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In 5-point proposal to end West Asia war, Pakistan & China urge ‘cessation of hostilities, peace talks’

For over a week, Islamabad has been conveying messages between US & Iran and making coordinated push for regional stability. Iran has said it hasn’t accepted framework for discussions.

Worries about Pakistan role in mediating West Asia conflict shows ‘our elite’s insecurity’—C Raja Mohan

At ThePrint’s Off the Cuff event, the foreign policy expert said India’s economy is 10x bigger. ‘We should be confident in our own steam rather than worry about Pakistan.’

India’s goal not to take ‘balanced position’ in West Asia war, has to protect own interests—C Raja Mohan

Speaking at ThePrint’s Off the Cuff event, the foreign policy expert said nearly 10 million Indians live in the Arab Gulf states, and only around 10,000 in Iran.

Almost a third of Nepal’s new cabinet including PM Balen Shah studied in India. Who they are

At 35, Shah—who took the oath of office last Friday—is Nepal's youngest PM. Four of 15 Nepal cabinet members studied in India. Oldest member in the world’s youngest cabinet is Swarnim Wagle (51).

Iranian plane scheduled to pick up medicines from Delhi struck by US-Israel strikes ahead of take-off

The aircraft was scheduled to reach New Delhi Wednesday morning and carry medicines procured by the Iranian embassy here using donations from Indians.

Trump weighing risky ground op for Iran’s uranium, says WSJ report. How it could impact the war

As the US-Israel operation enters fifth week, US president eyes troops on Tehran soil to remove 450 kg of fissile material from bunkers.

‘Global order maker’ & a ‘disruptor’: China-Russia combo ‘powerful threat to West’—Australian think tank

ASPI report says 'no-limits' partnership between the countries is advancing geo-economic fragmentation, accelerating Beijing’s military modernisation with Moscow’s operational knowledge.

Two more India-bound LPG tankers pass Hormuz as Iran allows ‘non-hostile’ ships

According to the petroleum ministry, BW Tyr and BW Elm carrying 94,000 tonnes of LPG are headed to Mumbai and New Mangalore.

Sri Lankan President thanks India for sending 38,000MT fuel amid West Asia crisis

The outreach to Colombo is particularly significant as several neighbouring nations have reportedly sought additional fuel supplies from New Delhi to manage energy shortages.

India says Modi spoke ‘only’ to Trump in call; Elon Musk’s presence left for White House to clarify

The carefully worded MEA statement came in response to a New York Times report that said Elon Musk had participated in the call.

On Camera

UK, India’s Air Forces are security partners in a moment of acute need: UK Chief of Air Staff

Cooperation of the Indo-Pacific and the Euro-Atlantic is increasingly vital. Navigating today’s complex security scene as partners will be pivotal, writes UK Air Chief Marshal Harv Smyth.

RBI trading ban rocks $149 billion-a-day offshore rupee market

The central bank has rolled out some of its toughest measures in more than a decade to curb speculation & support the currency, which has been setting successive record lows this year.

India sharpens foreign media outreach in post Op Sindoor world, new strategy in play

Three-day conflict between India and Pakistan underscored the growing importance of information warfare as a critical domain alongside conventional military operations.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.