Settlement of Ukraine conflict 'very complicated', admits Russian Ambassador (IANS interview)

IANS | May 28, 2025 9:03 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Russia's Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov on Wednesday admitted that the settlement of the Ukraine conflict remains "very complicated" and the focus should rather be on ending the war instead of initiating short ceasefires. Accusing Kyiv of repeatedly violating ceasefires, the Russian diplomat cited the recent exchange of prisoners as a positive development. At the same time, he made it clear that a ceasefire alone would not bring peace in Ukraine.

Russian Ambassador heaps praise on PM Modi's leadership, lauds India for punishing culprits behind Pahalgam (IANS exclusive)

IANS | May 28, 2025 8:08 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Asserting that both India and Russia stand for a multipolar world order, Russia's Ambassador to India Denis Alipov on Wednesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership while also praising New Delhi for identifying, tracking and punishing the culprits behind the heinous April 22 Pahalgam terror attack which resulted in the death of 26 innocent civilians.

India's national consensus and collective resolve against terrorism highlighted in South Africa

IANS | May 28, 2025 7:24 PM

Johannesburg, May 28 (IANS) The Indian all-party Parliamentary delegation, led by Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) Supriya Sule on Wednesday explained the background of terror incidents in India, including the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, while conveying India's united message of zero tolerance for terrorism during a meeting with the Deputy Chairperson of the National Council of Province (NCOP) of South Africa, Poobalan Govender, and other Members of the Parliament of South Africa.

ASEAN Secretary General appreciates India's principled approach on terrorism

IANS | May 28, 2025 6:59 PM

Jakarta, May 28 (IANS) The Indian all-party Parliamentary delegation led by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Jha on Wednesday held a meaningful interaction with Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta reaffirming India's unwavering stand against cross-border terrorism. The Secretary-General strongly condemned all forms of terrorism and appreciated India's principled approach reiterating ASEAN's commitment to work closely with India — a comprehensive strategic partner — on security and counter-terrorism cooperation.

Italian Senator bats for enhancing anti-terror cooperation with India

IANS | May 28, 2025 6:58 PM

Rome, May 28 (IANS) Stefania Craxi, head of Italian Senate's Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee, on Wednesday proposed enhancing cooperation with India to address the global scourge of terrorism during a meeting with the visiting Indian all-party Parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad.

Top Lashkar terrorists and Pak army chief feature together in nuclear celebration

IANS | May 28, 2025 6:18 PM

Karachi, May 28 (IANS) Deep State Pakistan's well-deserved reputation as a haven for terrorists around the world was confirmed once again on Wednesday as posters featuring Lashkar-e-Taiba commanders and Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir cropped up throughout the country on the 27th anniversary of 'Youm-e-Takbeer', or 'day of greatness', marking the conduct of five simultaneous underground nuclear tests in Balochistan on May 28, 1998.