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Sanjay Kumar Jha-led delegation meets Singapore’s Senior Minister

The all-party delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha held a meeting with Sim Ann, Singapore's Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Home Affairs to convey India's strong message of zero tolerance for terrorism.

2025-05-27T04:27:25.166054+00:00 IST

P Kumaran pays tribute to former Vietnamese President Luong

Secretary (East) P Kumaran signed the book of condolences at the Embassy of Vietnam in New Delhi, paying tribute to Tran Duc Luong, former State President of Vietnam.

2025-05-27T04:00:45.564069+00:00 IST

Sanjay Jha led delegation meets envoy Shilpak Ambule in Singapore

The all-party delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Tuesday held a meeting with the High Commissioner of India to Singapore, Ambassador Shilpak Ambule, ahead of their meetings with the government officials and think tanks in Singapore.

2025-05-27T03:00:43.186309+00:00 IST

Pak PM says "ready to talk" with India

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the country is ready to talk with India on issues such as water-sharing and trade. He made the remarks during a joint press conference with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, as reported by Dawn.

2025-05-27T02:22:06.724662+00:00 IST

“Global community must adopt zero-tolerance approach towards terr

BJP MP Hemang Joshi, a member of an all-party delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha, said the delegation visited South Korea to highlight India's firm stand against terrorism and to seek stronger international support in forums like the UNSC and FATF.

2025-05-27T00:59:00.633179+00:00 IST

All-party delegation led by JD(U) MP Jha arrives in Singapore

The all-party delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha landed in Singapore.

2025-05-26T22:57:30.945050+00:00 IST

“We want global support to fight against terrorism”: Sanjay

JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, who is leading an all-party delegation, said India needs strong global support to fight terrorism coming from across the border.

2025-05-26T20:34:34.240208+00:00 IST

NHRC raises concern over Nepal PM’s call to capture Kathmandu

Nepali's PM Oli on Sunday asked his cadres and members to keep the capital city "under control on May 29" countering the protest called by the monarchists.

2025-05-26T17:38:47.423650+00:00 IST

"Meetings in South Korea fruitful": CPI (M)'s John Brittas

While speaking to ANI, Brittas said that South Korea has a lot of apprehensions about nuclear weapons. However, India made it clear that it is a responsible nation and has declared its intent of not using them as a first resort.

2025-05-26T17:34:55.765027+00:00 IST

India, South Korea in trade talks; envoy highlights ‘great scope’

Indian Ambassador to South Korea Amit Kumar highlighted the expanding India-South Korea strategic partnership during an interview in Seoul, pointing to robust political, economic, and technological ties. Kumar detailed progress in trade, investment, and emerging sectors.

2025-05-26T15:46:06.520057+00:00 IST

India, Maldives hold High-Level Core Group Meeting

"Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel led the Maldives delegation in the meeting. During the meeting, the discussions focused on implementation of the Joint Vision by intensifying political exchanges, defence and security cooperation, development partnership, trade, economy, health and people-to-people linkages," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.

2025-05-26T14:59:40.012193+00:00 IST

India, South Korea in Talks to Address Trade Deficit: Envoy

Speaking exclusively to ANI, Ambassador Kumar underlined the need for a balanced trade relationship and said both countries are exploring new avenues of economic cooperation, including green hydrogen and advanced manufacturing.

2025-05-26T14:26:57.835771+00:00 IST

"Will be successful in our mission and corner Pakistan from all ends": All-party delegation member Pradan Baruah in South Korea

Earlier the all-party delegation met with Sung il-Jong, Chairman of the National Defence Committee of South Korea's National Assembly, furthering India's diplomatic efforts to rally international support against terrorism in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam attack.

2025-05-26T14:07:38.240133+00:00 IST

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to visit US from May 27-29

Misri's visit to Washington, DC is a follow up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US in February this year, when both nations had launched the India-US COMPACT.

2025-05-26T13:57:47.938970+00:00 IST

PoJK: Student leader abducted, tortured before exam in Rawalakot

Chauhan, who was scheduled to appear for an examination at 11 an the following day, is now fighting for his life and undergoing treatment at Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Rawalakot. His condition is reported to be critical.

2025-05-26T13:31:58.214731+00:00 IST

HRCP raises alarm over state crackdown on protestors in Moro

According to HRCP, the demonstration turned violent, resulting in casualties and injuries among both protestors and police personnel.

2025-05-26T13:24:02.828431+00:00 IST

Understanding in South Korea that free countries...: Indian envoy

In an interview with ANI on Monday, the envoy noted that South Korea had "issued a very strong condemnation of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam" on April 22, in which 26 civilians were killed. "They were very clear about the fact that terrorism cannot be justified in any form. It cannot be condoned," he added.

2025-05-26T12:38:43.375756+00:00 IST

NSA Ajit Doval to not attend Moscow security meet: Sources

"NSA Ajit Doval was scheduled to attend the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues to be held in Moscow, Russia, on 27-29 May 2025. He is, however, unable to participate in the meeting due to indisposition with a seasonal flu," sources said.

2025-05-26T12:02:28.209724+00:00 IST

"Purpose of visit to convey seriousness of...": Former Dy NSA

In an interview with ANI, Saran called it imperative that nations like India and France "cooperate with each other," as the India-France relationship rests on some very "solid fundamentals," including intelligence sharing to security cooperation, to the fight against terrorism.

2025-05-26T11:50:09.808649+00:00 IST

Paank condemns enforced disappearance of Baloch law student

According to ground reports, his abduction took place without any legal warrant or judicial oversight, marking yet another incident in the growing pattern of enforced disappearances in Balochistan.

2025-05-26T11:41:24.441746+00:00 IST