On Thursday, while addressing the 9th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russian President Vladimir Putin had also mentioned India's role in providing a "helping hand" in resolving the issue.
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Pak Army chief admits military's direct role in Kargil misadventure
In what is being seen as a first-of-its kind confession by the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has admitted Pakistani military's direct role in the 1999 Kargil war against India.
Pakistani man charged with plotting terrorist attack against Jews in New York on Oct 7 anniversary
The US Department of Justice has charged a Pakistani national with allegedly plotting to attack Jews in New York on the anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks in Israel, media reported.
Judge delays Trump's sentencing in hush money case until after US election
Former US President Donald Trump will not be sentenced in his New York criminal case until after the 2024 presidential election in November, media reported.
PM Modi visits chip manufacturing unit in Singapore, discusses collaborations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by his counterpart Lawrence Wong, on Thursday visited AEM Holdings, a leading company in semiconductor and electronics sector, here and discussed opportunities for collaboration.
PM Modi meets counterpart Lawrence Wong at iconic Sri Temasek in Singapore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Singapore PM Lawrence Wong at the historic Sri Temasek bungalow - the official residence of the Singaporean Prime Minister - for a "private dinner" on Wednesday, a few hours after his arrival in the country on the final leg of his two-nation tour.
Visit to Brunei ushers in new era of stronger ties: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that his two-day visit to Brunei Darussalam - the first ever bilateral trip by an Indian PM to the southeast Asian nation - reflected New Delhi's deep desire to boost bilateral ties and will further boost action on India's 'Act East' policy and its vision for the Indo-Pacific.
PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with Sultan of Brunei, later departs for Singapore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei on Wednesday held delegation-level talks on a wide range of issues, including defence, trade & investment, food security, education, energy, space technology, focusing on strengthening the bilateral relations between the two nations.
PM Modi meets Sultan of Brunei, discusses bilateral ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei at his official residence Istana Nurul Iman and held bilateral meetings aimed at strengthening the bond between India and Brunei.
Yemeni govt warns of disastrous consequences as Houthis target oil tankers in Red Sea
The Yemeni government has condemned recent Houthi attacks on chemical and oil tankers in the Red Sea, describing them as "systematic terrorism" that threatens environmental, economic, and humanitarian stability in the region.
Several Ukraine ministers resign ahead of major government reshuffle
At least six Ukrainian officials, including members of the Cabinet, have stepped down from their positions ahead of an anticipated major government reshuffle, media reported.
At least 51 killed, over 200 injured in Russian missile attack in Ukraine
At least 51 people were killed and more than 200 others injured in a Russian missile attack against a military educational facility in central Ukraine in one of the deadliest single attacks since the start of Moscow's full-scale invasion in February 2022, CNN reported, citing Ukraine's prosecutor general's office.
PM Modi visits Brunei's Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, one of the iconic structures in the region named after the 28th Sultan of Brunei, also known as the Architect of Modern Brunei, and father of current Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah.
PM Modi inaugurates new Indian HC Chancery in Brunei amid chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the new Chancery of the Indian High Commission in Brunei amid a rousing welcome and chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' from members of the Indian diaspora present at the venue.
Death toll from unprecedented Bangladesh flood rises to 67
The death toll from floods caused mainly by the onrush of upstream waters in parts of Bangladesh has risen to 67, including six women and 18 children, said the country's disaster response agency on Monday.
Russia thwarted Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Moscow, other regions: Officials
Russia's air defence forces thwarted Ukraine's overnight drone attacks targeting Moscow and several other Russian regions, officials said on Sunday.
Devastating floods kill 59 in Bangladesh this month
Devastating floods this month in Bangladesh have killed at least 59 people, according to the National Disaster Response Coordination Centre (NDRCC) under the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief.
Bangladesh records 346 new dengue cases, four more deaths
Four more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Saturday morning, raising the number of fatalities in Bangladesh to 83 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) under the Ministry of Health.
IDF strikes Hezbollah military structures in south Lebanon
Hezbollah military structures and launchers in the Tayr Harfa area in south Lebanon were attacked after the forces detected several militants entering the region, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
US urges China to take steps to end repression of Muslim Uyghurs, minorities in Xinjiang
The US has urged China to take immediate action to end its ongoing repression of Muslim Uyghurs and members of other ethnic and religious minority groups in Xinjiang.
PM Modi invited to SCO meeting in Islamabad: Pakistan Foreign Office
Pakistan on Thursday formally confirmed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting being held in Islamabad in mid-October.
Telegram CEO Durov released on bail, but formally put under investigation
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the encrypted messaging service Telegram, was released after paying a five-million-euro (about $5.6 million) bail, but he is required to report to the police twice a week, Paris Public Prosecutor Laure Beccuau said.
Zelensky says his troops continue to expand territory under control in Kursk
"The Commander-in-Chief (Oleksandr Syrskyi) also reported on our operation in the Kursk region. We continue to expand the territory under our control in the designated areas near the border of Ukraine," Zelensky said in his daily video address on Wednesday evening.
As UNGA again pushes UNSC reforms to next session, India says process risks losing legitimacy
Failing to adopt measures for Security Council reforms at its current session, the UN General Assembly on Tuesday decided unanimously to push the negotiations to the next, a move India decried as risking the process's legitimacy.
Gave assessment of Ukraine's destructive line: Russian President Putin after phone call with PM Modi
The Kremlin said that the Indian PM informed Putin about his recent visit to Kyiv, emphasising his interest in contributing to a possible political and diplomatic settlement of the situation around Ukraine.