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At least 1.2 mn Afghans forced to return from Iran, Pakistan this year: UN

Iran and Pakistan in 2023 launched separate campaigns to expel foreigners they said were living in the country illegally. They set deadlines and threatened them with deportation if they didn't leave

India curbs jute imports from Bangladesh to protect domestic industry

India has restricted jute and fibre imports from Bangladesh to only Nhava Sheva port, citing unfair trade practices, subsidies, and the need to protect domestic industry and rural jobs

Don't be surprised if India responds again to provocation: Tharoor

The delegation to five countries led by Tharoor was one of the seven multi-party delegations India dispatched to 33 global capitals to reach out to the international community

Parag Jain, who led Pakistan desk, appointed as new R&AW chief for 2 years

Parag Jain, a senior IPS officer with decades of R&AW experience and expertise on the Pakistan desk, has been appointed as the new chief of India's external intelligence agency for a two-year term

13 security personnel killed in suicide bombing in Pak's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

A suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle belonging to the Bomb Disposal Unit early this morning

Search op to trace 3 JeM terrorists in J&K's Basantgarh enters third day

A Pakistan-based JeM terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces on Thursday, while three of his associates remain trapped in the forested area of the Basantgarh belt

Pakistan rebuilds terror camps in PoK after Operation Sindoor: Report

Intelligence inputs suggest Pakistan is reviving its terror infrastructure with smaller, tech-equipped camps in PoK after Indian strikes destroyed major launchpads in May

Bangladesh clarifies Durga temple built without permission on Railway land

According to the Foreign Ministry, the local Hindu community installed a makeshift Puja Mandap on railway land during Durga Puja last year without prior permission

Rajnath Singh stresses border management to Chinese counterpart at SCO meet

Rajnath Singh tells China a structured and permanent engagement is key to resolving border issues, while also flagging the Pahalgam attack at the SCO defence ministers' meet

PM Modi to visit five nations from July 2, attend Brics Summit in Brazil

During the visit, PM Modi is expected to address the parliaments of Trinidad and Tobago and Namibia

Navy's swift response made adversary plead for ceasefire: Admiral Tripathi

Navy chief Admiral Tripathi highlights India's maritime readiness during Operation Sindoor, outlines new anti-terror stance, and honours personnel at the 2025 Naval Investiture Ceremony

British fighter jet stranded in Kerala to be repaired at airport hangar

The F-35 stealth jet diverted to Kerala after failing to land on its carrier due to bad weather or technical snag and will now be repaired at the airport's MRO facility

MEA rejects 'illegal' tribunal's supplemental award on Indus water dispute

India has rejected the supplemental award by a so-called Court of Arbitration on Indus Waters Treaty, calling it 'illegal' and 'void', and denouncing its authority over hydroelectric project disputes

UK F-35B awaits repairs after tech issue in Kerala: British High Commission

The aircraft is expected to return to active service after the necessary repairs and safety checks are completed

China removes senior general, naval chief & top scientist in military

Li is the latest of a string of PLA generals and a handful of defence industry executives to have been implicated in a sweeping crackdown in the military

Indian coal imports from Russia highest in two years in May: Report

India's total thermal coal imports in May increased seasonally by 10 per cent month-over-month to 17.4 million tons, the highest level since June 2024, the report said citing data from BigMint

Xi Jinping removes top PLA general Miao Hua amid military crackdown

The removal of General Miao Hua from China's top military body marks another step in Xi Jinping's ongoing anti-corruption campaign targeting senior ranks in the People's Liberation Army

'One country didn't want terror reference': Jaishankar on SCO communique

Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the main purpose of the SCO is to fight against terrorism, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was right not to accept the joint communique

India urges China for 'permanent solution' to border standoff at SCO meet

At the SCO meet, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged China for a permanent border resolution and a time-bound plan to restore peace after the Galwan clash and the four-year LAC standoff

Evacuated over 4,400 Indians from Iran, Israel in 19 flights so far: MEA

New Delhi was assessing the situation on the ground and a decision on the future course of action would be taken based on it, MEA spokesperson said