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US State Department calls for bringing perpetrators of Pahalgam attack to justice

Washington, DC | April 25, 2025 3:13:29 AM IST

The US has called for the perpetrators of the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam to be brought to justice, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on Thursday (local time). ... read..

Macron speaks to PM Modi on Pahalgam attack, says "France stands firmly with India"

Paris | April 25, 2025 2:43:43 AM IST

French President Emmanuel Macron held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and spoke about the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday, which claimed 26 lives and injured several others. Macron expres ... read..

President Murmu to visit Vatican City to attend State Funeral of Pope Francis

New Delhi | April 25, 2025 1:44:09 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Vatican City for a two-day visit from April 25 - 26 to attend the State Funeral of Pope Francis and offer condolences on behalf of the Government and people of India. ... read..

India donates 4.8 tons of vaccines to Afghanistan

New Delhi | April 25, 2025 1:44:07 AM IST

India on Thursday donated 4.8 tons of vaccines to Afghanistan, including vaccines for rabies, tetanus, hepatitis B, and influenza, according to the XP Division, Ministry of External Affairs. ... read..

Former Indian envoy Veena Sikri hails India's "correct decision" to suspend Indus Water Treaty

New Delhi | April 25, 2025 1:44:04 AM IST

Former High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Veena Sikr on Thursday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement on the recent Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Sikri described the attack on innocent tourists as "terrible and inhuman." ... read..

India says Long Term Indian Visas already issued to Hindu Pakistani nationals remain valid

New Delhi | April 25, 2025 1:44:02 AM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday that the Long Term Visas (LTVs) already issued to Hindu Pakistani nationals remain valid. ... read..

Indian airlines issue travel advisory after Pakistan announces closure of airspace

New Delhi | April 25, 2025 1:44:01 AM IST

Following the deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, Pakistan announced airspace restrictions for all Indian airlines. Several airlines, including SpiceJet, Air India, and IndiGo, have issued travel advisories for their passengers. ... read..

"This was terrorist attack, plain and simple": US House Foreign Affairs Committee slams NYT over headline of Pahalgam attack

Washington, DC | April 25, 2025 1:43:28 AM IST

The US House Committee Majority on Foreign Affairs on Thursday slammed The New York Times newspaper over its reporting of the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, as it described the terrorists as "gunmen" and "militants." ... read..

"This kind of barbarism totally unacceptable": World leaders stand in solidarity with India after heinous Pahalgam Terror Attack

New Delhi | April 24, 2025 11:43:57 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received calls from leaders from across the world, who strongly condemned the dastardly terrorist attack which took place in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. PM Modi received condolences from Italian Prime Minister Gior ... read..

EAM Jaishankar thanks Germany for solidarity on Pahalgam attack

Taipei | April 24, 2025 11:43:40 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Jens Plotner, Foreign and Security Policy Advisor to the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, on Thursday and appreciated Germany's solidarity following the horrific Pahalgam terror attack, which took place on Tu ... read..

American congressional delegation visits Israel on holocaust remembrance day

Middle East | April 24, 2025 10:43:43 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 24 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hosted a bi-partisan American congressional delegation headed by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat, New York). The delegation was in the country to honor Israel's ... read..

Ring trafficking women in Israel for prostitution uncovered, three arrested

Middle East | April 24, 2025 10:43:42 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 24 (ANI/TPS): A network for trafficking in women for the purpose of providing sexual services was exposed in Jerusalem, and three suspects from northern Israel were arrested. ... read..

Israeli military admits responsibility for death of UN employee in Gaza in march

Middle East | April 24, 2025 10:43:40 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 24 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) said findings of the investigation collected so far regarding the incident during which a UN employee was killed in Gaza last month as a result of IDF forces' fire, conducted by the Ge ... read..

Buddhist Conclave in Namsai concludes with prayers and cultural unity

Namsai (Arunachal Pradesh) | April 24, 2025 10:43:30 PM IST

The International Conclave on 'Buddha Dhamma and the Culture of North-East India' recently concluded with a heartfelt display of solidarity, cultural warmth, and spiritual reflection at the Golden Pagoda complex in Namsai. ... read..

Japan, Israel, Jordan leaders call PM Modi to condemn Pahalgam terror attack

New Delhi | April 24, 2025 8:43:50 PM IST

Prime Minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba in a telephone call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his deepest condolences over the horrific Pahalgam terror attack which took place on Tuesday. ... read..

