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Crucial Buddhist summit begins in McLeodganj, Dalai Lama likely to mention reincarnation process

Vishal Gulati | July 2, 2025 9:53 AM

Dharamsala, July 2 (IANS) A three-day Buddhist religious conference began on Wednesday in McLeodganj, a small and quaint hill station in the suburbs of the northern hill town of Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh, with a video statement from Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, who is turning 90 on July 6, that could mention the process for selecting his next reincarnation, while Beijing tries to replace centuries-old Tibetan identity and culture.

Trump, Rubio discuss implementing multifaceted cooperation under US-India COMPACT

IANS | July 2, 2025 9:42 AM

Washington, July 2 (IANS) The US-India COMPACT, a multifaceted programme for cooperation between the two countries, was the centrepiece of the meeting between External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.

Fireworks facility explodes in California, triggers massive fire

IANS | July 2, 2025 9:18 AM

California, July 2 (IANS) A fireworks facility in the Yolo County town of Esparto, California, has exploded and caught fire, prompting widespread panic, road closures, and emergency response operations.

'Looking forward to interacting with world leaders', PM Modi embarks on historic 5-nation tour

IANS | July 2, 2025 8:54 AM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday embarked for Accra, Ghana, marking the first leg of his five-nation tour aimed at reinforcing India's global partnerships, with a focus on strengthening bonds across the Global South and both sides of the Atlantic.

Quad ministers demand bringing Pahalgam terrorists to justice, renew commitment to counterterrorism

IANS | July 2, 2025 8:27 AM

Washington, July 2 (IANS) Renewing their commitment to work together to fight terrorism, the Quad foreign ministers have demanded that all those responsible for the "reprehensible" Pahalgam attack be immediately brought to justice and countries concerned cooperate with the authorities.

India, US mutually aware of regional security concerns, can counter threats together: Hegseth

IANS | July 2, 2025 6:24 AM

Washington, July 2 (IANS) During his meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the US and India are mutually aware of the security concerns in the region, and have the ability to counter that threat together.

Pakistan: Violent crackdown on peaceful protestors in Balochistan continues

IANS | July 1, 2025 9:31 PM

Quetta, July 1 (IANS) Human rights activists from Balochistan on Tuesday reported that Pakistani forces, including Frontier Corps (FC) and police, launched a violent crackdown on sleeping protesters in D-Baloch, Kech district of Balochistan, during the sixth night of the ongoing protest against the closure of Abdohi border.

Pakistan: Over 50 killed due to heavy rain and flash floods

IANS | July 1, 2025 9:17 PM

Islamabad, July 1 (IANS) Over 50 people have been killed in Pakistan over the last few days due to heavy rains and flash floods, with the highest toll reported from the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where 21 people lost their lives, including 10 children, local media reported on Tuesday.

EAM Jaishankar reiterates India's right to defend against terrorism, asks Quad understanding

IANS | July 1, 2025 9:11 PM

Washington, July 1 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar reiterated on Tuesday India's right to defend itself against terrorism and asked the Quad to understand it as the four-nation group's foreign ministers gathered for their ministerial.

Russia has no intention to delay talks on Ukraine: Kremlin

IANS | July 1, 2025 8:57 PM

Moscow, July 1 (IANS) Russia is not interested in stalling negotiations on Ukraine and aims to achieve its goals by political and diplomatic means, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday.

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Crucial Buddhist summit begins in McLeodganj, Dalai Lama likely to mention reincarnation process

Trump, Rubio discuss implementing multifaceted cooperation under US-India COMPACT

Fireworks facility explodes in California, triggers massive fire

'Looking forward to interacting with world leaders', PM Modi embarks on historic 5-nation tour

Quad ministers demand bringing Pahalgam terrorists to justice, renew commitment to counterterrorism

India, US mutually aware of regional security concerns, can counter threats together: Hegseth

Pakistan: Violent crackdown on peaceful protestors in Balochistan continues

Pakistan: Over 50 killed due to heavy rain and flash floods

EAM Jaishankar reiterates India's right to defend against terrorism, asks Quad understanding

Russia has no intention to delay talks on Ukraine: Kremlin

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