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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, on October 23, 2024. — Reuters Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not expected to travel to Canada for the next G7 Summit due to tense relations between Ottawa and New Delhi, Indian media reported, citing sources. The insiders said neither the Indian side told about the visit …

Rafale fighter jet taxis on the tarmac during its induction ceremony at an air force station in Ambala, India, September 10, 2020. — Reuters India blocks French audit of Rafale fleet. Indonesia launches review of Dassault defence deal. Paris blames pilots, defends Rafale’s reputation. ISLAMABAD: A deepening rift has emerged between France and India over the performance of the Dassault …

Demonstrators hold placards during a protest against what they say is hate speech against Muslims by Hindu leaders, in New Delhi, India, December 27, 2021 — Reuters Indian police have arrested scores of people for “sympathising” with Pakistan, a month after the worst conflict between the arch-rivals for decades, a top government official said on Sunday. The arrests took place …

Women commute in cycle rickshaws through a flooded street after heavy rains in Guwahati, in India’s Assam state on May 31, 2025 — AFP Flash floods and landslides after torrential monsoon rain over the last two days killed at least 30 people in India’s northeast, officials said on Sunday. State disaster management officials said eight people died in Assam, and …

Senior Chinese scholar Victor Gao has issued a stern warning to India, urging New Delhi not to weaponize water against Pakistan. Speaking on an Indian television program, Gao strongly reacted to the Narendra Modi government’s potential plans to restrict Pakistan’s water flow, stating that China, as an upstream country, will not remain silent if such measures are taken. “Any attempt …

Former foreign minister and Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari in a meeting with US Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan Natalie Baker (not pictured). — Instagram/@bbhuttozardari Delegation to meet UN and OIC in New York by June 2. Pakistan delegation in Washington from June 3 to 6. Delegation’s schedule also includes visiting EU capitals. Former foreign minister and Pakistan Peoples Party …

The Congress Party swiftly condemned the revelation, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government of “misleading the nation” and calling for an urgent special session of parliament to address what it described as a grave breach of public trust and national accountability. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge led the charge, posting a sharp critique on X (formerly Twitter), saying: “In the wake …

India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan speaks to Reuters in Singapore, May 31, 2025 . —Reuters Congress accuses Modi of misleading the nation. Opposition demands emergency session of parliament. TMC slams govt for secrecy, lack of transparency. KARACHI: A political firestorm has erupted in India after Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan acknowledged that the country …

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir chairs the 270th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) at the General Headquarters, Rawalpindi. — Screengrab via ISPR video/File Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir said on Thursday that Pakistan would never accept India’s hegemony, adding that water is a “red line” and no one would be allowed to compromise on the fundamental …

Pakistan’s under-12 tennis team poses for a group photo. — PTF KARACHI: Pakistan’s under-12 boys’ tennis team stormed into the final of the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) South Asia Championship with a dominant 2-0 victory over arch-rivals India in the semifinals on Thursday. The young Pakistani squad outclassed their opponents in straight sets, with Rashid Ali defeating B.C. Thanush Shekar 6-2, …