Security analyst Sushant Sareen says PM Modi's statement relects Govt's resolve "India wont take Pahalgam attack lying down"

New Delhi | April 24, 2025 8:43:44 PM IST

Foreign Affairs Expert Sushant Sareen has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement on the Pahalgam terrorist attack, saying that PM Modi is sending a strong message to the world that this behaviour is "simply unacceptable." ... read..

Jordan King calls PM Modi, condemns "ghastly terror attack"

New Delhi | April 24, 2025 8:13:53 PM IST

In the aftermath of the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam on Tuesday, King Abdullah II of Jordan spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to offer his condolences and strongly condemned the attack. He emphasised that there can be "no justification" for t ... read..

Indian American organisations rally against terrorism after Pahalgam tragedy

Washington DC | April 24, 2025 8:13:51 PM IST

Several Indian American organisations have strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam which claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians, including tourists. ... read..

Pahalgam Attack: PM Modi briefs Israeli PM Netanyahu on "barbaric nature" of terrorist attack

New Delhi | April 24, 2025 7:13:51 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu in the wake of the Pahalgam Terror attacks. Israel strongly condemned the terrorist attack carried out on Indian soil and expressed solidarity with India. ... read..

After 20 hours, Israeli firefighters bring wildfires under control

Middle East | April 24, 2025 6:43:56 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 24 (ANI/ TPS): After nearly 20 hours of intense firefighting, Israeli emergency crews have brought a major blaze in the Jerusalem Hills and Beit Shemesh area under control, Fire and Rescue Commissioner Eyal Caspi confirmed on Thu ... read..

Jamia Hamdard hosts discussion on Nalanda's impact on modern knowledge

New Delhi | April 24, 2025 6:14:04 PM IST

Jamia Hamdard, a renowned deemed University, recently held a discussion highlighting the significant contributions of Nalanda Mahavihara in shaping the modern world. The event included the release of the book "Nalanda: How it Changed the World" by author ... read..

UK government's state-owned energy venture to ban solar panels made with Chinese slave labour

London | April 24, 2025 6:14:00 PM IST

Solar panels produced with slave labour in China will not be utilised by the UK's newly established state-owned energy company, as reported by Euro News. ... read..

PoGB lawyers extend strike, threaten to block Karakoram highway amid judicial paralysis

Giglit | April 24, 2025 6:13:55 PM IST

The legal crisis in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) has deepened as the Nagar Bar Association announced an extension of their ongoing strike until April 26, as reported by Pamir Times. ... read..

Israel-India partnership advances new osteoarthritis treatment

Middle East | April 24, 2025 6:13:52 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 24 (ANI/ TPS): India's Sun Pharma and Israel's Moebius Medical published new data on MM-II, a non-opioid treatment for knee osteoarthritis. The studies, featured in the peer-reviewed Osteoarthritis and Cartilage journal, show that ... read..

India briefs envoys of several countries on Pahalgam terror attack

New Delhi | April 24, 2025 5:44:43 PM IST

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday briefed ambassadors of select countries based in New Delhi, including Germany, Japan, Poland, the UK, and Russia, on the Pahalgam terror attack. ... read..

Under pressure after India's strong stand, Pakistan closes airspace for Indian airlines, announces face-saving countermeasures

Islamabad | April 24, 2025 5:44:34 PM IST

Pakistan has started to feel the heat after India announced a slew of measures against Pakistan after the horrific Pahalgam terror attack, which resulted in the deaths of 25 Indians and 1 Nepali citizen. ... read..

Museum of the Future debuts upgraded AI-enabled humanoid robot 'Ameca'

Middle East | April 24, 2025 5:43:48 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], April 24 (ANI/ WAM): The Museum of the Future has unveiled the latest version of Ameca, an advanced humanoid robot now equipped with enhanced and sophisticated capabilities for interacting with visitors. ... read..

India suspends visa services for Pakistani nationals after Pahalgam attack

New Delhi | April 24, 2025 4:44:16 PM IST

After the recent Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 lives, India has decided to suspend visa services for Pakistani nationals, effective immediately. ... read..

South Korea: Chinese AI app DeepSeek illegally shared data of 1.5 million Korean users

Seoul | April 24, 2025 4:13:49 PM IST

Chinese generative AI platform DeepSeek passed on personal details of Korean users to firms in China and the United States without obtaining proper consent during its short operation in South Korea, as stated by the country's data protection authority on ... read..

