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SCO Defence Ministers’ Summit in China: Rajnath Singh refuses to sign joint document that ignored Pahalgam but had Balochistan

SCO meet: Rajnath refuses to sign joint document in China

The defence minister Rajnath Singh refused to sign a joint statement of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Qingdao, China. Read More

As Donald Trump meets Pakistan’s Asim Munir over lunch at White House, India left reading between the lines

Trump, Munir meet over lunch at White House, India unimpressed

The meeting, which included the ISI director general and the US secretary of state, marks a strategic US re-engagement with Pakistan’s military. Read More

In foreign-policy U-turn, India steps back from SCO condemnation of Israeli strikes on Iran, draws criticism

India skips SCO condemnation of Israel’s Iran strikes, draws criticism

New Delhi’s abstention reflects “strategic autonomy” but draws sharp criticism from opposition and experts for taking complete U-turn on long-standing foreign policy. Read More

Operation Sindoor: Vladimir Putin aide backs Donald Trump’s claim in ending India-Pakistan conflict

Putin aide backs Trump’s claim in ending India-Pakistan conflict

A senior Russian official has backed the claim made by the US president, Donald Trump, that he personally intervened to broker a ceasefire between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor. Read More

Operation Sindoor: India-Ethiopia dialogue highlights united stand against terrorism following Pahalgam attack

Ethiopia stands with India against terrorism following Pahalgam attack

Former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn on Friday extended his condolences to the victims of the recent Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir. Read More

Amid escalating tensions with India, Bangladesh cancels ₹180 crore defence deal with GRSE

Amid tensions with India, Bangladesh junks ₹180cr defence deal with GRSE

This signals a concerning deterioration in bilateral relations that could have far-reaching implications for regional security cooperation and economic partnerships in South Asia. Read More

India again rejects Donald Trump’s claims, says ‘no third country involved’ in India-Pakistan truce

No third country involved in Delhi-Islamabad truce: India

India indirectly rubbished the Trump’s repeated claims and reiterated that there was no involvement of a third country in brokering the ceasefire between New Delhi and Islamabad. Read More

Operation Sindoor: China’s covert military support to Pakistan emerges as major concern for India

Now, India’s major concern is China’s military support to Pakistan

India's challenge now extends beyond countering Pakistan's conventional and asymmetric threats to addressing the technological and intelligence support provided by China. Read More

India’s ‘ally’ US approves $304 million-worth missile sale to Pakistan’s friend Turkey

India’s ‘ally’ US to sell $304m-worth missiles to Pakistan’s friend Turkey

This has raised substantial concerns in New Delhi following Turkey’s recent military support to Pakistan during India’s Operation Sindoor. Read More

Trump claims US trade threat made India and Pakistan smoke peace pipe

The US president claimed that he pressured India and Pakistan into agreeing to a ceasefire by threatening to cut off trade with both nations. Read More