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New Delhi, March 30 A US airstrike at Iran's Mashhad airport on Monday damaged a Mahan Air aircraft, potentially disrupting a mission to India to collect humanitarian aid, Iranian officials claimed.The plane was reportedly scheduled to fly to New Delhi this week to pick up essential medical...

New Delhi, March 30 – The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a fact-check on Monday, rejecting certain social media posts and maps alleging the closure of fertiliser production units in the country and a potential resulting shortage threatening foodgrain availability in the next season as...

Mumbai, March 30 – Filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster, “Dhurandhar: The Revenge,” starring Ranveer Singh, has grossed a staggering ₹1,365 crore worldwide since its release on March 19.The film’s massive global earnings have solidified its position as one of the biggest blockbusters of the...

Islamabad, March 30 – Pakistan’s civilian and military leadership should be pressured to confront the consequences of decades of strategic tolerance and support for terrorism operating from its soil – an approach that has made the country the most affected by terrorism in the world, according to...

Kabul/Islamabad, March 28 China’s efforts to mediate between Islamabad and Kabul appear to have reached a dead end, raising significant doubts about its influence in both countries – especially in Pakistan, a report has revealed.According to a report in the international magazine 'The...

New Delhi, March 28 India was among the countries in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with the highest number of maternal deaths in 2023, at 24,700, translating to a maternal mortality ratio of 116 per 100,000 live births, according to a new global analysis published in The Lancet Obstetrics...

New Delhi, March 27 India reaffirmed its unwavering support for Bangladesh's quest for justice against the brutal military crackdown by Pakistan and the targeted killing of millions of innocent Bangladeshi citizens in 1971 on Friday.New Delhi's remarks came three days after Bangladesh Prime...

New Delhi, March 27 – India sharply criticised Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir's recent comments made during a meeting with senior Shia clerics, in which he reportedly stated that those sympathetic to Iran should relocate there.Speaking at a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of...

New Delhi, March 27 – India on Friday extended its support to Bangladesh's pursuit of justice over the genocide carried out by Pakistan during 'Operation Searchlight' in March 1971.Speaking at a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Randhir...

New Delhi, March 27 India was among the countries in South Asia and other sub-Saharan African nations with the highest number of maternal deaths in 2023, at 24,700 per 100,000 live births, according to a new global analysis published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Women's Health...

Singapore, March 27 With global conflicts disrupting trade routes and Asian economies likely to experience significant shocks, experts at an international conference in Singapore expressed concern about the possibility of new waves of protests due to these pressures."While protests often...

Tel Aviv, March 26: Recent speeches by Talha Saeed, son of UN-designated terrorist Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, alongside Lashkar-e-Taiba figure Saifullah Qasur, in Lahore, Pakistan, are not isolated incidents but reflect a broader trend. It highlights how jihadist narratives are repackaged for a wider...

London, March 26. Pakistan's increasing reliance on China raises concerns about Islamabad's ability to maintain operational autonomy and military sovereignty in a major conflict, given Beijing's apparent involvement in its Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) program.For decades, China...

Dhaka, March 26 – As Bangladesh marks its Independence Day on Thursday, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina alleged that anti-independence forces – supported by "domestic and foreign conspiracies" – are attempting to undermine the ideals of the country's 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan...

March 26, New Delhi: Bangladesh observed Genocide Day on Wednesday in solemn remembrance of the victims of the brutal military crackdown carried out by Pakistani forces on the night of March 25, 1971, under the codename Operation Searchlight.In his address, Prime Minister Rahman described the...

Mumbai, March 26 Filmmaker Aditya Dhar has strongly condemned the circulation of AI-generated and manipulated visuals related to his latest film ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, calling them “false, misleading, and malicious.”Dhar posted on Instagram on Thursday morning, expressing his gratitude for...

March 25, New Delhi – India has rejected Pakistan’s statement on judicial matters concerning a banned terrorist organization, asserting that Islamabad has no authority to comment on India’s internal affairs or judicial processes.In a statement, India's Ministry of External Affairs said that...

New Delhi, March 25 – Pakistan has been identified by the United States' top intelligence official, Tulsi Gabbard, as a country whose advancing missile capabilities could eventually put the US within its reach. Director of National Intelligence, Gabbard, while presenting the 2026 Annual Threat...

New Delhi, March 25 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and visiting US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Elbridge Colby, held a meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday, discussing the current geopolitical situation."Pleased to meet US Under Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby this...

Mumbai, March 25 – Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, the creator of the iconic track ‘Ari Ari Ari’, joined forces with Bombay Rockers, bringing together nostalgia and electrifying energy as the song gets a revamped yet chilling spin in the latest blockbuster, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by...