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China: 4 mice sent for life-science tests in space return to Eart

The samples returned include life science, materials science, and combustion experiment samples involving 26 experimental projects, comprising nine types of life experiment samples, 32 types of materials experiment samples, and three types of combustion science specimens, with a total weight of approximately 46.67 kilograms, according to a CAS press release.

2025-11-16T00:46:01.969362+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar condoles death of Micronesia Secretary of Foreign

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday condoled the death of Lorin S Robert, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia.

2025-11-16T00:10:07.505359+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 strikes Myanmar

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-11-15T23:40:16.815594+00:00 IST

Cancer patient's father appeals Russian govt to conduct vaccine t

Manu Srivastava told ANI that the cancer vaccine in Russia was not available in India, and so he requested Russian government to conduct its vaccine trial on his son.

2025-11-15T23:39:40.687687+00:00 IST

"We condemn any incident of terrorism," Ireland Envoy to India sa

Kelly, while talking to ANI, lauded the government for its prompt action in preventing further damages.

2025-11-15T21:34:02.744478+00:00 IST

"Trade talks with US have moved on quite well," USISPF President

Aghi, in conversation with ANI, said that they were waiting for the President to take a call on the deal.

2025-11-15T20:38:27.790129+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Lahore ranked second most polluted city in world 

Poor air quality has made Lahore being ranked the second most polluted city in the world with an AQI reading of 396 on Saturday, ARY News reported.

2025-11-15T19:51:12.544259+00:00 IST

“Extremely saddened to see what happened": German Envoy

On November 10, the terror attack involving a 'suicide' car blast near the Red Fort complex in the national capital killed at least 12 people with several body parts yet to be identified and injured several others.

2025-11-15T17:43:11.897302+00:00 IST

India–France defence chiefs hold talks

General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff, held detailed discussions with General Fabien Mandon, Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces, to advance the India-France strategic defence partnership.

2025-11-15T17:31:00.528176+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Four dead, six injured after blast in fireworks factory

At least four people have died while six were injured after an explosion at a fireworks factory in Pakistan's Hyderabad, Dawn news reported citing officials.

2025-11-15T14:59:53.829202+00:00 IST

UK: Indian HC commemorates 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda

The Indian High Commission in the UK celebrated the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Birsa Munda through a programme which featured a rich cultural line-up celebrating tribal traditions from across India.

2025-11-15T14:40:55.479425+00:00 IST

India-UK Army exercise 'Ajeya Warrior' in Rajasthan from Nov 17

The Indian and British Army are set to conduct the biennial military exercise Ajeya Warrior in Rajasthan from November 17-30, as shared by the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADG-PI) of the Indian Army.

2025-11-15T14:35:33.733133+00:00 IST

IAF participates in bilateral exercise 'Garuda 25' in France

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the 8th edition of the bilateral air exercise 'Garuda 25' with the French Air and Space Force (FASF) at Mont-de-Marsan, France, from November 16-27, the Ministry of Defence shared in an official statement on Saturday.

2025-11-15T12:04:04.102993+00:00 IST

China accelerates cultural suppression in Tibet

According to a report released by the Washington-based advocacy organisation International Campaign for Tibet (ICT), China is increasingly using the education system to instil loyalty to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) at the expense of Tibetan culture and language, as reported by Phayul.

2025-11-15T11:59:35.141619+00:00 IST

Taiwan confronts China’s cross-border crackdown

Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lawmakers have introduced a resolution denouncing China after reports suggested that China intends to pursue legal action against DPP Legislator Puma Shen on allegations of promoting "secession." The proposal argues that China's escalating pressure campaign represents a direct attempt to undermine Taiwan's democratic processes and intimidate its elected officials, as reported by The Taipei Times.

2025-11-15T11:29:13.724316+00:00 IST

Pakistan accused of escalating enforced disappearances

Reports of suspected enforced disappearances have once again emerged from several districts of Balochistan, prompting families to stage demonstrations and appeal to authorities for the return of their missing relatives, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-11-15T10:12:31.922662+00:00 IST

China’s rare earth monopoly threatens global climate transition,

In a detailed piece published in Turkiye Today following his visit to the summit as an observer, Panda said that rare earths, lithium, copper and other minerals essential for renewable technologies have become "political instruments embedded in the strategic ambitions of the Communist Party of China (CPC)."

2025-11-15T09:37:30.949174+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s inflation spiral exposes crumbling market governance

According to Dawn, the price surge was propelled by a spike in edible oil, sugar, and several perishable goods. Disruptions caused by the closure of the Afghan border have particularly strained supplies of vegetables, reversing earlier signs of stability. Pakistan's weak supply chain governance and recurring policy lapses are further aggravating the situation, pushing household budgets to the brink.

2025-11-15T09:10:22.193188+00:00 IST

Beijing warns its citizens against travelling to Japan

China's Foreign Ministry issued a late-night advisory on Friday, claiming that Takaichi's remarks had "damaged the atmosphere of mutual exchanges" and that the "lives and physical safety of Chinese nationals in Japan" could be at risk. It asked citizens already in Japan to remain alert to local security conditions.

2025-11-15T08:39:32.645371+00:00 IST

Economists warn Pakistan’s poverty decline has stalled

Pakistan's long-standing progress in reducing poverty has come to a halt, economists cautioned at the Fifth Annual International Conference of the School of Economics and Social Sciences (SESS) at IBA.

2025-11-15T08:29:21.627709+00:00 IST

Tanzania’s president calls for probe into deadly post poll unrest

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced that her government will launch an inquiry into the deadly unrest that erupted after her disputed re-election last month.

2025-11-15T07:50:19.055955+00:00 IST