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After death of 4 Indian women in Yemen, Swaraj appeals to Indians living in danger zones to return
In the wake of death of four Indian women in strife-torn Yemen's Aden city, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday night appealed to all Indians living in "danger zones" to return home.
Pakistan accuses India of engaging in 'unhelpful' blame game over Pathankot attack
Pakistan on Thursday accused India of engaging in an "unhelpful" blame game over the Pathankot terror attack.
Setting terms: Act on Pathankot to resume talks, India tells Pakistan
Pakistan has to do more on terror before the dialogue can resume. And it this might seem obvious, but this is the first time that it has been articulated.
Nawaz Sharif, Narendra Modi may meet in Washington later this month: Sartaj Aziz
Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif may meet his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in Washington later this month on the sidelines of the Nuclear Security Summit.
India tells Pakistan to uphold the sanctity of the Line of Control
India has told Pakistan, including at the highest level, to uphold the sanctity of the Line of Control.
China confirms sixth Zika case
China has confirmed a new imported Zika case, bringing the total number to six, the authorities announced on Friday.
F-16 deal with Pak will affect 'some aspects' of Indo-US ties: US military commander
The US' decision to sell eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan would affect "some aspects" of Indo-US relationship, says a top US military commander
Pakistan wants to have good ties with India: Nawaz Sharif
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said Pakistan wants to have good ties with all neighbours, including India.
Pakistan arrests several suspects in raids conducted in connection with Pathankot attack
Pakistani authorities have conducted raids in some cities of Punjab province and arrested several suspects in connection with the Pathankot attack.
JeM chief Masood Azhar is in protective custody in Pakistan: Sartaj Aziz
JeM chief Masood Azhar, named by India as the mastermind of the Pathankot attack, has been under "protective custody" since 14 January, said Pakistan.
Moderate earthquake of magnitude 5.5 hits Nepal, no casualties reported so far
A moderate earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter Scale has shaken western and central Nepal including the Kathmandu Valley.
Islamic State claims the murder of a Hindu head priest in Bangladesh
The Islamic State has claimed the gruesome killing of a Hindu head priest in Bangladesh using guns and cleavers at a temple in an area bordering India.
Pakistani groups running vicious anti-India campaign, says visiting British MP in Jammu
Some Pakistani groups in Britain are "successfully" running a vicious campaign against India with regard to Kashmir, said a British MP.
The Great American F-16 sale: Pak daily calls India's reaction 'bizzare', says New Delhi's peace efforts aren't genuine
An editorial "An end to cordiality" in The Nation called it "a bizarre move" and said that India has reacted strongly against the sale of eight F-16’s to Pakistan, and protested by summoning the US Ambassador and expressing its disappointment.
Pakistan pitches for mutual demilitarisation of Siachen after Lance Naik Koppad's death
Pakistan on Thursday said time has come for "urgent" resolution of Siachen issue between it and India by mutually withdrawing troops from there.
Solutions to problems between India and Pakistan lie in dialogue: Nawaz Sharif
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday voiced hope that the comprehensive bilateral dialogue process between Pakistan and India would move forward.
Pakistan says it is in touch with India on finalising dates for Foreign Secretary-level talks
Pakistan on Thursday said that it is in touch with India on finalising dates for the postponed Foreign Secretary-level talks.
Pakistan must rein in JuD chief Hafiz Saeed: India
India on Thursday asked Pakistan to "rein in" JuD chief and internationally-designated terrorist Hafiz Saeed.
India will stand by Pakistan only if it takes decisive action against terrorists: Rajnath
India blamed Pakistan for most of the terror attacks in the country but said it would stand by the neighbour if it takes action against terrorists.
Pakistan Army chief accuses 'foreign adversaries' of supporting terrorism
Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province has become a hotbed for proxy wars for regional and global powers pursuing a grand strategy.
26/11: Pak court dismisses India's petition seeking voice samples of Lakhvi, 6 other suspects
A Pakistan court has dismissed the government's petition seeking voices samples of 26/11 mastermind Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi and six other suspects.
Le temps de la patience: Wait for Rafale deal, says French media as Hollande begins his India trip
French media said that India might have to be a bit patient with the Rafale deal, in the wake of Francois Hollande's statement on the deal.
Pakistan verifying fresh evidence given by India on Pathankot attack, says Nawaz Sharif
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday said India has given fresh leads relating to the Pathankot terror attack.
Feeling the heat: 2015 hottest year by far; 2016 expected to be worse
Blistering heat blanketed the Earth last year, making 2015 by far the hottest year in modern times.
Pakistan: Attack on Bacha Khan University leaves 21 dead, 4 terrorists shot dead
At least 21 people died in an armed assault on Bacha Khan university in Pakistan on Wednesday.
Pakistani court rejects plea to form commission to examine boat used by 26/11 terrorists
A court hearing the 2008 Mumbai attack case has rejected the prosecution's plea to form a commission to examine the boat used by the 10 LeT terrorists.
Indo-Pak foreign talks to be rescheduled as Islamabad declines to confirm Masood's detention
The Foreign Secretary-level talks between India and Pakistan were on Thursday rescheduled, a day before they were supposed to take place.
Bangladesh's plan to construct dam on Ganga hangs in balance due to flooding fears in India
Bangladesh's plan to build a dam on Ganga to ease water shortages in its southwest coastal region hangs in the balance as India has yet to accept the plan.
There is no reason to distrust Pakistan so early: Rajnath on Pathankot probe
India has no reason to distrust Pakistan's assurance that it will take action on inputs given about the Pathankot attack, Rajnath Singh said.
Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif orders joint investigation team to probe Pathankot attack
Nawaz Sharif has ordered formation of a high-profile joint investigation team (JIT) to investigate links of the Pathankot air base attackers with Pakistan.