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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

Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel, says Putin

Putin said, "We are in contact with Israel, we are in contact with Iran. We have quite trusting relations. And we would very much like this endless exchange of blows to be stopped at some point"

Russia grateful for concern expressed by PM Modi over Ukraine war: Putin

Asked if he saw a role for India in negotiating peace he referred to his interactions with Modi, whom he described as a friend, and said his country was grateful for this

38 Naxals carrying Rs 2.6 cr bounty killed in encounter: Chhattisgarh cops

As per the statement issued by Dantewada police, 38 naxals were killed in an encounter with security personnel inside the forest of village Nendur and Thulthuli near the Dantewada-Narayanpur border

US sanctions 2 Indians for alleged ties to Houthis transporting Iranian oil

Two Indians sanctioned are linked to the Indo Gulf Ship Management, according to the Treasury Department

Problem lies with Trudeau's foreign policy: Canadian expert on India ties

Noting that Conservatives have been strong allies of India, George expressed hope that the ties between India and Canada would see a reset if a conservative government under Poilievre came to power

Diplomatic tensions between India, Canada have implications on Sikhs: NAPA

This incident has intensified existing insecurities and divisions within the community

Who is Vikash Yadav, former official charged by US for Pannun murder plot?

Vikash, also known as 'CC-1', a former official of India's Research and Analysis Wing, has been charged with an alleged conspiracy to assassinate Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the US

R&AW official plotted to kill Sikh separatist: US Department of Justice

The official identified as Vikash Yadav, 39, was employed by the Cabinet Secretariat, which houses India's foreign intelligence service, the Research and Analysis Wing

India-Canada row: MEA on Bishnoi gang charge; US stings New Delhi. Updates

On Monday, Canadian officials led by Trudeau alleged that Indian diplomats in Canada were engaged in 'serious criminal activity' on their soil

China protests to India over opening of Taiwan's office in Mumbai

China strongly opposes all forms of official contact and interaction between Taiwan and countries having diplomatic relations with China