'France stands firmly with India', says President Macron; dials PM Modi on Pahalgam terror attack

Paris (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the telephone over the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, and said that France stands firmly with India and its people in this hour of grief. 

US supports India's 'hunt' for those behind 'horrific Islamist terrorist attack' in Pahalgam, says Gabbard

Washington (IANS) Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence (DNI), on Friday said that the United States supports India's "hunt" for the perpetrators of the "horrific Islamist terrorist attack" in Pahalgam that took place earlier this week. 

Trump says Zelensky's statement 'very harmful to the peace negotiations with Russia'

Washington (IANS) US President Donald Trump has slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying the Ukrainian leader's statement on Crimea is "very harmful to the Peace Negotiations with Russia". 

This time the Trump-Zelensky clash…

US Treasury Secretary expects India to strike first trade deal

New York (IANS) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expects India to strike the first trade deal with Washington because the issues are simpler, making an agreement "much easier." 

He said on Wednesday that trade talks were "very close" to…

India suspends visa services to Pakistani nationals with immediate effect

New Delhi (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday announced that India has decided to suspend visa services to Pakistani nationals with immediate effect following the decisions taken by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in…

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. 

Based in Saudi Arabia,…