Signalling a truce, why Modi’s visit to RSS headquarters is significant

Modi visited memorial of RSS founder in Nagpur and was seen in casual conversation with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. BJP & RSS functionaries insist the visit was nothing out of ordinary.

Published 03 Apr, 2025 06:13pm

Soldier martyred in accidental explosion in AJK

Indian forces violate LoC ceasefire near Poonch.

Updated 03 Apr, 2025 12:54pm

Indian bill to revamp Muslim land management faces backlash

Opposition, Islamic groups in India see legislation as a ploy to secure assets owned by Muslims.

Updated 03 Apr, 2025 09:55am

Death toll in India firework factory blast rises to 21: officials

Several others injured in massive explosion at illegal firecracker factory in Gujarat.

Published 02 Apr, 2025 10:43am

Afghan Taliban govt urges Pakistan not to start deportation of refugees as deadline expires

Minister urges Pakistan to allow refugees to return voluntarily; state media says strict action to commence after expiry of deadline.

Published 01 Apr, 2025 01:51pm

Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka sign deal to strengthen capital markets

Agreement aims to facilitate technology development and sharing, along with human resource collaboration.

Published 01 Apr, 2025 01:19pm

India’s PM Modi makes first visit to RSS headquarters in Nagpur since re-election

Hails the Hindu nationalist group during historic tour; says India becoming the voice of Global South; inaugurates several projects.

Updated 31 Mar, 2025 01:20am

Clashes erupt in India-held Kashmir

Clashes began in the south of the occupied territory when a police foot patrol was ambushed, leaving four police personnel dead.

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:51am

‘Serial violator’: Pakistan fires back at India FM Jaishankar over minority rights claims

FO says New Delhi must address its own failures regarding minority rights.

Published 29 Mar, 2025 12:40pm

US religious freedom panel urges sanctions against Pakistan, Indian spy agency RAW

Recommends US government to designate Pakistan and India as a “Country of Particular Concern”.

Published 26 Mar, 2025 07:43pm

‘Will not apologise’: Indian comedian Kunal Kamra defiant after Shiv Sena workers ransack comedy venue

Condemns the destruction of property and criticises the growing intolerance towards comedians.

Published 25 Mar, 2025 09:26pm

Pakistan pushes UNSC for ‘just and lasting’ settlement of Kashmir dispute

Say that Kashmir is a disputed territory and not India’s "integral part" in response to New Delhi's remarks.

Updated 25 Mar, 2025 12:53pm

Afghan Taliban say US has lifted $10m reward for information on Sirajuddin Haqqani

FBI still lists reward on website for head of US-designated terror outfit Haqqani network.

Updated 23 Mar, 2025 12:51pm

Torkham border crossing reopens for pedestrians after a month

Ambassador Sadiq meets Afghan FM; officials say only Afghan nationals with valid visas, passports will be allowed to enter.

Published 22 Mar, 2025 05:20pm

X sues Modi’s government over content removal in new India censorship fight

Lawsuit, allegations mark escalation in ongoing legal dispute over how New Delhi orders content to be taken down.

Published 20 Mar, 2025 10:20pm

India detains hundreds of farmers as police bulldoze protest sites

Police say farmers were given prior notice of clearance; Punjab's ruling party says closing roads "not the solution".

Published 20 Mar, 2025 11:26am

Torkham reopens after 27 days following successful jirga negotiations

The decision to reopen the border crossing was taken at a flag meeting at Torkham on the Afghan side.

Updated 19 Mar, 2025 05:44pm

Wikimedia challenges India content takedown, warns of chilling effect on free speech

The Supreme Court is expected to hold its next hearing on the Wikimedia case on April 4.

Published 18 Mar, 2025 09:54pm

India asks US to list Sikhs for Justice as terrorist organisation, Indian source says

Request comes during talks between Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and visiting US national intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard

Updated 18 Mar, 2025 06:05pm

Bangladesh rebukes US spy chief over religious violence remarks

Says Tulsi Gabbard's allegations over "abuse of religious minorities" are misleading.

Published 18 Mar, 2025 03:16pm