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China says it stands alongside Russia against "hegemonic bullying" as Xi meets Putin

In a meeting in the Kremlin, Putin told Xi: "Together with our Chinese friends, we firmly stand on guard of historical truth, protect the memory of events of the war years and counter modern manifestations of neo-Nazism and militarism"

India intercepts China-made projectile fired by Pakistan: Report

India has recovered two China-made missiles that Pakistan launched at Indian fighter planes during Operation Sindoor, according to a report

How defence stocks in India, China surged after Operation Sindoor

Following Operation Sindoor, Indian defence majors like Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BHEL) saw sharp movements amid market volatility. Simultaneously, Chinese defence stocks including Avic Chengdu Aircraft soared — gaining over 36 per cent in two days — as speculation mounted over Pakistan's use of Chinese military platforms

Operation Sindoor: Which countries back India? Which nations stand with Pakistan?

On Wednesday, Indian missiles struck nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. While some countries backed India’s ‘right to self-defence’, others called it an ‘unprovoked violation’. Notably, Israel has supported India’s right to defend itself, while Turkey has strongly backed Pakistan, describing the strikes as ‘India’s unprovoked violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty’

FirstUp: All-party meet in Delhi after Operation Sindoor, 3-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war... Today's headlines

The government will convene an all-party meet in New Delhi today following 'Operation Sindoor'. A three-day ceasefire will come into effect in Ukraine following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement

China's Xi arrives in Moscow in show of support for Putin

Chinese President Xi Jinping flew into Moscow on Wednesday for talks with President Vladimir Putin and a pomp-filled visit that Kyiv has made clear it opposes after Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow shortly before he touched down

When 'mock drills' were about surviving wars: Stories from letter-shaped trenches of Assam

Between candlelit shelters and childhood games in trenches, Assam remembers a time when war crept close and courage took root in everyday lives

Op Sindoor: PM Modi’s tour, new FTA, civil drills… the smokescreen India created to stun Pakistan

In the days leading up to its covert military action on May 7, 2025, India strategically layered diplomatic events, trade deals and national preparedness drills to deflect scrutiny and mask the true intent of Operation Sindoor

Operation Sindoor: How the world is reacting to India's military strikes on Pakistan and PoK

India launched 'Operation Sindoor' in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir early on Wednesday (May 7) morning. Under this operation, Indian forces carried out strikes in nine locations across its neighbouring country. Soon after, leaders from across the world urged for restraint

What does China think of Operation Sindoor? The official word is 'restraint'

China urged India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and put peace and stability first, in its first reaction to Operation Sindoor