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Jaishankar opens new Indian consulate in Brisbane, pays homage to Gandhi

Jaishankar articulated the importance of these democracies and the significance of Quad

Trudeau condemns attack on Canada temple; High Commission issues statement

A fresh row erupted between India and Canada after a consular event at a Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton, Canada, was targeted by Khalistanis on Sunday

No chance for ties to improve after Canada's diplomat surveillance: Expert

He also highlighted the deteriorating relationship between Canada and India

Ex-Indian envoy calls Canada's surveillance of diplomats 'aggressive' act

MEA announced that India has lodged a formal protest with the Canadian government after revelations that its consular officials in Canada were subjected to surveillance

Terrorists will have to pay heavy price: Manoj Sinha on Srinagar attack

LG directed the security officials to an effective and forceful response to punish the terrorists and their associate

Iran's help transformed Houthis into potent military force: UN experts

Despite Houthi claims that they would target ships linked to Israel, the panel said its investigations revealed the rebels have been targeting vessels indiscriminately

Russia sends 100 drones into Ukraine, as Zelenskyy urges more sanctions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that Russia had launched around 900 guided aerial bombs, 500 drones and 30 missiles against Ukraine over the past week

PM Netanyahu's office is accused of leaks to thwart Gaza ceasefire

Many in Israel's security establishment dismissed the demand and accused Netanyahu of avoiding a deal to keep the war going

Naxalism will be wiped out from country by March 2026, says Amit Shah

Accusing the Soren government of devouring funds meant for poor and tribals, he said the BJP once voted to power will put all corrupt Jharkhand leaders behind the bars

India and China made 'some progress' in disengagement: EAM S Jaishankar

The agreement was firmed up on patrolling and disengagement of troops along the LAC in eastern Ladakh, a breakthrough to end the over four-year standoff

Terrorists hurl grenade at CRPF bunker in Srinagar; 11 civilians injured

Officer said the attack was borne out of the desperation of terrorists following Saturday's killing of the LeT commander

India is growing, but it wants to grow with world: Jaishankar in Australia

Jaishankar arrived here earlier in the day on the first leg of his two-nation tour which will also take him to Singapore

IAF's Sarang helicopter display team leaves for Bahrain Int'l Air Show

The team left for Bahrain in a mighty C-17 aircraft along with peacock-colored helicopters and essential gear

How biscuits played a key role in Srinagar anti-terror operations

The operation involved a joint effort from the local police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

Good conditions encourage more Indian women to take jobs in Saudi: Official

A spokesperson in human resources and social development ministry said Indian workers, including women, play a vital role in Saudi Arabia's labour market, comprising a substantial portion of workforce

India-US ties most important globally for future: Democratic leader Makhija

Makhija said it is very important that the next US president understands that India is a very crucial partner for the US in many ways

BSF apprehends 5 Bangladeshis; seizes several contrabands in Tripura

BSF troops in different operation foiled various attempts of trans-border smuggling along the Indo Bangladesh border

Number of terror attacks has fallen significantly in J&K: Rajnath Singh

Talking to reporters, Defence minister Rajnath Singh said security forces are vigilant in Jammu and Kashmir and terrorism would be completely eradicated from the region

Israel kills Hezbollah's top commander, captures official in separate ops

Sharing a post on X, the IDF wrote, 'Commander of the Hezbollah Nasser Unit's Missiles and Rockets Array, Jaafar Khader Faour, was eliminated in the area of Jouaiyya in southern Lebanon'

Friendships not exclusive, especially in multi-polar world: EAM Jaishankar

He described India's ties with Russia and France as 'statements of multi-polarity, ours as much as theirs'