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EAM speaks to Russian counterpart, condoles loss of lives in terror attack

In a post on X, Jaishankar stated, "Spoke to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Conveyed our deepest condolences on the loss of lives in the horrific terrorist attack in Moscow."

Article 370 prevented new laws from being extended to J&K, Ladakh: EAM

The minister said that Article 370 was a temporary measure of the Indian Constitution and by extending it, two things happened, which harmed us as a nation

India, Russia are looking after each other's interests: EAM Jaishankar

Interacting with the Indian community in Singapore, Jaishankar said India should look at its relationship with Russia or any other country from its perspective

Imran's party loses seats it won to Sharif's coalition after recounting

This was evident as they first lost reserved seats and subsequently conceded several other seats to opponents during the recounting process

Poland activates aircrafts after Russian cruise missile enters its airspace

It came after Ukrainian officials reported Russia had launched about 20 missiles and seven Shahed attack drones targeting the western Ukrainian region of Lviv, which is near the Polish border

Here's what is known after IS-K claims responsibility for Moscow massacre

Russia continues to investigate after detaining 11 suspects but it wasn't possible to confirm the authenticity of statements issued by Russian investigators

EAM Jaishankar dismisses China's claims on Arunachal Pradesh as 'ludicrous'

'Every country wants a stable neighbourhood...if nothing else you want at least a quiet neighbourhood,' he said in response to a question on India's ties with Pakistan

Jaishankar urges Singapore's biz community to invest in India's chip sector

Jaishankar told the investor audience about three semiconductor plants being set up in India and said, We have started to get machinery for semiconductors today to start to build in India

Pakistan to bid for non-permanent seat on UN Security Council for 2025-26

Pakistan's Permanent Representative to UN Ambassador Munir Akram formally announced the cash-strapped country's candidacy at a reception organised in connection with Pakistan Day celebrations at UN

Maldives President Muizzu calls India its closest ally, seeks debt relief

The Maldives owed approximately $400.9 million to India by the end of last year

India summons German envoy to protest comments on Kejriwal's arrest

'We assume and expect that the standards relating to the independence of Judiciary and basic democratic principles will also be applied in this case,' the German official had said

India, Bhutan ink several pacts, finalise MoU on establishment rail links

The MoUs were exchanged here in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay during the ongoing two-day State visit of Modi

Modi wins Bhutan award: List of all international State honours PM has won

PM Narendra Modi was conferred Bhutan's highest civilian decoration, the 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo', on Friday

Affinity between people of India, Bhutan makes bilateral ties unique: PM

He said this in his address to a gathering here after receiving Bhutan's highest civilian award, the 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo', the first foreign Head of the Government to receive the honour

PM Modi bestowed Bhutan's highest civilian award 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo'

Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck awarded the 'Order of the Druk Glyalpo' to Prime Minister Modi

Pakistan needs another IMF bailout, says PM Sharif amid economic woes

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the review for issuance of the last tranche of USD 1.1 billion which hopefully be received by next month

Modi in Bhutan: PM calls on Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck

His State visit to Bhutan seeks to further cement India's unique relations with the Himalayan nation as part of the country's 'Neighbourhood First' Policy

'Operation Indravati' to evacuate stranded Indians in Haiti launched

Taking to his official X handle, Jaishankar posted, "12 Indians evacuated today. Fully committed to the security and well-being of our nationals abroad."

Gaza's Shifa hospital a war zone as Antony Blinken meets Sisi in Cair

The main sticking point remains that Hamas says it will release hostages only as part of an agreement that would end the war, while Israel says it will discuss only a temporary pause

'Govt trying to bring back Kerala men stranded in Ukraine-Russia conflict'

The mothers of the men told a TV channel that they came to know what had happened when one of their sons got injured in the war there and managed to call back home