Sindhu advances, Lakshya Sen exits early at Indonesia Open
PV Sindhu moved into the second round of the Indonesia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament after a thrilling win over Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara, while Lakshya Sen exited in the first round after a close match against world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi. Sindhu
All-party delegation affirms global support for India’s anti-terror stand: Jay Panda
BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda, who led an all-party delegation to Bahrain, Kuwait, Algeria, and Saudi Arabia, said that all four nations supported India’s principled stand against terrorism. The delegation conveyed India’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism and the ‘New Normal’ approach initiated by
Former Danish envoy hails PM Modi as ‘true defender of India’ after Operation Sindoor
Former Danish Ambassador to India Freddy Svane has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his decisive response to cross-border terrorism following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. In a special interaction with IANS, Svane called PM Modi a “true defender
Kanimozhi-led Indian delegation visits Spain, pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi
An Indian all-party parliamentary delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi began the final leg of its five-nation tour in Madrid, Spain, by paying tribute to a statue of Mahatma Gandhi. The Indian Embassy in Spain shared that the visit began with a
Indian NCC cadets in Russia for Cadet Youth Festival to boost cultural exchange
An eight-member Indian National Cadet Corps (NCC) delegation has arrived in Moscow to participate in the Cadet Youth Festival in Kazan, Russia, from June 1 to 8. The festival brings together cadets from multiple nations to foster global camaraderie through cultural exchange and
Indian defence delegation visits Morocco to boost strategic cooperation
India has initiated a fresh diplomatic outreach through its defence channels, as a high-level National Defence College (NDC) delegation began a week-long visit to Morocco on June 1. The delegation, led by Major General Ajay Kumar Singh, includes 16 senior Army officers, five
Trinidad and Tobago marks 180 years of Indian Arrival Day with cultural celebrations
Trinidad and Tobago celebrated the 180th anniversary of Indian Arrival Day on Sunday with a vibrant cultural event hosted by the Indian High Commission at Nelson Island. The occasion commemorates the arrival of the first Indian indentured laborers to the Caribbean nation in
Paraguayan President begins India visit to strengthen bilateral ties
Paraguayan President Santiago Pena Palacios arrived in India on Monday for a three-day state visit aimed at deepening bilateral relations. Invited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the visit includes key meetings in New Delhi and Mumbai. President Pena received a ceremonial Guard of
Ukraine hits Russian airbases in Operation Spider Web drone strike
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone offensive dubbed Operation Spider Web, targeting multiple Russian airfields ahead of scheduled peace talks in Istanbul. The attacks, reportedly planned over 18 months, focused exclusively on military targets and involved 117 drones. According to Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU),
Truck crash unleashes 250 million bees in Washington state
Around 250 million honey bees escaped after a truck carrying approximately 70,000 pounds of active hives overturned in Washington state on Friday, near the Canadian border. The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office immediately issued a warning urging the public to avoid the area due
Vikram Misri highlights India-US tech and defense cooperation
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Deputy NSA Pavan Kapoor held a closed-door roundtable with US business leaders in Washington, hosted by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF). The discussion focused on advancing critical and emerging technologies in defense and strategic sectors, with emphasis
Tharoor leads Indian delegation in Colombia to reinforce anti-terror message
An Indian parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor arrived in Colombia as part of Operation Sindoor, continuing its Latin American outreach to assert India’s strong stand against terrorism. Tharoor shared updates from Bogota, noting a briefing by Ambassador Vanlalhuma, media engagements,
Pakistani pilgrims face mismanagement, poor conditions during Haj
Pakistani lawmakers have condemned the government for the appalling treatment of the country’s Haj pilgrims in Mecca. MNAs Shagufta Jumani and Shahida Rehmani exposed mismanagement, citing broken suitcases, inedible food, and lack of care for pilgrims. Jumani pleaded for intervention, while Rehmani said
India leads global push for peacekeeper safety and accountability: UN
India is playing a key role in global peacekeeping by leading efforts to hold accountable those who attack UN peacekeepers, said Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations. India chairs the 39-member Group of Friends for Promoting Accountability for Crimes Against Peacekeepers,
India says no talks with Pakistan unless terrorism ends
India on Thursday reiterated its firm stance that any dialogue with Pakistan must be bilateral and is only possible if Islamabad ends its support for cross-border terrorism. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the Indus Waters Treaty remains suspended and
India, Saudi Arabia vow joint fight against terrorism
An Indian all-party parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda visited Saudi Arabia on Thursday, emphasizing India’s zero-tolerance stance on terrorism and the strategic significance of Operation Sindoor. During a session with the Gulf Research Centre, the delegation discussed security cooperation
Indian MPs brief diplomats, Indonesian leaders on Operation Sindoor
An Indian all-party parliamentary delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha met political leaders and diplomats from 20 countries in Jakarta on Thursday, reinforcing India’s global outreach against cross-border terrorism. The delegation briefed foreign envoys and Indonesian think tanks on Operation Sindoor
Operation Sindoor not over, enemies will pay bigger price: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that Operation Sindoor is ongoing and warned that any future terror attack on India will trigger an even harsher response. Speaking at a rally in Alipurduar, West Bengal, Modi said, “We struck thrice on enemy soil
Operation Sindoor proved India’s military-tech edge: US expert
Operation Sindoor wasn’t just a military victory but a strategic showcase of India’s defence self-reliance, says top US warfare analyst John Spencer. In his detailed report, Spencer noted that India’s use of indigenous systems like the BrahMos missile, Rudram-1, Akash SAMs, and AI-powered
India reinforces anti-terror stance during Saudi Arabia visit
A high-level all-party Indian delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda is in Riyadh as part of India’s global outreach on terrorism, stressing the country’s unwavering commitment to fight Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terror. The delegation met Dr. Mushabab Al-Qahtani, Director General of the