The Foreign Office (FO) on Friday said that there had been an “alarming surge in provocative statements from Indian leaders asserting unwarranted claims over Azad Jammu and Kashmir”, adding that Pakistan rejected such claims, reported Pakistan based publication DAWN.The remarks by the FO spokesperson did not mention any specific statement by an Indian leader.However, Indian Defence Minister

The UK-owned oil ship was en route from Primorsk, Russia, to Vadinar, IndiaLos Angeles: Yemen’s Houthis said on Saturday their missiles hit the Andromeda Star oil tanker in the Red Sea, as they continue attacking commercial ships in the area in a show of support for Palestinians fighting Israel in the Gaza war.The ship’s master reported damage to the vessel, British maritime security firm Ambrey

Defence secretary reiterated India’s steadfast commitment towards maintaining peaceNew Delhi: India on Friday emphasised on the need to adopt a "zero-tolerance approach" towards terrorism in all its forms for prosperity and development of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states, officials said.Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane put forth New Delhi’s assertion in this regard as

New Delhi: The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari, conferred Presidential awards on 51 air warriors on Friday.The recipients included three Yudh Seva medallists, seven Vayu Sena medallists (Gallantry), 13 Vayu Sena medallists, and 28 Vishisht Seva medallists.The awards were conferred during the Air Force Investiture Ceremony held near the Param Yodha Sthal, a part of the

Russia has asked its Asian allies to ramp up military exercises, claiming “direct threat” from the U.S.-led West in the region. At an SCO meeting, Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu tried to convince member states India, China, Iran, Pakistan and others for its proposal.“I believe that everyone present shares the opinion that the deployment of military infrastructure in the region by the

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir police Friday said that one of the two slain terrorists killed in Nowpora, Sopore gunfight has been identified as Saifullah and the identity of second one is being ascertained.Talking to reporters, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir V K Bhirdi said that two terrorists were killed in Nowpora encounter. ” As per the documents recovered from the slain, one