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3 Indian citizens go missing in Iran; embassy seeks urgent action

The Embassy of India in Tehran seeks urgent assistance from Iranian authorities to ensure the safety of missing citizens; keeps families updated

Indonesia supports India's zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism

The delegation arrived in Jakarta earlier in the day as part of India's diplomatic outreach on Operation Sindoor

Panama assures support as Indian MPs convey strong anti-terror message

The multi-party MPs' delegation also visited the Indian Cultural Centre in Panama City and offered devotions at the temple there

Vikram Misri calls for early convening of India-US strategic trade talks

Misri is currently in the United States for a three-day visit, scheduled from May 27 to 29, during which he will meet with senior administration officials

HAL, private firms to compete for Amca prototype contract: Defence ministry

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approves stealth jet programme execution model, which provides equal opportunity to both private- and public-sector players on a competitive basis

India looks to revive '71 war airbase as China builds near 'chicken's neck'

The renewed interest in Kailashahar airfield comes amid growing unease in New Delhi over the potential strategic implications of the Chinese-backed upgrade of Lalmonirhat airbase in Bangladesh

Kaveri engine is trending - here's why it matters for India's defence

The Kaveri engine is a jet propulsion system being developed by the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation

BSF maintains high alert along IB as Operation Sindoor continues, says IG

The IG expressed apprehension of infiltration attempts along the borderline and said the Border Security Force (BSF) remains on high alert

Security forces launch anti-terror operation in J&K's Kathua district

The joint cordon and search operation by police, army and CRPF was underway in the upper reaches of Lowang and Sarthal in Bani area since this morning

All-party delegation briefs Singapore minister on India's anti-terror stand

During their stay here, the delegation will meet with Singaporean Ministers, Members of Parliament, representatives of think tanks, academia, businesses, media and the Indian community

Ravi Shankar Prasad asks Indian diaspora in France to back anti-terror push

The former Union minister reiterated that any act of terrorism will be treated as war, stating that in Pakistan, terrorism operates hand in hand with the government establishment

Yunus vows to uphold minority rights in B'desh during constitutional reform

Yunus noted the role of religion in the country and reiterated the government's commitment to maintaining religious harmony

Trump sought mileage from Indo-Pak conflict, made false claim: US lawmaker

Trump claimed his administration halted a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan by promising increased trade if the two South Asian neighbours ended their hostilities

India urges ethical AI, stronger cultural property laws at BRICS forum

The ministerial-level dialogue culminated in the "adoption of a Joint Declaration outlining four strategic cultural priorities," the Indian Ministry of Culture said in a late-night statement

Indian all-party teams brief world on India's firm new anti-terror stance

The delegation 'sought RoK's support in holding organisers, perpetrators, financiers and supporters of terrorism to account and bringing them to justice', the Embassy of India in Seoul said

India urges Brics to build cultural ecosystem celebrating diversity, unity

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said this in his address at the Brics Culture Ministers' Meeting in Brazil, where he represented the country

Op Sindoor paused after DGMO talks at Pak's request, Jaishankar on US role

The Congress and Rahul Gandhi have been targeting Jaishankar, alleging that he had informed Pakistan beforehand about the Indian strikes at terror camps

Earthquake of 4.3 magnitude jolts western Nepal, no casualty reported

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck western Nepal's Jajarkot district on Monday afternoon.

World needs to mindful of how Pak harbouring terrorism: Abhishek Banerjee

The on-ground hostilities ended with an understanding of stopping the military actions following talks between the directors general of military operations of both sides on May 10

All-party team meets Qatari minister, conveys India's stand on Op Sindoor

An all-party delegation led by NCP-SP leader Supriya Sule reached Qatar late Saturday as part of India's global outreach on counter-terror efforts and the importance of Operation Sindoor