Canberra, March 14 (IANS) India’s 2025 Maritime Doctrine underscores its ambition to be a “preferred security partner” and “first responder” in the region, marking a notable shift from repeated use of these terms in diplomatic statements to their formal inclusion in a naval policy.
Hyderabad, March 14 (IANS) Top Maoist leader Devuji, also known as Thippiri Tirupati, who recently surfaced from underground and joined the mainstream, has appealed to the government to seek the lifting of the ban on the Communist Party of India (Maoist), saying the organisation is willing to function legally and disband its armed wing if it is allowed political space.
Jaipur, March 14 (IANS) The Rajasthan government late on Friday night abruptly replaced the Police Superintendents of 22 districts. Including these 22 SPs, the Rajasthan government transferred a total of 64 officers belonging to the Indian Police Service (IPS).
Jammu, March 14 (IANS) A massive search operation was launched on Saturday in forward areas of Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district soon after a Pakistani drone crossed the International Border to enter into the Indian side.
New Delhi: The ongoing conflict in West Asia, particularly the rising escalation involving the US, Israel, and Iran, has sucked in the Gulf states and has created one of the most volatile environments in recent decades. For India, whose economic and strategic interests are deeply tied to West Asia, the crisis presents both challenges and opportunities. New Delhi has responded with a carefully calibrated policy of strategic neutrality, emphasising restraint, dialogue, and diplomatic engagement rather than overt alignment with any side. This posture reflects India’s broader foreign policy doctrine of strategic autonomy and plurilateralism, which seeks to maintain balanced relationships with multiple actors.
Abu Dhabi, March 13 (IANS) Amid ongoing conflict in West Asia, India has pursued a diplomatic path, prioritising the safety of its citizens while engaging with all partners in the region. India's response has remained measured, responsible and humane., a report has highlighted
Islamabad, March 13 (IANS) The US Embassy in Islamabad on Friday extended the suspension of its visa services until March 20 while stating that all consular services at the US Consulates General in Karachi and Lahore also remain suspended.
Washington, March 13 (IANS) The US said Friday that its military campaign against Iran had sharply degraded Tehran’s armed forces, with more than 6,000 targets struck and Iranian naval power rendered “combat ineffective” as the conflict entered its 13th day.
Washington, March 13 (IANS) The Pentagon on Friday said Iran, not the United States or its allies, was responsible for disruptions to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.
Kabul, March 13 (IANS) Afghanistan's Ministry of National Defence said on Friday that it has conducted strikes on Pakistani military centres and installations in Kohat district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in retaliation to the airstrikes launched by Islamabad on Thursday night which resulted in several civilian casualities on the Afghan side.
