Rezaul H Laskar is the Foreign Affairs Editor at Hindustan Times. His interests include movies and music.
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Saudi minister dials Delhi and Islamabad, Iran offers to mediate amid tension
The moves came amid speculation within diplomatic circles in New Delhi about back-channel mediation by countries that have close ties with India and Pakistan
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 04:26 AM IST
India continues diplomatic offensive on Pahalgam attack’s cross-border linkages
Diplomats of 45 countries briefed about various aspects of the terror attack on April 22, claimed by The Resistance Front, a proxy for Pakistan-based LeT
Published on Apr 25, 2025 09:36 PM IST
Pakistan closes airspace, threatens to end Simla Pact amid strained ties
Most of the steps unveiled by Pakistan were tit-for-tat reactions to measures announced by India on Wednesday.
Published on Apr 25, 2025 08:14 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
India revokes visas issued to Pak nationals
India revoked all visas for Pakistani citizens and advised its nationals against traveling to Pakistan after a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam.
Published on Apr 25, 2025 06:49 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
Netanyahu, Ishiba and Meloni among leaders to dial PM, condemn Pahalgam attack
Jordan’s King Abdullah “strongly condemned the ghastly terror attack” and conveyed condolences at the loss of innocent lives
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 10:58 PM IST
India briefs diplomats on cross-border linkages to Pahalgam terror attack
G20 members like the US, France, the UK, China, Russia, and Germany and strategic partners like the UAE, Qatar, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia and Oman attended the briefing
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 08:00 PM IST
Leaders of Israel, Japan, Jordan call PM to condemn Pahalgam terror attack
26 tourists were killed by terrorists near Pahalgam town in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, the worst attack on civilians in the region in nearly two decades
Published on Apr 24, 2025 07:42 PM IST
‘Act of war’: Pakistan closes airspace to Indian airlines, suspends all trade
Pakistan said any stopping or diversion of the flow of water under Indus Waters Treaty will be seen as an “act of war” and responded to with “full force”.
Published on Apr 24, 2025 05:19 PM IST
India revokes visas for Pakistanis from April 27, medical visas get 2 more days
All valid visas issued to Pakistani nationals stand revoked from April 27, while medical visas issued to Pakistani nationals will be valid till April 29
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 04:52 PM IST
Pahalgam terror attack: Focus now on Pakistan’s reply to India’s punitive measures
A meeting of the NSC chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and attended by the top military leadership will give shape to Pakistan’s response to India’s measures
Published on Apr 24, 2025 01:04 PM IST
India curbs ties with Pak, freezes Indus water pact
India imposed diplomatic sanctions on Pakistan, suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and downgrading ties in retaliation for a deadly terror attack.
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 06:05 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
CCS clears 5-point plan against Pak after Pahalgam attack, suspends Indus treaty
Pahalgam terror attack: The CCS decisions make it clear that the government has concluded there was Pak involvement in the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 10:33 PM IST
India’s neighbours condemn Pahalgam attack
Terrorists opened fire on tourists at Baisaran meadow, a popular site near Pahalgam, on Tuesday, killing at least 26 people and injuring dozens more
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 04:59 PM IST
Pakistan has no connection to attack in Pahalgam: Pakistani defence minister
Pakistan’s foreign ministry stopped short of describing it as an act of terrorism or condemning it.
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 09:26 AM IST
US, India must grow together: Vance in Jaipur
US VP JD Vance urged India to reduce non-tariff barriers, enhance market access, and boost purchases of American energy and defense during his visit.
Published on Apr 23, 2025 06:42 AM IST
Pahalgam attack comes on heels of Pak army chief’s ‘jugular vein’ comment
The Pahalgam attack comes at a time when there has been a relative lull in Jammu and Kashmir, facilitating a tourism boom.
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 06:35 AM IST
India, Saudi unveil steps to boost cooperation; Modi curtails visit over J&K att
The meeting between PM Modi and MBS began with a reference to the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Both leaders expressed their condemnation of the incident
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 01:29 AM IST
Vance asks India to drop non-tariff barriers, buy American energy, defence hardware
Vance criticised previous US administrations for their handling of ties with India, saying Washington had approached Modi ‘with an attitude of preachiness or even...condescension’
Published on Apr 22, 2025 08:11 PM IST
Shared interest to promote regional peace, stability: Modi ahead of Saudi visit
This is Modi’s third visit to Saudi Arabia in the past decade and the first to the city of Jeddah. The trip follows Mohammed bin Salman’s state visit to India in 2023.
Published on Apr 22, 2025 10:23 AM IST
Modi calls security collaboration with Saudi Arabia reflection of mutual trust
Ahead of his third visit to Saudi Arabia since 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the west Asia country as a trusted friend and strategic ally
Published on Apr 22, 2025 08:48 AM IST
JD Vance, PM Modi welcome ‘significant progress’ in India-US trade pact talks
In a post on X, PM Modi later said India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership will be a defining partnership of the 21st century
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 10:29 PM IST
Pope Francis will be remembered as beacon of humility, spiritual courage: Modi
Pope Francis ignited a spirit of hope for those who were suffering, PM Modi said in a social media post, recalling his meetings with Pope Francis
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 04:23 PM IST
Vance India visit to feature mix of official interactions, cultural engagements
Soon after their arrival, US vice president JD Vance and his family visited the sprawling Swaminarayan Akshardham temple complex on the banks of the Yamuna river
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 01:42 PM IST
US VP JD Vance to arrive with family in Delhi today, meet PM Modi
JD Vance’s 3-days India visit will focus on cultural trips to Jaipur, Agra to connect his kids with their mother’s roots, ongoing trade talks are also expected
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 05:13 AM IST
PM Modi to begin 2-day visit to Saudi Arabia visit from April 22
PM Modi, who will be in Saudi Arabia at the invitation of the Crown Prince, is set to meet Mohammed bin Salman and other top leaders in Jeddah
Published on Apr 20, 2025 01:09 AM IST
PM Modi to visit Saudi Arabia next week
This will be PM Modi’s third visit to Saudi Arabia and follows a trip to India by Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince and prime minister, in September 2023
Updated on Apr 19, 2025 05:18 PM IST
India condemns abduction, killing of Hindu leader in Bangladesh
New Delhi urged the interim government in Dhaka to protect all minorities, reflecting the continuing strain in bilateral ties over the status of religious minorities in the neighbouring country
Published on Apr 19, 2025 02:10 PM IST
India halts Pakistan bid for SL naval drills
Pakistan’s naval drill with Sri Lanka near Trincomalee was scrapped after India raised concerns, amid a fresh India-Sri Lanka defense pact.
Updated on Apr 19, 2025 04:50 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
Pak Navy effort to conduct drill off Trincomalee shut down by Indian protests
The joint exercise was planned in the weeks ahead of PM Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka this month, when New Delhi and Colombo signed a defence cooperation agreement
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 08:32 PM IST
West Bengal communal violence: India rejects Bangladesh official’s remarks
Violence rocked four towns and adjacent rural areas in Murshidabad in West Bengal for five days when protests by Muslims against the Waqf (Amendment) Act spiralled into communal attacks
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 11:31 AM IST