Asia

India insisted on direct communication between the DGMOs: Sources

India insisted on direct communication between the Director General of Military Operations (DGMOs), rejecting any third-party assurances or back-channel negotiations, reflecting its commitment to resolving conflicts through established military channels, according to the sources.

2025-05-11T18:27:27.952369+00:00 IST

Jaishankar talks to Egyptian FM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar received a call from Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, during which they discussed recent developments amid India and Pakistan tensions.

2025-05-11T17:55:33.072735+00:00 IST

Pak: Extrajudicial killings on the rise in Balochistan

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has reported a surge in extrajudicial killings in Balochistan, accusing Pakistani military and law enforcement of forced disappearances and targeted killings of Baloch residents.

2025-05-11T17:44:32.649719+00:00 IST

JSMM's Burfat praises India’s counterterrorism op

India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 to strike multiple terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir after a deadly attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam last month in which 26 tourists were killed.

2025-05-11T17:31:15.228968+00:00 IST

PM Modi conveyed US that India will respond...: Sources

US Vice President JD Vance recently reached out to PM Modi amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan post the Pahalgam terror attack. The conversation centered around Pakistan's desire for an acceptable offer, but notably, nuclear options weren't discussed. PM Modi listened to the US proposal without providing a specific response.

2025-05-11T17:23:53.842903+00:00 IST

Pope Leo XIV welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire

In his first Sunday address, new US-born Pope Leo XIV appealed for peace worldwide, specifically mentioning the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine and welcoming the ceasefire between India and Pakistan on May 10.

2025-05-11T16:14:34.319760+00:00 IST

No talks between NSAs, only DGMOs communication: Sources

The only discussions occurred between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs). This limited engagement became critical as a series of events unfolded, leading to Indian airstrikes on key Pakistani military installations.

2025-05-11T15:26:48.970916+00:00 IST

"Will hit terrorists in Pakistan": Jaishankar tells US Secy Rubio

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on May 1 spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and made it clear that "India will hit the terrorists in Pakistan" after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, the sources said.

2025-05-11T15:19:33.301462+00:00 IST

Pakistan's ceasefire claims contradicted by fresh violations

However, the contradiction between Pakistan's words and actions has raised questions about its commitment to the ceasefire.

2025-05-11T13:45:46.286736+00:00 IST

Turning point of conflict was Indian strikes on May 9, 10

According to sources, "The Turning point was air strikes by India on 9th May and 10th morning, it was a 'hell fire' by India, conversation changed."

2025-05-11T13:22:36.419806+00:00 IST

Indian envoy conveys condolences to Nepali victim's family

The Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, on Sunday met with the family of Sudip Neupane, a Nepali national who was among the 26 victims of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22

2025-05-11T12:54:54.061230+00:00 IST

"Repeating the same mistakes": Parthasarathy on Pakistan

India and Pakistan have agreed to a cessation of hostilities following escalating tensions, with former Indian High Commissioner G Parthasarathy sharply criticising Pakistan's military leadership and drawing parallels to the Kargil conflict.

2025-05-11T12:49:21.125889+00:00 IST

Baloch Yakjehti Committee sounds alarm on Pakistan’s atrocities

The committee noted that the suffering in Balochistan continues not because the violence has stopped, but due to Pakistan's efforts to suppress these voices through information control and enforced silence.

2025-05-11T10:46:47.856583+00:00 IST

India gifts 15 EVs to Nepal

As a significant gesture of friendship and goodwill, Ambassador of India to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, handed over 15 electric vehicles to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Government of Nepal, Arzu Rana Deuba.

2025-05-11T09:52:23.107572+00:00 IST

“No third party has any role in our affairs," Robinder Sachdev

Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev reiterated India's stand that no third party has a role to play in Kashmir. He made the comments while speaking about US President Donald Trump's mediation offer on Kashmir.

2025-05-11T09:12:38.853726+00:00 IST

“Our doctrine is now tit for tat": Robinder Sachdev

Leading Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev hailed the measured actions India took against Pakistan and said that a message has gone loud and clear to the world and to Pakistan that India's doctrine now is "tit for tat". He made the remarks on Sunday.

2025-05-11T08:40:07.852272+00:00 IST

Tsering secures US backing against China’s crackdown on Tibet

In a direct counter to China's continued suppression of Tibetan rights and identity, Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration met with US Congressman Joe Wilson in Washington, DC.

2025-05-11T07:09:12.905277+00:00 IST

Bdesh Awami League rejects interim govt’s decision of ban

Bangladesh Awami League, headed by ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasin,a rejected the interim government's decision to ban the activities of the party. Awami League will conduct its activities, the party said in a statement late on Saturday.

2025-05-11T06:06:51.761858+00:00 IST

Trump welcomes  cessation of hostilities

US President Donald Trump welcomed the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan and in announced that the US would increase trade with both the countries. He praised the leadership for their strength, wisdom and fortitude for coming to the understanding.

2025-05-11T04:51:33.829052+00:00 IST

3 Chinese arrested for smuggling protected Japanese crabs

Three Chinese nationals were arrested on a holiday Island of Japan after thousands of protected hermit crabs were found smuggled in suitcases, CNN reported on Saturday.

2025-05-11T03:32:35.289629+00:00 IST

MoS Margherita meets Fiji Deputy PM Biman Prasad 

Union Minister of State of External Affairs and Textiles Pabitra Margherita met the Deputy Prime Minister of Fiji, Biman Prasad. The two leaders discussed the wide-ranging cooperation between India and Fiji during the meeting.

2025-05-11T02:39:54.181999+00:00 IST