Austria offers bonus to boost clean energy transition

Europe | April 24, 2025 3:43:38 PM IST

Vienna [Austria], April 24 (ANI/WAM): The Austrian Ministry of Economic Affairs has announced EUR 70 million in investment grants for renewable energy projects this year, including a "Made in Europe" bonus for photovoltaic and electricity storage projects ... read..

EU Ambassadors observe a moment of silence to pay tribute to victims of Pahalgam terrror attack

New Delhi | April 24, 2025 3:13:53 PM IST

The European Union in India came together to pay their tributes to the victims of the "horrible" Pahalgam terrror attack with EU Ambassadors and the Board of the Federation of European Business in India (FEBI) observing a minute of silence in memory of th ... read..

France expresses solidarity with India following Pahalgam terror attack

New Delhi | April 24, 2025 3:13:48 PM IST

France has expressed strong support for India following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including tourists. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared that he had received a call from ... read..

Dubai emerges as global launchpad for AI startups

Middle East | April 24, 2025 3:13:44 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], April 24 (ANI)/WAM): AI startups from across the globe are increasingly choosing the UAE as their base, drawn by the country's accelerating pace of innovation and growing reputation as a research and talent hub, speakers revealed at Dubai Ass ... read..

Pakistan: Surge in rabies cases highlights government inaction on vaccine shortage

Sindh | April 24, 2025 2:44:24 PM IST

The number of rabies cases in Sindh rose to nine this year, with the latest case reported at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) on Wednesday, as reported by the Dawn. ... read..

UOS displays digital excellence at Computing and Informatics Week

Middle East | April 24, 2025 2:13:50 PM IST

Sharjah [UAE], April 24 (ANI/WAM): The University of Sharjah (UOS) launched its annual Computing and Informatics Week, a two-day celebration spotlighting the frontiers of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and e-commerce. ... read..

Khalifa University ranks 37th in Asia, tops UAE in THE Asia University Rankings 2025

Middle East | April 24, 2025 2:13:41 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 24 (ANI/WAM): Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced it has climbed three positions to be ranked 37th in Asia in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2025, reinforcing its standing as a lea ... read..

Widespread human rights violations reported in Balochistan: 151 enforced disappearances, 80 killings in March 2025

Balochistan | April 24, 2025 1:44:43 PM IST

A recent report by the Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB), as cited by The Balochistan Post, has revealed a sharp surge in human rights violations across Balochistan in March 2025. The findings highlight a concerning escalation in enforced disappe ... read..

ETGE condemns Azerbaijan-China alliance, calls it a 'betrayal' of Turkic values, Uyghur genocide complicity

Washington DC | April 24, 2025 1:44:36 PM IST

The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) criticised the so-called "comprehensive strategic partnership" established between Azerbaijan and the oppressive regime of the People's Republic of China. ... read..

Pakistan: Beebow Baloch forcibly taken from jail by CTD, says BYC

Asia | April 24, 2025 1:44:30 PM IST

Balochistan [Pakistan], April 24 (ANI) - Baloch political activist Beebow Baloch has reportedly been forcibly taken from Quetta's Hudha Jail by personnel of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and moved to an undisclosed location, according to the Balo ... read..

Amid Trump's criticism, Zelenskyy says 70 missiles, 150 drones launched by Russia during ceasefire

Kyiv | April 24, 2025 1:44:08 PM IST

After US President Donald Trump's criticisism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over his recent remarks on Crimea, calling them "harmful to peace negotiations" with Russia, Zelenskyy highlighted that Ukraine has upheld a complete ceasefire for 44 ... read..

US Embassy reminds citizens of 'Do Not Travel' advisory for J-K after Pahalgam attack

New Delhi | April 24, 2025 1:13:33 PM IST

Following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, the US Department of State reminded its citizens of a "Do Not Travel" advisory for the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, excluding the eastern Ladakh region. ... read..

US Vice President JD Vance departs Jaipur, concludes cultural and strategic India tour

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | April 24, 2025 12:44:11 PM IST

United States Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance and their children Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel, departed from Jaipur International Airport on Thursday, wrapping up a four-day official visit to India that combined cultural appreci ... read..

