India stands for values like peace, democracy & freedom which we need to preserve in the world today: Shashi Tharoor

IANS | May 24, 2025 6:02 AM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Before leaving for five foreign countries' tour to highlight India's stance against terrorism as part of Operation Sindoor outreach campaign, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has said that the country stands for all the values such as peace, democracy and freedom which it needs to preserve in the world today from the threats of hatred, killings and of terror taking over.

Supreme sacrifice of soldiers recognised with Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra

IANS | May 22, 2025 10:54 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu honoured brave soldiers from the armed forces, Central Armed Police Forces, and state and Union Territory police at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Six soldiers were awarded the Kirti Chakra (including four posthumously) and 33 soldiers were honoured with the Shaurya Chakra (including seven posthumously).

Milestone achievement: India hails resolution of longstanding Chagos dispute

IANS | May 22, 2025 9:32 PM

London/New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Terming it as a "milestone achievement" and a "positive development for the region", India on Thursday welcomed the signing of the treaty between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Mauritius on the return of Mauritian sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia.