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Nepal airport resumes ops, Centre steps up to evacuate stranded Indians

Several states in India launched special cells to assist their residents stranded in the violence-hit country

India to Switzerland: Don't preach on minorities while ignoring your own

India slammed Switzerland's remarks on minorities, offering instead to help it tackle racism, systematic discrimination, and xenophobia in the Alpine nation

PM Modi speaks to Italian counterpart, discusses EU-India trade pact

In a phone conversation, Modi also discussed with Meloni ways to end the conflict in Ukraine as well as the implementation of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC)

India keeps close watch on Nepal crisis: Curfew, unrest and key updates

Late on Tuesday, the Nepal Army announced the deployment of army personnel and other security forces to maintain order following the Prime Minister's resignation

MEA urges Indians to avoid non-essential travel to Nepal amid unrest

The ministry shared emergency contact numbers for assistance, stating that the Embassy of India in Kathmandu can be reached at +977-980 860 2881 and +977-981 032 6134, both also available on WhatsApp

Operation Gudder in J&K's Kulgam ends, two LeT terrorists neutralised

Earlier in the day, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah paid tributes to two fallen soldiers, who were killed in action during an encounter between the security forces and terrorists

India to join multilateral military drill in Russia from Sept 10-16

A contingent of the Indian armed forces, comprising 65 personnel departed on Tuesday for Russia to participate in 'Exercise Zapad' to be held at Mulino Training Ground, Nizhniy

MEA calls for 'restraint' after Israeli strikes kill Hamas leaders in Doha

Earlier in the day, Israel carried out a strike against Hamas leadership in the capital of Qatar, which killed five top Hamas leaders

PM Modi chairs Cabinet committee meet on Nepal unrest, calls for peace

Modi said the violence in Nepal, in which at least 19 people have lost their lives, is heart-rending and appealed to "my brothers and sisters in Nepal to support peace"

Israel targets Hamas leadership in Qatar, takes full responsibility

Qatar, an energy-rich US ally hosting thousands of American troops, has served as a key mediator between Israel and Hamas for several years, even before the war

Nepal crisis: AP govt reaches out to Indian embassy as citizens stranded

Scores of Indians, including former Information Commissioner Madabhushi Sridharacharyulu, were stranded in Nepal amid curfew, hotel attacks and flight cancellations

India, Iran, Armenia discuss INSTC corridor and Chabahar port in Tehran

India, Iran and Armenia held trilateral consultations in Tehran on boosting trade and regional connectivity, with INSTC and Chabahar port high on the agenda alongside bilateral talks

Israel urges full evacuation of Gaza City ahead of military escalation

Defence Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday said Israel had demolished 30 high-rise buildings in Gaza, which it accused Hamas of using for military infrastructure

India advises citizens to defer Nepal travel, airlines suspend operations

As anti-corruption protests take over the streets of Nepal, many Indian airlines, including IndiGo and Air India, have suspended their flights to and from Kathmandu

Pakistan, China to form $7 bn consortium for railway project under CPEC

India opposes the CPEC, which will link Xinjiang in China and the Gwadar port in Pakistan's Balochistan, as it passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)

India expresses grief over deaths, says monitoring developments in Nepal

'As a close friend and neighbour, we hope that all concerned will exercise restraint and address any issues through peaceful means and dialogue,' the MEA said in a statement

Land will remain currency of victory amid multi-front threats: Army chief

The chief of army staff's comments came two weeks after Air Chief Marshal A P Singh said Operation Sindoor had once again established the "primacy" of air power

Kulgam encounter: Two terrorists, two jawans killed as op enters second day

The encounter erupted after security forces launched a search operation in the Gudar forest area of Kulgam based on specific intelligence about the presence of terrorists

PM Modi to inaugurate Combined Commanders' Conference in Kolkata on Sept 15

The CCC is the apex-level brainstorming forum of the Armed Forces, bringing together the nation's top civil and military leadership to exchange views at the conceptual and strategic levels

Varanasi decked up to welcome PM Modi, Mauritius PM Ramgoolam on Sept 11

PM Ramgoolam will arrive in Mumbai on September 9 for city engagements, then travel to Varanasi on September 10 to continue the programme