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PM Modi emplanes for India after concluding his three-nation visit

PM Modi's first stop was Cyprus, followed by Canada, where he attended the G7 Summit, and then Croatia, making it the first visit by an Indian PM to the European Nation

Transnational repression key to India's actions: Canadian intel report

A Canadian intelligence report claims transnational repression is central to India's activities in Canada, accusing Indian officials and proxies of influencing communities and political decisions

Never discussed trade or US mediation during Op Sindoor: PM Modi to Trump

The Indian PM told Trump that India acted independently in halting hostilities with Pakistan and does not accept foreign mediation; Trump insisted he "stopped the war"

G7 Summit: India, Canada re-engage, revive trade talks after 2 years

India-Canada ties plummeted to an all-time low in the aftermath of a diplomatic spat over the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023

Trump to host Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir for White House lunch

Interestingly, Trump, during a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asked him if he could stop in the US on his way back from Canada

Terrorists blow up key gas pipeline in Pakistan's Lakki Marwat district

They targeted the key gas pipeline from the Bettani Gas Field to Punjab, using explosives to destroy a main section of the line.

Navy inducts first anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft INS Arnala

INS Arnala, a diesel-powered indigenous warship with advanced sensors and weapons, was commissioned into the Navy, reinforcing coastal defence and maritime self-reliance

India launches Operation Sindhu to evacuate its citizens from Iran

As part of Operation Sindhu, 110 Indian students were evacuated from northern Iran to Armenia and flown to Delhi; the government continues efforts amid West Asia tensions

Solutions not on battlefields, diplomacy only way: PM Modi in Croatia

In a joint press statement following the delegation-level talks with Croatian counterpart Andrej Plenkovic, PM Modi also said a plan would be made to boost defence cooperation between the two nations

'I stopped the war': Trump claims, yet again, he halted India-Pak conflict

Describing Modi as a "fantastic man", Trump said, "Well, I stopped the war. I love Pakistan. I think Modi is a fantastic man. We're going to make a trade deal with Modi of India"

India launches Operation Sindhu to evacuate its nationals from Iran

The MEA said the Indian embassy in Tehran has evacuated 110 Indian students from northern Iran, assisting them in safely crossing over into Armenia on Tuesday

PM Modi-Carney talks: India, Canada to post envoys; stabilise relations

PM Modi and Carney held bilateral talks on Tuesday on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Kananaskis focusing on resetting the bilateral ties

Bomb blast derails six coaches of Jaffar Express train in Pakistan

The mishap happened in the Jacobabad District of the Sindh province, which borders the volatile province of Balochistan

'Never accepted, never will': PM Modi to Trump on mediation with Pakistan

PM Modi tells Donald Trump India will not accept mediation on Pakistan; says response to May 9 threat was decisive, and ceasefire talks were direct, with no US role or trade deal linkage

What Canadian PM Mark Carney said on Nijjar killing after meeting PM Modi

After meeting PM Modi at the G7 Summit, Canadian PM Mark Carney called the Nijjar killing a sensitive legal matter, stressing the need for caution and cooperation

At G7, PM Modi urges global anti-terror push, highlights Global South voice

PM Modi also highlighted India's experience in democratising the use of technology and its human-centric approach to deploying it

PM Modi's presence at G7 summit a 'reflection of global leadership': Carney

Carney held bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the margins of the G7 summit here in Canada on Tuesday

Trump to host Pakistani army chief Asim Munir over lunch at White House

Field Marshal Asim Munir is expected to meet with US President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth during his five-day trip

PM Modi arrives in Croatia after concluding 'productive' Canada visit

In Kananaskis, the prime minister held "productive" exchanges with leaders of the seven-nation bloc on key global challenges and shared aspirations for a better planet

India, Italy bond will grow stronger, says PM Modi after meeting Meloni

PM Modi expressed his enthusiasm for the growing friendship between India and Italy, stating that their bilateral relationship will continue to strengthen, benefiting both nations