Pahalgam attack: Border closure disrupts travel plans amid India-Pakistan tensions

Amritsar (Punjab) | April 24, 2025 12:44:04 PM IST

Following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian government's announcement of the immediate closure of the Attari Integrated Check Post and an ultimatum of a 48-hour deadline for Pakistani nationals under the SVES visa to leave the country has left ... read..

US: Marco Rubio denies report of lifting Russian sanctions

Washington DC | April 24, 2025 11:43:39 AM IST

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has refuted a recent report in the US media which alleged discussions about lifting sanctions on Russia in connection with a Ukraine deal, and termed it "unequivocally false." ... read..

Pakistan government's X handle withheld in India following Pahalgam terror attack

New Delhi | April 24, 2025 11:13:48 AM IST

Following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, tensions between India and Pakistan have further escalated and the official X account of the Government of Pakistan has been withheld in India. ... read..

K P Fabian backs Government's firm yet measured response to Pahalgam terror attack

New Delhi | April 24, 2025 10:43:53 AM IST

Former Indian diplomat K P Fabian has welcomed the Indian government's multi-pronged response to the Pahalgam terror attack, urging that all actions taken be firm, strategic, and measured rather than impulsive. ... read..

India halts Indus Waters Treaty after Pahalgam attack, tensions set to rise with Pakistan

New Delhi | April 24, 2025 10:43:49 AM IST

Following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the Ministry of External Affairs announced a series of strong measures in response, including the abeyance of the Indus Waters Treaty "with immediate effect, until Pakistan credibly and irreversibly abjur ... read..

"Malaria ends with us," WHO regional head Saima Wazed urges for political commitment to fight disease

New Delhi | April 24, 2025 10:43:34 AM IST

On World Malaria Day, observed annually on April 25, Saima Wazed, Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia, emphasised the need for continued investment and political commitment in the fight against malaria. ... read..

Canada condemns Pahalgam terror attack; Senator calls it 'Barbaric assault on faith'

New Delhi | April 24, 2025 9:43:40 AM IST

Canadian leaders have strongly condemned the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including tourists. Senator Leo Housakos, representing Quebec and former Speaker of the Senate of Canada, called the ... read..

"India must do to Pakistan's ISI what Israel did to Hamas": Former Pentagon official

Washington DC | April 24, 2025 9:13:48 AM IST

Following the deadly Pahalgam attack, Michael Rubin, a former Pentagon official and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, issued a strong statement and said that "it is now the duty of India to do to Pakistan and to Pakistan's ISI what Israe ... read..

"Senseless, shocking act of violence": Canadian PM condemns Pahalgam terror attack

New Delhi | April 24, 2025 9:13:46 AM IST

As the world united in its condemnation against the Phalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists and left many more injured, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that he was "horrified" by the "senseless" and "shocking act of violenc ... read..

'India now needs to cut Pakistan's Jugular," says Michael Rubin, former Pentagon official

Washington, DC | April 24, 2025 8:43:44 AM IST

In the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26, Michael Rubin, former Pentagon official and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, said that recent remarks made by Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir may have se ... read..

South Korea: Former President Moon Jae-in indicted in bribery case involving son-in-law's airline job

Seoul | April 24, 2025 8:43:42 AM IST

Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in has been formally charged with bribery over claims that he helped secure a job for his former son-in-law at an airline, according to a report by Yonhap News Agency. ... read..

"Asim Munir, Osama Bin Laden the same:" Top US security expert slams Pakistan for its role in Pahalgam attack

Washington DC | April 24, 2025 8:13:41 AM IST

Following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Michael Rubin, a former Pentagon official and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, has called for the United States to officially label Pakistan as a state sponsor of terrorism. He also pointed to ... read..

Taiwan detects 19 PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels near its territory

Taipei | April 24, 2025 7:13:30 AM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has said that 19 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, seven People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels and two official ships were detected operating near Taiwan until 6 am (local time) on Thursday. ... read..

US President Donald Trump targets college accreditation process in executive order

Washington, DC | April 24, 2025 6:43:32 AM IST

US President Donald Trump targeted the college accreditation process in a new executive order signed on Wednesday, The Hill reported. College accreditation is the process that universities must go through to receive federal financial aid. ... read..

Palestinian President calls Hamas "sons of dogs", demand release of hostages, disarmament of group

Ramallah | April 24, 2025 6:13:46 AM IST

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called Hamas "sons of dogs" and called for the disarmament of the group and the release of the Israeli hostages, CNN reported. ... read..

