Security forces have discovered a huge weapon cache containing a variety of arms and ammunition, including anti-aircraft guns, in eastern Afghanistan's Nuristan province, said an army statement on Thursday.
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Maldives President returns home, expresses gratitude for India's financial assistance
During the visit, Muizzu held high-level meetings with President Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and several other senior Indian government officials with discussions centered around strengthening the friendship and development partnership between the Maldives and India.
PM Modi is 'total killer' with nation's adversaries, refused offers of help to deal with threat: Trump
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a "total killer" with the nation's adversaries and turned down offers of help when India faced threats, former US President Donald Trump has said.
Don't invite Zakir Naik again, say furious Pakistanis after Islamic preacher's controversial remarks
Zakir Naik, the fugitive Islamic preacher, continues to receive massive flak for making controversial statements during his ongoing tour of Pakistan with even some of his hardcore followers insisting that Islamabad has made a "big mistake" by inviting him to the country, that too as a 'state guest'.
Will end war when we complete all goals: Netanyahu at Oct 7 mourning meeting
Expressing gratitude to the heroism of male and female fighters in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and security personnel - regular and reserve, army and police, Shin Bet and Mossad - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said that his government is "determined to complete the job" and free the remaining hostages from Gaza.
Trump makes defiant return with Musk to failed assassination site
Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump made a defiant appearance with techno entrepreneur Elon Musk at the site of the failed assassination calling it a "hallowed place" where he said he was saved by providential intervention.
'Will win with or without your support': Netanyahu slams Western leaders amid calls for arms embargo
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has slammed French President Emmanuel Macron, who in a recent radio interview called for halting the supply of weapons to Israel for its operations in Gaza, saying all "civilized" countries should be standing firmly by Israel's side as it fights the forces of "barbarism led by Iran".
Pak Army assumes security in Islamabad amid rising tensions on streets, upcoming SCO Summit
Amid the fast-changing security situation on the ground in Islamabad with violent protests, clashes, arrests, cellular services and internet blockades; the government of Pakistan has decided to hand over the security of the capital to the Pakistan Army units officially.
India's economic support critical to realise vision of prosperous Sri Lanka: Dissanayake
During his day-long visit, Jaishankar called on Dissanayake, met with Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and held discussions with the country's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath. He also met former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party leader Sajith Premadasa.
India calls for urgently adopting anti-terrorism pact, suggests way out of logjam
Warning that terrorist groups are enormously boosting their capabilities, India has renewed its call for urgently adopting the international treaty against terrorism it proposed almost 30 years ago and suggested a way out of the problem of defining terrorism and terrorists, which is holding it up.
Pakistan, the glorifier of face of international terror, cannot claim to be victim: India
Pakistan, the glorifier of the face of international terrorism, Al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden, cannot claim to be a victim of terror and risks facing the consequences of its actions, R. Mythili, the legal officer at India's UN Mission, said on Thursday.
Maldives President Muizzu acknowledges India's 'crucial role' ahead of State Visit
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu will embark on a State Visit to India from October 6 to 10 following an official invitation extended by President of India Droupadi Murmu, his office announced on Friday.
EAM Jaishankar to visit Pakistan for SCO meeting
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation at the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Governments (CHG) meeting, scheduled be held in Islamabad on October 15-16, the External Affairs Ministry (MEA) announced Friday.
50 Indian fishermen released as EAM Jaishankar meets Lankan President Dissanayake
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar called on Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on Friday, affirming the island nation's special place in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and 'SAGAR' (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision.
Banner over New York City, Statue of Liberty calls for end to genocide of Hindus in Bangladesh
New Yorkers woke up to a powerful appeal to the global community by the Hindu community in the US as American groups organised a huge airline banner, calling for urgent global action to stop the ongoing genocide of Hindus in Bangladesh.
Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill 1,974, injure 9,384: Health Minister
Lebanese Health Minister Firas Abiad reported that a total of 1,974 people have been killed, including 127 children and 261 women, and 9,384 others wounded in Lebanon since the onset of the Hezbollah-Israeli conflict in October last year.
India, US ink pact on critical minerals: Commerce Minister Goyal
The MoU will also pave the way for the two countries to launch joint projects in a third country and seek investments from other countries, the Commerce Minister said at a news conference to review his meetings with US officials.
Safety of peacekeepers 'paramount' amid Israeli ground operation in Lebanon: Peacekeeping chief
While the UN forces, including about 900 Indians, are holding on to their positions in Lebanon amid the Israeli ground operation and the Hezbollah offensives, the "paramount criteria is safety and security of our peacekeepers", the head of peacekeeping has said.
Imran Khan spewing hate and division, acting like Central Asian invaders: Nawaz Sharif
Nawaz Sharif emphasised that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party headed by Imran Khan has failed to meet expectations of people as their only focus is on protests and organising street riots.
Overwhelmed by global conflicts, UN looks for hope in Gandhi’s vision
Overwhelmed by intractable conflicts, the world organisation observed Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary as the International Day of Nonviolence, looking for glimmers of hope in the leader’s vision.
Guterres expresses appreciation for India contributing peacekeepers to Lebanon operation
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed "deep appreciation" for India and other countries contributing troops to the peacekeeping operation in Lebanon where they face dangers from a growing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
CEO Forum: India, US reaffirm commitment to expanding bilateral commerce, trade
Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and his US counterpart Gina Raimondo co-chaired the 6th meeting of the US-India CEO Forum, which is the highest platform for discussing trade and commerce between the two countries.
EAM Jaishankar meets Sullivan, Harris' NSA Gordon
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a "productive" meeting with US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan on Wednesday.
Italian PM Meloni to host G7 leaders' call on escalating tension in Middle East
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will on Wednesday evening, India time, host a call of Group of Seven (G7) leaders on the worsening of the crisis in the Middle East following Iran's attack on Israel on Tuesday night.
Israel bans UN chief Guterres from entering country
Israel on Wednesday declared UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres persona non grata and banned him from entering the country for his failure to "unequivocally condemn" Iran's missile attack.