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Lebanese President condemns Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon
Beirut, March 22: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Saturday condemned Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon that killed two people and wounded eight, accusing Israel of violating a ceasefire agreement and risking broader conflict, according to a statement from Lebanon's presidency.
Israeli army strikes southern Lebanon after rockets targetted northern Israel
Beirut/Jerusalem, March 22: Israel carried out airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, escalating cross-border tensions after rockets were fired into northern Israel, state-owned National News Agency (NNA) reported.
China 'appreciates' PM Modi's 'positive remarks', says willing to work with India
Beijing, March 17: China on Monday said that it "appreciates" Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent "positive remarks" on China-India relations as both sides earnestly implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries in Kazan, last year.
Need to prioritise dialogue over discord: PM Modi on India-China standoff
New Delhi, March 16: Describing the 21st century as the "Century of Asia," Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid his emphasis on the pivotal role the continent will play in shaping global progress.
Peace, tranquility in border areas essential for relationship to grow: EAM Jaishankar on China
London, March 6: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that New Delhi wants a stable relationship with China in which India's interests are "respected and sensitivities are recognised."
Israeli drone strike kills two in Lebanon
Beirut, Feb 26: An Israeli drone strike killed two people and injured two others in the Shaara area of Janta, near Lebanon's eastern mountain range.
Israel launches airstrikes in Lebanon despite truce
Beirut, Feb 23: Israel launched airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Sunday, despite an ongoing ceasefire that ended months of conflicts with the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, media reported.
Army soldier injured in landmine explosion near LoC in J&K's Poonch
Jammu, Feb 22: An Army soldier was injured on Saturday in a landmine explosion near the line of control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.
India, Pak hold flag meet on LoC in J&K's Poonch, agree to stick to ceasefire agreement (Ld)
Jammu, Feb 21: India and Pakistan held a flag meeting on Friday on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district to address recent cross-LoC firing incidents.
Army fully capable of dealing with any situation on border: J&K L-G
Jammu, Feb 17: J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday that the Army is fully capable of dealing with any situation on the border and is giving befitting response to the enemy.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri rules out potential mediation offer by US between India, China
Washington DC, February 14: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has reaffirmed India's commitment to resolving its issues with China through bilateral dialogue, dismissing the need for external mediation.
Bilateral ceasefire on LoC in J&K continues, says Army
Jammu, Feb 13: The Army said on Thursday the bilateral ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir continues to be observed as per the understanding between the armies of India and Pakistan.
Lebanon orders army to retaliate against fire from Syria
Beirut, Feb 9: The Lebanese army said that it had ordered troops deployed along the Syrian border to retaliate against fire originating from Syrian territory.
Royal Bhutan Army COO concludes visit to India with focus on cooperation
New Delhi, Feb 6: Reinforcing bilateral military cooperation, the high-level visit to India by a Bhutanese delegation led by Lieutenant General Batoo Tshering, Chief Operations Officer (COO) of the Royal Bhutan Army, concluded on Thursday.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to visit China on January 26-27
New Delhi, Jan 23: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will be visiting Beijing on January 26-27 for a meeting of the Foreign Secretary-Vice Minister mechanism between India and China, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday.
No buffer zones on LAC, clarifies Army Chief Gen Dwivedi
New Delhi, January 13: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Monday said that the situation along the border with China was "stable but sensitive", while asserting that there were no buffer zones on the Line of Actual Control even as the two sides are looking towards resolving their boundary issues.