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  Hafiz Saeed's Lahore rally postponed amid 'rising tensions' in Pakistan | Video

  World | November 01, 2025 23:46 IST

  According to intelligence assessments, Pakistan’s powerful Inter-Services Intelligence is believed to have directed the Lashkar-e-Taiba command to call off the planned rally.

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  Violence, tensions mar Eid celebrations in Uttar Pradesh: Clashes in Meerut, Moradabad, Saharanpur

  Uttar Pradesh | March 31, 2025 16:07 IST

  Violence and tensions erupted in Uttar Pradesh during Eid celebrations, with clashes in Meerut, Hapur, Saharanpur, and Moradabad, despite police efforts to manage the situation.

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  Manipur: Uneasy Calm in Kangpokpi as additional security forces deployed amid indefinite shutdown

  Manipur | March 09, 2025 12:55 IST

  Tensions remain high in Kangpokpi district of Manipur, where violent protests and an indefinite shutdown continue amidst clashes between Kuki-Zo protesters and security forces.

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  Manipur: Woman killed in Vishnupur district amid ongoing communal violence

  Manipur | November 09, 2024 15:46 IST

  A woman was shot dead in Manipur’s Vishnupur district, intensifying communal violence. Rising tensions follow similar violence in Jiribam, where multiple homes were burned. Read the latest updates on the ongoing Manipur conflict.

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  Ismail Haniyeh's assassination: Implications and chaos in the Middle East - What it means for India?

  Explainers | August 03, 2024 17:36 IST

  The killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, after the death of a senior Hezbollah commander, has thrown the Middle East into a fresh wave of chaos as Israel is bracing for a retaliation from Iran. The ongoing unrest in the region has deep consequences for a number of countries, including India.

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  Meloni's 'death stare' at Macron goes viral, 'less-than-friendly' handshake puzzles netizens

  Trending | June 15, 2024 17:04 IST

  Italy and France clashed over the inclusion of abortion rights in the G7 final communique, and Meloni ultimately prevailed. Macron said Italy did not have the "same sensibilities", and Meloni accused him of scoring political points ahead of a national election in France.

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  China boosts defence spending by 7.2 per cent: How does it compare to India's military expenditure?

  World | March 05, 2024 15:04 IST

  As tensions with Taiwan escalate, China has dropped the mention of "peaceful reunification" in a government work report. The defence budget is closely watched by China's neighbours and the United States, who are concerned about Beijing's strategic intentions.

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  Iran won't start a war but will 'respond strongly' to bullies: President Raisi amid tensions with US

  World | February 02, 2024 18:03 IST

  Raisi's remarks came after the US approved plans for strikes in Iraq and Syria in response to the killing of three American soldiers by a drone in Jordan. There has been rising speculation of an American response as tensions heated up in the Middle East since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.

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  Chhattisgarh security forces uncover Naxal tunnel in Dantewada amidst escalating tensions | WATCH

  chhattisgarh | January 31, 2024 18:09 IST

  Dantewada: The uncovering of the tunnel and the subsequent events underscored the complex and challenging nature of counterinsurgency operations in Naxal-affected regions. The security forces continued to adapt their strategies to counter the evolving tactics employed by the Naxalites.

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  South Korea accuses North of firing cruise missiles into waters near western coast

  World | January 24, 2024 14:51 IST

  South Korea's defence minister Shin Won-sik condemned the launches and warned that Kim Jong Un's regime would meet its demise in case of a war. North Korea has accelerated its weapons development and nuclear threats toward growing cooperation between the US and its Asian allies.

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  Pakistan, Iran foreign ministers to hold talks amid tensions over tit-for-tat attacks

  World | January 19, 2024 17:00 IST

  The development came after officials from Iranian and Pakistani foreign ministers exchanged goodwill messages amid tensions. Pakistan launched retaliatory attacks on Thursday that killed nine people in Iran, in response to Tehran's attack on militant groups in the Balochistan province on Tuesday.

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  France completes military withdrawal from Niger in major blow to counterterrorism ops in West Africa

  World | December 23, 2023 17:51 IST

  The military junta in Niger seized power in July and ousted democratically-elected Mohamed Bazoum, and made France's military withdrawal one of their key demands. The military coup and the subsequent military withdrawal is a major setback for the terror fight against Islamist insurgents.

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  Israeli Mossad spy executed on charges of releasing classified information, claims Iran

  World | December 16, 2023 14:44 IST

  ran and Israel, largely known as bitter foes, have accused each other of spying and waging a shadow war for several years. Israel sees Iran as its greatest threat and has repeatedly threatened to take military action to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, which Tehran has denied seeking.

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  China flexes its muscles in South China Sea again, comes dangerously close to US bomber

  World | October 27, 2023 11:02 IST

  China claims nearly all of the disputed South China Sea, even though it is opposed by many Asian countries. A major clash can also involve the United States, which has vowed to defend its allies in case of any armed attack.

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  Tensions flare up at disputed South China Sea again as Philippines and Chinese vessels collide

  World | October 22, 2023 19:51 IST

  A Chinese coast guard vessel collided with a Philippine supply boat and later a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel was struck by a Chinese maritime militia ship. The incident marks the latest flare-up in territorial disputes between China and the Philippines.

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  Trudeau says Canada 'not looking to escalate' diplomatic row with India

  World | October 04, 2023 6:16 IST

  Trudeau acknowledged that Canada is going through an "extremely challenging time" with India and said that he would attempt to engage "responsibly and constructively" with New Delhi on the matter.

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  Who was Hardeep Nijjar, Khalistani terrorist at centre of India-Canada tussle? All you need to know

  World | September 19, 2023 11:13 IST

  India strongly rejected the allegations made by Canadian PM Justin Trudeau in the Parliament, calling them 'absurd and motivated'.

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  Army jawan abducted, killed amid tensions in Manipur

  India | September 17, 2023 21:15 IST

  According to his 10-year-old son, who was the only eyewitness to the crime, three men entered their home while his father and he were working on the porch.

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  Niger: Fresh anti-France protests erupt in Niamey as thousands demand withdrawal of French troops

  World | September 03, 2023 18:51 IST

  The military administration in Niger gave a 48-hour deadline to French Ambassador to Niger Sylvain Itte to leave the country, which he defied.

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  Iran's Foreign Minister meets Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince as long-standing tensions ease

  World | August 18, 2023 19:17 IST

  The last Iranian Foreign Minister to visit Riyadh was Mohammad Javad Zarif in 2015, after which Saudi Arabia broke ties with Tehran.