Pakistan continues to run with West while hunting with Ummah: Report

IANS | August 17, 2025 6:18 PM

London, Aug 17 (IANS) Pakistan Army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir's threat, during his recent visit to the US, that said that if pushed to the brink, Pakistan would “take half the world down,” explicitly mentioning India, had sparked international concerns, as the country has repeatedly weaponised "Ummah solidarity" as a bargaining chip in global diplomacy. "It continues to run with the West while hunting with the Ummah," as per a report.

J&K: Soldier’s compassion gives voice to silent child

IANS | August 16, 2025 9:46 PM

Kathua, Aug 16 (IANS) In the remote village of Duggan in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army has become a beacon of hope for a struggling family. Akshay Sharma, a young boy from a poor household, remained silent for eight long years due to a cleft lip and palate condition.

Trump heads back to Washington after inconclusive summit with Putin

IANS | August 16, 2025 7:13 AM

Anchorage (Alaska), Aug 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has left Alaska following his inconclusive summit regarding the war in Ukraine on Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin though the talks which lasted for nearly three hours ended on a positive note.

FBI Director Kash Patel extends greetings to India on Independence Day

IANS | August 15, 2025 8:52 PM

Washington, Aug 15 (IANS) Kash Patel, Director of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), on Friday extended his greetings to India as the country celebrated its 79th Independence Day. Patel took to his social media sharing highlights of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation from the Red Fort on the occasion of the celebration.