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Loyal to Congress for 16 years, differences can be discussed behind closed doors: Shashi Tharoor | Indians will soon feel ashamed to speak in English: Amit Shah amid language debate | Crashed Air India aircraft's black box to be sent to US for data recovery as India lacks 'proper equipment' | After SC's rap, Karnataka govt promises securities to theatres if Kamal Haasan's Thug Life releases | 'Misconduct proved': Probe panel recommends 'cash pile' accused Justice Yashwant Varma's impeachment | Hours after call with Modi, Trump continues taking credit for 'stopping war' between India and Pakistan | PM Modi arrives in Croatia on last leg of his three-nation tour, accorded warm welcome at airport | Air India cancels Delhi-Paris flight too after nixing Ahmedabad-London journey | 'Can't allow mobs to take over streets, rule of law must prevail': Supreme Court slams ban on Kamal Haasan's Thug Life | Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London cancelled over unavailability of aircraft

Sheikh Hasina's ouster: Bangladesh to observe August 5 as public holiday

Jun 20, 2025, at 10:27 am

The interim government in Bangladesh will mark August 5 as Student-People Uprising Day to mark the ouster of former PM Sheikh Hasina, who escaped to India amid violent protests against her regime.

Canadian intelligence agency confirms Khalistani extremists are operating on its soil

Jun 20, 2025, at 09:58 am

Canada’s top intelligence agency has confirmed that a 'small group' of Canada-based Khalistani extremists (CBKEs) is continuing to pose a national security threat to the country.

Middle East crisis: Iran appoints Brigadier General Majid Khademi as intelligence chief

Jun 20, 2025, at 09:20 am

Iran has appointed the new head of the intelligence at its Revolutionary Guards, days after the previous chief was killed in an Israeli strike, media reports said.

Donald Trump to decide on US' involvement in Israel-Iran conflict within 2 weeks: White House

Jun 20, 2025, at 01:42 am

The White House on Thursday said that US President Donald Trump will decide whether to get involved in the Israel-Iran conflict in the next two weeks. 

'Extremely dangerous': Russia warns US against 'military intervention' in Iran-Israel war

Jun 19, 2025, at 11:15 pm

Russia on Thursday warned the United States against any 'military intervention' in the Iran-Israel war, according to AFP.

‘Cannot be allowed to exist, will be accountable for war crimes’: Israel vows to eliminate Khamenei after Iran strikes hit Soroka hospital

Jun 19, 2025, at 06:31 pm

Tel Aviv: Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz on Sunday issued a stark warning, declaring that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei “can no longer be allowed to exist” after an Iranian missile strike hit a hospital near Tel Aviv.

'I may do it, I may not do it': Trump on striking Iran after Ayatollah Khamenei's 'not surrendering' remark

Jun 19, 2025, at 01:35 am

Hours after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that the US will "suffer irreparable harm" for interfering in its conflict with Israel, Donald Trump has responded, saying he might strike Iran or he might not.

IDF confirms striking military targets in Tehran

Jun 18, 2025, at 07:48 pm

Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday confirmed it is conducting strikes on military targets in the Iranian capital Tehran.

China’s nuclear arsenal is growing faster than any other country: SIPRI

Jun 18, 2025, at 07:37 pm

China’s nuclear arsenal is growing faster than any other country’s, by about 100 new warheads a year since 2023, said Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) in its report.

IAEA says Israel hit two nuclear centrifuge production sites in Iran

Jun 18, 2025, at 05:06 pm

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Wednesday confirmed two nuclear centrifuge centres in Iran were hit by Israel.

Careem shuts down ride-hailing arm in Pakistan amid intensifying competition

Jun 18, 2025, at 04:03 pm

Careem, Uber's ride-hailing arm in the Middle East, has announced it will end its service in Pakistan.

Canadian lawmaker praises Carney for inviting Modi to attend G7 Summit

Jun 18, 2025, at 03:35 pm

Canadian lawyer and MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena in British Columbia, Dallas Brodie, has appreciated PM Mark Carney's initiative of inviting Narendra Modi to attend G7 Summit and said it can help better relationship between the two countries.

New study shows use of AI enhances nuclear conflict risk due to miscommunication

Jun 18, 2025, at 02:55 pm

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), an institute on conflict research, has said in its yearbook that the use of Artificial Intelligence increases the risk of a nuclear conflict breaking out as a result of miscommunication, misunderstanding or technical accident.

