Iran, Israel cling on to fragile ceasefire
Hope for long-term peace remains Dubai: The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared to be holding on Wednesday after a rocky start, giving rise to cautious hope that it could lead to a long-term peace agreement even as Tehran insists it will not give up its nuclear programme. The ceasefire took hold on […]
Shah chairs key security meetings on Naxalism, interacts with kin of cop killed in IED blast
Raipur: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday chaired two crucial meetings in Raipur on Naxalism and met the family members of a police officer killed in an IED blast, officials said. He asserted that the country would be free from Naxalism by March 31, 2026, an official statement said. Shah first chaired an Inter-State […]
Putin has no plans to talk to Trump after US strikes on Iran: Kremlin
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has no immediate plans to dial his US counterpart Donald Trump after the US bombardment of Iranian nuclear facilities, the Kremlin said on Sunday. “There are no such plans,” Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. However, he added that a call can be quickly arranged in case of need. His remarks […]
160 nationals evacuated in first batch under Operation Sindhu: Indian mission in Israel
Jerusalem: With Israeli airspace closed and commercial flights suspended, the Indian missions in Israel and Jordan jointly evacuated 160 Indian nationals in the first batch under Operation Sindhu on Sunday, according to an embassy source. The missions organised the first batch of evacuation from Israel as the Indian nationals living in Israel constantly grappled with […]
India debunks social media claims that US used Indian airspace to launch strikes against Iran
New Delhi: India on Sunday dismissed as “fake” claims by certain social media handles that the US fighter jets used Indian airspace to launch strikes against Iran. The US bombed three nuclear sites in Iran overnight, with President Donald Trump warning of additional strikes if Iran retaliates. “Several social media accounts have claimed that Indian […]
Defence ministry announces essay competition themed on Operation Sindoor
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence on Sunday announced an essay competition themed on Operation Sindoor that will run from June 1-30. The ministry, in a post on X, said the top three winners will receive a cash reward of Rs 10,000 each and get an exclusive chance to attend the 78th Independence Day celebrations […]
Reveal truth to country: Cong to govt after CDS’ remarks on losses in Operation Sindoor
New Delhi: The Congress asked the government on Saturday to be truthful about the country’s losses during the conflict with Pakistan after Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan remarked that India rectified tactics and hit deep inside enemy territory after aircraft “loss”. Gen Chauhan, however, dismissed as “absolutely incorrect” Islamabad’s claim of downing six […]
India will never give in to nuclear blackmail: EAM Jaishankar
Vadodara (Gujarat): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday asserted that India will never give in to nuclear blackmail, and those who “sponsor, nurture and utilize” terrorism should be made to pay a heavy price. Speaking at a convocation ceremony of foreign students of Parul University, a private varsity here, he also commented that it […]
Three judges appointed to SC, top court to regain full working strength
New Delhi: Three judges, including two high court chief justices, were appointed to the Supreme Court on Thursday. Once they take oath, the apex court will regain its full working strength of 34 judges, including the chief justice of India for a brief period. Supreme Court judge Justice Bela M Trivedi is set to superannuate […]
Operation Sindoor showed no one can mess with India: Amit Shah
Nanded: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the success of Operation Sindoor has sent the message to not just Pakistan but also the world that no one can mess with India’s armed forces, its people and borders. He was addressing a ‘Shankhnaad’ rally in Maharashtra’s Nanded. “Operation Sindoor has sent the message to […]
