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Pak's ISI, terror groups exploit online platforms for recruitment in J&K

Once identified, these individuals are drawn into private groups where they are exposed to manipulative content, including fabricated videos depicting atrocities allegedly committed by security forces

Encounter between security forces and terrorists underway in Baramulla

Security forces apprehended a terror-linked individual in the Dundak area of the Surankote Sector of Poonch district

Taiwan urges China not to undermine its status quo through military threats

MOFA also thanked its allies for addressing China's provocations and showing concern for Taiwan in recent weeks

Demonstrators beat PM Modi's effigy outside NY court on Pannu row

The demonstration by more than a dozen Sikhs came one day after a rewritten indictment in the case charged an Indian government employee in connection with the foiled plan

President Murmu concludes 3-nation visit to Algeria, Mauritania and Malawi

Murmu finished her visit in Malawi, where she held a "productive" discussion with her Malawian counterpart Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera on ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in various fields

Hezbollah fires rockets into northern Israel as Israeli strikes hit Gaza

Pledges from Israel and its enemies Hamas and Hezbollah to keep fighting in Gaza and Lebanon have dashed hopes that the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar might hasten an end to war

Italy warns G7 nations of incompatible world order due to competing visions

The G7 gathering marks the group's first ministerial meeting dedicated to defence and comes a few days after Israeli forces killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

France pledges support for Ukraine's plan to end Russian invasion

Unveiled by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier this week, Kyiv's so-called victory plan hopes to compel Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine through negotiations

Common Brics currency will take time, need cautious approach, says Putin

Putin said that at this point of time BRICS currency is a long term prospect. It is not under consideration. BRICS will be cautious and act gradually, move slowly

Xi Jinping inspects military brigade, calls for strengthening deterrence

Xi on Thursday visited at Hefei the Chinese People's Liberation Army's (PLA) Rocket Force, a key arm of the military operating the missiles, including nuclear weapons

Canada probing Indian media for 'interference' over Nijjar killing row

The report states that Indian media accused Justin Trudeau's govt of enabling terrorism, claiming Canada had 'fallen into the laps of Khalistani extremists'

Netanyahu's residence targeted as tensions rise with Hezbollah, Hamas

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's spokesperson confirmed that the prime minister was not in the vicinity during the incident, and there were no casualties

Vikash Yadav, 'wanted' in Pannun case, was arrested by Delhi Police in 2023

Vikash Yadav's troubles began before his name appeared in DoJ files, having spent four months in Tihar Jail before being added to the FBI's wanted list

Israeli forces unearth Hezbollah's web of tunnels in southern Lebanon

Israeli military has combed through the dense brush of southern Lebanon for the past two weeks, uncovering what it says are Hezbollah's deep attack capabilities highlighted by a tunnel system

BSF arrests 3 Bangladeshis attempting to enter Indian territory in Tripura

Giving the details, the BSF said two Bangladeshi nationals from Dhaka were nabbed near the Rahimpur border outpost (BOP) in Kalamchaura police station area of the Sipahijala district

President Murmu meets Malawi President, signs MOUs to strengthen ties

She further announced Government of India's support in setting up of a permanent Artificial Limb Fitment Centre in Malawi

Hasina should be deported if India obeys extradition treaty: B'desh adviser

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul's comment came hours after Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal issued arrest warrants against Hasina, who fled to India after being ousted

Putin refuses timeline on Ukraine war, echoes Modi's description of Brics

Putin said the doors of BRICS were not closed to new members, and as the grouping develops even the non-member countries will benefit economically

India's remaining diplomats put 'on notice': Canada's foreign minister

Joly, comparing India to Russia, said Canada's national police force has linked Indian diplomats to homicides, death threats and intimidation in Canada

PM Modi to visit Russia from October 22-23 to attend Brics summit

During his visit, the prime minister is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from BRICS member countries