Asia

Taiwan detects 9 Chinese aircraft, 8 naval vessels

Of the nine, one sortie entered Taiwan's eastern ADIZ.

2025-12-02T03:45:10.055410+00:00 IST

China reaffirms its opaque nuclear posture

A Pentagon report published in late 2023 tabulated 500 operational nuclear warheads in China, a figure that had increased to 600+ by late 2024. By 2030, China will have a predicted 1,000 nuclear warheads.

2025-12-02T03:24:35.607673+00:00 IST

"Very impressive": German Envoy lauds India's 8.2pc GDP growth in

In an interview with ANI, Ackermann said India's fast GDP growth is also good news for German businesses.

2025-12-02T02:58:48.349738+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.9 strikes Tajikistan

An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 struck Tajikistan on Tuesday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.

2025-12-02T02:32:05.577984+00:00 IST

“Science evolves at speed of light, diplomats move slowly"

The international conference on '50 Years of BWC: Strengthening Biosecurity for the Global South', is being organised by the Ministry of External Affairs on December 1-2 in New Delhi to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the entry into force of the Biological Weapons Convention

2025-12-02T00:31:16.034282+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal attends UAE National Day celebrations,

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted collaboration between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for "shared prosperity of the people."

2025-12-02T00:15:52.470108+00:00 IST

India expeditiously clears Pak flight to send aid to Sri Lanka

The request for overflight was submitted by Pakistan at approximately 1300 hrs (IST) on Monday, seeking same-day permission to fly over Indian airspace. Given the purpose of the request--to provide humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka--India processed the request with exceptional speed, officials confirmed.

2025-12-01T20:11:30.531884+00:00 IST

"No country can solve climate change alone": German Ambassador

Philipp Ackermann, Ambassador of Germany to India, on Monday, reflecting on the two weeks of COP 30 negotiations in Belem, Brazil, emphasised the importance of multilateralism and collective action.

2025-12-01T19:20:57.276778+00:00 IST

High Commission of India hosts the “ITEC Day 2025” in Dhaka

The High Commission of India, Dhaka, in collaboration with the ITEC Alumni Association of Bangladesh (IAAB), organised a reception-cum-get together on 01 December 2025 to mark the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Day (ITEC Day 2025).

2025-12-01T17:10:52.285808+00:00 IST

India sends 53 tons of relief material to Sri Lanka

India has sent 53 tons of relief material to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu as part of its emergency response to Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread damage across the island nation.

2025-12-01T16:58:36.442461+00:00 IST

India becoming more interesting country to invest in: Ackermann

With India registering 8.2 per cent GDP growth in Q2 of 2025-26, German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann has said the numbers are "very impressive" and with a growing market, India will be an even more interesting country to invest in and "a big, stable partner in the region".

2025-12-01T16:50:04.113443+00:00 IST

PM Modi expresses concern over Khaleda Zia’s health

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed concern over the health of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, extending India's support and wishing her a quick recovery.

2025-12-01T16:32:20.896481+00:00 IST

Putin visit underscores India’s strategic autonomy: Former envoy

As India prepares to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin, former Indian Ambassador to Russia Ajai Malhotra has said that the Russian leader's India visit is a reaffirmation of a "long-standing, deep-rooted and multifaceted partnership" at a time of shifting geopolitical currents and a clear demonstration of New Delhi's strategic autonomy.

2025-12-01T16:19:22.219799+00:00 IST

PM Modi assures India’s support to Sri Lanka in wake of 'Ditwah'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held telephone conversation with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Monday and expressed condolences on the loss of lives and widespread devastation in Sri Lanka in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah.

2025-12-01T15:46:19.717859+00:00 IST

"COP30 negotiations generated good results": German Envoys

Dr Philipp Ackermann feels that some good results were achieved during the summit in Brazil and Germany remains committed to exiting fossil fuels.

2025-12-01T15:14:31.962837+00:00 IST

15-nation coalition at UNGA condemns China

A coalition of 15 countries issued a collective statement during the Third Committee of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, denouncing what they referred to as serious, ongoing, and systematic human rights abuses by China at home and abroad, according to a report by Phayul.

2025-12-01T14:57:53.307520+00:00 IST

"Will watch Putin visit closely," says German Ambassador to India

The German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann believes that Putin's visit is an opportunity for India to send a message of peace to the Russian President.

2025-12-01T14:57:24.198361+00:00 IST

Indian Air Force evacuates 57 stranded people in Sri Lanka amid C

The IAF also delivered 2.5 tons of rations at Keagalle.

2025-12-01T12:19:57.827505+00:00 IST

Maduro makes public comeback as Trump confirms phone call

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro resurfaced publicly on Sunday after several days out of sight, ending growing speculation that he may have fled the country amid rising tensions with the United States.

2025-12-01T12:08:56.819835+00:00 IST

Pak: Imran Khan's son voices fears about “something irreversible”

The remarks come as the PTI and Imran's sisters have protested and staged sit-ins outside Adiala jail, where he is imprisoned, after being barred from meeting him for over three weeks.

2025-12-01T12:07:43.514252+00:00 IST