Pakistan unveiled a budget worth 18.77 trillion rupees ($67.49 billion) on Friday, signalling a sharp increase in defence expenditure while curtailing development spending.The government is attempting to balance the demands of the International Monetary Fund program with domestic political sensitivities, leaving limited space for welfare measures or tax relief.Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb
EAM Jaishankar And Misri Reaffirm India-Russia Strategic Partnership On Russia Day
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday extended warm greetings to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the Russian government, and the people of Russia on the occasion of Russia Day.In his message, Jaishankar expressed confidence in the continued advancement of India-Russia ties, reaffirming the enduring nature of the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Warns Pakistan: No Indus Waters For Terror Sponsors
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has delivered a stern warning to Pakistan, declaring that India will not allow the waters of the Sindhu river to reach those who sponsor terrorism.Speaking at an ‘Intellectuals Meet’ organised by the Telangana BJP in Hyderabad, he condemned Pakistan’s continued support for cross‑border terror and emphasised that the NDA government remains resolute in its stance.He
US says downed multiple Iran drones as both insist deal closer
The United States said it downed multiple Iranian drones targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz early Saturday, hours after both sides said a deal to end the Middle East war was closer than ever.
India And Tajikistan Reaffirm Strategic Partnership As Kirti Vardhan Singh Highlights SCO Vision In Dushanbe
India and Tajikistan reaffirmed their strategic partnership during Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh’s visit to Dushanbe, where he met Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin and participated in a major SCO conference. The visit underscored India’s commitment to Central Asia as its extended neighbourhood and highlighted preparations for the inaugural SCO Civilizational Dialogue in Kolkata
India And Bangladesh Agree To Strengthen Border Cooperation With Coordinated Patrols Amid Migrant Tensions
India and Bangladesh have agreed to intensify border cooperation through coordinated patrols, real-time intelligence sharing, and joint action against trans-border crimes, following a four-day meeting in New Delhi. The talks come amid heightened tensions over alleged forced migrant push-ins and disputes over undocumented migration.Bangladesh has repeatedly accused India of attempting to push
UN Condemns Tanker Attack As Trump Rejects Iran Peace Claims
Stephane Dujarric, the Chief Spokesperson for United Nations Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres, has condemned the attack on the commercial tanker MT Settebello that killed three Indian seafarers.He stated that the incident had already been denounced by the Secretary‑General of the International Maritime Organisation and emphasised that the United Nations fully supported and seconded that
India And Nepal Review Progress On Cross‑Border Railway Cooperation
India and Nepal convened the 10th Project Steering Committee and the 8th Joint Working Group meetings in Kathmandu from 11–12 June 2026 to review the implementation of ongoing cross‑border railway projects and to strengthen cooperation in the railway sector.The meetings were held under the framework of bilateral collaboration, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to enhancing connectivity
Venezuela says leader of Tren de Aragua killed in ‘joint operation’ with US
The leader of the Tren de Aragua gang Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, for whom the US government had offered a reward of up to $5 million, was killed during a joint operation with the United States in southern Venezuela, the two countries announce…
Iran Warns Final Deal Hinges On US Compliance, Remote Signing Possible
Iran has issued a stern warning that nuclear negotiations with the United States will not advance unless an interim agreement is implemented, stressing that the final deal will not be signed if its provisions are not met.Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made clear in remarks to Iran’s state broadcaster, IRIB, that Tehran will not proceed without firm guarantees of compliance from