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PM Modi vows 'firm and decisive' action against terrorists, backers

At a media briefing, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the global community has come out in large numbers and strongly condemned the terror attack on Indian soil

India conducts maiden flight-trials of stratospheric airship platform

The flight trial was carried out by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at Sheopur in Madhya Pradesh

Russia calls for settlements of disagreement between India, Pakistan

Lavrov called for settlements by political and diplomatic means on a bilateral basis

Pak Ranger apprehended by BSF from international border in Rajasthan

The Pakistani Ranger has been taken into custody by the Rajasthan frontier of the force

Will strike any Indian structure built on Indus River: Pak defence minister

Speaking on a Geo News programme on Friday, the defence minister said, Certainly, if they attempt to build any kind of structure, we will strike it

Pahalgam terror attack: India bans all maritime access to Pakistan

India's shipping regulator, the Directorate General of Shipping, said in a notice on Saturday that the direction has been issued 'keeping in view of the present situation'

Pak goods worth $500 mn likely entering India via third countries: Official

While Pakistani fruits, dry dates, leather, and textiles are repackaged and relabeled in the UAE for exports to India, chemicals are likely to be routed through Singapore

PM Modi congratulates Anthony Albanese on re-election as Australian PM

Albanese has become the first Australian prime minister to win a second consecutive three-year term in 21 years

Pahalgam attack: Flight in Sri Lanka searched for suspected attackers

Indian intel sparks high-alert search at Colombo airport, Sri Lanka authorities say no suspects found on board

Pahalgam attack: Intel had warned of terror strikes, say officials

The alerts had led to heightened security, with top police officials camping in Srinagar and overseeing combing operations around Dachigam and Nishat

Pahalgam attack: India halts all mail & parcel exchange with Pakistan

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India imposed sweeping measures against Pakistan, including suspending mail, trade, and diplomatic ties, while also facing cyberattacks from Pakistani hackers

SL to table 'secret' defence deal with India in Parl: Prez Dissanayake

However, President Dissanayake dismissed allegations of secrecy, saying the deal with India will strengthen defence ties while respecting sovereignty

Rajnath to skip Russia's Victory Day parade, his deputy to represent India

Modi had travelled to Russia twice last year for an annual summit with President Vladimir Putin and to attend the BRICS Summit in Kazan

PM Modi announces $200 million for modernisation of Angolan armed forces

In his media statement, the prime minister said Laurenco's visit to India not only gives a new direction to the bilateral relations but also strengthens the India-Africa partnership

Pakistan test-fires Abdali missile amid tensions over Pahalgam attack

The launch was aimed at ensuring the operational readiness of troops and validating key technical parameters, including the missile's advanced navigation system

India bars Pakistani vessels, stops its own ships from docking in Pakistan

The govt said that the move is aimed at safeguarding Indian maritime assets, port infrastructure, and national interests

India bans all imports from Pakistan over security, public policy concerns

This is the latest in the series of measures taken by India against Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack

IAF conducts night drill with fighter jets on Ganga Expressway airstrip

Rafale, Sukhoi, Jaguar, and Mirage-2000 jets conducted touch-and-go landings and combat drills on the Ganga Expressway airstrip near Piru village between 7 pm and 10 pm on Friday

India bans all imports from Pakistan amid tensions over Pahalgam attack

India calls it a national security move, days after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians

Pakistan violates ceasefire for 9th consecutive night; India responds

Pakistan continues unprovoked firing along the LoC for the ninth straight night as India issues a strong response and monitors the situation closely