Over 400 shooters register for inaugural Shooting League of India
The Shooting League of India (SLI), launched by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), is off to a strong start with over 400 athletes from around the world already registered for its debut season. Shooters from countries including India, Kazakhstan, Russia, Iran,
NSA Doval urges SCO to reject double standards on terrorism at Beijing meet
In a strong intervention at the 20th meeting of Security Council Secretaries of SCO member states, India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday called for a united, uncompromising stand against terrorism, urging countries to abandon double standards and take decisive action against
Trump slams Israel, Iran over ceasefire breach
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted both Israel and Iran for breaching the recently announced ceasefire agreement, warning that their actions could jeopardize the fragile peace deal. “These guys gotta calm down. It’s ridiculous,” Trump told reporters before departing for the NATO
Taiwan detects 12 Chinese aircraft, 7 navy vessels near its territory
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported another wave of Chinese military activity near its territory on Tuesday, marking a continued show of force by Beijing. As of 6 a.m. local time, 12 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels were detected operating
Kerala airports hit by chaos as Middle East airspace closes
A sudden closure of airspace over parts of the Middle East late Monday night caused widespread disruption across Kerala’s international airports, stranding hundreds of passengers as numerous flights were cancelled or delayed. The four main international airports in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode, and Kannur
Dalai Lama nears 90, continues to embrace every soul with compassion
As he approaches his 90th birthday on July 6, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama remains as spiritually radiant and accessible as ever, extending his arms to the world with deepened compassion and humility. Despite his age, the Tibetan spiritual leader rises daily
Iran to suspend cooperation with IAEA amid nuclear tensions
As tensions escalate with the United States and Israel, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf announced that the legislature is preparing to suspend cooperation with the UN’s nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). In a post on social media platform X, Ghalibaf
Iran launches new missile attack on Israel after Trump’s ceasefire claim
Hours after US President Donald Trump claimed a ceasefire between Israel and Iran had been secured, missile sirens blared across Israeli cities as Iran launched a fresh wave of ballistic missiles, further escalating the 12-day-old conflict. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the
Trump reaffirms ceasefire claim as Iran strikes Israel again
US President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated his claim that both Israel and Iran approached him seeking peace, even as fresh missile attacks reignited tensions between the two nations. Taking to Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Israel & Iran came to me, almost simultaneously,
Shubhanshu Shukla’s spaceflight to ISS likely on June 25: NASA
NASA has confirmed a new launch date for Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s historic flight to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, delayed multiple times, is now scheduled for lift-off at 2:31 a.m. EDT (12:01 p.m. IST) on Wednesday, June 25
Global outrage as Iran strikes US bases in Qatar
Nations across the globe have strongly condemned Iran’s missile attack on US military bases in Qatar, escalating concerns over rising instability in the Middle East. According to reports, Iran launched six missiles on Monday targeting US installations in Iraq and Qatar in an
Operation Sindhu: 380 Indians return home from Iran and Israel
A total of 380 Indian nationals — 219 from Iran and 161 from Israel — arrived safely in New Delhi on Tuesday under Operation Sindhu, the Government of India’s strategic evacuation mission amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. According to the Ministry
12 Chinese aircraft, 7 naval vessels spotted near Taiwan
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported on Tuesday the presence of 12 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels operating near its territory, marking another escalation in Beijing’s military activity around the island. According to the MND, 10 of the 12 People’s
IAF evacuates 165 Indians from Israel under Operation Sindhu
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully evacuated 165 Indian nationals from Israel under Operation Sindhu, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Tuesday. Using its C-17 Globemaster aircraft, the IAF carried out the evacuation via Jordan amid escalating tensions in West
NSA Doval meets Russian counterpart at SCO meet in Beijing
India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met Aleksandr Venediktov, Deputy Secretary of Russia’s Security Council, on Tuesday in Beijing during the 20th Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Security Council Secretaries. The Indian Embassy in China posted on X, “H.E. Aleksandr
Trump announces ceasefire between Iran and Israel after 12-day war
US President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel after nearly two weeks of intense missile exchanges and US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Taking to Truth Social on Monday evening, Trump declared, “It has been fully agreed by
Iran reaches out to Europe amid rising tensions with US
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held phone conversations with his French and Italian counterparts to discuss the recent US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, condemning the attacks as a blatant violation of international law. According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Araghchi spoke with
India slams Pakistan for misusing OIC, rejects remarks on Kashmir
India on Monday strongly rejected the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) “unwarranted and factually incorrect” remarks about Jammu and Kashmir, accusing Pakistan of misusing the platform to push its propaganda. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) criticised the references made
India urges nuclear facility security amid Iran-Israel conflict
India has called for prioritising the safety of nuclear facilities amid the intensifying conflict between Iran and Israel, citing serious risks to public health and the environment. At a special meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors in Vienna on Monday, India’s Permanent
Pakistan sides with China, Russia against US on Iran strikes
Pakistan stood firmly with China and Russia at the United Nations Security Council in opposing the United States over its recent strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, despite speculation about renewed US-Pakistan ties following Army Chief General Asim Munir’s meeting with former US President