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Three terrorists, three cops killed in day-long gunfight in J&K's Kathua

The gunfight triggered intense firing and explosions, the officials said, as dozens of local youth were seen assisting the security forces to carry heavy weapons and ammunition deep inside a gorge

Govt inks Rs 2.5K cr pacts with AVNL for Nag Missile System, light vehicles

The ministry said it has signed a contract with Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited for the procurement of Nag Missile System (NAMIS) tracked version of anti-tank weapon platform

Pak denies reports about deployment of Chinese military within its borders

The banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) accuses China and Islamabad of exploitation of the resource-rich province, a charge rejected by the authorities

Imran Khan calls Balochistan govt 'illegitimate,' warns against 1971 repeat

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder-leader said the situation in Balochistan cannot improve unless the genuine public representatives are brought into the mainstream

Pro-monarchists to intensify agitation to reinstate monarchy in Nepal

Holding a press conference here, they also announced forming a Joint People's Movement Committee led by Navaraj Subedi, an 87-year-old staunch supporter of former King Gyanendra

Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Yunus urges China to cut interest on loans

Yunus, who met Chinese Executive Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang on the sidelines of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference in Hainan, sought Chinese support in an array of developments

India denies entry to Russian oil tanker over documentation issues

India is the biggest buyer of seaborne Russian crude. Russian oil accounted for about 35 per cent of overall crude imports in 2024 by India, the world's third biggest oil importer and consumer

Era of multipolarity demands greater India, Russia cooperation: Jaishankar

He said that India-Russia diplomatic engagements continue to be marked by frequent high-level exchanges, robust institutional mechanisms, and a commitment to each other's core interests

China's PLA ready to work with India for fair border solution, stable ties

The dragon elephant dance has become a constant theme of China of late as the two countries ended the over four-year freeze of relations

Amid Oppn pushback, Lok Sabha passes Immigration & Foreigners Bill, 2025

Various amendments moved by Opposition members were negated and the bill was passed by a voice vote

North Korea sent around 3,000 additional troops to Russia, says Seoul

South Korea's National Intelligence Service previously attributed the high North Korean casualties to the troops' likely struggles in adapting to drones and other elements of modern warfare

Russian FM Sergey Lavrov hails India's balanced approach to Ukraine crisis

In a podcast with Lex Fridman released on March 16, Prime Minister Modi said that the Russia-Ukraine conflict will only be resolved when both sides join the negotiation table

Putin to visit India soon, preparations underway: Russian foreign minister

This would be Putin's first visit to India after the Russia-Ukraine broke out in 2022

Indians not forced to remove turbans during deportation by US: Centre

The Ministry of External Affairs said it remains engaged with the US side regarding humane treatment of immigrants during deportation operations

Chilean President Gabriel Boric to begin 5-day India visit from April 1

The forthcoming state visit of President Boric will provide an opportunity for the leaders to undertake a comprehensive review of bilateral ties

Indian fisherman in Pakistan's Karachi Jail since 2022 dies by suicide

Indian fishermen are frequently detained in Pakistani waters due to unintentionally crossing maritime boundaries

PM Modi highlights 'spirit of 1971 war' in letter to Bangladesh's Yunus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pens letter to Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, speaks about shared history, bilateral ties, and Liberation War of 1971

Navy chief Dinesh K Tripathi inaugurates New North Jetty in Kochi

Extending 300 m in length and 18m in width, the jetty is designed to berth various classes of Naval ships and auxiliary vessels

Firing reported in J-K's Kathua after some terrorists spotted in area

The Jammu and Kashmir police stated that the area has been cordoned off by the security forces

Sri Lankan navy arrests 11 TN fishermen, takes them to Kangesanthurai camp

11 Tamil Nadu fishermen were apprehended in one boat fishing in the Bay of Bengal in Tamil Nadu