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US deputy secretary of state Verma visits Nepal to strengthen ties

Verma, an Indian-American diplomat, is the senior-most official from the Biden administration to visit Nepal since a change of government here and Oli assumed charge as the prime minister last month

Another murder case filed against Bangladesh former PM Sheikh Hasina

The case was filed against Hasina and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader in Bogura

India-Russia standoff on Sakhalin-1 dividends as ONGC pushes for equity oil

Rosneft PJSC and the Russian Federation have insisted on paying dividends rather than providing equity oil to ONGC Videsh, despite India's desire for the latter

US relationship with India remains one of great importance: Pentagon

US Defence Secretary is set to host his Indian counterpart, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at Pentagon on Aug 23 where they are expected to discuss a wide range of bilateral and regional issues

Ukraine has taken full control of Russia's Sudzha town, claims Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy said a Ukrainian military command office was being set up in Sudzha, which suggests Ukraine might plan to remain in the Kursk region long-term

As cases mount, Bangladesh to decide on seeking Hasina's extradition

Hasina fled the country for India on Aug. 5 after a violent uprising against her led to nearly 300 people getting killed, including many students

Russian military beefs up border defences after Ukrainian incursion

Putin's defence minister, Andrei Belousov, said the general staff had prepared a series of measures to defend Russia's border regions of Kursk, Bryansk and Belgorod

US imposes more sanctions targeting Houthi, Hezbollah trade networks

The US Treasury Department in a statement said it targeted companies, individuals and vessels accused of being involved in the shipment of Iranian commodities

Russian Prez Putin underlines commitment to strong partnership with India

Modi is expected to visit the Ukrainian capital to hold talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

PM Modi raises concern of Hindus' safety in Bangladesh in I-Day speech

In his Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort in the national capital, Modi said India is committed to peace and that it will remain a well-wisher of Bangladesh

Khaleda Zia's BNP demands arrest, trial of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina

An interim government headed by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus was sworn in on August 8 along with 16 advisers to lead the government

After former ISI chief's arrest, 3 ex-army men taken into custody in Pak

The unprecedented arrest of the top-ranking officer, who led the premier intelligence agency, broke the myth in the country that such powerful officers were beyond the reach of law

PM Modi to address Indian-American community in New York on Sept 22

Modi is scheduled to address the high-level UN General Assembly session here on September 26, according to a provisional list of speakers issued by the UN

UN team to visit Bangladesh next week to probe killings of protesters

This will be the first time the UN is sending a fact-finding mission to Bangladesh since its independence in 1971 to investigate widespread human rights abuses in the country

1 killed, 10 wounded in grenade attack outside hotel in southwest Pakistan

The attack was the third in as many days in Quetta, the capital of Baluchistan province, as people celebrated the country's independence day

Macron, Putin to Kuwait Amir, world leaders wish India on 78th I-Day

Most of the leaders from the South Asian neighbouring countries invoked enduring friendship rooted in history and strengthening of bilateral relations

ULFA(I) claims to plant 24 bombs across Assam, triggers statewide alert

A senior police officer said bomb disposal squads have been rushed to all the places mentioned by ULFA (I) but there is no report of recovery of any bomb or explosive

Braving grenades and gunfights: Stories behind this year's Kirti Chakras

Increase in terror incidents in Jammu has caused alarm within the government, which has reportedly taken note of the recent setbacks and rising casualties in ambushes and encounters

Recent events in Bangladesh remind the value of freedom, liberty, says CJI

The CJI's remarks came amid mounting concerns in India over widespread incidents of attacks on the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh after prime minister Sheikh Hasina resigned

India becoming a self-reliant defence mfg hub: PM Modi in I-Day speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about India becoming a global defence manufacturing hub, adding that growth in manufacturing was essential to generate employment in the country