Battle begins, says supreme leader Khamenei as Iran launches hypersonic missiles at Israel

Jun 18, 2025, at 02:55 pm

Iran fired a pair of ballistic missile barrages at Israel early Wednesday, with the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declaring the beginning of the battle, further escalating tension in the region.

'You are the best, I am trying to be like you': Meloni bonds with Modi at G7 Summit

Jun 18, 2025, at 02:19 pm

Calgary/IBNS: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday called her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi "the best" as the two bonded on the sidelines of G7 Summit.

I need to be careful about further commentary: Canada PM Mark Carney on Nijjar case after meeting Modi at G7

Jun 18, 2025, at 12:33 pm

Calgary/IBNS: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he needs to be "careful about further commentary" on the Hardeep Singh Nijjar case after meeting his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis.

'Unconditional surrender': Trump warns Iran, saying he knows where 'Supreme Leader is hiding'

Jun 17, 2025, at 11:03 pm

US President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Iran's Supreme Leader, asking him to 'surrender unconditionally' and also stating that he knows where Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is hiding and can get him eliminated.

Israel has struck Iran's underground Natanz nuclear complex: UN agency

Jun 17, 2025, at 09:48 pm

Israel has hit one of Iran's most secretive and secure nuclear facilities - the Natanz nuclear complex, located deep underground, in a precision strike, the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed on Tuesday.

Over 68,000 sign up for Trump’s $5 million ‘Trump Card’ visa scheme amid legal doubts

Jun 17, 2025, at 09:42 pm

More than 68,000 people have already signed up for the Trump administration’s newly launched immigration initiative dubbed the Trump Card, a $5 million investment-based visa scheme that offers a potential path to US residency, Financial Times reported, citing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.

Towing industry scam: 18 people, mostly Indian-origin suspects, arrested in Canada

Jun 17, 2025, at 06:54 pm

At least 18 people, mostly believed to be Indian-origin suspects, were arrested and assets worth over 4.2 million Canadian dollars seized after police dismantled an organised criminal network linked to the towing industry.

Meet real-life M: British PM appoints first female chief of intelligence agency MI 6

Jun 17, 2025, at 06:29 pm

In the history of the organisation that was born 116 years ago, it will be led by a woman for the first time after British PM Keir Starmer appointed Blaise Metreweli as the chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6).

Overseas Pakistanis demonstrate against Syed Asim Munir during his Washington DC visit

Jun 17, 2025, at 05:57 pm

Pakistani Army chief  Syed Asim Munir faced embarrassment recently when overseas Pakistanis demonstrated against him during his visit to Washington DC.

China: Explosion in fireworks factory leaves nine dead

Jun 17, 2025, at 04:43 pm

At least nine people died and 26 others were injured after an explosion rocked a fireworks factory in a village in central China's Hunan province on Monday, media reports said.

G7 leaders back Israel, call Iran as principal source of terror in region

Jun 17, 2025, at 03:58 pm

The G7 leaders, who are currently meeting in Canada, backed Israel in the ongoing conflict and levelled its rival Iran as the principal source of regional instability and terror.

Iran's top military commander Ali Shadmani eliminated, confirms IDF

Jun 17, 2025, at 02:42 pm

The Israeli military on Tuesday claimed it eliminated Iran's top military commander Ali Shadmani, during an overnight strike.

Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran: Donald Trump as Israel-Iran conflict prevails

Jun 17, 2025, at 11:32 am

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has appealed to the residents of Tehran to flee as Israel and Iran continued to fire at each other.

Eliminating Iran's supreme leader will end conflict: Benjamin Netanyahu, even after Trump vetoed Israel's plan

Jun 17, 2025, at 02:10 am

A day after US officials confirmed that President Donald Trump had vetoed Israeli plans to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated that the quickest way to end this conflict is to eliminate Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, media reports said.

Iran launches another barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel as conflict escalates on Day 4

Jun 17, 2025, at 12:48 am

Iran launched another barrage of ballistic missiles towards the densely populated regions of Israel, prompting the sounding of sirens in the affected areas, media reports said.

Israel strikes Iran state TV studio during live broadcast, presenter seen rushing out

Jun 16, 2025, at 10:59 pm

The headquarters of the Iranian state television, Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN), operated by IRIB, was hit by an Israeli strike on Monday evening, which abruptly halted its live broadcast, media reports said.

Pakistan: Bomb planted in motorcycle explodes in Balochistan, two die

Jun 16, 2025, at 06:55 pm

A bomb planted on a motorcycle exploded in Pakistan's Balochistan region on Monday, leaving at least two people dead and 11 others injured, media reports said.