next month, have been postponed following a change in plan by the neighbouring country, official sources said

At least three 'journalists killed' in Israeli strike in Lebanon's Hasbaya

Those killed included cameraman Ghassan Najjar and engineer Mohamed Reda who worked for pro-Iranian news outlet Al-Mayadeen and one cameraman who worked for Hezbollah's Al-Manar

LAC patrolling pact: India, China start disengagement at Depsang, Demchok

LAC patrolling agreement reportedly allows resumption of patrolling as it was before May 2020 standoff, across Depsang, Demchok, northern bank of Pangong Tso, Gogra Hot Springs, and Galwan Valley

India-China troops begin disengagement at 2 friction points in Ladakh

This followed days after the two sides finalised an agreement over patrolling and troop disengagement along the Line of Actual Control, marking a breakthrough in the four-year-long border standoff

Joint search ops by BSF, police launched in border areas of J-K's Samba

The search operation comes in the backdrop of spate of terror attacks in the Kashmir valley

Gulmarg terror attack: Security forces launch combing operation along LoC

Officials said the forces are using human and technical intelligence inputs to aid the search operation

Gulmarg terror attack: Two more soldiers succumb to injuries, toll hits 4

Terrorists attacked a vehicle of the force six kilometres from tourist hotspot Gulmarg in north Kashmir's Baramulla district

G20 ministers agree global trade may help sustainable growth, women's role

Proposals agreed by G20 trade ministers meeting in Brasilia will be proposed to group's leaders at the annual summit hosted by Brazil in November in Rio de Janeiro

Search operation continues in J-K's Baramulla after terror attack

Two Indian Army soldiers and two civilian porters were killed after terrorists attacked a military vehicle in Baramulla

First tranche of India's humanitarian assistance handed over to Lebanon

On October 18, India had dispatched the first tranche of 11 tons of medical supplies to Lebanon as part of a humanitarian effort to support the nation amid rising tensions and the ongoing conflict

India, Germany to hold 7th Intergovernmental Consultations on Oct 25-26

Increased collaboration in new and emerging technologies is also expected, building on the India-Germany Vision Document released by Chancellor and PM Modi during former's State visit to India in 2023

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives in Delhi to boost bilateral ties

The Chancellor, who arrived late Thursday night, was received by Ministry of State Home Affairs Nityanand Rai

J-K LG asks security forces to prepare strategy to eliminate terrorists

LG directed the security forces to go for hot pursuit of the terrorists involved in the Gagangir attack

No formal meeting held between Dar, Jaishankar during SCO meet: Pak FM

Jaishankar travelled to Pakistan last week to attend the SCO meeting, becoming the first Indian foreign minister to visit Pakistan in nearly a decade

NIA arrests Khalistani terrorist Arsh Dala's key aide from Delhi airport

Baljeet Singh alias Baljeet Maur of Bathinda, Punjab, was taken into custody by the NIA on his arrival at the Indira Gandhi International Airport from the UAE, according to an official statement