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Pakistan on Wednesday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner Gaurav Ahluwalia over alleged ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC). (Representational Image)

Pak summons Indian envoy over alleged ceasefire violation

New Delhi has repeatedly urged Pakistan to 'respect' the 2003 Ceasefire arrangement.

15 Aug 2019 10:33 AM

Wishing India on its 73rd Independence Day, the United States on Thursday said New Delhi and Washington enjoy close ties of friendship which over the time have flourished into a 'strategic partnership'. (Photo: File)

US wishes its friend India on 73rd Independence Day

Pompeo, who visited India in June, said that India and the United States are 'great democracies', 'global powers' and 'good friends'.

15 Aug 2019 9:29 AM

He said the WTO views certain countries like China and India as “they’re growing”. “Well, they’ve grown,” he said and warned that the US will not let such countries to take advantage of the WTO. (Photo: AFP)

India, China are developed but take benefit of 'developing nations' tag at WTO: Trump

Trump had empowered the US Trade Representative (USTR) to start takin actions if economies are inappropriately taking benefits of the WTO.

14 Aug 2019 3:35 PM

‘The two countries should find stronger areas of convergence, respect each other’s core concerns, find ways of managing differences and keep a strategic view of the direction of bilateral ties,’ he said after meeting counterpart Wang Yi. (Photo: ANI)

India, China must respect each other’s core concerns: Jaishankar

Jaishankar, who concluded 3-day visit to Beijing on Monday, held extensive talks with his counterpart Wang Yi on Indo-China ties.

14 Aug 2019 3:27 PM

Rattled by New Delhi's historic move, Islamabad had also condemned it as an "illegal aggression" and called on the international community, including the United Nations, the United States and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, to interfere in the matter. (Photo: File)

#BalochistanSolidarityDay and #14AugustBlackDay trend on Pak's Independence Day

Balochistan, the most volatile province in the southwestern borders of Pakistan has been struggling since 1948 against Pakistani occupation.

14 Aug 2019 1:48 PM

The event was the result of collaboration between Invest India and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry on the Indian side, and the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East and the Arctic under the leadership of Alexander Kozlov and the Far East Investment and Export Promotion Agency on the Russian side. (Photo: ANI)

India, Russia exchange MoUs in key areas

About 200 Russian companies, Investment Agencies and Funds took part from the Russian side.

13 Aug 2019 8:15 PM

‘Kashmir was never part of Pakistan. Kashmir will never be part of Pakistan. Both Pakistan and Kashmir belong to India,’ said Imam Tawhidi. (Photo: Twitter | @Imamofpeace)

Kashmir will never be part of Pakistan: Islamic scholar Imam Tawhidi

Imam Mohammad Tawhidi, a self-described ‘peace advocate, reformist Imam, ordained scholar’.

13 Aug 2019 6:10 PM

This was emphasised upon by Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Trutnev and Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal during a business session from August 11-13 in Vladivostok, Russia.

India, Russia to boost ties to achieve USD 30 bn bilateral trade by 2025

In 2018-19, the bilateral trade between the countries stood at USD 8.3 billion.

13 Aug 2019 2:59 PM

Around 40,000 people have registered themselves for Indian-American community summit "Howdy, Modi!" here, which will be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 22 during his visit to the US for the UN General Assembly session, organisers of the event said. (Photo: File)

40,000 people register for 'Howdy, Modi' community summit in Houston

This will be Modi's third major address to Indian-American community after he became PM in 2014 and the first after his re-election in May.

13 Aug 2019 9:15 AM

Columnist Shobhaa De on Monday rubbished the claims made by former Pakistan envoy to India Abdul Basit that he had influenced her to write the 2016 article where she 'advocated plebiscite' in Kashmir in the aftermath of Burhan Wani’s death. (Photo: File)

Shobhaa De rubbishes ex-Pak envoy claim he influenced her Kashmir article; see video

Speaking to ANI, De said that the only time she ever met Basit was during the Jaipur Literature Festival in January 2019.

