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British Sikh groups disrupt Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' screenings in UK

The Sikh Press Association (PA) group stated on social media that the film is seen as anti-Sikh and the protests have resulted in cancelled screenings in Birmingham and Wolverhampton

Indian Armed Forces conclude exercise 'Devil Strike' successfully

This collaborative endeavour between Army's elite airborne troops and the Indian Air Force showcased seamless integration, operational excellence, and readiness to operate in challenging environments

One Army soldier killed in encounter with terrorists in J&K's Sopore

The soldier was injured in the exchange of fire with terrorists in a hideout at Zaloora Gujjarpati in Sopore police district and died as he was being evacuated from the scene of the gunbattle

Creating integrated theatre commands a key priority: CDS Gen Chauhan

Gen Chauhan also said that making a joint planning and operation room to help enable the three services to conduct integrated operations will be another focus area for the military

US, India may see stronger ties during Trump's 2nd term: FIIDS founder

We would see a much more mature ongoing policy alignment in the area of South Asia and also the Indo-Pacific, he said

India-US ties need shared values, not only be transactional: Richard Verma

Verma, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, said he is not worried about the differences between the US and India as they make the relationship more dynamic

RPF held 916 people in 4 yrs to prevent illegal migration: Railway ministry

According to the ministry, in the months of June and July last year, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) apprehended 88 Bangladeshi and Rohingya migrants

Palestinian envoy urges world leaders to ensure ceasefire details fulfilled

We believe that for our cause as Palestinians and for the people of Gaza, India has a significant role in humanitarian and political efforts, Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer said

3 Israeli hostages with Israel army in Gaza as ceasefire passes 1st hurdle

The three hostages are Romi Gonen, 24, kidnapped from the Nova music festival, and Emily Damari, 28, and Doron Steinbrecher, 31, kidnapped from Kibbutz Kfar Aza

Want to thank India for supporting our right to self-defence: Israeli envoy

The ceasefire and hostage-release deal between the two sides followed 15 months of conflict that was triggered by a shocking attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023

Joe Biden says guns in Gaza have gone silent under ceasefire deal

Speaking of the hostages that were being released under the ceasefire, Biden said he had just received a call saying the three were being released

India-US relationship truly an enduring story of love for ages: Garcetti

"What was seen as unthinkable generation ago will seem as indispensable generation from now, thanks to work of these leaders and people of our nations," he said in post on 'X' after meeting Modi

Images of 3 hostages to be released from Gaza broadcast during handover

There is a huge crowd, with many people holding up phones and filming. There is a large number of armed men with green Hamas headbands nearby, apparently to secure the vehicles

India to work with EU on developing modern tech, says Piyush Goyal

These issues were discussed during a meeting between Goyal and Maros Sefcovic, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security on January 18-19 in Brussels

Palestinians trek across rubble to return home as Gaza ceasefire takes hold

Majida Abu Jarad made quick work of packing the contents of her family's tent in the sprawling tent city of Muwasi, just north of the strip's southern border with Egypt

Gaza ceasefire begins after delay as Hamas names hostages to be released

Israel had vowed to keep fighting until it received the names, as the long and uncertain process aimed at ending the war got off to a bumpy start

PM Modi, Biden raised US-India partnership to new heights: Eric Garcetti

Garcetti and his family on Sunday met PM Modi and said that the two leaders have achieved record-breaking milestones

Taiwan detects 9 Chinese military aircraft, 6 vessels around its territory

In recent weeks, China has been visibly boosting its ability to invade Taiwanese beaches with innovative new naval equipment

India has to prepare for 'expressions' of China's growing capabilities: EAM

Jaishankar said "misreadings" by past policy-makers, whether driven by "idealism or absence of realpolitik", has helped neither cooperation nor competition with China

India-Singapore working on semiconductor ecosystem: Prez Shanmugaratnam

Shanmugaratnam said both countries are also working very hard on skilling, which is a major factor to secure the future for India