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Indian Consulate in Shanghai honor victims of Pahalgam terror att

In a post on X, the Consulate said, "On Rabindra Jayanti, a solemn pledge ceremony was held at Consulate General of India today to remember and pay homage to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attacks. CG Pratik Mathur reaffirmed our firm national resolve to fight terror with a zero tolerance approach as the nation has clearly manifested with Operation Sindoor. Jai Hind! Jai Bharat!"

2025-06-01T09:48:14.416926+00:00 IST

"Purpose of the mission has been accomplished," Brittas says

Brittas, while talking to ANI, said that they held several meetings and also addressed the Indian community there as a part of their delegation visit.

2025-06-01T09:42:31.385868+00:00 IST

BLA claims complete control of Surab City

According to a statement released by BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch, freedom fighters launched a coordinated operation on the evening of May 31, taking over major military, administrative, and financial facilities of the Pakistani state in Surab.

2025-06-01T09:41:21.267594+00:00 IST

"Hum honge kaamyaab": Salman Khurshid on India's unified stand

Congress leader Salman Khurshid, part of the JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha-led delegation, on Sunday highlighted India's unified stance against terrorism, underscoring the need for a collective global response to combat terrorism, promoting peace and prosperity worldwide.

2025-06-01T09:24:44.597654+00:00 IST

Shanghai marks Rabindra Jayanti, honours Pahalgam victims

The Indian Consulate in Shanghai celebrated Rabindra Jayanti with cultural performances and a pledge to fight terrorism, honoring victims of the Pahalgam attacks. Consul General Pratik Mathur highlighted Tagore's lasting influence in China and India's commitment to peace through Operation Sindoor.

2025-06-01T08:47:41.649015+00:00 IST

Bangladesh Tribunal begins trial of ex-PM Sheikh Hasina

Sheikh Hasina, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has been formally charged with crimes against humanity during the 2024 student uprising. The trial is being held in her absence, while she lives in India. An interim government now leads the country under Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus.

2025-06-01T08:26:48.232952+00:00 IST

Indian diaspora in Malaysia supports peace, condemns terrorism

After interacting with the all-party delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, Indian diaspora members hailed Operation Sindoor outreach for its efforts against terrorism.

2025-06-01T08:12:31.591489+00:00 IST

Balochistan: Paank condemns escalating state violence in Awaran

In a statement issued on Saturday, Paank highlighted the recent targeted killing of Sageer Ahmed, a police employee and resident of Gwrjak Mashkai. Ahmed was reportedly shot dead by a state-backed death squad in Shareeki Awaran on May 30.

2025-06-01T07:52:46.275029+00:00 IST

Two Baloch civilians killed in Balochistan by death squads

Two Baloch civilians, Yasir and Musafir Baloch, were killed by state-backed death squads in Kech and Turbat, Balochistan. Rights groups condemn these extrajudicial killings and call for an international investigation to stop such violence and hold perpetrators accountable.

2025-06-01T07:45:35.875297+00:00 IST

Will respond to US nuclear deal proposal, says Iran minister

Iran and the US have held five rounds of talks -- three in Muscat and two in Rome--mediated by Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Al-Busaidi. The talks sought to replace the agreement that President Donald Trump withdrew the US from during his first term in office.

2025-06-01T07:21:16.636731+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Blast hits under-construction rescue building in Bannu

An explosion damaged an under-construction Rescue 1122 building in Bannu, Pakistan. Police say terrorists planted the explosives. No casualties were reported. The incident follows recent attacks in the area, including shootings and a foiled assault on a police post. Authorities are investigating.

2025-06-01T07:10:42.916046+00:00 IST

"We have to make sure...reclaiming PoJK": Abhishek Banerjee

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee, who is part of the JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha-led all-party Indian delegation visiting Malaysia, emphasised the need for India to engage in dialogue with Pakistan only if it involves reclaiming Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

2025-06-01T06:55:57.666108+00:00 IST

India-Mongolia joint military exercise 'Nomadic Elephant 2025' commences in Ulaanbaatar

The 17th India-Mongolia joint military exercise, Nomadic Elephant 2025, began in Ulaanbaatar. The two forces will train in counter-terrorism, peacekeeping, and tactical drills to boost cooperation, readiness, and regional security. The exercise runs from May 31 to June 13, strengthening their defence partnership.

2025-06-01T05:59:08.042896+00:00 IST

Pahalgam was an attempt to create communal disharmony in India, but it failed: Sanjay Kumar Jha in Kuala Lumpur

While interacting with the Indian diaspora in Kuala Lumpur, Jha showcased India's resilience and unity in the face of terrorism sponsored by Pakistan.

2025-06-01T05:41:02.302954+00:00 IST

India waited for Pakistan to act, but got no response: Brij Lal

BJP MP Brij Lal urged global unity against terrorism, highlighting India's suffering and measured responses. He emphasized that peace is essential for development, praised India's economic growth, and called on the Indian diaspora and Malaysia to support India's fight against terrorism and its vision for a developed nation by 2047.

2025-06-01T05:10:12.644019+00:00 IST

"Gave us honour": INA veteran SP Narayanasamy praises 'Operation Sindoor'

India, on May 7, launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan in response to the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, in which 26 people lost their lives. Without crossing the Line of Control or international boundary, Indian forces struck terrorist infrastructure and eliminated multiple threats.

2025-06-01T04:52:33.247168+00:00 IST

All-party delegation led by Sanjay Kumar Jha meets Indian envoy in Kuala Lumpur

All-party delegation of Indian parliamentarians, led by JDU MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, was received by Indian High Commissioner to Malaysia, BN Reddy, at the High Commission in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

2025-06-01T03:31:45.370593+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects Chinese incursions around region

Out of five, four sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ (Air Defence Identification Zone).

2025-06-01T02:41:56.736274+00:00 IST

China uses boarding schools for political assimilation: Report

US-based Tibet Action Group has come up with a new report that reveals that China is using colonial boarding schools for political assimilation and not for education access. The report says that China has designed this system to assimilate Tibetan children. The report describes how these preschoolers from different regions of Tibet are separated from thier parents and kept in these boarding schools where the Tibetan language is banned and the practice of their religion or culture is prohibited even during school holidays. They are forced to learn only in the Chinese language.

2025-06-01T02:18:12.074701+00:00 IST

Newly built "mini-great wall" in Nepal becomes major tourist attraction

A scaled-down replica of the Great Wall of China built on the foothills of the Shailung, by Shailung Rural Municipality, has been gathering tourists in recent times.

2025-05-31T19:40:20.295108+00:00 IST

"Pakistan directly or indirectly funding terrorists and terrorist outfits": All-party member Anurag Thakur in Ethiopia

BJP MP Anurag Thakur, member of the all-party delegation led by NCP-SCP Supriya Sule as part of Modi government's big diplomatic outreach, on Saturday, said that the solidarity which Ethiopia has shown with the people of India against terrorism shows that we have a "common cause", "zero tolerance" against terrorism.

2025-05-31T16:47:30.090588+00:00 IST