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Russia eyes long-term coal exports to India amid 500-year reserve boost

Russia is one of the leading coal suppliers to India by volume, Novak, who holds the rank of Deputy Prime Minister in the Russian cabinet, said

Trade a big reason why they stopped fighting: Trump on India-Pak conflict

Speaking at an event at the White House, Trump said, 'Trade is a big reason why they stopped fighting.' He also asserted that his administration had a hand in facilitating the agreement

Operation Sindoor is the new normal against terrorism: PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi hails Operation Sindoor's success, condemns Pahalgam attack, warns Pakistan, and outlines a bold new counter-terrorism policy rooted in decisive retaliation and national unity

'India won't be intimidated by nuclear threats': PM Modi's top quotes

In a sharply worded response to Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, PM Modi said that terrorism and talks cannot go together

PM Narendra Modi begins first address to nation after Operation Sindoor

Prime Minister Modi will address the nation at 8 pm today, likely on Operation Sindoor, launched after the Pahalgam attack. His speech will follow DGMO-level talks between India and Pakistan

India, Pakistan DGMOs hold talks over hotline; outcome not disclosed

The talks over the hotline were previously scheduled at 12 noon. However, they started at around 5 PM

Fact check: Govt debunks fake infographic about Indian losses in Op Sindoor

The infographic, which carried the logo of international news network CNN, is 'fake and part of a propaganda campaign', said PIB

Omar Abdullah urges return of Poonch residents after ceasefire holds

Abdullah also dismissed the Pakistani military's ongoing propaganda, saying the neighbouring country will continue to push it, but the reality is known to the world

India rolls over $50 million support for Maldives amid debt crisis

China and India remain the Maldives' biggest creditor nations and both regional rivals vie for influence in the strategically located Indian Ocean nation

Navy, defence forces maintaining continuous surveillance: Vice Admiral

Vice Admiral AN Pramod says Indian Navy and defence forces are maintaining continuous surveillance with layered air defence to counter drones missiles and aircraft threats

All military bases, equipment operational, ready for next mission: Air Marshal

Pakistani missiles failed to pierce India's air defence system, the Directors General of Military Operations said in a press briefing

India-Pakistan DGMO-level talks rescheduled for today evening: What we know

This will be the second time that DGMOs of the two countries will hold discussions amid the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions

Meet Vikram Misri: From ad world to India's face during Pak border row

Vikram Misri emerged as the government's key voice during India-Pakistan tensions, leading briefings on Operation Sindoor, ceasefire talks, and border responses

Indo-Pak tensions: PM Modi holds meet with Rajnath Singh, EAM, officials

NSA Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and all three service chiefs were among those who attended the meeting

Govt extends financial aid to Maldives via rollover of $50 mn Treasury Bill

It was noted that since March 2019, India has been facilitating subscription of several such Treasury Bills by the SBI and rolling them over, annually, interest-free

Op Sindoor: Satellite images show strikes on terror hubs in Pakistan, PoK

Indian armed forces release satellite images of Operation Sindoor strikes on terror bases and military assets across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir after Pahalgam attack

'War is not Bollywood movie', says ex-Army chief on Operation Sindoor

Speaking at an event in Pune, Naravane said if ordered, he would go to war, but diplomacy would be his first choice

After Pahalgam attack, India told nations it will strike Pak's terror infra

After the launch of Operation Sindoor on May 7, India communicated to various countries that its response to every Pakistani military action would be more forceful and decisive

US advocates 'direct dialogue' between India-Pak after de-escalation

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio encouraged 'continued efforts to improve communication' between India and Pakistan

Isro using 10 satellites to ensure national security: Chief V Narayanan

Addressing the 5th convocation ceremony of the Central Agricultural University (CAU) in Imphal yesterday, Isro chief highlighted the organisation's effort to ensure the country's safety