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Canada expresses condolences over "horrific" blast in Delhi

In a statement, the Canadian Embassy in India said, "Canada offers its condolences to the families of the people who were killed in yesterday's horrific explosion in New Delhi and wishes those injured a speedy recovery."

2025-11-11T03:19:33.085044+00:00 IST

Will boost Bhutan's hydropower generation by 40%: Indian envoy

India's Ambassador to Bhutan, Sandeep Arya, on Tuesday highlighted the 1,020 megawatt Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, a joint venture between India and Bhutan that will will boost Bhutan's hydropower generation by 40% and export surplus power to India, strengthening the countries' energy partnership.

2025-11-11T03:03:19.361106+00:00 IST

PM Modi departs for Bhutan on two-day state visit

Soon after leaving for Bhutan, PM Modi shared a post on X, saying, "Leaving for Bhutan, where I will attend various programmes. This visit comes at a time when Bhutan is marking the 70th birthday of His Majesty the Fourth King. I will be holding talks with His Majesty the King of Bhutan, His Majesty the Fourth King and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay. In a big boost to our energy partnership, the Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project will be inaugurated. This visit will add new vigour to our bilateral relations."

2025-11-11T03:01:10.106202+00:00 IST

Welcome to militarised constitution: Pak ex-Senator

Afrasiab Khattak, a former Senator of Pakistan, denounced constitutional amendments to the Pakistani constitution. The reforms propose to formally institutionalise the office of the Chief of the Defence Forces and guarantee the Army Chief, General Asim Munir, a five-star rank for life, complete with immunity from criminal cases and arrest, similar to the President's immunity.

2025-11-11T02:31:42.690431+00:00 IST

EU Ambassador on Delhi Blast

The European Union's Ambassador to India, along with the envoy of France and the Egyptian Embassy, offered condolences on the loss of lives at the blast which took place near the iconic Red Fort in the national capital on Monday evening.

2025-11-11T00:50:00.332518+00:00 IST

“Heartfelt condolences”: EAM Jaishankar on Delhi blast

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed condolences over the tragic car blast which took place in Delhi on Monday evening.

2025-11-10T23:51:05.059427+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.8 strikes Tibet

An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 struck Tibet in the early hours of Tuesday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

2025-11-10T23:49:14.928970+00:00 IST

PM to attend Global Peace Prayer Festival during Bhutan visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a two-day State visit to Bhutan beginning today and participate in the Global Peace Prayer Festival organised by the Royal Government of Bhutan.

2025-11-10T20:58:53.329266+00:00 IST

Delhi Blast: US Embassy issues security alert for its citizens

The US Embassy in India issued a security alert for its citizens living in India after a blast took place near Delhi's iconic Red Fort on Monday evening.

2025-11-10T20:58:31.228326+00:00 IST

Maldivian President Muizzu extends condolences on Delhi Blast

The Embassy of Iran also expressed deep sorrow and conveyed sympathy.

2025-11-10T19:43:09.469357+00:00 IST

Delhi: Japanese, British, Argentine envoys extend condolences

Condolences have poured in from the Ambassadors of Japan, Argentina and the British High Commissioner to India over the blast which took place in Delhi on Monday evening.

2025-11-10T19:08:43.091762+00:00 IST

Thailand: 197 Indians repatriated from Mae Sot

The Indian Embassy in Thailand shared on Monday that 197 Indian nationals have been repatriated to India from Mae Sot, Thailand, by two special flights operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF).

2025-11-10T19:07:54.436350+00:00 IST

"Honour for India to participate in Global Peace Prayer Festival,

Arya, while speaking to ANI, said that it is an honour for India to participate in this peace festival.

2025-11-10T18:32:52.803920+00:00 IST

India signs 11 HICDPs and lays foundation stone for school buildi

Issuing press releases, the Embassy of India, Kathmandu announced that it has signed MoU with Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, Government of Nepal and Project Implementing Agencies of Government of Nepal for the HICDPs.

2025-11-10T17:26:50.897172+00:00 IST

President Murmu applauds Angola’s women parliamentarians, pushes

Addressing the National Assembly of Angola, President Murmu highlighted the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Angola.

2025-11-10T16:37:55.209814+00:00 IST

Police action during student protest not unreasonable or unjustif

Chowdhury, who served as Education Minister in the Hasina cabinet, said the protests that began over job quota reforms spiralled into violent attacks on police stations, with officers being targeted and killed.

2025-11-10T16:22:50.557044+00:00 IST

Yunus, Pakistan aim to turn Bangladesh into ISI’s vassal state, a

Alleging that Pakistan used Bangladesh as a terror transit point against India between 2001 and 2006, former Bangladesh Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Monday claimed that the current objective, following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government, is to turn Bangladesh into a vassal state of Pakistan's spy agency, the ISI.

2025-11-10T15:01:01.452739+00:00 IST

'My elder brother is a spiritual  master': Bhutan PM Tobgay's war

PM Tobgay, in an interaction with ANI, highlighted the deep personal and bilateral significance of the visit, which is poised to inaugurate major infrastructure projects alongside participation in sacred spiritual ceremonies.

2025-11-10T13:23:24.421004+00:00 IST

Pakistan's soaring unemployment and inflation push millions towar

Pakistan is heading toward an unprecedented social and economic collapse as unemployment, inflation, and poverty spiral out of control, stated JDC Foundation General Secretary Syed Zafar Abbas on Pakistan's worsening humanitarian crisis.

2025-11-10T12:13:07.732294+00:00 IST

India-Bhutan ties set for new heights: Indian envoy Sandeep Arya

The Ambassador highlighted the dual importance of the visit, noting its timing with the unprecedented Global Peace Prayer Festival and the 70th birthday celebrations of His Majesty the Fourth King of Bhutan.

2025-11-10T09:46:20.833463+00:00 IST

Nepal President averted possible refugee crisis by stepping forwa

Speaking to ANI, Rijal said, "We were at the verge of becoming a pariah state. Had we become that, then our neighbour would have been forced to inherit our problem. Thank God it didn't. Thank God that the president of Nepal had used his conscience, his long experience of being in politics came to use. He rescued the nation from grief that could have been of enormous proportion."

2025-11-10T09:43:37.726431+00:00 IST