India summons Pakistan's top diplomat in Delhi; hands over formal Persona Non Grata note for its military diplomats: Sources

New Delhi | April 24, 2025 6:13:41 AM IST

India has summoned Pakistan's top diplomat in Delhi, Saad Ahmad Warraich, and handed over the formal Persona Non Grata note for its military diplomats, according to sources. ... read..

Milipol India 2025 kicks off in Delhi, MoS Nityanand Rai emphasises growing importance of Indo-French cooperation

New Delhi | April 24, 2025 4:43:46 AM IST

Milipol India 2025, an international platform for innovation, collaboration, and dialogue in homeland security, began on Wednesday at the Yashobhoomi (IICC) in New Delhi. ... read..

"Those involved in heinous and barbaric act must be brought to justice": MQM founder Altaf Hussain on Pahalgam attack

London | April 24, 2025 4:13:32 AM IST

Muttahida Qaumi Movement's (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain has condemned the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam and said that those involved in the "heinous and barbaric act" must be brought to justice. ... read..

Chinese Foreign Ministry condemns attack in Jammu and Kashmir, says "China firmly opposes all forms of terrorism"

Beijing | April 24, 2025 4:13:30 AM IST

The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun has condemned the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam and expressed opposition to all forms of terrorism. ... read..

Trump calls Zelenskyy's Crimea statement "harmful to peace negotiations" with Russia

Washington, DC | April 24, 2025 2:43:30 AM IST

US President Donald Trump has criticised his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy over his recent statement on Crimea, calling his remarks "harmful to the peace negotiations" with Russia. Trump said that Crimea was lost years ago when Barack Obama se ... read..

"Beautiful historic site, grateful for warm welcome": US Vice President JD Vance on visiting Taj Mahal

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | April 24, 2025 2:13:31 AM IST

US Vice President JD Vance, along with his wife Usha Vance and their three children - Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel- visited the Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh's Agra on Wednesday. He called the Taj Mahal a "beautiful historic site" and expressed gratitude for the ... read..

Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba condemns terrorist attack in Kashmir, says "terrorism cannot be justified for any reason"

Tokyo | April 24, 2025 1:13:57 AM IST

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has sent a condolence message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the terrorist attack that took place in Pahalgam on Tuesday. Ishiba expressed shock and anger over the number of casualties caused by the terrorist at ... read..

JSFM chairman Sohail Abro condemns terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir

Karachi | April 24, 2025 1:13:42 AM IST

Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM) Chairman Sohail Abro condemned the terrorist attack by Pak-sponsored, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) group. He said that tourists were brutally attacked by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. ... read..

"UK stands with India in sorrow and solidarity": Former UK PM Rishi Sunak condemns terror attack in Pahalgam

London | April 24, 2025 1:13:38 AM IST

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has condemned the "barbaric" attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which he said has stolen the lives of people seeking joy. He affirmed the UK's support with India in sorrow and solidarity and said that "terror will ... read..

United Kashmir People's National Party demands sanctions against Pakistan for exporting terrorism into region

Brussels | April 23, 2025 11:13:46 PM IST

After the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, Jamil Maqsood, leader of United Kashmir People's National Party, called on the international organisations to sanction Pakistan for "exporting terrorist organisations like Lash ... read..

India declares Pakistani military advisors Persona Non Grata, closes Attari Check Post in wake of Pahalgam Terror Attack

New Delhi | April 23, 2025 10:43:36 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs briefed mediapersons on Wednesday about the slew of measures announced in the wake of the dastardly terrorist attack which took place in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. ... read..

25 Indians, one Nepali citizen killed in Pahalgam terror attack

New Delhi | April 23, 2025 10:14:00 PM IST

The Cabinet Committee of Security (CCS), which met on Wednesday, was briefed in detail on the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir in which 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen were killed. ... read..

Pahalgam terror attack: "Attack came in wake of successful elections, economic growth, development", says MEA

New Delhi | April 23, 2025 10:13:58 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) held a special briefing in the wake of the dastardly Pahalgam terror attacks. It was informed that during the briefing to the Cabinet Committee on Security (CSS), cross-border linkages of the terrorist attack were br ... read..

Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Afghanistan condole dastardly Pahalgam Terror Attack

New Delhi | April 23, 2025 10:13:37 PM IST

Condolences have poured in from several countries from across the world and many of India's neighbours over the horrific April 22 terrro attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

Pahalgam terror attack: Muslim World League condemns "heinous crime"

Mecca | April 23, 2025 10:13:34 PM IST

The Muslim World League (MWL) on Wednesday condemned the "heinous" terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in which over 25 people were killed and several others were injured. ... read..

"Those responsible must be held to account": Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Pahalgam terror attack

New Delhi | April 23, 2025 8:43:25 PM IST

Australia stands with India at this "difficult time," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday, calling the Pahalgam terror attack "an act of senseless violence which has shocked the world." ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 jolts Turkiye

New Delhi | April 23, 2025 7:43:35 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 has jolted Turkiye on Wednesday afternoon, as reported by the National Center for Seismology. ... read..

Pakistan: Mahrang Baloch sends defiant message from jail, urges reflection, discipline in Baloch struggle

Balochistan | April 23, 2025 7:13:34 PM IST

From solitary confinement in Huda Jail, Mahrang Baloch, leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), has delivered a powerful call for unity, self-discipline, and deep critical reflection amid what she described as intensifying state repression against ... read..

US Vice President Vance calls PM Modi, condemns Pahalgam terror attack; says US stands with people of India

New Delhi | April 23, 2025 6:43:59 PM IST

US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi and strongly condemned the dastardly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. He conveyed his deepest condolences on the loss of lives and reiterated that the United States stands with ... read..

Kashmir: Human rights activist Tasleema Akhter strongly condemns Pahalgam terror attack

Srinagar | April 23, 2025 6:43:50 PM IST

Tasleema Akhter, the Chairperson of the Association of Terror Victims in Kashmir (ATVK), has vehemently denounced the recent attack in Pahalgam, labelling it a "historical black day" for both Jammu and Kashmir and the entire country. ... read..

Arab World condemns terror attack in Kashmir; stands firm with India

New Delhi | April 23, 2025 6:43:44 PM IST

The countries of the Arab world have united in their stance against the heinous terror attack which took place in Pahalgam on Tuesday and have strongly condemned the terrorist act. ... read..

Philippines eases restrictions on Taiwan engagement amid rising tensions in China

Manila | April 23, 2025 6:43:47 PM IST

In a significant foreign policy adjustment, the Philippines has eased longstanding restrictions on official interactions with Taiwan, marking what analysts view as a strategic pivot amid rising tensions with China, as reported by Radio Free Asia (RFA). ... read..

Saudi Arabia condemns Pahalgam terrorist attack in "strongest terms", extends condolences to families of victims

Riyadh | April 23, 2025 6:43:34 PM IST

Saudi Arabia has condemned the dastardly terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam and conveyed sincere condolences to the families of the victims and people of India. ... read..

Pakistan: Lawyers' boycott over canals project paralyses judicial proceedings across Sindh

Karachi | April 23, 2025 6:43:27 PM IST

Judicial activities across the subordinate courts in Sindh came to a standstill, as lawyers staged a province-wide boycott in protest against the contentious canals project, as reported by the Dawn. ... read..

Nepali killed in Pahalgam was on tour with mother, sister and in-laws, says octogenarian grandparents

Ruapndehi | April 23, 2025 5:43:29 PM IST

Grandparents of the 27-year-old Sudip Neupane are in sorrow and pain. The octogenarians are in a state of shock and dismay as they lost their grandchild in a terror attack in Pahalgam of Jammu-Kashmir on Tuesday. ... read..

"Providing whatever assistance we can to the government", says US VP JD Vance on Pahalgam attack

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | April 23, 2025 5:43:26 PM IST

US Vice President JD Vance, who is currently on an official visit to India along with his family, spoke to the media on Wednesday and condemned the dastardly terrorist attack which took place in Pahalgam on Tuesday. He offered condolences and said that th ... read..

"Heartbreaking, atrocious, merciless savage attack!": Israel Ambassador condemns Pahalgam terror attack

New Delhi | April 23, 2025 4:43:45 PM IST

Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, condemned in the strongest words the dastardly terrorist attack which took place in Pahalgam on Tuesday. He assured India of continued cooperation in areas such as technology, methodology and intelligence in the f ... read..

