India, Pakistan troops exchange border fire

Indian and Pakistani troops have exchanged fire across the heavily militarised Kashmir frontier that divides the two archrivals, with at least four casualties reported by the Pakistani side yesterday.
13 February 2025

Manipur placed under federal govt rule

India's northeastern state of Manipur was today placed under the federal government’s rule, four days after Chief Minister N Biren Singh quit
13 February 2025

India's Modi brings a tariff 'gift' to Trump talks

Trump wants more assistance from India on unauthorized immigration
13 February 2025

Tharoor urges India to prioritise Bangladeshi people

The Lok Sabha MP cautioned about the perception of concern about particular parties
11 February 2025

India's Modi to meet Trump with planned tariff concessions, sources say

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing additional tariff cuts ahead of a meeting this week with US President Donald Trump that could boost American exports to India and avoid a potential trade war, government officials said
10 February 2025

Manipur CM quits after months of ethnic strife

The chief minister of BJP-ruled northeastern Indian state of Manipur N Biren Singh yesterday resigned after months of ethnic strife that left more than 250 people dead.
9 February 2025

Indian forces kill 31 Maoists

Indian security forces yesterday killed at least 31 Maoist rebels in one of the deadliest clashes since the government ramped up efforts to crush the long-running insurgency.
9 February 2025

31 Maoists, 2 security personnel killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

At least 31 Maoists and two security personnel were killed in an encounter in central Indian Chhattisgarh, a senior police officer said today
9 February 2025

BJP returns to power in Delhi after 27 years

Riding on the charisma of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP yesterday returned to power in Delhi, marking its first victory in the assembly elections in the Indian capital in nearly 27 years, ending a decade-long rule of Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party.
8 February 2025

Delhi poll results: BJP takes early lead, AAP follows closely

The updated trends on the EC website show BJP leading in 38 constituencies, while AAP is ahead in 27. The majority mark is 36
8 February 2025

India deportation flight likely cost US more than $1 mn

The Trump administration has begun using military aircraft to underscore its determination to deport undocumented migrants
7 February 2025

Demolition of Dhanmondi 32 should be 'strongly condemned': New Delhi

'It is regrettable that the historic residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a symbol of the heroic resistance of the people of Bangladesh against the forces of occupation and oppression, was destroyed on February 5, 2025,' says MEA spokesperson
6 February 2025

Hasina's extradition: 'India has not responded to Dhaka's request'

India today said it has not conveyed any response to Bangladesh on the latter's request for extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina for her alleged crimes committed before she fled to India last year
6 February 2025

Congress moves motion over ‘inhumane’ deportation of 104 Indians

The United States deported the 104 Indians as part of an immigration crackdown under the Donald Trump administration
6 February 2025

US flies back '104 expelled Indian migrants'

A US military aircraft carrying 104 illegal immigrants landed in Amritsar city of the northern Indian state of Punjab today in the first such batch of Indians deported by the Donald Trump government
5 February 2025

Delhi votes as AAP chases 3rd term, BJP seeks major comeback

Delhi, a sprawling megacity home to more than 30 million people, has been governed for most of the past decade by charismatic Arvind Kejriwal and his Aam Aadmi Party
5 February 2025

Indian troops kill 8 Maoists

Indian commandos shot dead at least eight Maoist rebels in the dense jungles of central India yesterday, as security forces ramp up efforts to crush the long-running conflict.
1 February 2025

India conducts 3 trials of Very Short-Range Air Defence System

VSHORADS is a manually-portable air defence missile system designed and developed indigenously which has the capability to meet the needs of army, navy and air force, it said in a statement
1 February 2025

India's financial aid to Bangladesh remains unchanged

The latest Indian budget enhanced the assistance by 28.5 percent to the Maldives to Rs 600 crore from Rs 400 crore in the previous budget
1 February 2025

India's defence budget up by 9%

This fiscal's budget stands at $79 billion
1 February 2025