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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

Jaishankar lauds Netherlands' support on terrorism, boosts bilateral ties

Jaishankar expressed gratitude for the Netherlands' hospitality, noting his discussion with his counterpart on deepened bilateral ties between the two nations and pressing global issues

Vikram Misri briefs MPs on Op Sindoor: No nuclear threat, Trump role denied

The briefing covered nuclear threat reports, use of Chinese weapons by Pakistan, and clarity on the ceasefire decision after Operation Sindoor. Here are the key highlights

CDS visits border bases, lauds armed forces after Operation Sindoor

During his visit to bases in Gujarat and Rajasthan, General Anil Chauhan praised the high morale and joint preparedness of troops for their role in Operation Sindoor

India, Pak conflict was always in conventional domain: Misri to Parl panel

The sources said Misri reiterated the government's stand that the decision to stop military actions was taken at a bilateral level

Espionage crackdown: Nine accused of spying for Pakistan arrested

The arrests in Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh come amid a crackdown on espionage networks after the Pahalgam terror attack and India's Operation Sindoor retaliation

Jaishankar arrives in Netherlands on first leg of three-nation tour

Jaishankar will meet the leadership of the three countries and hold discussions with his counterparts on the entire gamut of bilateral relations and regional and global matters of mutual interest

India sends team to 78th World Health Assembly, backs global health ties

Providing the details in a post on X, the MoHFW said that the Indian delegation is being led by Punya Salila Srivastava, Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

'Deeply concerned': PM Modi wishes Biden speedy recovery from cancer

PM Modi's statement comes after Biden's office revealed that the 82-year-old former president was diagnosed with an "aggressive form of prostate cancer" that spread to the bone

Won't be 'intimidated': Indian mission in Portugal on Pakistani protest

The embassy said in a post on X on Sunday that it responded firmly with 'Operation Sindoor' to the "cowardly" protest

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