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INS Vikrant, Udaygiri join Sri Lanka’s International Fleet Review

India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and its indigenously built stealth frigate INS Udaygiri, participated in the Sri Lanka Navy International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025 held between November 27 and November 29 as part of the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Sri Lanka Navy.

2025-11-28T13:17:25.672856+00:00 IST

Romanian Embassy in India hosts National Day celebrations

This year's celebration carried heightened significance as Romania and India marked 77 years of diplomatic partnership, celebrated through renewed energy, expanding cooperation, and a shared commitment to shaping a more interconnected, culturally dynamic world.

2025-11-28T13:16:46.719395+00:00 IST

MoD, US ink Rs 7,995-cr deal for 5-year support of Navy’s MH-60R

The Ministry of Defence on Friday signed Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) with the United States Government for a five-year sustainment support package for the Indian Navy's MH-60R multi-role helicopters, valued at approximately Rs 7,995 crore.

2025-11-28T12:42:08.713719+00:00 IST

Prague Declaration condemns China’s interference in Dalai Lama su

The Prague Declaration on Freedom of Religion or Belief 2025 has firmly asserted the Tibetan Buddhist community's right to choose the successor of the 14th Dalai Lama without any political interference, a move widely seen as a rebuke to China's growing attempts to control the Tibetan spiritual lineage, as reported by Phayul.

2025-11-28T12:08:07.393612+00:00 IST

Ditwah expected to continue its north-northwestward trajectory

The storm is expected to continue its north-northwestward trajectory, reaching the southwest Bay of Bengal near North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts by early morning of November 30, 2025.

2025-11-28T12:06:54.246552+00:00 IST

INS Vikrant, Udaygiri deliver relief to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka

India on Friday commenced Operation Sagar Bandhu, aimed at providing relief materials and vital HADR support to the Cyclone Ditwah-hit Sri Lanka, which has been dealing with the natural calamity for the past few days, killing 61 people and leaving 25 missing in the island nation.

2025-11-28T12:01:28.967113+00:00 IST

Japan PM remarks sent wrong signal to ‘Taiwan separatists’: China

After Takaichi suggested that Tokyo could deploy military forces in the hypothetical event of a conflict in the Taiwan Strait, Beijing has increased diplomatic and economic pressure on Japan, seeking to force the Japanese Prime Minister to retract her November 7 remarks in Parliament.

2025-11-28T11:22:30.791784+00:00 IST

Op Sagar Bandhu: India dispatches relief materials to Sri Lanka

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed his heartfelt condolences to the people of Sri Lanka, who have lost loved ones due to cyclone Ditwah. In a gesture of solidarity, India has dispatched relief materials and vital Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) support under Operation Sagar Bandhu.

2025-11-28T10:51:22.566612+00:00 IST

Five Indian start-ups win UAE launch through CEPA Council’s flags

According to the release, the competition drew more than 10,000 applications from across India, with 20 finalists selected to present their solutions in sectors ranging from artificial intelligence, fintech, sustainability, and health technology to manufacturing, agriculture, space, and next-generation mobility.

2025-11-28T10:09:38.556248+00:00 IST

6th edition of India-Vietnam exercise VINBAX 2025 concludes

It noted that the three-week exercise significantly enhanced joint military capabilities and interoperability between both the Armies for Peacekeeping Operations. The exercise reflects the shared vision and commitment of India and Vietnam towards global peace, stability and upholding the UN mandate.

2025-11-28T10:07:36.196655+00:00 IST

Kabul urges residents to cut fuel use as pollution worsens

Kabul Municipality urged residents to cut fuel use as winter pollution worsens, with locals reporting severe smoke, health issues, and difficult breathing conditions. Experts say Kabul's bowl-shaped terrain traps pollutants, while residents call for gas pipelines and stronger government action to address the crisis.

2025-11-28T09:31:03.233041+00:00 IST

Hong Kong inferno death toll rises to 128

The number of people who have been killed in the devastating fire at an apartment complex in Hong Kong rose to 128, with as many as 200 people still missing, CNN reported on Friday, citing officials, as firefighters brought the blaze under control 42 hours after it ignited.

2025-11-28T09:28:12.427821+00:00 IST

Pakistan sees protests demanding review of 27th Amendment

Pakistani citizens are protesting the 27th Constitutional Amendment, calling it a threat to democracy and accusing the government of consolidating power. Demonstrators demand judicial independence and accountability, warning that Pakistan faces a legitimacy crisis if leaders ignore public concerns.

2025-11-28T09:13:39.613692+00:00 IST

Pakistan accused of weaponising courts to silence human rights

In a joint appeal, prominent international legal organisations have condemned what they described as Pakistan's "persistent judicial harassment" of human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha, urging authorities to immediately drop all charges and ensure the protection of lawyers' rights, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-11-28T08:16:35.852600+00:00 IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit India on December 4–5

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to India from 04-05 December 2025 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, according to an official statement by the MEA.

2025-11-28T08:07:00.499502+00:00 IST

Activists warn Pakistan over rising gender-based violence

Women's rights activists in Pakistan warned that gender-based violence is rising and most survivors lack access to justice. At an HRCP event, speakers highlighted weak law enforcement, poor support systems, low conviction rates, and inadequate mechanisms to address digital harassment, urging stronger implementation of existing laws.

2025-11-28T08:05:23.713769+00:00 IST

Tokyo High Court says same-sex marriage ban constitutional

Japan's Tokyo High Court upheld the country's ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional, diverging from several earlier rulings that found the lack of recognition unconstitutional. Plaintiffs seeking damages were rejected, and a Supreme Court decision on the issue is expected next year.

2025-11-28T06:48:09.616114+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Academic standstill at QAU as Baloch students protest

Academic life at Islamabad's Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) has come to a complete standstill as the Baloch Students Council (BSC) continued its sit-in for the third straight day, demanding the immediate recovery of missing student Saeed Baloch. The protest has effectively shut down the campus, forcing the administration to suspend classes amid fears that the unrest could spread if students from other groups joined in, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-11-28T06:36:14.378321+00:00 IST

KP CM Afridi protests after being denied meeting with Imran

KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi held an overnight sit-in outside Adiala jail after being repeatedly denied a meeting with Imran Khan. He accused authorities of ignoring court orders and blocking access to Imran, while PTI raised concerns over the former prime minister's health and prolonged isolation.

2025-11-28T06:12:50.574061+00:00 IST

“His health is fine”: Pak, PTI deny rumours on Imran Khan

PTI Senator Ali Zafar, during an appearance on a DawnNewsTV programme, dismissed rumours about Imran Khan. "Thank God, the news is baseless, but it is even more important after this report that the government immediately allow us the opportunity of a meeting so we can go and see for ourselves."

2025-11-28T04:34:56.199266+00:00 IST

‘Indian reaction should not be rhetorical': Sachdev

After Nepal released new currency featuring the territories of Lipulekh, Limiyadhura and Kalapani, Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev said that India's reaction to it should not be rhetorical.

2025-11-28T04:09:49.315675+00:00 IST