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The Indian government has not produced evidence that a camp was destroyed or that any militants were killed in the raid. (Photo: PTI)

Satellite images show JeM's madrasa still standing where IAF dropped bomb

Images produced by Planet Labs Inc, US private satellite operator, show at least 6 buildings on the madrasa site on March 4.

07 Mar 2019 9:10 AM

'There is no relationship between the airstrike and elections. It was based upon intelligence inputs on terrorist activities in Pakistan, to be unleashed against India. It was not a military action,' Sitharaman said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Amid questions, Defence Minister breaks silence on Balakot casualties

'The foreign secretary gave the statement; that is the figure,' Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.

05 Mar 2019 3:35 PM

‘Publicise decision behind strikes’

Committee, headed by Tharoor, describes IAF’s actions as ‘glorious, heroic job’.

02 Mar 2019 2:40 AM

The government informed that there were credible inputs of the JeM planning more suicide attacks in India and training terrorists in the camps. (Photo: ANI)

Surgical Strike 2.0: 19 minutes, 12 jets, over 350 killed by IAF

Approximately 80 km from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) around 350 terrorists were killed across LoC.

26 Feb 2019 3:23 PM

Gokhale also said that a pre-emptive strike became important. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

India hits JeM's biggest camp; top terror leaders killed: Govt

Gokhale said, 'Credible intelligence was received that JeM was attempting another suicide terror attack in various parts of the country.'

26 Feb 2019 11:47 AM

Foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale met envoys of the United Nation P5 countries - which includes China - the Gulf, Japan and European nations to brief them about Pakistan's role in sponsoring terror. (Photo: File)

To isolate Pakistan after Pulwama attack, India briefs P5 envoys, including China

The P5 refers to the United Nations Security Council's five permanent members - United States, United Kingdom, Russia, France and China.

15 Feb 2019 7:13 PM

Pak envoy summoned over Umar call

The Pakistan Foreign Minister’s actions are tantamount to direct interference in the internal affairs of its neighbour.

31 Jan 2019 2:55 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi set to visit Japan on October 28-29

India and Japan are already working together on a project in Sri Lanka and hope to work together similarly in third countries in Asia and Africa.

26 Oct 2018 2:07 AM

On Monday, foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale visited eastern neighbour Myanmar to ink a pact for appointment of a “private port operator” for Sittwe Port in that country.

India signs port partner pact with Myanmar

New Delhi has stepped-up constructive engagement with friendly neighbours in the backdrop of expanding Chinese economic influence in the region.

23 Oct 2018 1:51 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chinese President Xi Jinping on a house boat at Wuhan’s East Lake in China. (Photo: PTI)

India-China informal summit successful

Xi said that he expected to meet with the Indian leader subsequently too — perhaps giving Mr Modi a soft boost as elections approach in India.

29 Apr 2018 5:12 AM

The US Trade Representative (USTR) argued that at least half a dozen Indian programmes provide financial benefits to Indian exporters, which allow them to sell their goods more cheaply to the detriment of American workers and manufacturers. (Photo: Representational| File)

US challenges Indian export subsidy scheme at World Trade Organisation

'These export subsidy programmes harm American workers by creating an uneven playing field on which they must compete,' said Lighthizer.

15 Mar 2018 9:18 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: AP)

Modi’s foreign policy in need of urgent reset

Some lessons appear to have been learned. India is now going all out to address China’s sensitivities.

13 Mar 2018 12:22 AM

Earlier, the Chinese government announced that Indian citizens from Arunachal Pradesh will be given stapled visas to travel to China. (Photo: PTI/File)

Why is Delhi so eager to kowtow to Beijing?

Has China done anything in recent times to deserve a more compliant India?

11 Mar 2018 1:31 AM

However, an official government spokesperson last week clarified that Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has been 'accorded all freedom to carry out his religious activities in India'. (Photo: AFP/File)

After leaders told to stay away, Tibetans scrap Dalai Lama event in Delhi

The Tibetan govt has shifted the ‘Thank You India’ event from Delhi to Dharamsala.

06 Mar 2018 5:58 PM

“Both sides agreed upon the need to expedite various dialogue mechanisms in order to promote multifaceted cooperation across diverse fields of India-China engagement,” the MEA added.

India, China agree to bridge gaps in bilateral ties

It may be recalled that Gokhale himself had played a key role in the resolution of the Doklam stand-off last year.

25 Feb 2018 2:46 AM

World Leaders during Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Astana on 8 -9 June (Photo: AP)

SCO charter prohibits India-Pakistan to bring their bilateral hostility: China

The SCO headquarters held a ceremony today to hoist the flags of India and Pakistan.

15 Jun 2017 5:11 PM

Ambassador Vijay Gokhale at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. (Photo: Twitter | @EOIBeijing)

Indian missions in China celebrate Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

The Indian ambassador took part in the celebration in the embassy premises attended by members of the Indian community in Beijing.

10 Jan 2017 8:28 PM

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