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J-K LG sacks 3 govt employees over links with LeT, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen

Over 75 government employees with terror links have been dismissed so far by the LG administration

If IMF funds help Pak support terror, it's unfortunate: Shashi Tharoor

Tharoor expressed his displeasure at the International Monetary Fund for enabling Pakistan thus as they divert those funds to arm themselves to attack India

India's Russia ties, Brics role 'rubs US the wrong way': US Commerce Secy

US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said trade talks are heading in a positive direction as India addresses 'sensitive' concerns raised by President Trump

India, Pak delegations in US; Tharoor confident of strong diplomatic impact

The all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, however, is confident of pushing across India's message on terrorism

Jaishankar, Paraguay FM sign MoU to set up Joint Commission Mechanism

Earlier in the day, PM Modi held talks with Paraguayan President Santiago Pena at Hyderabad House

UK unveils defence strategy embracing AI, drones, nuclear capabilities

The new defense strategy warns that the threats the UK faces "are more serious and less predictable than at any time since the Cold War

Bangladesh drops Sheikh Mujib from currency, adds temples, landmarks

Bangladesh unveils new currency notes without Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's image, featuring Hindu and Buddhist temples, landmarks, and artwork instead, amid major political and leadership changes

NIA questions Kolkata travel agency owner in Pakistan espionage probe

The central agency on Saturday conducted searches at the travel agency's office in Kidderpore area, apart from a hotel in Park Circus and a shop in the Alipore area of the city

Spain extends 'unequivocal' support to India's fight against terrorism

The delegation arrived here on Saturday for a three-day visit in the final leg of its five-nation tour

Op Sindoor delegation scheduled to brief PM Modi on diplomatic outreach

Seven multi-party delegations that were sent to 33 nations as part of India's diplomatic outreach effort will brief PM Modi about the outcome of the various meetings held overseas

India to get remaining S-400 missile systems by 2026, says Russia

Babushkin also hinted at expanding bilateral cooperation with India in air defence and anti-drone systems

INS Darshak visits Ho Chi Minh City, boosts hydrographic ties with Vietnam

This visit is part of ongoing efforts to enhance bilateral maritime ties and cooperation between India and Vietnam, reinforcing the strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific region

Operation Sindoor: Over 2,000 illegal Bangladeshis sent back by India

India has deported over 2,000 alleged illegal Bangladeshi immigrants since May 7 under Operation Sindoor, with many more voluntarily leaving amid crackdown fears

Sule-led delegation arrives in Egypt to convey India's stance on terrorism

The delegation has a packed and productive schedule in Egypt, including Ministerial engagements, Parliamentary exchanges, interactions with think tanks, media, the Indian community and others

Kyiv destroyed more than 40 Russian military aircraft in drone attack

The drones reportedly hit 41 planes stationed at several airfields on Sunday afternoon, including A-50, Tu-95 and Tu-22M aircraft, the official said

Shashi Tharoor's independent stance fuels friction within Congress

Tharoor's independent stance and BJP-like nationalist tilt are testing Congress loyalty, stoking intra-party friction and future uncertainty, writes Shine Jacob

Ukrainian spies hid drones in wooden sheds to attack Russian air base

The first round of the talks more than a week ago yielded the biggest prisoner exchange of the war - but no sense of any consensus on how to halt the fighting

All-party delegation begins Spain visit by paying homage to bust of Gandhi

The delegation, which arrived here from Latvia, is part of India's diplomatic outreach following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives

Tharoor-led delegation reaches Brazil to affirm India's anti-terror stance

The delegation is in Brazil as part of India's ongoing efforts to foster international cooperation in the global fight against terrorism

All-party delegation led by Sanjay Jha meets Indian envoy in Kuala Lumpur

The High Commissioner provided the delegation with an in-depth briefing on India's ties with Malaysia