In related developments, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday night spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and conveyed to him that India will firmly counter any attempts by Pakistan to escalate the situation.
Author: Press Trust of India
India foils major missile and drone attack by Pakistan, destroys air defence system in Lahore
The ministry said Pakistan has increased the intensity of its unprovoked firing across the Line of Control using mortars and heavy calibre artillery in areas in Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, Poonch, Mendhar and Rajouri sectors in Jammu and Kashmir.
Rohit Sharma hangs his boots in Test cricket, to play ODIs
Having already retired from T20 Internationals after leading India to the World Cup trophy last year, the 38-year-old Rohit will now only be seen captaining the national team in the ODI format.
Pakistan ready to ease tensions if India steps back, says Defence Minister Asif
Regarding the possibility of talks, the minister said he was not aware of any such potential engagements.
Pakistan to boost defence budget by 18 percent amid escalation with India
India and Pakistan have witnessed heightened tensions since the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that killed 26 people, including a Nepalese citizen.
Woman among three civilians killed in Pakistan shelling along LoC
The Indian Army is responding to the shelling in equal measure, they said on the ceasefire violations by Pakistani forces after India carried missile strikes against nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK).
Legacy and crossroads: The challenges awaiting the next Pope
When the conclave’s cardinals finish casting their ballots under Michelangelo’s frescoed ceilings of the Sistine Chapel, the 267th pope will have to decide whether to continue Francis’ policies, tweak them, or abandon them altogether. Will he prioritize migrants, the environment and the social justice policies that Francis championed, or give precedence to other issues?
India slams Canada over Pro-Khalistan parade targeting Modi, other leaders
The Indian side again called on Canadian authorities to act against “anti-India elements” who are spreading hatred and advocating extremism and a separatist agenda, the sources said.
Singapore President Shanmugaratnam praises Modi’s rural development initiative at PAS 2025
Themed ‘Priming Asia for Good’, the summit brings together thought leaders to spotlight solutions, innovations, and actions from across Asia to address global challenges in the interconnected areas of climate, education, and health.
World Bank ED Parameswaran Iyer temporarily appointed as India’s IMF board representative
The government’s decision assumes significance as the IMF Executive Board will meet on May 9, to take a call on a new USD 1.3 billion loan under a climate resilience loan programme, along with the first review of the ongoing USD 7 billion bailout package for Pakistan.
