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'Biased organisation with political agenda': India rejects USCIRF report

In its report, the USCIRF that monitors universal right to freedom of religion criticised India for alleged violations of religious freedom

German NSA Pltner holds talks with counterpart Doval, EAM Jaishankar

Scholz is visiting India to hold wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi under the framework of India-Germany Inter Governmental Commission (IGC)

Israel extends evacuation warnings in Lebanon, strikes Beirut's suburb

At least eight Israeli soldiers have been killed in clashes with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, where Israel announced the start of what it says is a limited ground incursion earlier this week

Mexican soldiers open fire on migrant truck with Indians aboard, 6 killed

A total of 33 migrants were travelling in the truck at which two Mexican soldiers opened fire. Besides Indians, migrants from Egypt, Nepal, Cuba and Pakistan were also onboard

Biden says Israel has right to hit Iran back, but sets one big condition

US President Joe Biden has affirmed Israel's right to retaliate to Tuesday's Iranian missile attack, while the Israeli Cabinet has delayed its response in a bid to coordinate with Washington

Security forces bust Naxalite camp in Chhattisgarh; recover explosives

A huge cache of explosives and items related to Maoists were recovered from the transit camp of Maoists

Not subordinate to China: Taiwan in response to Xi's one-China principle

Liu highlighted Taipei's calls for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, the right to its own space in the global arena

Taiwan urges democratic allies to stand together against China's expansion

Yui said that US congressional support is crucial, as it signals to aggressors that Taiwan is not alone

Sailing vessel INSV Tarini headed for Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition

The first-ever global circumnavigation onboard is to be completed by two women Naval Officers, Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa, marking a significant event

Israel again destroys Iranian missiles. Does India have similar technology?

Israel's sophisticated, multi-layered missile defence system saw action during Tuesday's Iranian missile attack. Find out if India has similar defence technology

Bangladesh's interim govt recalls envoys from five nations, including India

Bangladesh's interim government has recalled envoys from five countries, including India, the UN, and Australia

India is Israel's strategic partner: Daniel Carmon, former Israeli envoy

The former envoy further remarked that the disruption of maritime transportation by the Houthis is a significant concern for India, given its interests in the region

IDF chief vows to bring back hostages amid increased military readiness

Iran launched approximately 200 missiles at Israel targeting civilian areas and endangering lives, thanks to proper civilian response and advanced defences, the damage was relatively minor, he said

Biden won't support strike on Iran nuclear sites as Israel weighs payback

Biden's administration has signalled that it is urging Israel to display restraint in how it responds to Iran's missile attack, which Biden said was ineffective and defeated

EAM Jaishankar meets Blinken, discuss bilateral co-op, West Asia, Ukraine

Jaishankar - on his first visit to the US capital since the third Modi government took office - met Blinken on Tuesday at the Foggy Bottom headquarters of the US State Department

Airlines squeeze into Saudi airspace as West Asian conflict flares

Flying more circuitous routes increases flight times and fuel expenses for airlines, and complicates schedules that depend on aircraft being in the right place at the right time

Food supply to Gaza falls sharply as Israel introduces new custom rules

The new customs rule applies to truck convoys chartered by the United Nations to take aid from Jordan to Gaza via Israel

Ukraine's military to pull out of Vuhledar in east after 2 yrs of fighting

Vuhledar, a town Ukrainian forces fought tooth and nail to keep, is the latest urban settlement to fall to the Russians

51 killed in Israeli strikes on southern Gaza, claim Palestinian officials

Separately, Hezbollah said its fighters clashed with Israeli troops in the Lebanese border town of Odaisseh, forcing them to retreat

Eight soldiers killed in clashes with Hezbollah in Lebanon: Israel

Hezbollah said its fighters were engaging Israeli forces inside Lebanon on Wednesday, reporting ground clashes for the first time since Israeli forces pushed over the border