US sends envoys to hear Iran out in Pakistan​

IANS | April 24, 2026 11:36 PM

Washington, April 24 (IANS) The United States President Donald Trump will dispatch special envoys to Pakistan to engage with Iran, following what White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described as signs of progress, even as she highlighted diplomatic gains in the Middle East.​

Islamic State pushes train arson, knife attacks in South India

Vicky Nanjappa | April 24, 2026 1:47 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The Islamic State, which has managed to capture a large audience in the country, especially in South India, has been urging its recruits online to set trains on fire. In addition to burning down trains filled with passengers, it has also been urging its supporters to carry out knife attacks on busy streets.

NSA Doval, UK counterpart discuss strengthening defence and security cooperation

IANS | April 23, 2026 7:36 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval hosted his British counterpart Jonathan Powell for the annual India-UK Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi on Thursday, holding discussions on advancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including strengthening defence and security cooperation.