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New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has described the inclusion of the Pahalgam terror attack in the BRICS New Delhi Declaration as a significant achievement for India’s foreign policy. Abdullah made the remarks on Tuesday after BRICS leaders unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th BRICS Summit held in the national capital. He highlighted the fact that the attack was specifically mentioned despite the presence of countries that maintain close ties with Pakistan. “The fact that Pahalgam itself was condemned is a big thing. Please see how many allies of Pakistan were in that room.…

New Delhi: India has dismissed Pakistan’s decision to increase the reward for information leading to the arrest of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar, calling the move a “gimmick” and a “phoney announcement”. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Pakistan should take concrete action against terror groups and individuals rather than make announcements that India considers ineffective. “Such gimmicks and attempts at hoodwinking by Pakistan are not new,” Jaiswal said, adding that New Delhi had seen similar announcements in the past. He said Pakistan should demonstrate action instead of making what he described as hollow declarations. Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency has…

New Delhi: India has yet to grant formal approval for Bangladesh’s proposal to appoint Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam as its next High Commissioner to New Delhi, more than a month after Dhaka sought clearance for the posting. The approval, known as agrément, is required before Bangladesh can formally announce Siam’s appointment. Under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, a country proposing an ambassador or high commissioner must first obtain the consent of the receiving country. The receiving state is not required to give reasons if it withholds or rejects the approval. Siam is a senior career diplomat who became…

New Delhi: India has strongly condemned the recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, warning that strikes targeting civilian infrastructure and economic assets could further destabilise the region and threaten the safety of international shipping. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India was particularly concerned about the worsening security situation in the Red Sea region and its possible impact on freedom of navigation through the Bab-el-Mandeb strait. Jaiswal said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had discussed the developments with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud during a meeting held on the sidelines of the BRICS summit on…

New Delhi: India could face tariffs of up to 100 per cent on goods entering the United States if a new Russia sanctions bill is passed and the tariff provisions are applied to major buyers of Russian energy. The US House of Representatives has advanced the legislation, bringing it closer to a final vote. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 cleared a key procedural hurdle in the House by a 214-211 vote. Two Democrats joined Republicans in supporting the measure. A final House vote is expected before lawmakers leave for their scheduled recess. The legislation…

New Delhi: The Sports Ministry has revealed that nearly Rs 800 crore has been invested in preparing India’s athletes for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The spending includes training, international competition exposure, equipment, coaches and specialist support over the past three years. According to the ministry, Rs 702.86 crore was spent through the Annual Calendar for Training and Competition (ACTC), while another Rs 97.84 crore was allocated through the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). The Asian Games begin on September 19 and continue until October 4. The largest share of the ACTC spending, Rs 251.4 crore, went towards…

New Delhi: The internal differences within Hockey India have intensified ahead of the federation’s proposed emergency Executive Board meeting on September 18, with President Dilip Tirkey disputing the authority of secretary Bhola Nath Singh to convene the gathering. The meeting is expected to address several key issues, including the future structure of the Hockey India League (HIL), upcoming federation elections, the legal notice issued to Director General Cdr R K Srivastava and preparations for major international events. The latest dispute follows the controversy over the change in the colour of the Indian teams’ jerseys from blue to saffron during the…