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New Indonesian President Subianto visits China in first overseas trip

Xi vowed support for Subianto's administration, thanking him for visiting China first and saying he believed Indonesia will adhere to an independent development path

Two Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 13, say Palestinian officials

One of the strikes hit a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City's eastern Tufah neighbourhood, killing at least six people, Gaza's Health Ministry said

India has effective mechanism to monitor oceans, says Navy chief Tripathi

The Navy Chief also dismissed the dual carrier operation by China in the South China Sea as "nothing we should be concerned of "

WHO chief warns of imminent famine in North Gaza, calls to scale up efforts

He gave a call for an immediate scale-up and safe access for humanitarian aid, primarily food and medicines to tackle severe malnutrition

Defence forces seek green nod for ammunition storage expansion in Ladakh

The security force's proposals, moved between April and July, also include strengthening security at Lukung, a village near Pangong Tso, and in Durbuk

Japan vows military buildup, deeper ties with US as regional tension rises

Ishiba said the security environment surrounding Japan and the international community has significantly worsened due to escalating tensions with China

'Suicide bomb' blast at Pakistan railway station: Death toll jumps to 24

A senior official said that about 100 people were present at the blast site, which is said to have occurred at a platform inside the railway station. Officials suspect it to be suicide bombing

Many Khalistan supporters in Canada, they don't represent Sikhs: Trudeau

His comments came during Diwali celebrations at Ottawa's Parliament Hill recently amid an ongoing diplomatic row with India

Third India-Australia Joint Military Exercise begins in Maharashtra

The exercise AUSTRAHIND was started in 2022 in Rajasthan and has since then become an annual event

Security heightened in Kishtwar after killing of 2 village defence guards

Security forces have cordoned off the area after the brutal attack by the terrorists

India slams Pakistan's rhetoric on Kashmir in strong UN Right of Reply

Trivedi delivered India's strong response after the Pakistani delegate spoke about the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan

Canadian MP Chandra Arya slams politicians for dividing Hindus and Sikhs

The Canadian MP said that politicians are portraying Hindus and Sikhs as opposing sides regarding the attack on the temple by Khalistani extremists

Taiwan detects 12 Chinese military aircraft, 5 vessels around territory

China has increased its military activities around Taiwan by deploying aircraft and naval vessels since September 2020

MEA trashes 'fake' document urging diaspora mobilisation against extremists

The "said government of India" communication is "fake", the External Publicity & Public Diplomacy Division of the MEA said

Donald Trump's victory may not be good news for Pakistan and Bangladesh

Other South Asian leaders can't rely on the warm personal relationship that Trump shares with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Trump win may ensure India's trade security: CEA Nageswaran at BFSI Summit

Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India V Anantha Nageswaran shared his thoughts on the impact of the US elections on India's growth at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit

No power in the world can restore Article 370 in J&K, says PM Modi

He also accused the Congress of pitting one caste against another and cautioned people to stay united. "Ek hai, toh safe hai," he said

India deserves to be in list of global superpowers: Vladimir Putin

Putin added that the contacts between India and Russia in the security and defence sphere are developing

Two terrorists neutralised in J&K's Sopore; arms, ammunition recovered

Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police launched a joint operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla on Thursday after observing terrorists' suspicious activity, the army said

Trump first convicted felon to be US President. Can he pardon himself?

Donald Trump was reelected as US President despite being a convicted felon awaiting sentencing in a New York hush money case and as he fights against prosecution in other US state and federal cases