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The US has designated The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba, as a foreign terrorist organization after it claimed responsibility for the deadly Pahalgam attack in 2025. This move, hailed by India, strengthens counter-terrorism cooperation between the two nations. India can now push for Pakistan's relisting on the FATF grey list. The US has designated The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba which had initially claimed responsibility ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 19 (ANI): A contingent of 23 athletes supported by Reliance Foundation look to compete at the World University Games across six cities in Germany, with events running until July 27. Representing athletics, archery, and judo, these young talents aim to improve international rankings, achieve personal bests, and bring home laurels. The athletics team forms the backbone of the foundation campaign, with 18 athletes competing in sprints, jumps, throws, hurdles, re ...Read More >
New Delhi: India will host the next edition of the annual India-Russia Summit later this year, paving the way for Russian President Vladimir Putin's first visit to New Delhi since 2021. The summit agenda is expected to include defence industry collaboration, energy ties amid fresh EU sanctions, civil nuclear partnership, Arctic cooperation, and a joint roadmap for high-tech sector cooperation, according to people familiar with the matter. "India-Russia Summit is important. The last summit was ...Read More >
Beijing/New Delhi, July 19: China has officially begun construction of the massive 60,000 MW dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which flows into India as the Brahmaputra. Chinese Premier Li Qiang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, announced the commencement of the Yarlung Zangbo River Lower Reaches Hydropower Project in the Tibet Autonomous Region, on Saturday. According to China's state-run news agency, the proje ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): After Beijing condemned the ghastly Pahalgam terror attack, West Asia expert Waiel Awwad on Saturday said that it was crucial that China recognises the danger of terrorism in neighbouring countries, since it is only through collective measures that the fight against terrorism can be fought. Welcoming China's move to condemn the terrorist attack, Awwad pointed out to the possibility of China, Russia and India coming together to combat terrorism in this part of t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): After Beijing condemned the ghastly Pahalgam terror attack, West Asia expert Waiel Awwad on Saturday said that it was crucial that China recognises the danger of terrorism in neighbouring countries, since it is only through collective measures that the fight against terrorism can be fought. Welcoming China move to condemn the terrorist attack, Awwad pointed out to the possibility of China, Russia and India coming together to combat terrorism in this part of the ...Read More >
Bengaluru: After Delhi, nearly 40 schools in Bengaluru received bomb threats via e-mail on Friday morning, leading to panic among students, teachers and parents. Police teams have rushed to all locations and search operations are underway. Schools in R R Nagar and Kengeri were among those targeted, the police said. Cyber experts are making all efforts to trace the sender of the mail. Sources revealed that the sender could be suffering from mental health issues. In the mail, he has spoken about ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government on Thursday stressed that it was not "unduly worried" about secondary sanctions. The stand articulated by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Puri came in the wake of US President Donald Trump's recent threat that 100% secondary tariffs would be imposed on nations buying oil from Russia, and showed once again that India would not be toeing the West's line on Ukraine. The minister's statements were echoed by the MEA asserting that securing India's energ ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Indian equity indices opened lower on Friday as heavyweights like Axis Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the top losers in the BSE benchmark. At 9.25 am, Sensex was down 171 points or 0.21 per cent at 82, 087 and Nifty was down 35 points or 0.14 per cent at 25, 075. In the Sensex pack, M&M, Tata Steel, Power Grid, L&T, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, Tata Motors, BEL, NTPC, TCS, Trent and Maruti Suzuki were top gainers. Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday welcomed the United States' decision to designate as a "Foreign Terrorist Organisation," The Resistance Front (TRF) which is a proxy of Pakistan's Lashkar-e Tayyiba (LeT) terror group and that has claimed responsiblity for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Jaishankar termed the move by the US Department of State as a "strong affirmation of India-US counter-terrorism cooperation." Also Read | Andreas Tonelli D ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wan ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday welcomed the United States decision to designate as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation, The Resistance Front (TRF) which is a proxy of Pakistan Lashkar-e Tayyiba (LeT) terror group and that has claimed responsiblity for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Jaishankar termed the move by the US Department of State as a strong affirmation of India-US counter-terrorism cooperation. Appreciate SecRubio and @StateDept f ...Read More >
At the SCO meeting in Tianjin, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, saying it aimed to disrupt Kashmir's tourism and incite communal tension. Emphasising SCO's core goals of combating terrorism, separatism and extremism, he called for regional cooperation built on mutual trust to stabilise a conflict-ridden global order. External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday raised the issue of Pahalgam terror attack at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisat ...Read More >
Jaipur: Former CM Ashok Gehlot acknowledged Thursday that BJP's campaign focusing on the 2022 Kanhaiya Lal murder case contributed to his govt's electoral defeat in 2023.The case involved the brutal killing of Kanhaiya Lal, a tailor in Udaipur, who was beheaded inside his shop on June 28, 2022, by two assailants who filmed and shared the act on social media. The accused, Mohammad Riyaz Akhtari and Ghaus, were arrested within four hours after the crime.The murder occurred against a backdrop of es ...Read More >
Washington DC [US], July 18 (ANI): US Department of State on Thursday (local time) designated The Resistance Front (TRF), group behind the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, as a terrorist organisation. In a statement issued by the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the statement acknowledged the fact that the organisation claimed responsibility for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. The US, therefore, accorded the TRF as a Foreign T ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): Amid speculation over a potential trilateral engagement, sources have clarified that no meeting under the Russia-India-China (RIC) format has been agreed upon at this stage. Furthermore, there are currently no discussions underway regarding the scheduling of such a dialogue, sources said. Earlier, during a weekly media press briefing on Thursday, Official Spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said that the RIC mechanism is for the c ...Read More >
Bengaluru Stampede Probe: The Karnataka government's status report on the deadly stampede outside Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium lays primary blame on RCB, its event management partner DNA Entertainment Networks Pvt. Ltd, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), accusing them of unilaterally organising the mass public event without securing legal permission or coordinating with city authorities. The question here arises is - All To Blame But Congress Govt? Watch panel discussion o ...Read More >
Shimla, Jul 17 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to remove encroachments on forest lands, including the fruit-bearing trees, all across the state and not limit it to some areas. The order was passed by a division bench consisting of Justices Vivek Thakur and Bipin C Negi on Wednesday after the Advocate General placed on record fresh instructions issued by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, informing that 2,456 apple and other fruit trees have been felled f ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The US embassy in India has warned that "committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues -- it could lead to your visa being revoked and make you ineligible for future US visas". The warning was issued days after a video of an Indian woman who tried to leave a store with a cart full of items without paying went viral. This also prompted the embassy to say, "The US values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all US laws."Res ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): Amid speculation over a potential trilateral engagement, sources have clarified that no meeting under the Russia-India-China (RIC) format has been agreed upon at this stage. Furthermore, there are currently no discussions underway regarding the scheduling of such a dialogue, sources said. Earlier, during a weekly media press briefing on Thursday, Official Spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said that the RIC mechanism is for the c ...Read More >
By Arti Bali New Delhi, July 17 (UNI) The "re-setting" in India-China ties should not be viewed in isolation, but as a strategic move driven by several converging geopolitical and geo-economic shifts, experts say. This recalibration is evident in External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's recent Beijing visit for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting. This was Dr Jaishankar's first visit to China after the 2020 Galwan incident, reflecting renewed engagement with China after years ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Pleased to meet Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See. A good conversation about the importance of faith, and the need for dialogue and diplomacy to address conflicts. The emphasis on dialogue ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, Pleased to meet Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See. A good conversation about the importance of faith, and the need for dialogue and diplomacy to address conflicts. htt ...Read More >
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit to China has raised speculation about a possible thaw in relations post-Galwan. Visiting China after five years for the SCO Council of Foreign Minsters' Meeting, Jaishankar apprised Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday of the recent developments in bilateral ties. He also met his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi. He stated on X that ties could move towards a "positive trajectory," and India remained committed to "ensuring good outcomes and ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: During his visit to China, external affairs minister S Jaishankar also called on President Xi Jinping along with other SCO foreign ministers. He later said in a post on X that he apprised Xi about the development of India's bilateral ties with China."Conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and PM Modi. Apprised President Xi of the recent development of our bilateral ties. Value the guidance of our leaders in that regard," the EAM said.Jaishankar was on a two-day visit to Ch ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): The Indian government expressed regret on Tuesday over the reported demolition of the ancestral property of celebrated filmmaker and writer Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh, Bangladesh and expressed its willingness to extend cooperation in its restoration. "We note with profound regret that the ancestral property of noted filmmaker and litterateur Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, belonging to his grandfather and eminent litterateur, Upendra Kishor Ray Chowdhur ...Read More >
Benaulim (Goa) [India], May 4 : Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Thursday held bilateral talks, which included matters of "mutual interest". The two foreign ministers held discussions on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Orgsation (SCO) Foreign Ministers' meeting in Goa. They held talks on bilateral, regional and international matters of mutual interest. The two ministers also pledged to work closely for further deepening coo ...Read More >
Kolkata: A day after DGCA ordered checks on fuel control switches of Boeing aircraft based on a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) NM-18-33 issued by US regulator Federal Aviation Authority in Dec 17, 2018, an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by FAA on Sept 19, 2015, on fuel shutoff valves has come to light.This AD, which required mandatory compliance, was flagged again a month later by UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which issued a safety notice requiring airlines to check ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Alleging that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has expressed 'bonhomie' with China during his visit to the country to take part in the SCO Foreign Ministers meeting, Congress on Tuesday said Beijing had fully supported Pakistan during Operation Sindoor and instead of 'a stern response', the Union Minister has 'praised China'. In a statement, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate accused Jaishankar of 'insulting' armed forces with his remarks that the bil ...Read More >
Tianjin/New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) With Pakistan's Ishaq Dar listening, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today told the SCO Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Tianjin, China, that the Pahalgam attack was a deliberate attempt to disrupt stability in J&K and sow religious divide, and that India will continue to take action to bring the sponsors and financiers of terrorism to justice. In his remarks at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Tianjin, whi ...Read More >
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