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As a goodwill gesture, the BSF and Pakistani Rangers exchange pleasantries with each other every year on the national and religious festivals of the two countries, like Republic Day, Independence Day, Eid and Diwali, despite cross-border tensions. (Photo: ANI)

India, Pakistan troops exchange Diwali sweets at Wagah Border

Earlier, the two sides had exchanged sweets on the occasion of Eid al-Adha and India's 72nd Independence Day.

7 Nov 2018 8:43 AM GMT

Sabarmati Ashram

Trips that kindle patriotic spirit

It's also an occasion for travel enthusiasts to visit a few distinctive landmarks in India.

25 Jan 2019 6:57 PM GMT

No private airline flies to the city. Shortly after this government took over, a buffalo walked into the Surat airport and an airplane crashed into it, damaging its jet engine. (Representational image)

Pakistan airspace fully reopened, says aviation authority

Pakistan fully reopened its airspace on Monday, authorities said, days after it closed its skies to all air travel.

4 March 2019 11:23 AM GMT

Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman as he is released by Pakistan authorities at Wagah border on the Pakistani side, Friday, March 1, 2019. (Photo: PTI)

IAF pilot Varthaman wants to return to cockpit at the earliest

For the last two days, the Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot has been undergoing medical treatment at a military hospital...

4 March 2019 2:59 AM GMT

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthman at a hospital in Delhi today. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Abhinandan meets Nirmala Sitharaman in hospital day after his return

Varthaman, who underwent a medical check-up on Saturday at a military hospital here will stay at an Indian Air Force...

2 March 2019 10:32 AM GMT

The Samjhauta Express, named after the Hindi word for agreement, comprises six sleeper coaches and an AC 3-tier coach. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Samjhauta Express services restored; train to run from India on...

The official said the first train from India will leave on March 3.

2 March 2019 10:18 AM GMT

Abhinandan Varthaman finally emerged at 9.10 pm(IST) at the Wagah checkpost on the Pakistani side, accompanied by Pakistani rangers, the Indian air attache posted in the High Commission in Islamabad. (Photo: PTI)

Happy to be back to my country', says IAF pilot after homecoming

Hoping to give a hero's welcome to Varthaman, thousands of Indians gathered on border carrying tricolour and garlands...

2 March 2019 3:52 AM GMT

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthman

IAF pilot made to record video by Pak before being handed over to...

In the video, which has nearly 19 cuts, the IAF pilot is seen criticising the Indian media.

2 March 2019 3:22 AM GMT

Daily Retreat ceremony along Indo-Pak border cancelled: BSF

The public will not be allowed in the ceremony area that is located in the Attari of Punjab along the Indo-Pak border,...

1 March 2019 10:00 AM GMT

Pakistan on Tuesday released 60 jailed Indians at the Wagah border as a goodwill gesture. (Photo: ANI)

60 Indians released by Pakistan as goodwill gesture

55 fishermen were released at the Wagah border as a goodwill gesture.

30 April 2019 8:46 AM GMT

The customary exchange of sweets between the BSF and Pakistan Rangers along the international border did not take place on Monday on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, officials said. (Representational Image/ ANI)

No exchange of sweets between BSF, Pak Rangers at Attari-Wagah Border

They said the Pakistani side did not respond to Border Security Forces' move to exchange sweets and greetings.

12 Aug 2019 8:07 AM GMT

The move to stop Samjhauta Express comes in the aftermath of the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35 (A) by the BJP-led Central government that provided special rights and status to Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

Pak halts Samjhauta, but India says trains will run

After leaving behind the train, the Indian Railways staff, along with the engine, returned to Indian side at 7.29 pm.

8 Aug 2019 9:34 PM GMT