Asia

India sends fourth C-17 to Sri Lanka for relief ops

India sent a fourth C-17 aircraft to Colombo with Bailey Bridge units, 55 tonnes of equipment, a JCB, and 13 engineer personnel to support ongoing relief efforts under Operation Sagar Bandhu, according to MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.

2025-12-06T19:39:11.413548+00:00 IST

High Commission of India celebrates Maitri Diwas 2025 in Dhaka

The Indian High Commission in Dhaka celebrated the 54th Maitri Diwas, marking India's 1971 recognition of Bangladesh. High Commissioner Pranay Verma called it a milestone and highlighted shared history, cultural ties, and a commitment to a mutually beneficial future partnership.

2025-12-06T19:01:05.327595+00:00 IST

Quad countries call for bringing to justice perpetrators of Delhi

The third Quad Counter Terrorism Working Group (CTWG) meeting between India, Japan, Australia, and the United States was held in New Delhi on December 4 and 5 here with Quad partners unequivocally condemning terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism.

2025-12-06T17:59:14.892890+00:00 IST

India, US condemn cross-border terrorism

India and the United States have unequivocally condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism and renewed their commitment to strengthening multilateral cooperation in the field of countering terrorism, including in the UN, Quad and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

2025-12-06T16:44:54.878667+00:00 IST

Iron Man Sardar Patel an inspiration for entire world: Afedi

United Nations Ambassador Evans Afedi attended the grand closing ceremony of the Sardar @150 Unity March and paid heartfelt tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

2025-12-06T16:41:19.868905+00:00 IST

South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman on West after Putin's visit

South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman said that despite discomfort in Western capitals over Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, the United States is expected to continue working closely with New Delhi, underscoring the resilience of the India-US partnership even amid geopolitical strain.

2025-12-06T14:20:55.013917+00:00 IST

WUC ramps up global advocacy against China’s Uyghur genocide

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its weekly brief, highlighting a series of events across Asia, Europe, and North America to expose China's ongoing atrocities against the Uyghur people and to demand stronger international accountability for the genocide unfolding in Xinjiang.

2025-12-06T14:12:56.829301+00:00 IST

India, Eritrea hold Third Round of Foreign Office Consultations

The third round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Eritrea took place in Asmara.

2025-12-06T13:42:16.501643+00:00 IST

Jaishankar congratulates Finland on Independence Day

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar extended his greetings to Finland on its Independence Day, underscoring India's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.

2025-12-06T12:44:18.483808+00:00 IST

Jaishankar pays tribute to Dr B R Ambedkar

Mahaparinirvan Diwas is observed every year on December 6 to mark the death anniversary of Dr Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution and a key figure in the country's social justice movement.

2025-12-06T11:56:20.617220+00:00 IST

“Am very excited about India's space programme: Astro Mike

With reference to Sunita Williams whom he referred to by her nickname 'Suni', Massimino said, "Sonny is a Indian American, right? So their parents are from india. When I was in India I met the prime minister (PM Narendra Modi). He gave me a letter to send to Sonny in space because I was talking to her through email. And so I made a copy of the letter and I sent it up to her and she was thrilled. And then I sent her the original letter signed by the prime minister after she got back. So she's very much proud of her Indian heritage and her parents as well and her whole family."

2025-12-06T11:07:18.107850+00:00 IST

Healthcare crisis deepens in Pakistan's Lahore

A severe shortage of qualified anaesthetists has plunged Lahore's leading government hospitals into disarray, forcing delays and cancellations of countless surgeries.

2025-12-06T10:57:57.611868+00:00 IST

Worsening ties with Afghanistan deepen Pakistan’s isolation and e

In a sharp critique of Pakistan's current military and foreign policies, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Abdul Samad Yaqoob has warned that the country's worsening ties with Afghanistan and its flawed internal strategies are pushing Pakistan toward greater regional isolation and economic collapse.

2025-12-06T09:53:47.835214+00:00 IST

India-Russia summit shows Moscow isn’t isolated: Kugelman

The recently concluded 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit serves as a clear reminder to Western capitals that Moscow "cannot be isolated", said South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman, noting that New Delhi and Beijing--two of the world's most influential global players--continue to maintain close ties with Russia despite ongoing geopolitical tensions.

2025-12-06T09:45:52.642783+00:00 IST

Pak deepens into military rule as PTI slams Munir’s reappointment

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Abdul Samad Yaqoob has denounced the appointment of General Syed Asim Munir as Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) for another five-year term, calling it an "undemocratic, unconstitutional, and dictatorial manoeuvre" aimed at tightening the army's grip over the country's political and civilian institutions.

2025-12-06T09:27:47.361532+00:00 IST

India must be cautious on Russia energy ties: Kugelman

South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman on Saturday cautioned that India must tread "very careful" in making strategic judgments in managing its energy ties with Russia in the immediate term, even as the just-concluded two-day state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin showcased the enduring depth of the bilateral relationship.

2025-12-06T09:24:25.648135+00:00 IST

PM Modi receiving Putin signals strong ties: Kugelman

South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman has described Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to India as "successful" and "one of the most important" engagements between the two nations in recent years, noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally receiving Putin at the airport following the Russian President's arrival in the country underscored how significant the New Delhi-Russia relation is.

2025-12-06T09:04:52.512439+00:00 IST

India reaffirms support to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah

During the meeting, High Commissioner Jha briefed the leaders on India's response to Sri Lanka's ongoing crisis and reaffirmed New Delhi's commitment to stand by Sri Lanka during its resurgence.

2025-12-06T08:46:38.841578+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu sends relief aid to Cyclone-hit Sri Lanka

The Tamil Nadu Government dispatched 300 tonnes of relief assistance and essential supplies for Sri Lanka's Cyclone Ditwah-affected communities from Thoothukudi port on Saturday, as the island nation plans for rehabilitation and recovery after the devastating tropical storm wreaked havoc for the past weeks.

2025-12-06T08:42:51.902835+00:00 IST

Jaishankar rejects Putin visit impact on US trade deal

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday firmly rejected suggestions that Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent two-day state visit to India would complicate the ongoing India-US trade negotiations, asserting that no country can expect to dictate New Delhi's relations with other major powers

2025-12-06T07:40:37.219303+00:00 IST

New Balochistan killings put spotlight on Pakistan’s handling

In yet another grim episode highlighting Pakistan's worsening human rights record in Balochistan, the mutilated bodies of five men were found across three districts, one of whom had previously been "forcibly disappeared", as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-12-06T07:16:36.258158+00:00 IST