Asia

PM Modi welcomes Finland President Stubb

In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Welcome to India, President Alexander Stubb. I fully agree with you, your visit will take India-Finland relations to new heights. I eagerly look forward to our meeting tomorrow and to your keynote address at the Raisina Dialogue 2026."

2026-03-04T06:07:00.277720+00:00 IST

Finland President Alexander Stubb arrives in New Delhi

In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "A warm welcome to India! President Alexander Stubb of the Republic of Finland has arrived in New Delhi on a State Visit to India."

2026-03-04T03:25:01.553461+00:00 IST

"If Trump said earlier that US destroyed Iran's nuclear capabilit

Ilahi, in a conversation with ANI, said that Iran had said several times that they were not trying to procure nuclear weapons, as it is not permitted as per their religious scriptures.

2026-03-04T01:47:48.386038+00:00 IST

"Canada's solidarity with UAE against Iranian attacks on civilians across Middle East": PM Carney

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed solidarity with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) amid ongoing Iranian missile and drone attacks.

2026-03-04T01:11:22.524436+00:00 IST

Iran battling two wars, military conflict and “fake news” campaig

Ilahi, in a conversation with ANI, said that several Iranians came out to protest the death of Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran.

2026-03-03T17:34:04.035431+00:00 IST

Condolence book to be laid at Iranian Embassy in New Delhi

The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday announced that a condolence book will be opened this week to commemorate the "martyrdom" of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Imam Khamenei.

2026-03-03T17:25:07.402487+00:00 IST

Iran says it is open for negotiations "with dignity" to end war

Speaking to ANI, Abdul Majeed Hakeem Ilahi, Special representative of the supreme leader of Iran, said, "We are ready to stop the war. We are ready for negotiations. But the negotiating should be with dignity, not dictating something against Iran. We are defending ourselves. We are looking for our right and nothing else."

2026-03-03T16:52:31.014137+00:00 IST

India provides large number of vehicles as Nepal heads to...

For Nepal's general elections, India has provided a large number of vehicles to the Election Commission. Nepal Election Commission's Information Officer, Suman Ghimire, while talking to ANI, said that, "India is our important neighbour, and we continue to receive assistance from India."

2026-03-03T16:42:22.588071+00:00 IST

US embassies instruct Americans to leave Middle East immediately

The conflict in the Middle East has entered its fourth day following the US and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, along with other key figures in the Persian Gulf country. In retaliation, Tehran has responded with counter-strikes targeting American military bases and other Israeli assets across the region.

2026-03-03T16:23:01.713183+00:00 IST

Heavy security deployed outside US Consulate in Lahore

Heavy security has been deployed outside the US Consulate in Lahore on Tuesday, following violent nationwide protests, triggered by the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a joint US-Israel airstrike on February 28.

2026-03-03T15:17:08.298766+00:00 IST

War in Middle East declared on exact day....: Palestine Ambassado

"When you talk about our view as Palestinians, because we had been suffering from the wars and battles a long time ago, we are totally against any war which erupts anywhere around the world. So, when it came to the current battle between the US and Israel on one side and Iran on the other side, we are completely against this war. It is reprehensible for us, as Palestinians, and it should be reprehensible for any human being," the Palestinian Ambassador to India told ANI.

2026-03-03T14:38:19.128136+00:00 IST

PM Modi speaks to Amir of Qatar, other West Asia leaders

PM Modi, in his call with the Amir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, condemned the attacks on Qatar and thanked the Amir of Qatar for support and care of the Indian community in Qatar.

2026-03-03T14:19:06.294529+00:00 IST

Nearly 8,000 passengers stranded in Qatar

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following military strikes involving the US, Israel, and Iran, thousands of citizens have found themselves caught in a massive aviation standstill. The situation remains fluid as major hubs like Hamad International (Doha) and Dubai International (DXB) operate under severe restrictions.

2026-03-03T13:41:19.591998+00:00 IST

PM Modi speaks to leaders of 8 West Asian nations in 48 hours

In the last 48 hours, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to leaders of: UAE, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar.

2026-03-03T13:14:00.935435+00:00 IST

Indian envoy meets Bangladesh Minister Mirza Fakhrul

The discussions included enhanced cooperation to strengthen local governance structures and rural development, which are shared priorities of both countries. They also agreed to strengthen bilateral engagement in areas such as the rural economy, agricultural cooperatives, financial empowerment at the grassroots, etc.

2026-03-03T12:47:39.124574+00:00 IST

Kyoto hosts cooking test to certify foreign Japanese cuisine chef

Under the global trend of Japanese cuisine, the Japanese Cuisine and Dietary Culture Development Committee (JCDC) organized a cooking skill test to certify real Japanese cuisine qualification for foreign chefs.

2026-03-03T12:46:45.106675+00:00 IST

Violence erupts in PoGB over Ayatollah Khamenei's death

Demonstrations in Gilgit and Skardu turned violent, with multiple government and international offices set ablaze and casualties during clashes between protesters and security forces.

2026-03-03T12:43:48.413799+00:00 IST

IAEA confirms damage to Iran's nuclear fuel plant

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Tuesday confirmed damage to the Natanz Nuclear facility in Iran but clarified that there was no radiological impact.

2026-03-03T12:41:50.917830+00:00 IST

India calls for restraint as Iran, Gulf conflict escalates

Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday in a statement expressed deep concern on the ongoing conflict in the West Asia region.

2026-03-03T11:35:51.833289+00:00 IST

Baloch Voice for Justice alleges suppression of BYC families’

As mentioned by Baloch Voice for Justice on X, families of detained leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee attempted to hold a press briefing at the Quetta Press Club to challenge the continued detention of their relatives and a recent High Court ruling that denied bail after what they described as months of delay. According to the organisation, authorities refused them access to the venue.

2026-03-03T10:42:26.325926+00:00 IST