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"Terror attack of April 22nd was escalation for us...": Foreign Secretary
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
With India carrying out precision strikes on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri briefed envoys and representatives of 13 UN Security Council member countries and conveyed that New Delhi's response to April 22 Pahalgam terror attack has been " tar
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JMM MP Mahua Maji welcomes 'Operation Sindoor', warns against nuclear esca
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MP Mahua Maji on Wednesday welcomed 'Operation Sindoor', calling it a "step to safeguard the country's self-esteem," while also issuing a caution against the risk of nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan.
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Operation Sindoor: Qatar urges India, Pakistan to "exercise maximum rest
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar issued a statement on Wednesday where it expressed "deep concern" on the escalation between India and Pakistan and gave a call for resolving via diplomatic means.
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"Pakistan will retaliate but it will be symbolic": Defence expert Govind S
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Pakistan's retaliation following India's special precision munitions strike during 'Operation Sindoor' is most likely a symbolic one and any significant escalation would be unwise for Pakistan, given its limited military, diplomatic, and financial capabilities, says defence expert Brigadier
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US Secretary of State urges India, Pakistan to "keep lines of communicatio
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Marco Rubio spoke to National Security Advisors from India and Pakistan on Tuesday (local time) and urged them to keep lines of communication open and avoid escalation.
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UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan gives call for restraint
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the UAE, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has called on India and Pakistan to exercise restraint, de-escalate tensions, and avoid further escalation, UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said in a statement on Wednesday.
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Indian Rupee may consolidate at 84.40/USD but any escalation at border may
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The sentiment for the Indian Rupee (INR) has turned more favourable in recent weeks, according to a report by Union Bank of India.
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Swiss Foreign Minister Cassis condemns Pahalgam terror attack
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Following the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, Swiss Federal Councillor and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis reiterated Switzerland's condemnation of the incident and called for restraint to prevent any regional escalation.
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"Time to respond to Pakistan": Rajasthan border villagers brace for all po
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bunkers have already been constructed to shelter both civilians and security forces in the event of a military escalation, say locals in these villages. The presence of the Indian Army in the region serves as a constant reminder of the state of preparedness.
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UN warns of "catastrophic consequences" as India-Pakistan tensions rise, c
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres spoke with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, and emphasised the need for justice and accountabil
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J-K: After Pahalgam attack, villagers near LoC clean bunkers amid fear of
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, tensions have heightened along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, prompting border villagers to clean and prepare their underground bunkers amid rising fears of escalation.
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UN calls for restraint from India, Pakistan following Pahalgam attack
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Following the Pahalgam terror attack, UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric emphasised that UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is closely monitoring the situation with deep concern. He reiterated the UN's strong condemnation of the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, and called on India a
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