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BNM launches mobile billboard campaign to condemn arrests 

The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has launched a mobile billboard campaign in Washington, DC, condemning the recent arrests and alleged custodial torture of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders in Pakistan. In a post on X, BNM revealed that the campaign, which featured a truck displaying messages highlighting human rights violations in Balochistan, was strategically driven near the Pakistani Embassy to garner international attention.

2025-05-10T08:31:22.480031+00:00 IST

Pakistan's actions escalatory, provocative in nature: FS Misri

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasised that the actions being undertaken by Pakistan against India are being seen as "escalatory" and "provocative" in nature. He made the remarks during a press briefing on Saturday, where proofs of Pakistan's escalatory and provocative actions were provided alongside exposing the lies being peddled by Pakistan.

2025-05-10T07:58:56.996449+00:00 IST

US proposes “productive discussions” between India, Pakistan

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Saturday, the Department of State shared in a press statement.

2025-05-10T06:20:22.055559+00:00 IST

India slams Pakistan's misinformation campaign

During the special briefing on Operation Sindoor, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told the media that Pakistan continues to peddle lies and misinformation about targeting Indian sites. Colonel Sofiya Qureshi brought to attention the steps taken by India against Pakistani actions and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh provided several proofs on normalcy across various Indian military installations such as Sirsa and Suratgarh, thereby debunking Pakistani propaganda.

2025-05-10T06:02:47.198562+00:00 IST

China "deeply concerned" on tensions between India, Pakistan

China expressed deep concerns on the rising tensions between India and Pakistan and said that it is following the ongoing situation. The remarks were made by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Saturday.

2025-05-10T05:44:49.780946+00:00 IST

US, Pak hold talks amid rising tensions

The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Army Chief of Pakistani Army, General Asim Munir held a conversation on Friday (US local time), as noted by the US Department of State.

2025-05-10T03:48:34.459798+00:00 IST

Ministry of Defence, External Affairs to brief on Op Sindoor

The Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Defence will hold a briefing later on Saturday on Operation Sindoor.

2025-05-10T03:11:10.594347+00:00 IST

JK CM Omar Abdullah slams IMF's decision of reimbursing Pakistan

ammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah slammed the decision by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to go ahead with its decision to continue funding Pakistan. The J&K CM decried that the reimbursement from IMF is being used to target several places across Jammu and Kashmir.

2025-05-10T02:41:48.060808+00:00 IST

BBA reschedules flights amid rising escalations between IN, PK

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has rescheduled its flights to Toronto, London and Rome, rerouting its operations to avoid Pakistan airspace due to the ongoing situation between India and Pakistan, Bangladesh's State News Agency, BSS, reported.

2025-05-10T02:29:23.178186+00:00 IST

India, EU natural partners in each other’s progress: EAM Jaishank

The External Affairs Minister attended the Europe Day celebration, marking 75 years of the Schuman Declaration.

2025-05-10T02:05:04.043006+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar discusses India's response to terrorism with Norwa

In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Spoke with FM Espen Barth Eide of Norway. Discussed India's targeted and measured response to counter terrorism."

2025-05-10T02:00:40.607601+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects heightened military activity around itself

Out of the seven sorties, four crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ.

2025-05-10T01:36:13.605778+00:00 IST

G7 countries condemn Pahalgam terror attack, urge for restraint

In the statement, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, US and the European Union called for restraint on both sides of the border.

2025-05-10T01:05:57.773607+00:00 IST

Nepal-India increase cross border security checks

The border security agencies of both the countries are in close coordination to prevent any security lapses that might bring dire consequences for both the countries.

2025-05-10T00:45:51.326328+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 jolts Pakistan

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-05-10T00:44:31.842507+00:00 IST

Ukraine's allies plan to slap Russia with sanctions

US President Donald Trump on Thursday added the threat of additional sanctions from the US and "its partners" to his latest call for an "unconditional ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine that Moscow has repeatedly rejected, as per CNN.

2025-05-10T00:16:40.218341+00:00 IST

First round of India–New Zealand FTA

This development builds on the shared commitment to deepen economic ties and guidance given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the visit of Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand in March.

2025-05-09T22:04:48.894336+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s escalatory actions targeted Indian cities:Vikram Misri

Pakistan's provocative and escalatory actions on Thursday night were targeted at Indian cities and civilian infrastructure in addition to some military targets and the Indian Armed Forces responded "proportionately, adequately, and responsibly", Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Friday.

2025-05-09T20:21:48.841625+00:00 IST

Indian envoy briefs Nepal PM Oli about “Op Sindoor”

Following the briefing, the Nepali PM assured the Indian envoy that Nepal would not be allowed to be used against any neighbouring countries.

2025-05-09T17:48:35.182292+00:00 IST

Air India suspends Tel Aviv flights until May 25

Air India has announced that all flights to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended until May 25, 2025, amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

2025-05-09T17:13:11.011324+00:00 IST

Nepal focuses on safety of citizens amid India-Pakistan tensions

Speaker of Nepal's House of Representatives, Devraj Ghimire, has called on the government to take necessary measures to ensure the security of Nepali citizens residing in India and Pakistan amid escalating tension.

2025-05-09T16:59:22.788264+00:00 IST