On-ground realities, regional security imperatives in engaging with Kabul

IANS | October 9, 2025 2:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has been busy urging the global community to support the beleaguered nation since assuming office in August 2021. He has visited several countries in this effort, with the requisite exemption from the United Nations that imposes a travel ban on Afghan officials.

India should get rightful place in UNSC: UK PM Keir Starmer

IANS | October 9, 2025 2:50 PM

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said New Delhi should get its 'rightful place' on the UN Security Council, highlighting India’s remarkable growth story and its potential to play a key role in global affairs.

Pakistan witnesses alarming spike in violence in 2025: Report

IANS | October 8, 2025 9:24 PM

Islamabad, Oct 8 (IANS) Pakistan has witnessed an over 46 per cent surge in violence during the third quarter of 2025, with at least 901 fatalities and 599 injuries – including civilians, security personnel, and outlaws – resulting from 329 incidents of violence, including terror attacks and counter-terror operations, a report by Islamabad-based think tank Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) has revealed.

Op Sindoor proved power of teamwork and precision: IAF Chief AP Singh

IANS | October 8, 2025 11:30 AM

Hindon, Oct 8 (IANS) Indian Air Force Chief A.P. Singh on Wednesday said that Operation Sindoor stands as a moment of immense pride for the nation and exemplifies how victory is achieved through effective teamwork, synergy, and coordination among the defence forces.

ISI-backed ISKP, LeT target Balochis and Taliban, plan to revive terrorism in Kashmir: Sources

Saurabh Sharma | October 7, 2025 3:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) After the deliberate strategic relocation of terror outfits, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), into Pakistan’s restive region Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province, top sources now confirm that Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) is now being subtly repurposed by the Pakistani military establishment to target Baloch nationalists and elements within the Taliban regime who defy Islamabad’s control.

IAF witnessed ‘golden era’ under PM Modi: Gujarat CM Patel

IANS | October 6, 2025 9:18 PM

Gandhinagar, Oct 6 (IANS) The 93rd anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was celebrated with great pride and patriotic fervour at the South Western Air Command (SWAC) headquarters in Gandhinagar, with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel gracing the occasion as the chief guest.