The General’s Republic: How Pakistan’s military hijacked the state (IANS Analysis)

IANS | June 29, 2025 9:49 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Pakistan's political landscape has long been orchestrated not by its elected representatives but by the opaque influence of its military elite, whose grip on the nation's trajectory grows ever more evident with each successive episode. The recent visit of Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, to the United States—noticeably unaccompanied by the Prime Minister—serves as a striking indication of how far civilian authority has been marginalised.

'Misrepresented': Indian mission in Indonesia clarifies Defence Attache's remarks on Operation Sindoor at varsity

IANS | June 29, 2025 9:28 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Indonesia on Sunday termed media reports on Defence Attache Captain Shiv Kumar’s purported remarks on Operation Sindoor as "misrepresentation" as he expounded on the country's anti-terrorism operation deep inside Pakistan on May 5.

FairPoint: Calling time on Pakistan's pretence, India leads where others flinch

Deepika Bhan | June 29, 2025 4:28 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) It is high time that India goes aggressive with everything that has a Pakistan connection on every international platform. Operation Sindoor has laid bare the world diplomacy and proven that the battle is one's own. The solution cannot be brought or aided by anyone else; it lies in standing up and pointing the finger strongly.

As NATO eyes Indo-Pacific, India offers strategic depth without alignment

Vas Shenoy | June 29, 2025 9:55 AM

Rome: The NATO summit held in The Hague on June 24-25 may be remembered less for its urgent reaffirmations -- support for Ukraine, increased defence spending, and condemnation of Iranian strikes -- than for a more disciplined, forward-looking pivot: the Indo-Pacific now occupies a central place in NATO's strategic imagination as the Indo-Mediterranean plunges into conflict.

More setbacks than breakthroughs for Ukraine at NATO Summit

Baidya Bikash Basu | June 28, 2025 8:49 PM

New Delhi: Ukraine's efforts to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and the European Union (EU) suffered a jolt this week as the NATO Summit at The Hague wrapped up without any mention of the same in the official declaration.

PM Modi's forthcoming visit underlines enduring friendly relations, strengthening strategic ties: Ghana

IANS | June 28, 2025 1:13 PM

Accra, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's forthcoming visit will underscore the warm and enduring friendly relations between Ghana and India and the importance of strengthening bilateral ties, the Ghana Presidency has said.

Kirti Vardhan Singh in Zimbabwe, discusses bilateral cooperation in environmental protection

IANS | June 28, 2025 8:30 AM

Harare, June 28 (IANS) In a significant step toward enhancing India-Zimbabwe relations, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met with Zimbabwe’s Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Evelyn Ndlovu, in Harare. The two leaders discussed expanding bilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of environmental protection and wildlife conservation.

4415 Indian nationals brought home from Iran and Israel under Operation Sindhu: MEA

IANS | June 27, 2025 9:32 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) A total of 4415 Indian nationals - 3597 from Iran and 818 from Israel - have been evacuated so far using 19 special evacuation flights during Operation Sindhu, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.

Deepening partnerships across continents, PM Modi set to embark on five-nation tour next week

IANS | June 27, 2025 9:12 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a five-nation visit starting July 2, visiting Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday.

Stranded British fighter jet to be moved to Thiruvananthapuram airport's repair facility

IANS | June 27, 2025 6:14 PM

New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, June 27 (IANS) Nearly two weeks after it made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram airport, the UK F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet will be moved to the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul facility at the airport as it awaits repairs, the British High Commission stated on Friday.

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The General’s Republic: How Pakistan’s military hijacked the state (IANS Analysis)

'Misrepresented': Indian mission in Indonesia clarifies Defence Attache's remarks on Operation Sindoor at varsity

FairPoint: Calling time on Pakistan's pretence, India leads where others flinch

As NATO eyes Indo-Pacific, India offers strategic depth without alignment

More setbacks than breakthroughs for Ukraine at NATO Summit

PM Modi's forthcoming visit underlines enduring friendly relations, strengthening strategic ties: Ghana

Kirti Vardhan Singh in Zimbabwe, discusses bilateral cooperation in environmental protection

4415 Indian nationals brought home from Iran and Israel under Operation Sindhu: MEA

Deepening partnerships across continents, PM Modi set to embark on five-nation tour next week

Stranded British fighter jet to be moved to Thiruvananthapuram airport's repair facility

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