Pakistan 'extremely problematic' partner, not reliable ally for US: Report

IANS | April 25, 2026 9:10 PM

Washington, April 25 (IANS) Pakistan should not be viewed as a mediator but as a deeply "problematic partner" whose privileged status as a major non-NATO ally warrants serious reconsideration. Despite Washington's political, economic and military engagements with Islamabad, Pakistan has repeatedly proved to be an unreliable strategic partner for the United States, a report said on Saturday.

Haven't seen myself, can't say where it came from: Ex-Army chief on Rahul's claims about unpublished book

IANS | April 25, 2026 3:17 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Former Indian Army Chief, General (retired) Manoj Mukund Naravane said that he has not seen his memoir 'Four Stars of Destiny' in a published form and has no answers to how the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi got access to it.

We are apolitical and will remain so: General Naravane slams attempts to link Army with politics

IANS | April 25, 2026 2:37 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Former Indian Army Chief (retired) General Manoj Mukund Naravane has emphasised the significant distinction between politics and the Indian armed forces, criticising efforts to link the military to political matters.

India, US discuss deepening strategic ties, reaffirm commitment towards Indo-Pacific security

IANS | April 25, 2026 1:13 PM

Washington, April 25 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan held discussions with a senior US Indo-Pacific Command official, reinforcing the expanding strategic alignment between the two nations in terms of regional security.

Pakistan looks to replace flagged OGWs in J&K, moves to reboot student outreach plan

Vicky Nanjappa | April 25, 2026 12:54 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) In a bid to rebuild and revive its terror network in Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan has been trying to set up a group of completely new overground workers (OGWs).

Govt gave full freedom, placed full trust in Army: Gen Naravane on India-China standoff (IANS Interview)

IANS | April 25, 2026 11:23 AM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Former Indian Army Chief, General Manoj Mukund Naravane (Retd.) opened up about the recent controversy surrounding the India-China standoff of 2020, stating that the government has given "full freedom" to the armed forces to take actions in such situations, which shows that it has "full trust" in its military.

West has declared war on Russia: Sergey Lavrov

IANS | April 24, 2026 11:40 PM

Moscow, April 24 (IANS) With the help of Ukraine, Western countries have declared war on Russia, stated Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday.

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.

Govt and country backed army during China standoff: General Naravane

IANS | April 23, 2026 10:46 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Former Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane has formally addressed the political controversy surrounding the 2020 China standoff, firmly denying claims that the military was left without direction during the crisis.

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Pakistan 'extremely problematic' partner, not reliable ally for US: Report

Haven't seen myself, can't say where it came from: Ex-Army chief on Rahul's claims about unpublished book

We are apolitical and will remain so: General Naravane slams attempts to link Army with politics

India, US discuss deepening strategic ties, reaffirm commitment towards Indo-Pacific security

Pakistan looks to replace flagged OGWs in J&K, moves to reboot student outreach plan

Govt gave full freedom, placed full trust in Army: Gen Naravane on India-China standoff (IANS Interview)

West has declared war on Russia: Sergey Lavrov

US sends envoys to hear Iran out in Pakistan

Islamic State pushes train arson, knife attacks in South India

Govt and country backed army during China standoff: General Naravane

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