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Centre justifies revoking Celebi clearance, cites national security risk

The Indian government defended revoking Celebi's security clearance in court, citing national security concerns. Celebi claims the move was sudden, vague, and impacts jobs and investor confidence

Reliance Defence, Rheinmetall AG to build major ammo unit in Maharashtra

Reliance will build a major ammunition complex in Maharashtra with Germany's Rheinmetall AG, aiming to support India's defence forces and its ₹50,000 crore export goal by 2029

'Relationship built on sensitivities': India warns Turkey over Pak ties

India asked Turkey to press Pakistan on terrorism and warned that bilateral ties must be built on mutual sensitivities amid tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack

India-Pakistan ceasefire was result of direct talks: EAM Jaishankar

Following the Indian action, Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10. The Pakistani attempts were strongly responded to by the Indian side

'Hot sindoor runs in my veins': PM Modi on India's stance against terrorism

PM Modi said that any terrorist attack on India will be met with a strong response, with the timing and strategy decided solely by India's armed forces

All party delegations brief UAE, Japan about Op Sindoor, Pak-backed terror

Shinde-led delegation met UAE's Ahmed Mir Khoori in Abu Dhabi, affirming India's firm stance against Pakistan-based state-sponsored terrorism

48-hour bandh in Manipur's Imphal over state name row disrupts normal life

Bandh supporters also burned tyres on the roads at Naoremthong, Kwakeithel, Khurai and Wangkhei in state capital Imphal

'Indian chai' served at UN event hosted by India for International Tea Day

Permanent Mission of India to the UN hosted the high-level event Wednesday on the theme Tea for Livelihoods, Tea for SDGs' to mark the International Tea Day

Search on in J&K's Kishtwar after encounter with suspected terrorists

The firefight took place between the security forces and the suspected terrorists during a search operation following a tip-off about their presence in the Shingpora area of Chhatru

Pakistan expels Indian high commission staffer in tit-for-tat move

MEA declared a staffer at the Pakistan mission "persona non grata" for activities inconsistent with his official role, giving him 24 hours to leave India

Trump again claims credit for resolving India-Pakistan conflict via trade

Donald Trump has repeated the claim since India and Pakistan agreed to cease hostilities on May 10, following four days of cross-border strikes

Trading with India will be 'quicker, cheaper, easier' post-FTA, says UK

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) said its India trade deal is expected to be a shot in the arm for the UK's exports of whiskies and gin, cosmetics, medical devices, and advanced machinery

India declares Pakistani official persona non grata, second in a month

The Charge d'Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission was issued a demarche to this effect today

China, Pakistan to expand CPEC to Afghanistan for development, stability

According to Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the three foreign ministers "reaffirmed" that their trilateral cooperation seeks to enhance regional security and economic connectivity.

MEA rejects 'baseless' allegations, condoles loss of lives in Balochistan

At least six people, including children, were killed on Wednesday when a bomb exploded near a school bus in Khuzdar, a district in Pakistan's southwest province of Balochistan

Bus blast kills 5, including 3 children in Pakistan's Balochistan

Khuzdar Deputy Commissioner Yasir said that 38 people were injured in the blast, which occurred near the Zero Point area

EAM Jaishankar wishes Montenegro FM Ibrahimovic on their Independence Day

Earlier the two leaders met on the sidelines of 79th UNGA (United Nations General Assembly) in New York on September 27, 2024

At UN, India stresses maritime, anti-terror strategy for national security

India underlined that maritime security is a cornerstone of economic growth as critical trade routes, energy supplies, and geopolitical interests are tied to the oceans

Army denies air defence gun deployment at Golden Temple during Op Sindoor

The clarification comes a day after Lt Gen D'Cunha said air defence systems were deployed at the Golden Temple during Operation Sindoor with cooperation from temple authorities

Jaishankar meets Danish PM, thanks Denmark for support against terrorism

During the meeting, Jaishankar conveyed personal greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed gratitude for Denmark's unwavering support in combating terrorism