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Village defence guard killed in gunfight with terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir

The ADGP said two groups of terrorists are believed to be present in the area after they recently infiltrated from across the border

Hamas releases video of hostages pleading Israeli PM for negotiation

In the video, American-Israeli Keith Siege, seemingly speaking under pressure, urges Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to negotiate with Hamas for a hostage release deal

Indian Navy assists Panama-flagged vessel after it comes under attack

Indian Navy's destroyer INS Kochi responded following the attack on the vessel, MV Andromeda Star, on April 26, officials said, adding all the crew members are safe

Govt delegation on three-day visit of Bangladesh to further boost ties

The NCGG and the Bangladesh Ministry of Public Administration have collaborated for conducting capacity building programs for Bangladesh civil servants since 2014

India receives oil cargo in Russian SCF tanker after brief halt: Reports

India is the largest consumer of Russian seaborne oil, sold at a discount after Western nations shunned purchases from Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine

Deadly car crash in US kills 3 women; victims reportedly from India

The accident occurred on Friday at noon on the Staunton Bridge Road along Interstate 85 near Lakeside Road, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers, Fox Carolina reported

India, South Korea discuss developments in areas of nuclear disarmament

Top officials of India and South Korea on Friday discussed developments in the areas of disarmament and non-proliferation relating to nuclear, chemical and biological domains.

Twenty-four more Indian fishermen detained in Sri Lanka repatriated: Govt

"Twenty-four Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka. They have boarded from Colombo and are currently on their way home," the Indian High Commission in Colombo said in a post on X

Islamabad urges Indian leaders to not use Pakistan for political mileage

Indian politicians to cease their reckless practice of dragging Pakistan into India's populist public discourse for electoral motives, Pakistan's Foreign Office Spokesperson said

Egypt sends delegation to broker ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

As the war drags on and casualties mount, there has been growing international pressure for Hamas and Israel to reach an agreement on a cease fire

China says talks on Tibet only with representatives of Dalai Lama

The so-called Xizang's government-in-exile is a completely separatist political bloc. It is totally against the Chinese Constitution and laws

US safe country, cares deeply for well-being of Indian students: Garcetti

His comments during an interview to PTI at the American Center comes in the backdrop of reports of nearly half a dozen deaths of Indian and Indian-origin students in the US since January

Chinese marine research ship back in Maldivian waters after two months

Xiang Yang Hong 03 was docked at the Thilafushi industrial island's harbour on Thursday morning, news portal Adhadhu.com reported on Friday

US sanctions over dozen firms, 3 from India, for trade and ties with Iran

The United States, in close coordination with our British and Canadian partners, will continue to use all means available to combat those who would finance Iran's destabilising activities, he said

Russia reinsurer backs firms to get India marine insurance permit

India has approved the three new insurers after Russian National Reinsurance Company (RNRC) provided a financial guarantee, the two sources with direct knowledge of matter said

India remains among challenging economies in IP protection, enforcement: US

USTR said over the past year, India has remained inconsistent in its progress on intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement

Some technicalities involved in return of 16 Indians onboard MSC Aries: MEA

In response to a question during his weekly media briefing here, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the 16 Indians are in 'good' health

India-Philippines defence ties should not harm third party: Chinese PLA

India delivered the first batch of the BrahMos missiles over two years after it signed a $375 million deal with the Philippines to supply the weapon systems

NIA arrests key accused in attack on Indian High Commission in London

The attacks in London in March 2023 were found to be in retaliation to the action taken by the Punjab Police against pro-Khalistani separatist Amritpal Singh on March 18, 2023

Nepal aims to export 10,000 MW hydroelectricity to India: President Paudel

The Nepal government has accorded top priority to the development of the hydropower sector and aims to export 10,000 MW of hydropower to India in the next decade