Asia

Deepavali inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List

The festival has been recognised under the "Social practices, rituals and festive events" domain, becoming the sixteenth element from India to feature on UNESCO's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

2025-12-10T17:12:25.828518+00:00 IST

India, Malaysia vow deeper counter-terror partnership at 3rd JWG

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, both sides condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, stressing the need for stronger and sustained international cooperation to tackle global terror threats. They also reiterated their resolve to work closely in multilateral platforms, including the United Nations, FATF, APG and ARF.

2025-12-10T17:11:21.465871+00:00 IST

Netanyahu, PM Modi agree to meet “very soon”

In a post on X, Netanyahu's office said, "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke a short while ago with Indian Prime Minister @NarendraModi. At the end of the warm and friendly conversation, the two leaders agreed to meet very soon."

2025-12-10T17:09:58.919433+00:00 IST

PM Modi backs early Gaza Peace Plan implementation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underlined India's support for the early implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan during a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as the two leaders discussed the situation in West Asia and reviewed broader strategic cooperation.

2025-12-10T17:07:31.608784+00:00 IST

US expands online presence checks for H-1B visa applicants

This came after the Trump administration's recent move to make social media screening mandatory for all H-1B and H-4 applicants. This decision has added fresh uncertainty for thousands of workers and families.

2025-12-10T16:29:33.487343+00:00 IST

Modi’s Oman visit “very important,” says envoy as ties mark 70yrs

Oman's Ambassador to India, Sheikh Humaid Bin Ali Bin Sultan Al-Mani, said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Muscat will be a "very important" milestone in bilateral ties, especially as both nations mark 70 years of diplomatic relations this year.

2025-12-10T16:11:27.795638+00:00 IST

Jaishankar calls Italy ‘one of India’s closest partners’

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held bilateral talks with Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, describing Italy as "one of India's closest partners" and reaffirming the two countries' joint commitment to countering terror financing.

2025-12-10T15:04:53.383306+00:00 IST

12 killed in residential building fire in China’s Guangdong

Preliminary findings show the building was a four-storey, self-built concrete structure, with the fire spreading across nearly 150 square metres. The cause of the incident is still under investigation.

2025-12-10T13:50:51.487606+00:00 IST

Two advisers resign from Bangladesh's interim government's cabine

It is expected that these two advisers will contest the upcoming parliamentary elections. The Chief Election Commissioner will announce the schedule for the parliamentary elections on Thursday.

2025-12-10T13:30:53.669326+00:00 IST

EU condemns China’s expanding human rights violations in Xinjiang

Marking Human Rights Day 2025, the European Union (EU) accused China of intensifying its suppression of fundamental freedoms and failing to make any meaningful progress on human rights.

2025-12-10T13:30:44.789059+00:00 IST

WUC urges global action as Uyghur genocide recognition marks 4 yr

World Uyghur Congress (WUC) former President Dolkun Isa renewed calls for justice and accountability for China's ongoing persecution of Uyghurs on Uyghur Genocide Recognition Day 2025, describing the movement's four-year campaign for recognition as a turning point in raising global awareness of China's atrocities.

2025-12-10T13:01:38.663050+00:00 IST

US commits $ 1.25 billion for major mining project in Balochistan

The United States on Wednesday announced a significant investment aimed at boosting mining activity in Pakistan's Balochistan province, with the US Export-Import Bank (EXIM) approving USD 1.25 billion in financing to support the development of the Reko Diq critical minerals project.

2025-12-10T12:33:52.410905+00:00 IST

China's assimilation drive targets Tibetan educator, shuts down c

According to Phayul, it remains uncertain whether regular police, secret police, or state security officers carried out the detention. Chogtrul Dorje Tenzin's growing influence as both a Buddhist teacher and a cultural educator has long drawn the attention of Chinese authorities, who are increasingly intolerant of independent Tibetan educational initiatives.

2025-12-10T11:46:28.132001+00:00 IST

WHO, Health Ministry launch women health campaign on Delhi Metro

The campaign, which runs from 10 December 2025 to 10 January 2026, will display messages inside coaches and across select stations. These messages focus on reducing the digital divide, promoting mental health support for women, spreading TB awareness, and reinforcing the provisions of the PC&PNDT Act, 1994.

2025-12-10T11:06:47.172290+00:00 IST

Jhelum Valley faces healthcare, education crisis

Former Assembly candidate Liaquat Qayyum Abbasi has called on the newly elected Prime Minister to prioritise the neglected needs of Jhelum Valley residents, highlighting the dire state of healthcare and education in the region.

2025-12-10T11:06:13.859821+00:00 IST

"Universal Declaration of Human Rights are philosophical and poli

Guterres' message on the occasion of Indian Human Rights Day, was read by Areti Saianni, UN Resident Coordinator in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu and NHRC Chairman Justice B Ramasubramanian in event held at Bharat Mandapam.

2025-12-10T09:40:17.266811+00:00 IST

Enforced disappearances persist across Balochistan

Fresh incidents of enforced disappearances have surfaced from Quetta, Mastung, Gwadar and Karachi. Families of the victims have once again appealed for justice, urging authorities to end what they described as a systematic violation of human rights and constitutional protections, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-12-10T09:27:14.028092+00:00 IST

Tibetan government in-exile celebrates 36th anniversary of Nobel

International delegations from the Czech Republic, Australia, France, Chile, New Zealand, and Fiji also join the ceremony and address the gathering here today. All the delegates expressed their support and solidarity for the cause of Tibet and ask China to resume the dialogue.

2025-12-10T09:25:29.199419+00:00 IST

Pakistan drowning in mismanagement: ADB warns water insecurity

Pakistan continues to face an alarming water crisis, with over 80 per cent of its population still deprived of access to clean drinking water, despite minor improvements in the last decade, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has cautioned in its latest Asian Water Development Outlook (AWDO) report, as reported by Dawn.

2025-12-10T08:54:03.858367+00:00 IST

Tibetan community-in-Exile in Shimla commemorates 36 years of Nob

The Tibetan community in the north Indian hill town of Shimla on Wednesday gathered to commemorate the 36th anniversary of the Nobel Peace Prize conferred upon the 14th Dalai Lama, coinciding with the global observance of World Human Rights Day.

2025-12-10T08:28:37.279886+00:00 IST