External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday hold talks with Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, appreciating his condemnation of the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack, which resulted in the deaths of 26 innocent civilians.
The global economy is under growing pressure, with growth expected to slow to 2.4 per cent in 2025, down from 2.9 per cent in 2024, according to the UN's World Economic Situation and Prospects report.
NATO Foreign Ministers met in Turkey's Antalya on Wednesday and Thursday with a key focus on increasing defence spending, with Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg declaring that the current 2 per cent of GDP target is "not nearly enough."
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi on Thursday and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between India and Afghanistan.
The Bar Council of India clarified that foreign lawyers and firms cannot appear in Indian courts or offer advice on Indian law. Under amended rules, they may advise on their own country's law in non-litigation matters, with strict restrictions.
Military aviation analyst and historian Tom Cooper has highlighted Pakistan's financial struggles, stating that the country has been bankrupt for decades and relies heavily on foreign sponsors to stay afloat.
Foreign Affairs Minister of Honduras, Eduardo Enrique Reina Garcia emphasized the importance of enhancing Honduras' relationship with India, given India's key role in the world, and said "very important to strengthen its relationship with India as it is a key player in the world."
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning on Thursday that severe weather conditions would hit parts of Uttarakhand over the next 24 hours.
Former diplomat and foreign affairs expert KP Fabian on Thursday asserted that India's decision to engage with Pakistan was not a result of US mediation post Operation Sindoor.
They called on the central government to impose a complete ban or at least raise import duties above 100% on apples from about 44 foreign countries, particularly Turkey.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the AIIMS trauma centre in Delhi on Thursday and checked on the health of the security personnel injured during the 21-day-long anti-Naxal operation carried out in the Karegutta Hills (KGH) at the Chhattisgarh and Telangana border.