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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

Delegations to UNSC nations to counter Pakistan propaganda, says Misri

Foreign Secretary Misri briefs MPs on India's global outreach post-Pahalgam attack; Rafale cited as symbol of India-France ties in meet with French lawmakers

No deadline can be set for Ukraine memorandum: Kremlin spokesperson

"The drafts will be formulated by both the Russian and Ukrainian sides, these draft documents will be exchanged, and then - complex contacts to develop a single text," the Kremlin spokesman said

Donald Trump hands Putin win with retreat from Ukraine peace talks

One European official, who asked not to be identified discussing private conversations, said leaders fear that Trump is disengaging from the diplomatic effort

Pakistan govt promotes Army Chief Asif Munir to field marshal rank

The elevation makes Munir only the second serving chief to be awarded the rank in Pakistan's history, the first being Gen Ayub Khan, who awarded himself the honour

Phillora 1965: How India won one of South Asia's biggest tank battles

The Battle of Phillora, fought during the 1965 India-Pakistan war, was one of the largest tank battles in South Asia, marking a major Indian Army breakthrough in the Sialkot sector

Pakistan govt promotes Army Chief General Asim Munir as Field Marshal

The state-run PTV reported that the cabinet took the important decision to promote General Asim Munir as Field Marshal of the country

North East sea-road link via Myanmar back in focus as ties with Dhaka fray

India looks to fast-track a long-pending multimodal corridor to the North East via Myanmar, bypassing Bangladesh, amid rising regional tensions and shifting geopolitical equations

Jaishankar thanks Dutch PM for his nation's firm stance against terrorism

It is Jaishankar's first foreign visit after the four-day-long military confrontation between the Indian and Pakistani armed forces following the Pahalgam attack

Army deployed air defence to protect Golden Temple from Pak drones: Lt Gen

Lt Gen Sumer Ivan D'Cunha says Army deployed guns at Golden Temple to counter Pakistani drone threats; operation was cleared after coordination with temple authorities

Close cooperation with India more vital than ever: Netherlands defence min

EAM Jaishankar arrived in the Netherlands early Monday (IST) to hold discussions with the country's leadership

Retreat ceremony for public along Pak border to resume from May 21

Officials said on Monday that the event held daily in the evening at Attari, Hussainiwala and Sadki will be opened for public viewing from May 20

If US can extradite terrorists, Pak can give us Saeed, Lakhvi: Indian envoy

Narrating the incidents leading up to India's offensive, Ambassador JP Singh in an interview with Israeli TV channel i24 said that the operation was initially against terror groups in Pakistan

Bangladesh's politics of belligerence returns with Awami League ban

The Awami League may be deeply unpopular at the moment, but it nevertheless can claim to represent the beliefs of a large part of the country