China takes flak at Shangri-la dialogue security summit
Hong Kong, : China, which did not send its top-drawer delegation to this year’s edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, copped considerable criticism for its continued flouting of international rules and for the threat it poses to neighbors. At this Singapore-based annual conference featuring military and diplomatic leaders from Asia and across the world, […]
Ukraine conducts coordinated drone assault on Russian airfields, inflicts heavy losses
Moscow : The Russian Defence Ministry accused the Kiev regime of launching coordinated terrorist attacks using FPV (First-Person View) drones against multiple airfields across Russia, including those in the Murmansk, Irkutsk, Ivanovo, Ryazan, and Amur regions. According to a statement issued by the Russian Defence Ministry, all attacks on military airfields in Ivanovo, Ryazan, and […]
Ukraine war: US and Russia hold talks as drone attacks escalate
Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has spoken with his Russian counterpart about ending the Ukraine conflict, as both sides prepare for fresh negotiations in Istanbul. The diplomatic contact between Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov came as Ukraine and Russia conducted some of the largest drone attacks since the war began nearly […]
Indian Air Force rescues 14 stranded individuals in flood-hit Arunachal Pradesh
Itanagar: The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted a critical Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operation early this morning, rescuing 14 individuals stranded in the flooded Bomjir River in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Dibang Valley. According to Defence PRO, Guwahati, the operation was launched in response to an urgent request from the state administrations of […]
“Terror has no place in our countries”: All-party delegation member Shashi Tharoor on Colorado “terror attack”
Brasilia [Brazil] All-party delegation leader and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday said Members of the Indian MPs’ delegation learnt with concern about the terror attack in Colorado and were relieved that there was no loss of life. In a post on X, Tharoor said that the MPs share the Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s […]
India-Pakistan conflict involves more than just talks and diplomatic gestures: DMK MP Kanimozhi
Madrid : Indian parliamentarians attending diplomatic engagements in Madrid conveyed a unified and strong stance on India-Pakistan relations and the global fight against terrorism, urging international solidarity with India’s position. DMK MP Kanimozhi underlined the complexity involved in resolving conflicts with Pakistan, stating, “The Government of India has sent out delegations, and we’ve also reached […]
“Will negotiate a fair balance,” Piyush Goyal optimistic of wrapping up FTA with EU by year end
Paris [France],: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal expressed optimism that India could finalise its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) ahead of the year-end deadline, citing minimal divergences between the two economic blocs. Goyal emphasised the complementary nature of the Indian and European economies. “There are not too many issues where […]
“Pakistan begs on one side and spreads terrorism on the other”: BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana slams Pakistan
London: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Gulam Ali Khatana, who is part of the all-party delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, has called out Pakistan for supporting terrorism, saying Pakistan begs on one side and spreads terrorism on the other. He stated that Members of the Parliament are here in the UK and […]
Shreyas Iyer’s brilliance carries Punjab Kings into IPL final, beat Mumbai Indians by 5 wickets
AHMEDABAD: Skipper Shreyas Iyer uncorked a remarkable unbeaten 87 to carry Punjab Kings to a five-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the Qualifier 2 here on Sunday, and to the IPL final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, ensuring the league will have a new champion on June 3. This will be Punjab’s first title clash since […]
All-party delegation meets UK’s Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel, shares India’s firm resolve in combating cross-border terrorism
London [UK],: An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation, led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, held a meeting with the UK’s Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel and her team on Sunday to share India’s firm resolve in countering cross-border terrorism. The Members of Parliament talked about how Operation Sindoor exemplifies the new normal […]
