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China does it again. Stops India-US move for UN sanctions on top Lashkar terrorist in Pakistan

It was under Abdul Rehman Makki’s leadership that the LeT masterminded and executed 26/11, besides other attacks in Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir.

US condemns ‘offensive comments’ made by former BJP functionaries on Prophet Muhammad

Biden administration says the US encourages India to ‘promote respect for human rights’, adds they were glad to see the BJP publicly condemn the statements.

Ukraine war, Prophet remarks — ASEAN raises sticky issues in ties with India at Delhi meet

Foreign ministers of ASEAN states unanimously highlighted impact of Russia-Ukraine war on Southeast & South Asia. They also batted for greater integration with South Asia through India.

Better connected India, ASEAN good for decentralised globalisation, says Jaishankar

India is hosting foreign ministers of the 10-nation grouping to underscore ways to further expand ties in the present geopolitical situation.

India-China row ‘not set in stone’, economic asymmetry among Galwan triggers, says Shyam Saran

Former foreign secretary Shyam Saran was speaking about his new book at a webinar hosted by Institute of Chinese Studies in New Delhi.

Bridging the Gulf: Amid diplomatic row over remarks on the Prophet, PM Modi likely to visit UAE

PM Narendra Modi's Jan visit to UAE was cancelled due to the Omicron outbreak. However, the govt believes now is an “opportune” moment to strengthen bilateral ties with the UAE.

Russia cherishes special, privileged partnership with India, says envoy Denis Alipov

Given the backdrop of the Ukraine war, Moscow goes the extra mile to celebrate 75 years of bilateral ties with New Delhi on its National Day and releases a special edition of Russia Digest.

Modi blamed for pushing Adani project in Sri Lanka, Gotabaya denies, statement withdrawn

Chairman of the state-owned Ceylon Electricity Board had claimed that New Delhi pressured Colombo to award a wind power project contract to the Adani Group.

Day after saying Doval promised tough action on anti-Prophet remarks, Iran pulls down statement

Statement said visiting Iranian foreign minister raised issue & called for 'serious attention to Muslims' sensitivities'. MEA spokesperson Thursday confirmed it was pulled down.

Iran’s foreign minister meets Doval, calls for ‘serious attention to Muslims’ sensitivities’

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, on a 3-day visit to India, also met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and PM Narendra Modi, and discussed regional security issues.

On Camera

Worker exploitation powers the firework industry in Tamil Nadu’s Sivakasi

For an industry globally classified as hazardous, protections such as health insurance and a provident fund for workers are necessities. In Sivakasi, they remain elusive.

172 countries & counting, India looks to hit new record in rice exports. But there’s a flip side

The industry forecasts exports are set to grow 16% in 2025-26, boosted by surplus domestic production and a drive to push into 26 underserved global markets with strong potential.

India and France to jointly manufacture HAMMER air-to-surface missile

Indigenisation level will progressively increase up to 60 percent with key sub-assemblies, electronics and mechanical parts being manufactured locally.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.