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Indo-Pak tensions: UNSC urges de-escalation, ask Pakistan 'tough questions'

The 15-member UNSC did not issue a statement after the meeting, but Pakistan claimed that its own objectives were largely served

Union home secretary to review preparations for civil defence mock drills

Home Ministry has asked all states to conduct mock drills on Wednesday, given the "new and complex threats" that have emerged amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack

Indian children missing in San Diego boat mishap; Consulate aiding family

A panga-style boat capsized off California on Monday, leaving an Indian couple hospitalised at Scripps Memorial, while their children are still missing

UNSC holds closed-door talks on Indo-Pak tensions, urges restraint

Pakistan, currently a non-permanent member of the powerful 15-nation Security Council, had requested for closed consultations on the situation

Pakistani troops violate ceasefire for 12th night, Indian Army retaliates

Pakistani forces carried out unprovoked small arms firing in areas opposite Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Rajouri, Mendhar, Naushera, Sunderbani, and Akhnoor in Jammu and Kashmir

MHA orders civil defence drills amid escalating tensions with Pakistan

The exercise will be conducted in 244 'civil defence districts' on Wednesday

Lufthansa suspends operations in Pakistani airspace amid India-Pak tensions

This comes amid India-Pakistan tensions in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, in which 26 people were killed

Krishnamurthy Subramanian's termination was India's call, says IMF

Sources said the reasons for Subramanian's termination included alleged impropriety in using his position to promote and publicise his latest book India@100

Pak to respond with 'full force' to protect 'national prestige': Gen Munir

Pakistan will respond with "full force" to preserve its "national prestige" and wellbeing of its people, Army chief Gen Asim Munir said Monday.

UN Secy Gen urges India, Pakistan to show maximum restraint, avoid conflict

Condemning the attack Guterres expressed grief over the relation between both counties reaching to a 'boiling' point

Indian Navy, DRDO successfully test indigenous multi-influence ground mine

The Indian Navy and DRDO successfully tested the indigenous Multi-Influence Ground Mine, enhancing undersea warfare capabilities amid rising India-Pakistan tensions and regional missile tests

MHA asks states to conduct civil defence drills amid India-Pakistan tension

Mock drills will include air raid sirens, evacuation plans, and blackout measures as part of nationwide civil defence preparedness

FM Sitharaman meets ADB chief, Italian FM, discusses economic issues

Sitharaman is in Milan to attend the 58th annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Pahalgam attack: Pak parliament condemns Indian govt's 'mala fide campaign'

The resolution condemned the orchestrated and mala fide campaign by the Indian government to malign Pakistan

Iran urges India, Pakistan to 'exercise restraint' amid soaring tensions

Tehran and Islamabad agreed that complex regional issues could be addressed through talks

Pahalgam attack: Pakistan urges emergency UNSC meet over India tensions

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam

Adani Power's outstanding on Bangladesh stands at around $900 mn: CFO

On company's capex plan, Jha said the company has planned Rs 13,307 crore towards expansion capex for FY26

Rahul Gandhi backs Trump's tariff stand, says India must negotiate firmly

At an interactive session in the US, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had said Donald Trump has every right to push for tariff changes, but India must negotiate confidently to secure a fair deal

Iran's FM visits Pakistan amid soaring tensions between India and Pakistan

Following the scheduled meeting in Islamabad, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is expected to visit India on Thursday, Iran's Embassy in India confirmed

Stray birds or spies? Pakistani pigeons caught in India stir suspicion

Rising border tensions make Pakistani pigeons drifting into India a source of suspicion for Indian breeders, even as the centuries-old sport of kabutar-baazi quietly continues