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New push to wind down Middle East conflicts faces familiar challenges

A proposal to end the war between Israel and Hezbollah calls for a two-month cease-fire during which Israeli forces would withdraw from Lebanon, and Hezbollah would end its armed presence

War with Israel to continue for proper cease-fire terms: Hezbollah's Kassem

More than 2,790 people have been killed and 12,700 wounded in Lebanon since Oct. 8, 2023, when Hezbollah began firing rockets into Israel

'Invest in China' to boost 'Make in India': Chinese envoy Xu Feihong

This was the first formal meeting between the two leaders in the past five years, which was constructive and carried great significance, Feihong noted

India, Saudi to boost cooperation in petrochemical, mining sectors

"We further deliberated and explored potential areas for cooperation in the fertilizers, petrochemicals, and mining sectors," Goyal said in a post on a social media platform

Wants to continue peace process with China through consensus, says Rajnath

Speaking to the personnel of the Indian Army at the headquarters of Gajraj Corps in Tezpur on the occasion of 'Bada Khana', Singh lauded the efforts of the soldiers in the peace process

UN calls for thorough investigation into killings during Bangladesh unrest

The UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk concluded a two-day visit to Bangladesh on Wednesday

Delighted by Thai PM's gesture of inaugurating Diwali festival: PM Modi

The festival will continue till November 3 where the visitors from all faiths and walks of life can experience India's rich spiritual diversity

Launch of C-295 is 'watershed moment' for India's defence sector: PM Modi

PM Modi stated that India's defence production has soared to Rs 1.27 trillion (2023-24) while defence exports has presently increased to Rs 21,000 crore

King Charles visits medical facility in Bengaluru for treatment: Report

Accompanied by Queen Camilla, he stayed at the holistic health centre, known for rejuvenative treatment, including yoga and meditation sessions and therapies, near Whitefield

Troop disengagement complete; Diwali sweets exchanged, says Army

On October 25, Army sources here said the process was likely to get completed by October 28-29

Indian Army pays tribute to combat dog Phantom killed in J-K encounter

The four-year-old Belgian Malinois dog, killed during a counter-ambush operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor sector on Monday, played a critical role in containing the terrorists

'Unacceptable for China': Beijing publicly slams Pakistan. Here's why

Ensuring the safety and security of Chinese nationals working in Pakistan under CPEC is reportedly costing Islamabad millions of dollars

Goyal meets Schneider Electric CEO in Riyadh to discuss investment plans

The minister is in Saudi Arabia to discuss ways to further deepen the strategic partnership between the two countries and explore new avenues of trade, investment and economic cooperation

Brics+ share in merchandise exports can overtake G7 by 2026: EY India

The October edition of EY Economy Watch reveals a significant shift in global trade dynamics, with the BRICS+ group rapidly increasing its share in merchandise exports and imports

'China pushing Indo-Pacific into new missile age': Why Australia is worried

In late September, China conducted its first known ICBM test in 44 years, launching a missile that could reportedly be capable of reaching the US mainland into the Pacific Ocean

Canada's Oppn leader Poilievre cancels Diwali event, sparks racism charge

The Indian diaspora in Canada highlighted a more pervasive problem, as "racism and discrimination are prevalent in Canada," with this incident revealing lingering systemic biases

Canada admits leaking details on Indian 'interference' claims to US paper

Canada's national security adviser confirmed that she and Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister David Morrison leaked information about Indian activities and Union Home Minister to The Washington Post

Rajnath leaves for Arunachal; to interact with Armed Forces personnel

Rajnath Singh said that India has made significant strides in reducing its dependence on imports and becoming self-reliant in defence production

Disengagement process between India, China in Demchok, Depsang almost over

After the disengagement process is completely over, coordinated patrolling will commence

US welcomes India-China border disengagement, refutes role in resolution

We have talked to our Indian partners and taken a brief on it, but we did not play any role in this resolution, US State Department Spokesperson, Matthew Miller added