13 Aug 2019 9:00 AM

‘There is a mutual agreement that as two of the largest and fastest-growing developing countries, representing almost one-third of the global population, stable and balanced development of our relations will not only be beneficial for our two peoples but also a factor of stability in this uncertain global environment. Our two countries have similar goals in terms of providing better opportunities for our peoples,’ Jaishankar said. (Photo: ANI)

Future of ties with China will depend on mutual sensitivity: India

Remarks came days after China objected Ladakh being made UT, asked India, Pak to avoid actions that ‘unilaterally change the status quo’.

12 Aug 2019 7:02 PM

The customary exchange of sweets between the BSF and Pakistan Rangers along the international border did not take place on Monday on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, officials said. (Representational Image/ ANI)

No exchange of sweets between BSF, Pak Rangers at Attari-Wagah Border

They said the Pakistani side did not respond to Border Security Forces' move to exchange sweets and greetings.

12 Aug 2019 1:37 PM

Jaishankar, who arrived here on Sunday, called on Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan at the Zhongnanhai, the picturesque imperial residential complex where top Chinese leaders reside. (Photo: ANI)

India, China ties should be factor of stability in uncertain world: Jaishankar

His visit was finalised much before India's move to revoke Article 370 of the Constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

12 Aug 2019 10:25 AM

A performance by famous singer Mika Singh and his troupe at the wedding of a Pakistan-based billionaire's daughter, apparently close to former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharaff, has caused a furore in the country. (Photo: Twitter/ @MikaSingh)

Amid India-Pak tension, Mika Singh's performance at Karachi wedding sparks outrage

Mika Singh apparently charged 150,000 dollar for his performance.

12 Aug 2019 10:03 AM

More details awaited.More details awaited. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

India cancels Samjhauta Express, after Pak suspended operations

Indian government says decision taken after Pakistan suspended operations on its side.

11 Aug 2019 6:26 PM

Dr. Shabir Choudhry, president of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the United Kashmir Peoples National Party. (Photo: ANI)

'Pak shedding crocodile tears over J&K is worth exposing': UKPN prez

This clearly means that Jammu and Kashmir did not belong to Pakistan just because it had a Muslim majority.

11 Aug 2019 2:38 PM

Aiming at promoting Hindi in the US, the Indian embassy in Washington will impart free Hindi classes to the students of the prestigious George Washington University here on popular demand. (Photo: File)

Indian embassy to impart free Hindi classes at US university

The 6-week non-credit Introductory Hindi Language course will be conducted by Dr Moxraj, a teacher of Indian Culture at embassy from Aug 28.

11 Aug 2019 12:41 PM

Earlier, Pakistan Minister of Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad had announced on Friday that Pakistan would suspend the Thar Express train service with India which links the two countries across the Rajasthan border, a day after it stopped the Samjhauta Express following Islamabad's unilateral decision to downgrade bilateral ties. (Representational Image)

After trains, Pakistan now suspends Lahore-Delhi 'dosti' bus service

The bus service was first started in February 1999 but suspended after the 2001 Parliament attack in India. It was restarted in July 2003.

10 Aug 2019 11:14 AM

Prime Minister Khan took the Cabinet into confidence on regional situation emerging after the revocation of the special status of Kashmir by India, Awan said. (Photo: File)

Pakistan Cabinet approves govt's measures against India on Kashmir

Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired the meeting of the Cabinet which discussed the situation in Kashmir.

10 Aug 2019 10:07 AM

The Thar Express to Karachi left Bhagat ki Kothi station here at its scheduled time at 1 am Saturday, officials said, amid apprehension that its run may end a few hours later at Munabao, the last station on the Indian side of the border. (Photo: ANI)

Thar Express departs for Karachi on time but uncertainty looms

Hindu Singh Sodha, president of the Seemant Lok Sangthan, said it would be unfortunate if train falls victim to the recent turn of events.

10 Aug 2019 8:26 AM

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