SCO Summit: Rajnath Singh refuses to sign joint document; Pakistan, China go soft on terror threat | India News

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday took a firm stand at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting held in Qingdao, China, by refusing to sign a joint statement that would have diluted India’s position on critical issues, particularly concerning terrorism and regional security. The bloc later decided not to issue a joint statement…

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Bilawal Bhutto Zardari threatens India over Indus Waters Treaty suspension | India News

ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari issued a blunt warning on Monday to India over its unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), saying Pakistan would not hesitate to respond if its water rights were violated.Speaking during the budget session of the National Assembly, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman said, “India…

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‘Not working with India has a cost’: Jaishankar on ties with neighbours; mentions Pakistan | India News

NEW DELHI: External affairs minister has said that India should not expect “smooth sailing” all the time when it comes to relations with neighbouring countries. Speaking in an interview on DD India, he said that New Delhi has worked to create a “collective interest” with its neighbours—so that even if governments change, the relationship stays…

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Pakistan denies ceasefire plea, credits US and Saudi role | India News

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rejected Indian media reports claiming that it sought a ceasefire during the recent four-day military standoff, insisting it responded “decisively” to Indian actions and agreed to halt hostilities only after intervention by United States and Saudi Arabia.In a statement issued Friday, the foreign office dismissed interpretations of deputy PM and foreign minister…

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PM Modi must publicly reject Trump’s claim: Congress renews attack after US President reiterates ‘I stopped the war’ | India News

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Wednesday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi after US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim of stopping the war between Pakistan and India.“Public claims made by President Trump simply cannot be countered by proxy. Prime Minister Modi must publicly reject President Trump’s claims – if they are incorrect,” the Congress said…

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India defends Operation Sindoor at UN, slams Pakistan’s ‘Theatre of deception’ over Pahalgam terror attack | India News

NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday forcefully defended its military action under Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 Indian tourists, accusing Pakistan of harboring terrorists and attempting to distort the narrative at the United Nations.Speaking at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Kshitij Tyagi, Counsellor at…

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