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India signals unease over anti-India march in Bangladesh

In light of the prevailing security situation, the Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Dhaka will close earlier than its usual closing time on Wednesday.

2025-12-17T08:03:52.526864+00:00 IST

MEA: Expect Yunus' govt to ensure safety of Indian mission

The Bangladesh High Commissioner's attention was drawn, in particular, to the activities of some extremist elements who have announced plans to create a security situation around the Indian Mission in Dhaka.

2025-12-17T08:02:24.466768+00:00 IST

India, Argentina sign plan to strengthen cooperation in agricultu

The agreement was signed between the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Argentina's National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA). The signed document was exchanged by the Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General of ICAR, and the Ambassador of Argentina to India.

2025-12-17T07:59:21.626643+00:00 IST

BYC alleges enforced disappearance of four after Human Rights Day

In their statement, the BYC mentioned that an awareness event took place on 10 December, coinciding with International Human Rights Day, within a secure venue in Quetta. They asserted that the event did not obstruct any roads or interfere with government functions. Despite this, four family members were reportedly taken to the Sariab police station later that night due to suspicions of participating in the seminar and subsequently disappeared, according to the BYC report.

2025-12-17T07:37:53.324979+00:00 IST

Nine-day transporters’ strike chokes Karachi port, industries fac

In a letter addressed to the chief minister of Sindh, Abdul Aleem, Secretary General of the Overseas Investors Chambers of Commerce Industry (OICCI), expressed that the situation is extremely troubling for the country's industry and commerce. He mentioned that he had brought this issue to the attention of the chief secretaries of Punjab and Sindh on December 12, but that it only partially alleviated the concerns in Punjab. However, he noted that conditions in Sindh and the Karachi port, concerning both inbound and outbound goods, have not improved, as cited in the Dawn report.

2025-12-17T07:20:21.818761+00:00 IST

PM Modi addresses joint session of Ethiopian Parliament, hails de

"It is a moment of great privilege for me to stand before you today. I feel honoured to be here in the temple of democracy, in the heart of a nation with ancient wisdom and modern aspirations," he said.

2025-12-17T07:06:03.620036+00:00 IST

India summons Bangladesh High Commissioner

Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday summoned the Bangladesh High Commissioner M Riaz Hamidullah over concerns regarding the security of the Indian High Commission in Dhaka .

2025-12-17T06:51:58.251061+00:00 IST

Only 47% Pakistanis have access to safe drinking water; PIDE semi

During the event titled "The Thirst for Safety: Water Quality and Public Health in Pakistan," Dr. Hifza Rasheed, Director General (Water Quality) at the Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR), stated that Pakistan's per capita availability of freshwater has decreased from 5,260 cubic meters in 1951 to under 1,000 cubic meters in 2024, placing it among countries facing water scarcity, according to the TET report.

2025-12-17T06:43:32.836428+00:00 IST

Suspects in Australia beach shooting were in Philippines in Novem

Sajid Akram, 50, and Naveed Akram, 24, who allegedly killed at least 15 people and injured dozens of others arrived in the Philippines from Sydney last on November 1 with the southern province of Davao listed as their final destination.

2025-12-17T06:33:56.588885+00:00 IST

Voting to choose new leadership of CPN-UML begins in Kathmandu

The election process, which had been postponed multiple times since Monday, started about an hour later than scheduled due to a technical glitch in the electronic voting machines (EVMs).

2025-12-17T05:41:18.460396+00:00 IST

PM Modi extends invite to Ethiopian PM for AI Impact Summit, BRIC

Briefing the media on the Prime Minister's visit to Ethiopia, MEA Secretary (ER) Sudhakar Dalela said that India will assume the chairship of the BRICS grouping for one year starting January 1, 2026.

2025-12-17T05:37:50.346002+00:00 IST

"India-Ethiopia partnership focused on growth" : PM Modi

"These are significant steps forward in our longstanding and trusted partnership. From governance and peacekeeping to digital capacity and education, the focus remains on empowering our people. The emphasis on knowledge, skills and innovation underscores our shared faith in youth as the drivers of tomorrow. Cooperation in healthcare reflects a deeper commitment to human dignity and care for the most vulnerable."

2025-12-17T05:18:22.147945+00:00 IST

Japan weighs record 120 trillion Yen budget as PM Sanae Takaichi

If approved, the plan would cross the previous record 115.2 trillion yen initial budget that was cleared under former prime minister Shigeru Ishiba for fiscal 2025.

2025-12-17T04:03:48.214504+00:00 IST

CBI busts transnational cybercrime racket in Noida with FBI help

The operation, carried out under Operation Chakra, led to the arrest of six key operatives and the recovery of Rs 1.88 crore in cash along with 34 electronic devices, including mobile phones, laptops, hard disks, pen drives and incriminating documents pertaining to crime. An illegal call centre being run by the accused in Noida was also shut down.

2025-12-17T02:51:04.114037+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 9 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 7 naval vessels

Of the nine, five sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ.

2025-12-17T01:27:56.512820+00:00 IST

"Relationship with India is in our shared interest": Hamidullah

Hamidullah stressed that Bangladesh and India share a mutually beneficial relationship, with a focus on prosperity, peace, and regional security. He noted the two countries' mutual interdependence, underscoring the importance of their partnership.

2025-12-17T01:18:29.519732+00:00 IST

Amit Shah on PM Modi conferred with  Ethiopia's highest award

Shah said that it was a moment of pride for every Indian, signifying Bharat's rising stature in global diplomacy under his leadership. Ethiopia's top honour marks the 28th top foreign State award bestowed on PM Modi.

2025-12-17T01:11:08.804377+00:00 IST

Nepal: Technical glitch delays CPN-UML leadership election

Voting to elect new CPN-UML leadership was postponed to Wednesday morning due to technical glitches in electronic voting machines at the party's general convention in Kathmandu. Polling, delayed multiple times since Monday, will resume at 8 am if issues are resolved.

2025-12-16T19:41:02.035600+00:00 IST

Hong Kong descends into spiral of paranoia

Lai is one of the highest-profile people netted under Hong Kong's draconian national security legislation.

2025-12-16T15:05:02.010700+00:00 IST

Tibetan govt-in-exile condemns China-appointed PanchenLama remark

The Tibetan government in exile has strongly condemned remarks by the China-appointed Panchen Lama on the Dalai Lama's reincarnation, reaffirming that authority over the process rests solely with the Dalai Lama.

2025-12-16T14:01:44.134255+00:00 IST

JSMM chairman urges Bangladesh to uphold liberation ideals

Sindhi leader and Chairman of the Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), Shafi Burfat, has issued a strong message to the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of Victory Day, urging them to safeguard the moral, political, and historical foundations of their national liberation and warning against the rise of anti-India sentiment within the country.

2025-12-16T13:48:34.804549+00:00 IST