Saudi Arabia condemns Pahalgam terror attack

Jeddah | April 23, 2025 4:13:56 PM IST

During the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Saudi Arabia, both Indian and Saudi sides condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said. ... read..

BASF sells stake in Chinese firms amid Uyghur abuse allegations

Berlin | April 23, 2025 4:13:43 PM IST

BASF announced it has finalised the sale of its stakes in Markor Chemical Manufacturing and Markor Meiou Chemical to the Singaporean firm Verde Chemical. As reported by France 24, the German company did not disclose any financial specifics regarding the t ... read..

Duki encounter: Third victim identified as man abducted by security forces

Balochistan | April 23, 2025 4:13:38 PM IST

A third individual killed in what is being described by families as a staged encounter in Balochistan's Duki district has been identified by relatives as Abdul Nabi Marri, a man reportedly missing for two months, as reported by The Balochistan Post. ... read..

India, Saudi Arabia deepen tech and tourism ties during PM Modi's visit

Riyadh | April 23, 2025 3:43:46 PM IST

India and Saudi Arabia have agreed to significantly deepen cooperation in technology and tourism, highlighting new areas of partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State Visit to the Kingdom on April 22, 2025. ... read..

France Minister condoles deaths of victims in J-K attacks

New Delhi | April 23, 2025 3:43:27 PM IST

Francois-Noel Buffet, Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Interior of France while has expressed his condolences on the behalf of the French government over the deadly Pahalgam attacks. ... read..

"We stand with India": Israel after Pahalgam terror attack

Asia | April 23, 2025 3:43:25 PM IST

Israel has extended its unwavering support to India in the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, saying, "we know the bitter taste of terror attack." ... read..

India, Saudi Arabia deepen ties in education, trade corridors, and global coordination

Riyadh | April 23, 2025 3:43:21 PM IST

India and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties across education, connectivity, global economic coordination, and regional peace, as outlined in the joint statement issued at the conclusion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's S ... read..

USISPF says it "stands with the people of India" post J-K attack

New Delhi | April 23, 2025 3:13:50 PM IST

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) on Wednesday condemned the attack that took place at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir that claimed the lives of innocent civilians and injured several others. ... read..

India, Saudi Arabia reaffirm climate and security cooperation during PM Modi's state visit

Riyadh | April 23, 2025 3:13:47 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a State Visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on April 22, 2025, at the invitation of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, an official press release by the Ministry of Exte ... read..

Balochistan: Young student 'forcibly abducted' in Turbat

Balochistan | April 23, 2025 3:13:37 PM IST

In a deeply troubling incident, a young student named Zakaria Asmi was reportedly abducted in broad daylight on Monday afternoon by unidentified armed men in the Satellite Town area of Turbat, Balochistan. ... read..

"I'm sure we'll invest more in fighting this phenomenon," Israel Envoy to India on J-K attack

New Delhi | April 23, 2025 2:43:31 PM IST

As the world condemns the Pahlgam Terror attack, Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, said that such criminals always try to intimidate others. ... read..

Iran condemns terrorist attack in Pahalgam, calls it violation of international norms

Tehran | April 23, 2025 2:13:53 PM IST

Iran's Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Esmaeil Baghaei on Wednesday condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu anad Kashmir. ... read..

UKPNP condemns Pahalgam terror attack, urges global action against Pakistan-backed extremism

Brussels | April 23, 2025 2:13:51 PM IST

The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP), through its Central Spokesperson Sardar Nasir Aziz Khan and President of the Foreign Affairs Committee Jamil Maqsood, has strongly condemned the brutal terrorist attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam, ... read..

India acknowledges strong people-to-people ties with Saudi Arabia

Jeddah | April 23, 2025 2:13:34 PM IST

India appreciated the Saudi Arabian side for continuing their welfare programmes for almost 3 million nationals living in the region. ... read..

Nepal Stands with India in Grief: Ambassador Shankar P Sharma confirms death of Nepali citizen in Pahalgam attack

Kathmandu | April 23, 2025 1:43:51 PM IST

In the wake of the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, Nepal's Ambassador to India, Shankar P Sharma, has confirmed the death of Nepali national Sudip Neupane and expressed solidarity with India during this hour of grief. ... read..

"Heinous attack," French President condoles victims of J-K terror attack

New Delhi | April 23, 2025 1:43:33 PM IST

The French Embassy in India quoted the French President's statement in the aftermath of Tuesday's terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

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