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India-Maldives ties based on mutual interests, sensitivity: Jaishankar

Jaishankar's remarks came amid a downturn in the bilateral ties between the two countries since pro-China president Mohamed Muizzu assumed office six months ago

UAE-India CEPA Council inks MoU with Indian Chamber of Commerce

A trade pact between the two nations came into force from May 2022

Contribute towards developing border areas: Defence secy to infra firms

Vibrant Villages Programme encourages border people to stay in border areas

'We must not forget': How a bombing by US turned China into a superpower

China's military budget had hit a historic low in the 1990s, falling lower than even Taiwan's, till a US bomb strike became a wake-up call for Beijing

Poonch attack: Search operation to track down terrorists enters 6th day

A fresh search operation was launched in the border areas of Akhnoor belt following suspected movement of some persons last night, they said

'Black day' in Pakistan: How events of May 9 last year shook the Pak army

Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has refused to apologise for the events of May 9

Chinese army criticises US for ship's passage through Taiwan Strait

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer transited through a corridor in the Strait that is beyond the territorial sea of any coastal state, US said

Russian govt rubbishes US allegations implicating India in Pannun case

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is an India-designated terrorist who holds American and Canadian citizenship

Suspect in Nijjar killing says he entered Canada using 'study permit'

The accused, Karan Brar, in a video posted online in 2019, said he applied for a student visa through EthicWorks Immigration Services in Bathinda, in the Indian state of Punjab

US pauses bomb shipment to Israel on concerns over Rafah invasion

The shipment was supposed to consist of 1,800 2,000-pound (900-kilogram) bombs and 1,700 500-pound (225-kilogram) bombs, according to US Pentagon official

Maldives foreign minister lands in India to discuss bilateral ties

During his visit, the two sides will discuss bilateral and regional issues and seek ways to provide impetus to our multifaceted relationship

Has Israel violated laws in Gaza war? US to answer soon in crucial verdict

Biden administration likely to deliver verdict this week on whether Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and restrictions on aid delivery violate international and US laws

India supports a homeland for Palestinians eventually, says EAM Jaishankar

Jaishankar mentioned the continuous efforts to engage with the neighbouring countries to ensure the students' safe evacuation of the student while highlighting the Vishwa Bandhu foreign policy's role

Indian Navy to hold maritime exercise with Singapore to enhance operability

The fleet arrived in Singapore on Monday and will sail to Malaysia on Thursday and then onwards visit the Philippines

Poonch attack: Search operation to track down terrorists enters 5th day

Terrorists targeted an Indian Air Force (IAF) convoy in the Shaistar area of Poonch district, resulting in the killing of an IAF corporal and injuries to four others on Saturday

'Sleeper agents' and 'hit squad': How Canada's Nijjar case is proceeding

Three Indian nationals have been arrested by Canadian police and accused of being involved in killing Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada

Maldives asks Indians to be part of tourism, says its economy depends on it

In an interview with PTI Videos here, Maldivian Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal emphasised on the historical relations between his country and India

India warns Canada of its 'red line' as Ottawa sticks to Nijjar allegations

Ministry of External Affairs says India continues to remain concerned about security of its diplomatic representatives in Canada

'Small, smart, cheap': How US plans to counter China's PLA in Indo-Pacific

The US agrees that China has more missiles, more ships and more men, but it has a plan to counter Beijing's quantitative military edge

'Glorification of violence': India slams Canada over pro-Khalistan rally

Last week, Canadian authorities charged three Indian nationals with the murder of Nijjar. It is reported that they entered Canada on student visas