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Army commander reviews anti-terror operations in J-K's Chenab valley

Lt Gen Kumar visited the forward locations of counter-insurgency Delta force in Doda and Kishtwar and exhorted all ranks to maintain a high tempo of operations

Murder case filed against Bangladesh's ousted PM Hasina, six others

The case was the first to be filed against Hasina, after she resigned and fled to India last week following widespread protests against her Awami League-led govt over a controversial job quota system

'Grim forecast for next 5 years': S Jaishankar on current global challenges

EAM S Jaishankar acknowledged that, despite his generally optimistic outlook, the world is currently facing an exceptionally challenging period

Sheikh Hasina's stay won't impact India-Bangladesh ties, say officials

Bangladesh assures strong ties with India amid political transition, even if Sheikh Hasina remains in India confirmed Bangladeshi government officials

US-India relationship among most consequential in world: White House

White House Press Secretary Pierre said that US works with India on key priorities, including QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) which is a diplomatic partnership with India, Australia and Japan

Resignations of Bangladeshi officials close to Hasina are legal: Yunus

Country's chief justice, five justices and central bank governor have all resigned in past few days, part of a dramatic transformation after weeks of protests against quota system for government jobs

B'desh Army chief says soldiers will return after police resume operations

Underlining that 30 crimes against minority communities have been committed in 20 districts of the country, he called upon the political parties to shun all violence and do politics for the people

How a housing scheme scam led to ex-Pakistan ISI chief Faiz Hameed's arrest

This is the first time in Pakistan's history that a court martial has been initiated against a former intelligence chief

Jaishankar's visit a significant milestone: Maldivian foreign ministry

Jaishankar's official visit to the Maldives from Friday to Sunday was the first high-level trip from New Delhi after President Mohamed Muizzu, seen as a pro-China leader, assumed office

Jindal Stainless to manufacture high-end stainless steel for BrahMos

Jindal Stainless has been accredited by BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd as a qualified vendor for the manufacturing and supply of steel sheets and plates

St Martin's island: How many military bases does US have around the world?

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has in the past alleged that a foreign country, possibly the US, might be interested in setting up a military base in St Martin's island

Nepal govt pledges to safeguard use of its territory against neighbours

The minister gave this assurance during his meeting with India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who paid a courtesy call on him to discuss matters of bilateral interest and concerns

Priyanka urges Bangladesh govt to ensure safety of Hindus, other minorities

Bangladesh's interim leader Mohammad Yunus on Saturday condemned attacks on minority communities in the violence-hit nation, terming them as "heinous"

Meghalaya CM Sangma discusses Bangladesh's situation with Amit Shah

The meeting, which also included Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, addressed growing concerns among residents in the border regions

Pakistan's former ISI chief Faiz Hameed taken into military custody: Army

The military had reportedly formed an inquiry committee in April to investigate allegations of misuse of authority against the head of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)

Bangladesh: Why is St Martin's island in news and what Sheikh Hasina said

Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has brought up St Martin's Island in the past too, alleging that a foreign country was interested in setting up its military presence there

Tharoor asks B'desh interim govt to restore law & order, protect minorities

Bangladesh's interim leader Yunus on Saturday condemned attacks on minority communities in the violence-hit nation, terming them as "heinous"

How Bangladeshi youths forced out leader who ruled for much of their lives

The quota and others for marginalised groups meant only 44 per cent of civil service jobs were awarded based on merit

B'desh interim govt urges protesters to surrender illegal firearms in a wk

Hasina resigned and fled to India last week leaving the country in turmoil following deadly protests against her government over a controversial quota system in jobs

Security forces widen search in J-K's Anantnag to flush out terrorists

The operation to hunt down the ultras continued for the third day despite the challenging topography