Muslim World League leader meets PM Modi, condemns Pahalgam terror attack

Jeddah (IANS) The Muslim World League has condemned the ghastly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam and offered its deepest condolences on the 16 innocent lives lost so far.  

Muslim World League Secretary-General Mohammed bin…

India sends 4.8 tonnes of vaccines to Afghanistan; Kabul extends gratitude

Kabul (IANS) India has donated 4.8 tonnes of vaccines to Afghanistan as part of its continued humanitarian support to the South Asian nation.  

The cache of the vaccines included those to combat rabies, tetanus, hepatitis B, and influenza.

Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hits Turkey's Istanbul

New Delhi (IANS) A powerful earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck near Istanbul, Turkey’s emergency management agency reported on Wednesday. The tremor, centered in the Sea of Marmara about 40 kilometers southwest of Istanbul, was felt…

Vance calls PM Modi, says US ready to provide 'all assistance' in joint fight against terrorism

New Delhi (IANS) US Vice-President, currently visiting India, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday afternoon to strongly condemn the Pahalgam terror attack and convey that the United States is ready to provide "all assistance" in the…

Countries and organisations unite in condemning ghastly Pahalgam terror attack

New Delhi (IANS) Several Muslim nations and organisations continue to condemn and reject terrorism in all its forms and manifestations in the aftermath of the horrific terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. 

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India deeply values historic ties, says PM Modi as he embarks on 2-day visit to Saudi Arabia

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India's historic ties with Saudi Arabia have acquired strategic depth and momentum in recent years, and together have developed a mutually beneficial and substantive partnership. 

Legacy disgraced in Bangladesh yet again as radicals destroy Dhaka's Martyred Intellectuals Memorial

Dhaka (IANS) In yet another shocking incident, a mob of radicals demolished the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial in Dhaka's Mirpur area on Tuesday. The monument was a symbol of the genocide committed by the Pakistan Army during the Liberation War…

Pope Francis dies at 88, announces Vatican

Vatican City (IANS) Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican said in a statement Monday afternoon, India time. 

"Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age…

Bangladesh seeks Interpol Red Notice against ousted PM Sheikh Hasina

Dhaka (IANS) Bangladesh has requested Interpol to issue a red notice against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 11 others in connection with a case alleging conspiracy to overthrow the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, according to local…

US may accept Russian control of Crimea in peace talks with Ukraine

Washington (IANS) The US is reportedly prepared to recognise Russian control of the Ukrainian region of Crimea as part of a broader peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv, a media report said. The potential concession is the latest signal that President…