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Nepal launches diplomatic efforts to probe death of another student at KIIT

The incident comes barely two-and-a-half months after Prakriti Lamsal, another Nepalese student of the same institute, died by suicide on February 16

Pak troops continue ceasefire violations along LoC; India Army retaliates

Earlier, Pakistani troops had opened fire in several other districts, including Uri and Sunderbani

UNSC chief shows readiness to discuss India-Pakistan tensions if requested

Sekeris, who is the Permanent Representative of Greece to the UN, said that the Council had recently issued a press statement condemning the heinous terrorist attack in Pahalgam

Support India's right to defend itself, says US Defence Secy Pete Hegseth

Hegseth, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, reiterated "full support" from the United States (US) government in India's fight against terrorism

Pak PM, President meet amid India tension, vow 'befitting' response

Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met on Thursday to discuss the security situation and vowed to respond to "any act of aggression in a befitting manner.

B'desh tribunal issues show-cause notice to Sheikh Hasina in contempt case

The ICT instructed Hasina and Shakil Alam Bulbul, a leader of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League

India shuts airspace; 6 weekly flights of Pakistan airlines to be impacted

Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian carriers after New Delhi blamed it for Pahalgam terror attack

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor takes charge as AOC-in-C of SW Air Command

The air marshal graduated from the National Defence Academy in December 1985 and commissioned in the IAF on December 6, 1986, according to a statement shared by the IAF

Pakistani FM radio stations stop playing Indian songs amid rising tensions

Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after terrorists killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22

Pete Hegseth speaks to Rajnath Singh, backs India's right to defend itself

During the call, the US secretary of defence offered his sympathies for the deceased and reaffirmed his country's support for India in its battle against terrorism

'No one will be spared': Shah vows retribution for Pahalgam terror attack

Union Home Minister Amit Shah vows strict action after the Pahalgam terror attack, promising to hunt down every perpetrator and reiterating the Modi government's zero-tolerance stance on terrorism

26/11 Mumbai attack: Tahawwur Rana may spill beans on LeT, NIA tells court

The agency's argument came on April 28 while seeking Rana's custody before special NIA judge Chander Jit Singh

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit takes over as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff

In a distinguished career spanning close to four decades, the Air Marshal has held a variety of Command, Staff and Instructional appointments, and has been conferred with the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal

Oman eyes Indian tourists to boost sustainable tourism under Vision 2040

Oman is promoting corporate travel and destination weddings, targeting the 'Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions' (MICE) sector to build a loyal client base in India

Jaishankar thanks S Korean counterpart, stresses need to fight terrorism

Following the attack, India has taken strong countermeasures against Pakistan for its support of cross-border terrorism

Pakistan appoints ISI chief Lt Gen Malik as new National Security Adviser

According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Tuesday, General Malik was formally given the task of the NSA

US State Secy Rubio speaks with Jaishankar, Pak PM Sharif as tensions rise

Marco Rubio informed Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif about the need to condemn the terror attack that took place in the Valley

Pak violates ceasefire for 7th night in Uri, Kupwara; India retaliates

Previously, the Pakistani troops have violated the ceasefire in several areas, including Poonch, Baramulla, Naushera, and Sunderbani

Pakistan violates ceasefire, India revamps NSAB amid escalating tension

Indian government has revamped the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) and appointed former R&AW chief Alok Joshi as its chairman

Pahalgam attack: India shuts airspace to Pakistan from Apr 30 to May 23

India has closed its airspace to all Pakistani-registered aircraft, including commercial and military flights, from April 30 to May 23, 2025, in retaliation for Pakistan's earlier airspace closure