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Pak PM holds bilateral meetings with SCO leaders, discusses cooperation

According to official statements, Sharif held separate meetings with Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko, Tajik Prime Minister Qohir Rasulzoda, and Kyrgyz Prime Minister Akylbek Japarov

EAM Jaishankar, Pakistan PM Sharif shake hands ahead of 23rd SCO summit

A red carpet was rolled out to welcome the guests, underscoring the importance of the event and the cordial relations between the two nations, as per the statement

India-Canada row: Trade and investment ties unaffected, say officials

The bilateral merchandise trade between India and Canada actually grew slightly from $ 8.3 billion in 2022-23 to $ 8.4 billion in 2023-24

Are Justin Trudeau's political troubles driving India and Canada apart?

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has witnessed a dramatic reversal of his political fortunes in recent months, with his approval rating plummeting and the loss of Jagmeet Singh's support

India-Canada tensions lead to diplomatic expulsions: What is happening?

Canada accused India of supporting violent crime linked to the killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Nijjar, resulting in a fresh standoff that has led to mutual expulsions of top diplomats

Bishnoi gang linked to Indian agents' targeting Khalistanis: Canada police

Bishnoi has been allegedly operating his terror-crime Syndicate from jails in India wherever he has been lodged over the years

Rajnath Singh to lay foundation stone for radar station in Telangana today

Minister G Kishan Reddy said it was a proud moment for Telangana as the Very Low Frequency radar station at Damagundam forest area is second such centre in India, and important for national security

We remain engaged in SCO format: India ahead of EAM's Islamabad visit

Pakistan is hosting the two-day SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) summit meeting on October 15 and 16

Sri Lankan president Anura to visit India after parliamentary polls

Sri Lankan Foreign minister Vijitha Herath said that the visit of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's to Delhi at the invitation of PM Narendra Modi will happen only after November this year

India signs Rs 32,000-cr deal for 31 US Predator drones to counter China

As part of the deal, India and the US have also agreed to set up a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility for the 31 MQ-9B Predator armed drones in the country

Paramesh Sivamani takes over as 26th director general of Indian Coast Guard

The Flag Officer, during his illustrious career spanning over three and a half decades, has served in various capacities in ashore and afloat appointments

SCO Summit 2024: All you need to know about key attendees, agenda and more

SCO Summit in Pakistan: The summit is set to commence in Islamabad on October 15-16, with the aim to address critical issues such as regional security, economic cooperation, and combating terrorism

Pannun case: India tells US it has detained accused mastermind 'CC1'

New Delhi has reportedly conveyed to Washington that CC1 is no longer a government official and that a high-level inquiry committee is continuing to investigate CC1's other connections

Who was Hardeep Nijjar - man at the centre of India-Canada diplomatic storm

India-Canada relations hit a new low on Monday as India recalled top diplomats following Canada's allegations linking them to Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder

Israeli airstrikes on southern Gaza kill nearly 15 people overnight

Israeli strikes in the southern Gaza Strip killed at least 15 people overnight, including six children and two women as per Palestinian medical officials

Trudeau accuses India of using diplomats, crimes to attack Canadians

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that India reserves the right to take further steps in response to the Trudeau government's support for extremism, violence and separatism against India

India-US to finalise Rs 32,000 crore predator drone and MRO facility deal

The deal involves India acquiring 31 predator drones, of which 15 will go to the Indian Navy and 16 will be distributed among the Indian Army and Air Force

Imran Khan's party cancels protest in Pakistan ahead of SCO summit

Pakistan assumed the rotating chair of the SCO CHG, the second highest forum within the SCO, for 2023-24 at the previous meeting

Israel agrees to limit retaliation against Iran over Oct 1 missile attacks

On October 1, Iran launched a wave of missile attacks against Israel in response to the killing of Lebanon-based Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah. In response, Israel had vowed retaliation

Canadian leader Jagmeet Singh urges diplomatic sanctions on India, RSS ban

Canada's New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh expressed concerns for the Sikh community in Canada, urging the Canadian government to take decisive action against India