New Delhi understands the stakes of India-US relationship, says expert

IANS | September 25, 2025 11:21 PM

Washington, Sep 25 (IANS) Ashley Tellis, a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and leading expert on India-US ties, has praised India's reaction to recent bilateral tensions, saying that New Delhi understood the "stakes in the relationship with the United States".

India successfully tested Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile from Rail based Mobile launcher system: Defence Minister Singh

IANS | September 25, 2025 9:23 AM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) In a major move that puts India in an elite league of nations, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday announced that the country has carried out the successful test launch of the Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile from a Rail based Mobile launcher system that is designed to cover a range of up to 2,000 kms and is equipped with various advanced features.

Key aide to Pahalgam attack terrorists arrested in Jammu and Kashmir

IANS | September 24, 2025 6:41 PM

New Delhi/Srinagar, Sep 24 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, the Jammu and Kashmir have arrested one person accused of providing logistical support to the terrorists involved in the April 22 Pahalgam attack. The arrested individual has been identified as Mohammad Kataria.

71 Maoists surrender in Dantewada under 'Lon Varratu', 'Puna Margem' campaigns

IANS | September 24, 2025 2:39 PM

Raipur, Sep 24 (IANS) In a major breakthrough for peace and rehabilitation efforts in South Bastar, 71 Maoists, including 30 with bounties totalling Rs 64 lakh, on Wednesday laid down arms and surrendered to authorities under the Chhattisgarh government's flagship initiatives - Lon Varratu (Come Back Home) and Puna Margem (Rehabilitation and Regeneration).

Rajnath Singh discusses defence sector ties with Morocco Minister

IANS | September 23, 2025 1:58 PM

Rabat, Sep 23 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh discussed steps for deepening partnerships in key sectors, including defence, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, with Morocco’s Minister of Trade Ryad Mezzour on Tuesday in Rabat, an official said.