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Pahalgam terrorist attack: India curtails water flow on the Chenab

India imposed fresh punitive measures against Pakistan on Saturday, including a ban on the import of goods, suspension of exchange of mails and parcels via air and surface routes

'India must blend coercion with diplomacy to shift Pakistan's stance'

Coercion should be a means to an end, its impact leveraged through diplomacy and dialogue to shift Pakistan towards a more reasonable stance, which could lower volatility to a manageable level

Army vehicle plunges into gorge in J&K, JCO among three soldiers killed

The Army truck was part of a convoy moving from Jammu to Srinagar along national highway-44. The accident occurred near Battery Chashma at around 11.30 am, the officials said

BSF to get 16 new battalions, 2 field HQs for Pakistan, Bangladesh borders

A total of around 1,047 km of these two borders is unfenced owing to those lines passing through riverine areas and harsh jungle terrain. The force has 1,760 border posts along these two frontiers

Will give a befitting reply to those who cast evil eye on India: Rajnath

Rajnath Singh assured the public that India under PM Modi's leadership will act strongly against Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 28 Indians

Rajnath to host Japanese Defence Minister Nakatani for talks on Monday

It is expected that the situation that emerged following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people will figure in the talks

CM Sai praises Kashmiri guide for saving Chhattisgarh tourists in Pahalgam

"All Muslims aren't bad and the community is becoming infamous due to some people," Sai said in an exclusive interview to PTI

Drones can provide secure coverage compared to satellites: COAI DG

Satellites operate at higher altitude and there are high chances that their signal may spill over beyond the country's border

China Prez Xi to visit Russia from May 7-10, attend V-day celebrations

This will be Xi's first visit to Moscow after Donald Trump took charge of the US Presidency. Xi last visited Russia in October 2024 for the BRICS Summit

India looking for partners, not 'preachers': Jaishankar's message to Europe

S Jaishankar said that Europe must display some 'sensitivity and mutuality of interest' for closer ties with India

Air Chief meets PM Modi amid Indo-Pak tensions after Pahalgam attack

The meeting came less than 24 hours after Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi apprised the prime minister on the overall situation in the critical sea lanes

Pahalgam attack: Pakistan shuts ports for Indian ships in tit-for-tat move

In a directive issued by Pakistan's Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Indian flag carriers would no longer be permitted at any Pakistani port

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Imran Khan's X accounts suspended in India

Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto had acknowledged his country's tango with terror operatives

Govt has likely cut water flow through Baglihar dam after Indus Treaty halt

India's decision to suspend the decades-old treaty follows the killing of 26 people, mostly tourists, in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam

Jaishankar highlights India's expanding engagement in Arctic region

Emphasising the importance of the Arctic, Jaishankar said that as one of the world's youngest countries, India's future is closely tied to what happens in the region

India focuses on its strengths in Africa, not competition with China: MEA

The remarks come at a time when India is seeking to expand its presence in Africa through capacity building, infrastructure partnerships

Missed NEET cutoff? Russian, Ukrainian universities say no worries

Russia, and Ukraine's universities eye Indian medical aspirants falling short of NEET cutoff; low tuition fees and globally recognised degrees continue to lure students, despite geopolitical tensions

Govt set to procure next-generation 'very short range air defence system'

The Army has placed requirements for 48 launchers, 85 missiles along with other required equipment, under 'Make in India'

UK stands with India against terrorism, says British culture secy Nandy

Nandy, who was in India, said that UK's relationship with India is 'very long' and 'very deep'

Pakistani troops continue unprovoked firing along LoC in J-K for 10th day

The ceasefire violation by Pakistan was reported from eight places spread across five districts in the Union Territory during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday