Trump meets Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh

IANS | May 14, 2025 2:42 PM

Riyadh, May 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump met Syria's interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in the presence of Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, in Riyadh on Wednesday.

Maha CM Fadnavis, BJP leaders and others hail PM Modi’s ‘new normal’ in war on terror; back strong stance against Pak

IANS | May 12, 2025 10:46 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation has set a clear and firm tone on India's stance towards terrorism, national security, and Pakistan's role in supporting terror activities. In a powerful speech, PM Modi outlined a series of strong measures aimed at countering terrorism, declaring that any future acts of terror will be treated as acts of war.

World has seen India's capability, terrorists will no longer be spared: PM Modi's top quotes

IANS | May 12, 2025 10:24 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday outlined India’s unwavering commitment to combat terrorism, following the success of ‘Operation Sindoor’. He dedicated the mission to the nation's collective spirit, especially to the women of India, whose honour and safety are at the heart of this decisive action. 'Operation Sindoor' has sent an unambiguous message to terrorist groups and their supporters: any attack on India and its citizens will be met with full force.

Outlining India's doctrinal shift to hard-nosed message for Pak: Full text of PM Modi's address to nation

IANS | May 12, 2025 9:56 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, in a powerful televised address to the nation, minced no words in criticising Pakistan and its terror-supporting tactics while underlining that 'Operation Sindoor' is the country's policy against terror, making it clear that terror and trade, terror and talk cannot happen together while water and blood can't also flow at the same time. The Prime Minister's hard-hitting address came close on the heels of the Indian Armed Forces' successful 'Operation Sindoor', which targeted terror launchpads in Pakistan as well as Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation to the dastardly April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 innocent lives of civilians.

Terror, trade and talk cannot co-exist: PM Modi sends stern message to Pakistan

IANS | May 12, 2025 9:16 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) In a firm declaration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday made it clear to the world that terror and diplomacy -- or terror and trade -- cannot co-exist. He further emphasised that “blood and water cannot flow together”, reinforcing India's stance that a meaningful dialogue with Pakistan can only proceed once terrorism and its promotion are eradicated completely from the soil of the neighbouring country.