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Operation Sindoor highlights: Indian Army closely monitoring LoC amid artillery shelling by Pakistan
India | May 08, 2025, 12:47 AM ISTOperation Sindoor: In the first media briefing on Operation Sindoor, the government laid out facts on the Pahalgam terror and its perpetrators, exposing Pakistani links and that today's military strikes in Pakistan and PoK were carried out in this connection.
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India launches Operation Sindoor, strikes terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan, PoK
World | May 07, 2025, 05:35 AM ISTOperation Sindoor: These steps come in the wake of the barbaric Pahalgam terrorist attack in which 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen were murdered. We are living up to the commitment that those responsible for this attack will be held accountable.
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Pakistan set to increase defence spending by 18 per cent amid tensions with India: Report
World | May 07, 2025, 01:24 AM ISTIn the current fiscal year 2024-25, the Pakistan government allocated Rs 2,122 billion for defence spending, reflecting a 14.98 per cent increase over Rs 1,804 billion budgeted for the outgoing fiscal year 2023-24.
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'Either we survive or...': Khawaja Asif's latest warning amid India-Pakistan tensions
World | May 07, 2025, 12:26 AM ISTEarlier, Pakistani defence minister Khawaja Asif warned that India could launch a military strike at any moment along the Line of Control in Kashmir. He also compared India's aggressive stance against Pakistan to the Israeli military offensive in Gaza.
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'Never say never': Trump responds to Carney's Canada's 'not for sale' remark in Oval Office
World | May 06, 2025, 11:31 PM ISTCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney won the job of prime minister by promising to confront the increased aggression shown by Trump. Trump has shattered a decades-old alliance by saying he wants to make Canada the 51st US state.
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'Reject interference in internal matters': MEA slams OIC's statement over Pahalgam terror attack
World | May 06, 2025, 09:05 PM ISTOn April 22, terrorists opened fire in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam , killing 26 people. The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Friedrich Merz wins vote to be Germany’s next chancellor after setback in first round
World | May 06, 2025, 08:40 PM ISTFriedrich Merz, the conservative leader, was expected to smoothly win the vote to become Germany's 10th chancellor since World War II. However, he suffered a setback in first round.
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Indo-Pak tensions: Bilawal takes U-turn, sends peace signals after issuing 'blood in river' threat
World | May 06, 2025, 07:49 PM ISTAddressing the National Assembly session, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said "If India wants peace, it should come forward with open hands and not clenched fists.” The statement comes amid escalating ties between India and Pakistan after Pahalgam attack.
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Pahalgam attack: Qatar stands in solidarity with India, Amir expresses support in talks with PM Modi
World | May 06, 2025, 08:42 PM ISTAmid the escalating tensions with Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with the Amir of the State of Qatar, HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani. The Qatari Amir expressed that his country stands in solidarity with India.
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India-UK sign historic Free Trade Agreement, PM Modi says 'FTA will catalyse growth, investment'
World | May 06, 2025, 08:48 PM ISTIn a historic milestone, India and the UK have successfully concluded an ambitious and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement: PM Modi.
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Israel plans to seize all of Gaza, hold it for unspecified amount of time under new plan: Officials
World | May 06, 2025, 05:28 AM ISTIf Israel occupies the Gaza Strip again, it will dash hopes for Palestinian statehood. It would also end up embedding Israel inside a population that is deeply hostile to it and raise questions about how Israel plans to govern the territory.
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Munir vows to respond with 'full force' to preserve Pakistan's 'prestige' amid tensions with India
World | May 06, 2025, 04:32 AM ISTAs tensions with India skyrocket, Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir has vowed to preserve Pakistan's 'national prestige' and the well-being of its people. Earlier, India said that it will respond with an unimaginable magnitude to the Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed 26 lives.
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Pakistan likely to face 21% water shortage in Kharif season as India puts Indus Treaty in abeyance
World | May 06, 2025, 04:33 AM ISTAccording to the Indus Water Treaty, the Western Rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) are allocated to Pakistan, while the Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Sutlej, Beas) are allocated to India. India has put the Indus River treaty in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack.
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India-Pakistan tensions: UNSC begins close door consultations after UN chief's call to de-escalate
World | May 06, 2025, 03:02 AM ISTFollowing the remarks on the current situation between India and Pakistan by United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, the N Security Council commenced closed-door consultations. Earlier, Guterres voiced concern over tensions between India and Pakistan.
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India seeks to halt auction of Buddhist relics by Sotheby's Hong Kong: 'Inalienable cultural...'
India | May 06, 2025, 02:37 AM ISTAccording to the statement by the Ministry of Culture, the Piprahwa Relics include bone fragments, soapstone and crystal caskets, a sandstone coffer and offerings, such as gold ornaments and gemstones, were excavated by William Claxton Peppe in 1898.
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India-Pakistan tensions: Home Secretary to hold key meeting on Civil Defence today
World | May 06, 2025, 01:37 AM ISTThe Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has instructed all states to conduct mock drills on Wednesday amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Home Secretary Govind Mohan has called a meeting on Tuesday regarding Civil Defence.
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Chinese envoy reaffirms support to Pakistan to 'secure peace and stability' amid tensions with India
World | May 06, 2025, 12:26 AM ISTChinese ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, met President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday, as he reaffirmed Beijing's support to Islamabad amid escalating ties between India and Pakistan in the wake of Pahalgam terror attack.
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'India may strike at any point along LoC': Pakistan Defence Minister Khwaja Asif's latest warning
World | May 06, 2025, 12:31 AM ISTFollowing the Pahalgam terror attack, India has annouced a slew of measures against Pakistan including suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, shutting down of the only operation land border crossing at Attari and downgrading of diplomatic ties following the terror attack.
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Military solution is no solution: UN Chief asks India, Pak to step back from the brink | Key points
World | May 05, 2025, 10:30 PM ISTIn the wake of rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, "Military solution is no solution."
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Pakistani Army trains locals in PoK amid threats of Indian retaliation after Pahalgam attack: Video
World | May 03, 2025, 11:37 PM ISTFollowing India's strong retaliation vows, Pakistan has taken steps to bolster its security. In the latest measure, the Pakistani Army is training locals in PoK to supposedly withstand India's offensive actions.