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Migrant boat sinks near Yemen coast, at least 49 dead, 140 missing: UN

It said search efforts were continuing and so far 71 had been rescued. Among the dead were 31 women and six children.

India retaliates to Chinese aggression: Renames 30 Tibetan sites across LAC

The names, grounded in historical research and affiliation to the Tibet region, will be released by the Indian Army and updated on their maps along the Line of Actual Control (LAC)

Explained: What is PAROS, which has got support from Brics leaders?

The Brics ministers reiterated their support for the long-term sustainability of outer space activities and the prevention of an arms race in outer space (PAROS) and its weaponisation

Taiwan probes how Chinese fishing boat entered strategic river mouth

The Taiwan Strait is a key transit point for global commerce but is also known for its winds and tides, raising speculation over whether the small boat made it on its own from the Chinese coast

Muizzu in Delhi, Maldives panel probes previous govt's pacts with India

Despite recent diplomatic gestures, India-Maldives relations remain tense as the Maldives reviews three agreements with India, citing sovereignty concerns

Modi 3.0: Jaishankar to prioritise China border issue, Pak terror solution

Ahead of assuming charge on Tuesday after being sworn in as the country's foreign minister for the second time on Sunday, he noted that both the neighbouring countries present unique challenges

Muizzu's 1st India visit focused on boosting bilateral ties, says Maldives

Muizzu, known for his pro-China leanings, was in India for the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Tensions rise as Chinese aircraft, vessels intrude near Taiwan's territory

As the situation in the Taiwan Strait continues to unfold, regional stability hangs in the balance, with any escalation posing significant risks

Rajnath is gearing up to deal with Agnipath, reform of theatre command

Under the previous Modi government, Rajnath Singh had assumed the office of the defence minister in June 2019. Prior to that, Singh had been the minister of home affairs since May 2014

India demands action over Indira Gandhi assassination float in Canada

The float, part of a demonstration in Brampton marking the 40th anniversary of Operation Bluestar, depicted an effigy of Indira Gandhi being fired upon by her bodyguards

Look forward to India, Maldives working together closely: Jaishankar

Delighted to call on President Dr Mohamed Muizzu of Maldives today in New Delhi. Look forward to India and Maldives working together closely, Jaishankar said on X

Agnipath woes and military reforms on new defence minister's agenda

A major challenge for the defence minister will be to maintain the momentum gained in the theaterisation of the armed forces

Ties with China to headline new engagements set to top MEA agenda

Securing good ties with the immediate neighbourhood, capitalising on India's G20 success in focus

Israel rescues 4 hostages in Gaza raid; Hamas says 210 Palestinians killed

The hostage rescue operation and an intense accompanying air assault took place in central Gaza's al-Nuseirat, a densely built-up and often embattled area in the conflict between Israel and Hamas

Sub-Lt Anamika Rajeev becomes Navy's first woman pilot with 'Golden Wings'

In another feat, Lt Jamyang Tsewang, the first commissioned naval officer from Ladakh, also successfully graduated as a qualified helicopter pilot, according to the Indian Navy

At least 94 Palestinians killed in Gaza during hostage rescue operation

Israel said it rescued four hostages who were kidnapped in a Hamas-led attack on October 7, in the largest such hostage recovery operation since the war with Hamas began in Gaza

Normalisation of our ties with China must be based on mutual respect: MEA

Jaiswal was replying to a congratulatory message to Modi posted by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on X

'Attacks in Russian-occupied Ukrainian regions of Kherson kill 28 people'

A Ukrainian attack Friday on the small town of Sadove in Ukraine's partially occupied Kherson region killed 22 and wounded 15 people, Moscow-backed governor Vladimir Saldo said

Would be honoured to attend PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony: Maldivian Prez

Munu Mahawar, India's Higher Commissioner to the Maldives, presented the letter of invitation to the President during a courtesy call at the President's Office

Biden apologizes to Ukraine's Zelenskyy for months long weapon holdup

That shortfall in weaponry came after US military aid was held up in Congress for six months before Biden in April signed the $61 billion package into law