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China provided Pakistan with satellite support, says Indian defence group

China helped Pakistan reorganise its radar and air defense systems to more effectively detect India's deployments of troops and weaponry, said the director general of group

What is Official Secrets Act, under which YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra was held?

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, also known as Jyoti Rani, was arrested for passing sensitive information to Pakistani handlers. She has been charged under Official Secrets Act and Section 152 of BNS

India, Maldives sign 13 MoUs for projects under Indian grant assistance

MoUs signed on Sunday are for projects to be implemented under the Indian grant assistance schemeHigh Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) Phase III

Bangladesh seeks talks with India to resolve trade issues: Yunus adviser

Bangladesh's interim Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin said Dhaka hasn't received official word from New Delhi yet. 'Once we do, we will act and resolve any issues through talks,' he said

China to speed up dam project in Pak amid India's Indus Treaty suspension

Mohmand Dam in Pakistan, developed by China Energy Engineering Corp, is expected to generate 800 MW of hydropower and supply up to 300 million gallons of water daily to Peshawar

At least 4 killed, 20 injured in blast in Pakistan's Balochistan province

The blast occurred near Jabbar Market in Killa Abdullah district of Balochistan on Sunday, causing extensive damage to the building and triggering widespread panic

Jaishankar begins visit to Germany, Denmark, Netherlands today: Details

S Jaishankar will visit Germany, Denmark and Netherlands from May 19-24, where he will brief leaders on Pahalgam attack, Operation Sindoor, and India's zero-tolerance stance on cross-border terrorism

NSA Doval, Iranian counterpart discuss regional situation, Chabahar project

Doval talked about Iran's 'constructive role' in the region and expressed India's interest in further expanding cooperation in the development of Chabahar port

India-Türkiye ties: Of Erdoğan's gambit, Kamikaze drones & diplomatic chill

India-Türkiye ties are strained over Ankara's Islamabad tilt, its arms links with Pakistan, and fallout from the Pahalgam terror attack

'India paused Op Sindoor after achieving goals, escalation dominance'

Lt Gen Deependra Singh Hooda (Retd.), key to the 2016 surgical strike, explains how Operation Sindoor changed warfare in South Asia, why India paused, and what became of Pakistan's nuclear blackmail

Foreign secy to brief parl panel on Monday on issues related to Pakistan

The meeting comes against the backdrop of the Indian armed forces carrying out Operation Sindoor to avenge the Pahalgam attack and the subsequent military actions between the two countries

Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Nizamani killed by unidentified gunmen in Sindh

He left his residence at Matli this afternoon and was gunned down by assailants near a crossing at Badni in Sindh province, the officials said

Tensions with India may derail bailout scheme's goals: IMF warns Pakistan

The IMF also slapped 11 new conditions on Pakistan for the release of the next tranche of its bailout programme. This takes the total conditions imposed on Pakistan to 50

Operation Sindoor showcased tri-services synergy: Defence ministry

The operation showcased a calibrated, tri-services response that embodied precision, professionalism, and purpose, it said

India's move to restrict select Bangladeshi exports targets parity: Report

India limits Bangladeshi ready-made garment and consumer goods imports via land ports in response to trade barriers imposed by Dhaka on Indian rice and yarn

EAM embarks on 6-day visit to Netherlands, Denmark, Germany on Monday

It will be Jaishankar's first foreign visit after the four-day-long military confrontation between Indian and Pakistani armed forces

Who is Jyoti Malhotra, Haryana vlogger accused of spying for Pakistan?

Travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra reportedly maintained contact with a Pakistani official and shared sensitive Indian Army details

US, Europe, Middle East: Who goes where in Op Sindoor diplomatic outreach

The seven delegations will visit key countries and regions such as the US, UK, Middle East, Europe, and members of the UN Security Council

Pause in India-Pakistan hostilities to continue, no DGMO talks today: Army

The official said no talks were scheduled between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan on Sunday

Bangladesh to repatriate illegal Indians through legal, diplomatic steps

Bangladesh does not engage in push-ins like India but believes in resolving issues through diplomacy, Chowdhury said, according to The Dhaka Tribune newspaper