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Updated: Jan 09, 2026 18:26 IST
Speaking at a weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasised that this has been a longstanding norm, noting that India has been hiring such lobbying firms since the 1950s.
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China has sharply escalated its cyberoffensive against Taiwan, directing an average of 2.63 million attacks every day throughout 2025, according to a new intelligence assessment from Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB). The report warns that China is intensifying ef
Read MoreUpdated: Jan 09, 2026 17:45 IST
India on Friday said it is closely monitoring reports of Indian nationals allegedly present on a Russian-flagged oil tanker recently seized by the United States in the North Atlantic Ocean after weeks of pursuit, noting that it is currently "ascertaining" the details
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Pakistan's Ministry of Finance has acknowledged that the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) lacks institutionalised transparency, an omission the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns could further damage investor confidence and weaken policy stability.
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A former Taiwanese Marine Corps service member has been indicted for allegedly accepting payments from a Chinese handler and leaking classified defence information, a case that prosecutors say highlights China's growing infiltration efforts, as reported by Focus Taiwan.
Read MoreUpdated: Jan 09, 2026 17:05 IST
Responding to media queries regarding the US decision to withdraw from several UN and non-UN international organisations, including the ISA, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India will continue to commit to the Global Solar Allianc
Read MoreUpdated: Jan 09, 2026 16:48 IST
The Ayatollah also accused US President Trump of acting like a despot and said that despots are deposed at the peak of their pride.
Read MoreUpdated: Jan 09, 2026 16:31 IST
Responding to a proposed bill in the United States Congress that seeks to impose a 500 per cent duty on countries continuing to purchase Russian oil, India on Friday said it remains guided by the imperative of securing "affordable energy" for its 1.4 billion people a
Read MoreUpdated: Jan 09, 2026 16:05 IST
India and Chile are in the final stages of negotiating a social security agreement aimed at facilitating investments and the movement of professionals between the two countries, Chilean Ambassador Juan Angulo said on Friday.
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The Consulate General of Iran in Hyderabad categorically stated that the situation in Iran remains stable and fully under control, asserting that there is no threat to Indian citizens residing in or visiting the country, as per an official release.
Read MoreUpdated: Jan 09, 2026 14:58 IST
Chief Election Commissioner of India and Chairperson International IDEA, Gyanesh Kumar met Costa Rica's Ambassador to India, Nestor Gabriel.
Read MoreUpdated: Jan 09, 2026 14:32 IST
Sybiha said that Russian missiles attacked its residential areas too, disrupting water supply and heating.
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Speaking to ANI on Friday, Angulo said the multilateral forum must reflect contemporary global realities and called for reforms in the international system.
Read MoreUpdated: Jan 09, 2026 14:24 IST
They have urged the government to immediately resume issuing no-objection certificates (NOCs) that allow sugar consignments from Punjab and Sindh to be transported into the province, as reported by Dawn.
Read MoreUpdated: Jan 09, 2026 13:57 IST
Merz will be on an official visit to India on January 12-13 at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi. This will be Merz's first official visit to India.
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Bakers in Peshawar have begun an indefinite strike against a ban on flour transport from Punjab and delays in issuing new price lists. The Nanbai Association says soaring flour prices and administrative action have made business unsustainable and demands immediate gover
Read MoreUpdated: Jan 09, 2026 13:43 IST
"It is a very disappointing and sad development. Bangladesh, for which India did so much. There was no Bangladesh without India. Even the son of Khaleda Zia has gone on record that we can't forget what actually happened in 1971," Kumar told ANI.
Read MoreUpdated: Jan 09, 2026 13:17 IST
The deceased were identified as Ayaz Baloch and Zareef Ahmed, both hailing from Kolwah in Kech district, as reported by The Balochistan Post.
Read MoreUpdated: Jan 09, 2026 12:58 IST
"Well, it's not too surprising. He has been saying in a roundabout way that if you don't comply, I will do this. He also mentioned 500 per cent in the past. But now he's on a high after what he has been able to achieve in Venezuela," Surendra Kumar told ANI.
Read MoreUpdated: Jan 09, 2026 12:55 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday greetings to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, praising his diplomatic service and role in strengthening India's foreign policy. Jaishankar, a former Foreign Secretary, has been serving as External Affairs Ministe
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The earthquake occurred at a depth of 110km.
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