Asia

China blunts US Naval dominance with its third aircraft carrier

After Fujian was commissioned on November 5, China now operates a fleet of three aircraft carriers. This makes the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) the world's second-largest operator of carriers.

2025-11-19T02:37:10.197145+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 9 Chinese aircraft, 4 vessels, 2 ships operating

Seven out of nine sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ, MND said in an 'X' post.

2025-11-19T01:40:41.457727+00:00 IST

631 people die in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to calamitous

PDMA, which released a report on losses of life and property in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, said that 631 people died while 429 were injured in rain-related incidents until September this year.

2025-11-19T00:29:00.575415+00:00 IST

Exposition of holy relics of Lord Buddha in Bhutan extended

To facilitate the return of the Holy Relics, a special aircraft will depart for Bhutan on November 24. The sacred relics will be brought back to India on November 25.

2025-11-18T23:16:48.541618+00:00 IST

High-level delegation led by Andhra Governor to visit Saudi follo

A high-level delegation led by Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer will be visiting Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to "oversee relief measures" following the tragic accident involving Indian pilgrims near Madinah, the Ministry of External Affairs said in an official statement.

2025-11-18T19:49:21.645367+00:00 IST

Jaishankar calls on President Putin; conveys greetings of PM Modi

"Honoured to call on President Putin of Russia in Moscow today. Conveyed greetings of Prime Minister @narendramodi. Apprised him of preparations underway for the upcoming Annual India Russia Summit. Also discussed regional and global developments. Deeply value his perspectives and guidance on further advancement of our ties," S Jaishankar wrote on 'X' after the meeting.

2025-11-18T19:06:32.593552+00:00 IST

India-Germany Defence Meet focuses on stronger ties

The India-Germany High Defence Committee meeting on Tuesday underscored the need for a closer defence partnership and deeper industry collaboration between the two nations, particularly in the area of defence technology, as per an official release.

2025-11-18T17:42:37.843805+00:00 IST

Thousands celebrate Bala Chaturdashi at Pashupatinath Temple

Sitting under tarpaulin shelters and tending to oil lamps through the night in the premises of the Pashupatinath Temple, thousands of Hindu devotees gathered on the eve of Bala Chaturdashi, praying for the salvation of departed souls.

2025-11-18T17:41:21.331074+00:00 IST

EAM meets Putin; urges zero tolerance on terror, economic de-risk

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met Russian President Vladimir Putin along with other heads of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) delegations and used his address at the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting to deliver a firm message on terrorism, global economic instability and the need for organisational reform.

2025-11-18T16:34:43.175954+00:00 IST

EAM flags urgent need to ‘de-risk, diversify’ at SCO Summit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday delivered a strategic assessment of the current global economic environment, flagging heightened volatility and uncertainty, while underlining the urgent need to de-risk and diversify global supply chains.

2025-11-18T15:52:46.354981+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets Putin aide Patrushev

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met with Nikolai Patrushev, aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a meeting in the national capital, with both sides discussing ways to further deepen bilateral cooperation and reviewing preparations for the upcoming annual India-Russia Summit scheduled for early December.

2025-11-18T15:49:50.312323+00:00 IST

Afghan Trade Minister Nooruddin Azizi to begin 5-day India visit

Afghanistan's Minister of Industry and Commerce, Nooruddin Azizi, will arrive in New Delhi on a five-day official visit beginning tomorrow, November 19.

2025-11-18T14:52:15.412193+00:00 IST

EAM reaffirms India’s right to defend against terrorism at SCO

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday underscored India's unwavering stance on the global fight against terrorism in a firm and resolute statement declaring that there can be "no justification, no looking away and no whitewashing" of terror in any form and firmly asserting India's sovereign right to defend its citizens.

2025-11-18T13:26:38.565412+00:00 IST

Taiwan indicts seven, including Hong Kong national

The High Prosecutors' Office announced today the indictment of seven individuals, including one man from Hong Kong and six current and former military personnel, on allegations of espionage for China, as reported by the Taipei Times.

2025-11-18T12:56:03.067273+00:00 IST

Toyota investigates bioethanol production in Fukushima for carbon

To realize carbon neutral, Toyota Car is conducting investigation of bioethanol in Fukushima Okuma town. It is a symbol of Fukushima's recovery and the bud of new industrial accumulation.

2025-11-18T12:53:31.282014+00:00 IST

Pak: Awami Tehreek, Sindhiyani Tehreek march against 27th Amendme

Activists from the Awami Tehreek (AT) and its women's division, the Sindhiyani Tehreek (ST), held a march opposing the 27th Amendment, corporate farming, new canals on the Indus River, so-called honour killings, and the exploitation of the province's resources, as reported by Dawn.

2025-11-18T10:58:10.649026+00:00 IST

Hasina sentenced to death by Bangladesh tribunal

Bangladesh's war crimes tribunal sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to death in absentia for the 2024 protest crackdown. Human Rights Watch said the trial violated fair trial standards and warned of serious human rights concerns.

2025-11-18T10:35:59.256278+00:00 IST

Karachi residents slam govt over broken roads, mismanagement

Karachi's residents are expressing deep frustration over the deteriorating condition of the city's infrastructure, alleging that successive governments have abandoned even basic civic responsibilities.

2025-11-18T09:39:52.897089+00:00 IST

Mirza calls PoJK PM pick ‘a scam’, warns of unrest

Amjad Ayub Mirza criticised the appointment of Faisal Mumtaz Rathore as PoJK's new prime minister, calling it a "scam" and alleging his involvement in a past gang rape case. Mirza warned of rising public anger, student protests, and growing instability in the region.

2025-11-18T08:55:35.197036+00:00 IST

13 aircraft, 7 warships, 1 ship detected by MND

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected 13 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels and one ship operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Tuesday.

2025-11-18T06:34:30.439030+00:00 IST

"US nod for S Korea’s nuke sub will lead to ‘nuclear domino'"

Seoul has sought to secure enrichment and spent fuel recycling rights as part of efforts to address concerns about energy security and growing stockpiles of nuclear waste -- a move that would require a revision to the bilateral nuclear energy pact,

2025-11-18T05:45:22.080947+00:00 IST