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IMF exposes Pakistan’s deep governance failures

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has delivered a damning indictment of Pakistan's governance system, highlighting how elite manipulation, weak institutions, and political patronage continue to undermine the country's economic stability. The IMF's Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment (GCDA) shifts focus from the Fund's usual fiscal prescriptions to a comprehensive evaluation of corruption and institutional decay in Pakistan, as reported by Dawn.

2025-12-03T09:12:11.417148+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s population crisis deepens as experts warn of national

Pakistan is on the brink of a demographic disaster, experts cautioned at the conclusion of the Pakistan Population Summit on Tuesday, warning that the country's unchecked population growth is rapidly outpacing its available resources. The two-day event featured government officials, scholars, and civil society leaders who described the issue as an "existential crisis" demanding urgent national attention and coordinated reform, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2025-12-03T08:43:53.532805+00:00 IST

‘Old. Serious. Strong’: Shashi Tharoor on India-Russia ties

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday stressed upon the importance of India's relationship with Russia, ahead of the much-anticipated visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

2025-12-03T07:49:20.152182+00:00 IST

NSA Doval, Thai Foreign Minister Phuangketkeow discuss security

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow held a bilateral meeting here in the national capital on Monday and discussed ways to expand the strategic partnership between the two countries, along with promoting security cooperation, the Thai Foreign Ministry shared in an official statement.

2025-12-03T07:10:09.621011+00:00 IST

Waves of enforced disappearances continue in Pakistan 

Fresh reports from Balochistan highlight another wave of alleged enforced disappearances, with five young men reportedly taken by Pakistani security forces from different districts, while four previously missing individuals have returned home, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-12-03T07:02:13.724886+00:00 IST

Bangladesh's response to concerns raised over the trial of Tulip

Bangladesh's Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has responded to concerns raised over the trial and sentencing of UK lawmaker Tulip Siddiq.

2025-12-03T06:48:11.673820+00:00 IST

‘Russia an aggressor; declared itself hostile to Europe's interes

Ahead of the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India, Herve Delphin, European Union (EU) Envoy to India highlighted how the relationship between the bloc and India has grown in the past few years despite the Russian question and said India to factor in "Russia an aggressor".

2025-12-03T06:35:32.420480+00:00 IST

International Conference sets new Roadmap

The International Conference on the Preservation of Rural Buddhist Heritage wrapped up in the capital on November 30 with the adoption of the Delhi Declaration, a detailed framework aimed at protecting and revitalising India's widespread but often overlooked rural Buddhist sites. The three-day meeting, organised by the Indian Trust for Rural Heritage and Development (ITRHD) at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, brought together Indian and international scholars, conservation specialists and policymakers for extensive discussions on making heritage preservation more systematic and community-driven.

2025-12-03T06:18:10.736664+00:00 IST

Stefan Priesner appointed as United Nations Resident Coordinator

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Stefan Priesner of Austria as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in India. He took up his post on 1 December 2025 as per an a statement by the UN Information Centre for India and Bhutan.

2025-12-03T05:38:11.198436+00:00 IST

"Our relevance to global talent skill market is going to grow"

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday highlighted the strides made in the last ten years on the front of mobility of Indian talent- through the expansion of passport services, to welfare funds for Indians abroad and how Indian demography is stepping up and meeting the needs of the world.

2025-12-03T04:53:58.794223+00:00 IST

Incredible opportunity to unlock cooperation between India-Norway

Deputy Ambassador of Norway to India, Arvinn Gadgil expressed optimism on how India and Norway can collaborate and share knowledge so as to tackle the challenges arising from growing pollution crisis, marine pollution, and the opportunity for youth employment through the plastic recycling economy.

2025-12-03T04:03:42.087358+00:00 IST

Operation Sagar Bandhu: Indian Army contingent lands in Sri Lanka

A special contingent of the Indian Army has arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday so as to undertake humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in the island country.

2025-12-03T03:15:47.033708+00:00 IST

4.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia

An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 struck Indonesia in the early hours of Wednesday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

2025-12-03T02:49:41.934339+00:00 IST

Ireland-Nagaland cultural exchange strengthened

Ambassador of Ireland to India, Kevin Kelly expressed his delight at attending the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, calling it an honour for Ireland to be invited as a country partner. He praised the festival's vibrant opening ceremony and highlighted the uniqueness, diversity, and evolving nature of Naga culture--from traditional dance and music to contemporary fashion comparable to global runways. "The diversity of it, the colour, it's absolutely amazing. India is such a diverse country, it's more of a continent as we know, but to come to Nagaland and to see how people celebrate their culture and their identity both through the clothes that they wear but also the traditional music and dancing".

2025-12-03T02:45:44.984508+00:00 IST

Taiwan records 10 PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN vessels

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected 10 PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN vessels and 2 official ships operating around Taiwan on Wednesday.

2025-12-03T02:21:16.168098+00:00 IST

“Aim to elevate cooperation with India,” says Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow aim to "elevate cooperation" with India and China to a "qualitatively new level."

2025-12-03T01:04:55.546444+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar interacts with IFS officer trainees and two Bhutan

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar interacted with Indian Foreign Service Officer Trainees of the 2025 batch and two Bhutanese diplomats.

2025-12-03T00:54:09.639580+00:00 IST

Uzma Khanum claims Imran Khan facing “mental torture” in jail

Uzma Khanum met her brother Imran Khan in Adiala Jail after days of uncertainty and claimed he is facing "severe mental torture." She alleged he appears weak and isolated, prompting PTI to demand medical access and transparency, while the government has not responded.

2025-12-02T17:26:01.211445+00:00 IST

IAF C-17 carrying 70 medical personnel arrives in Colombo

India sent medical teams, helicopters and relief supplies to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah. A C-17 aircraft delivered a field hospital, while IAF helicopters evacuated people and supplied aid. Officials said over 1.4 million people are affected, and India's High Commissioner reviewed ongoing rescue operations.

2025-12-02T17:11:21.116783+00:00 IST

EAM S Jaishankar greets Laos on National Day

EAM S Jaishankar wished the Lao People's Democratic Republic on its National Day Golden Jubilee and said India is committed to civilizational ties. He shared photos of Indian restoration work at the Vat Phou World Heritage site, highlighting ongoing cultural cooperation between both countries.

2025-12-02T16:11:51.718038+00:00 IST

Sri Lanka hails India’s support after Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka's High Commissioner thanked India for its fast help after Cyclone Ditwah killed over 410 people and caused massive damage. She praised Operation Sagar Bandhu and urged Indians to keep visiting Sri Lanka to support recovery, while PM Modi assured continued assistance.

2025-12-02T15:40:50.301376+00:00 IST