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India welcomes UK sanctions on Pro-Khalistan group Babbar Khalsa

The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday welcomed the UK government's decision to impose sanctions on pro-Khalistan extremist networks linked to the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa, calling it a significant step in strengthening global efforts against terrorism and illicit financial flows.

2025-12-08T12:30:33.516940+00:00 IST

Bangladesh Nationalist Party extends unusual praise to PM Modi

PM Modi, in a post on X, had noted that Begum Khaleda Zia, a former Bangladesh Prime Minister, had contributed to her country's public life for many years

2025-12-08T11:45:31.161469+00:00 IST

Pak: Nokundi attack rattles foreign investment in Balochistan

The recent militant attack on the residential compound linked to the Reko Diq and Saindak mining projects in Nokundi, Balochistan, has marked a significant escalation in the region's conflict and raised serious alarm among foreign investors.

2025-12-08T10:51:59.018679+00:00 IST

PM Modi's message wishing Khaleda Zia's recovery a great move,BNP

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) senior leader Ishtiaq Aziz Ulfat on Monday termed the message sent by Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishing former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia a speedy recovery as very positive.

2025-12-08T09:57:48.510886+00:00 IST

India sends more naval ships to Sri Lanka with relief supplies un

According to the Navy, INS Gharial, LCU 54 LCU 51and LCU 57 have been tasked with transporting humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) stores to affected regions across Sri Lanka.

2025-12-08T09:44:10.168185+00:00 IST

FAO flags low soil fertility and severe nutrient deficiency

During the observance of 'World Soil Day,' on Friday, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations released a new assessment indicating that Pakistan's soils are generally characterised by low fertility and significant nutrient deficiencies, as reported by Dawn.

2025-12-08T09:14:45.519567+00:00 IST

India-Australia review education ties “from pre-school to PhD”

After the meeting, Pradhan posted on X that it was "a great delight" to meet Clare and Hill. He said the talks covered the full spectrum of cooperation "from pre-school to PhD", with both sides focusing on fostering critical thinking among students and preparing them for an AI-driven future.

2025-12-08T08:46:27.512419+00:00 IST

Nine reportedly disappeared after detentions in Quetta, Turbat an

Eight men were allegedly detained late on Tuesday during a wedding celebration. Their current location remains unknown since the arrest

2025-12-08T08:18:48.373773+00:00 IST

JSFM holds grand cultural rally in Jamshoro

The Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM) organised a large and orderly cultural rally in Jamshoro, led by District President Saeed Tiyoono, Khan Sindhi, Sarmad Ali Qureshi, Majid Sindhi, along with other party members, in celebration of Sindhi Unity and Cultural Day.

2025-12-08T08:01:11.168147+00:00 IST

India, Israel sign agreement to boost sustainable agricultural t

The announcement was made at the valedictory session of the First International Science & Technology Clusters Conference held in New Delhi, where ATGC Biotech Pvt. Ltd. (India) and Luxembourg Industries Ltd. (Israel) formally exchanged licensing agreements to set up Semiophore Ltd., a 50-50 Indo-Israeli partnership.

2025-12-08T07:53:35.745933+00:00 IST

Chinese Embassy in India to launch online visa application system

The Chinese Embassy in India is set to launch the online visa application system on December 22, Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong said on Monday.

2025-12-08T07:50:22.277116+00:00 IST

Jaishankar meets EU Trade Commissioner as India–EU FTA talks set

In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "A pleasure to meet European Trade & Economic Security Commissioner @MarosSefcovic in New Delhi today. Confident that the Commissioner and his team will have productive discussions in India."

2025-12-08T07:26:43.377198+00:00 IST

Balochistan: Below-normal rainfall threatens drought

Balochistan recorded 41.9pc below-normal rainfall in the period of the last three months, which has heightened drought threats in Quetta and six other districts according to a report by Dawn.

2025-12-08T06:43:56.807245+00:00 IST

India, Australia push for deeper education ties

The discussions are expected to cover several major areas. Strengthening higher education links will be a priority, particularly the progress made by the seven Australian universities that have announced plans to set up campuses in India.

2025-12-08T06:07:59.109528+00:00 IST

US top diplomat Allison Hooker arrives in India

United States' Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs of the United States Allison Hooker arrived in India, with her visit set to advance US President Donald Trump's priorities for a strong partnership between New Delhi and Washington DC and a free and open Indo-Pacific, the US Embassy in India shared on Monday.

2025-12-08T05:59:24.511177+00:00 IST

3.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Myanmar

An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 struck Myanmar on Monday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

2025-12-08T05:28:45.149278+00:00 IST

Sri Lankan MP meets Indian envoy, hails India's continued support

During the meeting, the High Commissioner reiterated that India would continue to support the people of Sri Lanka in their rebuilding and recovery efforts.

2025-12-08T05:23:24.534180+00:00 IST

‘The World has much to learn from India’: Norway

Norway's Health and Care Services Minister Jan Christian Vestre has said his government is eager to align its health-sector priorities with India's rapidly advancing digital health ecosystem, describing India's achievements in digital infrastructure, population-scale service delivery, and artificial intelligence as "nothing short of incredible."

2025-12-08T04:47:50.690778+00:00 IST

Thailand launches airstrikes after Cambodian shelling kills Thai

According to the Royal Thai Army, Cambodian forces fired shells and rockets at Thai military and civilian areas around 7 am in the Chong Bok area of Nam Yuen district. One Thai soldier was killed and four others were injured in the attack.

2025-12-08T03:54:07.256342+00:00 IST

Operation Sagar Bandhu rebuilds links, restores lives in SL

"#OperationSagarBandhu rebuilding connectivity!@adgpi Engineers, together with @Sri_Lanka_Army Engineers and the Road Development Authority, have begun removing the damaged bridge on the Paranthan-Karachchi-Mullaitivu (A35) road in Kilinochchi. This joint effort marks another step toward restoring vital connectivity for affected communities."

2025-12-08T03:43:24.633228+00:00 IST

Taiwan records 4 PLA aircraft sorties, 7 PLAN vessels

Taiwan recorded the presence of seven PLAN vessels and four sorties by PLA aircraft around its territory on Monday, as reported by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND).

2025-12-08T02:28:30.625308+00:00 IST