Israel launched major airstrikes against Iran in the early hours of Friday morning, significantly escalating tensions in the region and raising the specter of a broader conflict between the long-standing rivals.
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Bangladesh should rein in terrorists: India after vandalisation of Tagore's ancestral home
India on Thursday strongly condemned the vandalisation of the ancestral home of Rabindranath Tagore - historically called the Rabindra Kachharibari - in the Sirajganj district of Bangladesh,
Russian President Putin, other world leaders express grief over Ahmedabad plane crash
Condolences from leaders across the world continue to pour in for the people affected after an Air India flight bound for London, carrying over 240 passengers, crashed shortly after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon.
Scenes emerging of London-bound plane crashing in Ahmedabad devastating: British PM
Several global leaders, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, on Thursday expressed shock and grief after an Air India flight bound for London, carrying over 240 passengers crashed shortly after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport,
EAM Jaishankar meets Macron, thanks French President for backing India's fight against terrorism
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday called on French President Emmanuel Macron during his official visit to France, conveying greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressing gratitude for France's support in India's fight against terrorism.
US on high alert over possible Israeli strike on Iran: Reports
The Trump administration is fearing that Israel may act unilaterally without Washington's consent if negotiations between the US and Iran collapse, according to the Washington Post.
After LA, protests spread to New York, Chicago and other US cities
Demonstrations against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown have intensified and spread far beyond Los Angeles, with thousands of people gathering in at least two dozen cities, US media reported.
US: Curfew imposed in downtown LA after protests, looting spark chaos
A limited curfew will come into effect from Tuesday in several areas of downtown Los Angeles, California, following several nights of unrest triggered by the Trump administration's immigration raids.
Pak national extradited to US over plot to carry out terror attack at Jewish centre
A Pakistani citizen residing in Canada has been extradited to the US to face terrorism-related charges, including attempting to provide material support to ISIS and plotting a mass shooting at a Jewish center in Brooklyn, federal authorities announced.
Indian delegation meets US Officials, discusses Pahalgam terror attack, Op Sindoor
An All-Party Parliamentary Delegation from India, led by senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, met with key American lawmakers and officials to brief them on the recent Pahalgam terror attack and India’s response through Operation Sindoor.
G7 Summit participation to global outreach on terrorism — India's robust diplomacy on full show under PM Modi
Silencing doubters, the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proved once again that its diplomatic outreach extends far beyond the wildest dreams of opposition leaders at home or those running propaganda machines at full throttle from across the border.
Russia strikes Ukraine with 400 drones, 40 missiles; kill four
Russian forces launched 400 drones and 40 missiles on Ukraine overnight on Friday, killing at least four people and injuring dozens, Ukrainian authorities said.
Desperate Pakistan wrote four letters to India, pleading reinstatement of Indus Waters Treaty: Sources
The four letters sent by Syed Ali Murtaza, Secretary of Pakistan's Ministry of Water Resources, were addressed to the Ministry of Jal Shakti which has since then forwarded them to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), sources indicated. In the letters, Murtaza has urged India to reinstate the agreement.
2 Indian peacekeepers honoured posthumously with Dag Hammarskjold medals
Brigadier Amitabh Jha and Havildar Sanjay Singh, who died while serving in peacekeeping missions, were honoured with the Dag Hammarskjold medals.
India playing important role in ensuring accountability for attacks on peacekeepers: UN official
India plays an important role in peacekeeping operations by spearheading the campaign to bring to justice those committing crimes against peacekeepers, according to Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations.
Fundamentalist Yunus regime in Bangladesh cancels progressive diplomat's Kolkata posting
A Bangladeshi diplomat was recently forced to return to Dhaka instead of joining his new posting in Kolkata after he opposed animal sacrifices on Eid in the High Commission premises to respect feelings of Hindus and non-Muslims.
Broken suitcases and inedible food — Pakistani pilgrims abandoned to their fate in Mecca during Haj
In yet another major embarrassment for Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, two prominent Members of National Assembly (MNA) on Thursday shared harrowing experiences of pilgrims from the country who are currently undertaking the annual Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
After Italy, Indian delegation set to expose Pakistan in Denmark
The Indian all-Party Parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday left Rome after the conclusion of a substantive programme in Italy during which they conveyed unequivocally India's firm stance and national resolve against terrorism and those who aid and abet terrorists.
Sierra Leone Parliament observes moment of silence in honour of Pahalgam terror attack victims
In an extraordinary gesture reflecting strong relations between both countries, the parliament of Sierra Leone on Thursday observed a moment of silence in honour of victims of Pahalgam terror attack as an all-party delegation from India led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde began its visit to the West African nation.
Zardari was awake as US struck Bin Laden in Abbottabad - securing the PPP government!
As US Navy SEALs helicopters swept into Pakistan's Abbottabad garrison town early on May 2, 2011, to neutralise their biggest adversary, Osama Bin Laden, President Asif Ali Zardari was awake that night - stitching up a power deal to bolster up the PPP government, his former advisor has disclosed.
ASEAN Secretary General appreciates India's principled approach on terrorism
The Indian all-party Parliamentary delegation led by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Jha on Wednesday held a meaningful interaction with Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta reaffirming India's unwavering stand against cross-border terrorism.
Italian Senator bats for enhancing anti-terror cooperation with India
Stefania Craxi, head of Italian Senate's Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee, on Wednesday proposed enhancing cooperation with India to address the global scourge of terrorism during a meeting with the visiting Indian all-party Parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad.
Top Lashkar terrorists and Pak army chief feature together in nuclear celebration
A group calling itself The Resistance Front (TRF), a front for the UN-proscribed Pakistani terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, had claimed responsibility for the attack which resulted in death of 26 innocent civilians.
Shoot me and bury me here: Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's words before her ouster
As the Bangladeshi military compelled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign after a violent student uprising last year, she erupted at the officials and demanded they shoot and bury her at her official residence, Ganabhaban.
French Senators meet Ravi Shankar Prasad-led delegation, reaffirm solidarity with India's fight against terror
The Indian Embassy in France said on Tuesday that the all-party delegation led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravi Shankar Prasad met with French senators headed by Jacqueline Eustache-Brinio, who reaffirmed solidarity with India in its fight against terrorism.