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Defence attache's IAF loss in Op Sindoor remark sparks row: What happened

India's defence attache to Indonesia, Captain Shiv Kumar, faced backlash for suggesting political constraints led to IAF losses in Operation Sindoor. Embassy says comments taken out of context

Jaishankar to begin 4-day visit to US for QUAD foreign ministers' meeting

Jaishankar will visit the United States from June 30 to July 2 at the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday

Bangladesh rape video sparks outrage; main suspect, 4 others arrested

The two-judge bench also asked the authorities concerned to ensure security of the rape survivor and provide her necessary treatment

Pakistan closes key border crossing with Afghanistan amid security threats

At least 13 security personnel were killed and three others injured in the suicide attack

Amarnath Yatra: BSF jawans step up security along international border

The first batch of pilgrims will leave for Kashmir from the Jammu-based Bhagwati Nagar base camp a day before the Yatra begins

China rolls over $3.4 billion of commercial loans to Pakistan: Report

Beijing rolled over $2.1 billion, which has been in Pakistan's central bank's reserves for the last three years, and refinanced another $1.3 billion commercial loan

Indian trade team stays longer in US to finalise deal before Jul 9 deadline

US President Donald Trump last week said "a very big" deal with India was likely soon amid hardening stance of both the nations

Eight fishermen arrested by Lanka: Stalin tells Centre, seeks action

The CM said it has been reported that the Sri Lankan authorities on June 29, 2025 apprehended 8 fishermen from Rameswaram and seized their mechanised fishing boat

India slams Pak for seeking to blame it for suicide attack in Waziristan

At least 13 security personnel were killed and 24 others injured in a suicide attack on Saturday in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

US Embassy warns illegal immigrants, visa fraudsters of strict penalties

Those persons who are staying illegally in the US or have committed visa fraud will be held responsible, the country's embassy in India said on Saturday.

At least 1.2 mn Afghans forced to return from Iran, Pakistan this year: UN

Iran and Pakistan in 2023 launched separate campaigns to expel foreigners they said were living in the country illegally. They set deadlines and threatened them with deportation if they didn't leave

India curbs jute imports from Bangladesh to protect domestic industry

India has restricted jute and fibre imports from Bangladesh to only Nhava Sheva port, citing unfair trade practices, subsidies, and the need to protect domestic industry and rural jobs

Don't be surprised if India responds again to provocation: Tharoor

The delegation to five countries led by Tharoor was one of the seven multi-party delegations India dispatched to 33 global capitals to reach out to the international community

Parag Jain, who led Pakistan desk, appointed as new R&AW chief for 2 years

Parag Jain, a senior IPS officer with decades of R&AW experience and expertise on the Pakistan desk, has been appointed as the new chief of India's external intelligence agency for a two-year term

13 security personnel killed in suicide bombing in Pak's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

A suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle belonging to the Bomb Disposal Unit early this morning

Search op to trace 3 JeM terrorists in J&K's Basantgarh enters third day

A Pakistan-based JeM terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces on Thursday, while three of his associates remain trapped in the forested area of the Basantgarh belt

Pakistan rebuilds terror camps in PoK after Operation Sindoor: Report

Intelligence inputs suggest Pakistan is reviving its terror infrastructure with smaller, tech-equipped camps in PoK after Indian strikes destroyed major launchpads in May

Bangladesh clarifies Durga temple built without permission on Railway land

According to the Foreign Ministry, the local Hindu community installed a makeshift Puja Mandap on railway land during Durga Puja last year without prior permission

Rajnath Singh stresses border management to Chinese counterpart at SCO meet

Rajnath Singh tells China a structured and permanent engagement is key to resolving border issues, while also flagging the Pahalgam attack at the SCO defence ministers' meet

PM Modi to visit five nations from July 2, attend Brics Summit in Brazil

During the visit, PM Modi is expected to address the parliaments of Trinidad and Tobago and Namibia