Asia

Taiwan detects 18 Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels, 1 ship around itse

As per the MND, of the 18, 10 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and eastern ADIZ.

2025-11-08T02:53:43.730695+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.4 strikes Afghanistan

As per the NCS, the earthquake struck at a depth of 180km.

2025-11-08T02:43:53.477543+00:00 IST

Ex-CIA officer says US tipped off Pakistani general

Former CIA officer Richard Barlow has revealed that senior officials in the US State Department secretly tipped off the Pakistani government about an undercover American operation to arrest a retired Pakistani general involved in nuclear smuggling during the 1980s.

2025-11-08T01:10:35.726537+00:00 IST

MEA proposes 'Overseas Mobility Bill' to streamline emigration

The bill seeks to repeal the four-decade-old Emigration Act of 1983 and replace it with a legal framework suited to today's global labour market.

2025-11-08T00:08:50.422525+00:00 IST

India demands earliest release of 44 Indians serving in Russian A

The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that at least 44 Indian nationals are currently serving in the Russian army. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government has raised the issue with Russian authorities, urging the release of these individuals and warning citizens against accepting recruitment offers, citing serious risks to life.

2025-11-07T22:29:07.330142+00:00 IST

Reviewing Kabul embassy’s functions, responsibilities: MEA

The spokesperson's remarks follow the government's announcement last month that India would transition its Technical Mission in Kabul into a full Embassy of India. At the October 16 briefing, the MEA had confirmed that the upgrade would take place soon.

2025-11-07T21:03:25.807863+00:00 IST

150 years of Vande Mataram: Indian Embassy in Nepal honours song

Nepali artists and music teachers from ICCR Nepal (Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Embassy of India, Kathmandu) joined the children, leading the rendition and adding a cultural blend to the celebration. The embassy said the aim was to honour the song's timeless message of sacrifice, patriotism, courage and devotion.

2025-11-07T19:30:34.186085+00:00 IST

US knew Pak’s F-16s could carry nukes: Former CIA officer

"We knew all about the Pakistani nuclear weapons design, and we knew all about the F-16s, as you could imagine. And we knew that the F-16s were capable of delivering the Pakistani nuclear weapons as they existed at that time, without any doubt," he said.

2025-11-07T18:29:34.324048+00:00 IST

In touch with UAE on Maj Jaitly's detention: MEA

"We are in touch with UAE authorities. Our Embassy is brief on the matter. We have been making consular visits to him and we have done so on four occasions. We are also in close touch with his family, including his wife. We are offering all possible assistance," Jaiswal said.

2025-11-07T17:31:38.062017+00:00 IST

India–EU FTA talks make progress, both sides reaffirm commitment

According to a release issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the negotiations took place from November 3 to November 7, with a senior EU negotiating team visiting India to engage with their Indian counterparts in advancing a comprehensive, balanced, and mutually beneficial trade agreement.

2025-11-07T16:03:18.075528+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar meets Russian Deputy FM Rudenko

In a post on X, Jaishankar stated that both leaders also exchanged views on key regional, global, and multilateral developments.

2025-11-07T15:45:05.661766+00:00 IST

MEA joins nation in celebrating 150 years of Vande Mataram

In a post on X, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the song embodies the resolve, dedication, and aspirations of India as it continues to inspire the citizens to pursue a common dream and collective future.

2025-11-07T15:28:50.223330+00:00 IST

270 Indians reuturn from Thailand after Myanmar cybercrime raid

Speaking during a weekly press briefing, MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the Indians stranded in Thailand returned from Mae Sot on Thursday, with more expected to return in the coming days. He explained that after a crackdown in certain camp centres in Myanmar, the individuals had illegally crossed into Thailand.

2025-11-07T14:23:53.321047+00:00 IST

MEA on Trump's hint at India visit next year

"As far as the comments of President Trump regarding his visit to India are concerned, I do not have anything on this to share. I will let you know when I have something to share about it," MEA spokesperson Jaiswal said.

2025-11-07T14:10:26.887358+00:00 IST

World Bank warns of rising poverty amid Pakistan’s economic decli

Amid a worsening economic crisis, the World Bank Group has sounded alarm bells over Pakistan's deepening poverty and widening inequality in its recently released report, "Reclaiming Momentum Towards Prosperity: Pakistan's Poverty, Equity and Resilience Assessment".

2025-11-07T12:57:27.319442+00:00 IST

Pak’s secret nuclear activities in line with its past: MEA

"Clandestine and illegal nuclear activities are in keeping with Pakistan's history, that is centred around decades of smuggling, export control violations, secret partnerships, AQ Khan network and further proliferation," the MEA Spokesperson said.

2025-11-07T12:34:04.154446+00:00 IST

Experts urge ASEAN unity to counter China in South China Sea

Participants urged collective global engagement to counter China's increasingly assertive maritime actions, as reported by The Taipei Times.

2025-11-07T12:29:19.628752+00:00 IST

China’s espionage network exposed as 3 charged in US Bio-Smugglin

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that three additional Chinese researchers affiliated with the University of Michigan have been charged with smuggling biological materials from China to the United States as part of a major development on the growing concerns about China's misuse of academic exchange programmes, as reported by The Epoch Times.

2025-11-07T11:50:49.746016+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal wraps up NZ visit, urges swift India–NZ FTA

"Concluded my fruitful visit to New Zealand with a meeting with my friend & counterpart, Todd McClay. The 4th Round of India-New Zealand FTA negotiations was focused on goods market access, services, economic & technical cooperation, and investment opportunities," he said in a post on X.

2025-11-07T11:37:40.692200+00:00 IST

Over 70 cooperation pacts signed at International Municipal BRICS

The International Municipal BRICS Forum in St Petersburg concluded with the signing of over 70 cooperation agreements, marking a new chapter in intercity and international collaboration. Representatives from 75 countries participated in the event, which focused on financial, technological, and cultural partnerships. The TV BRICS International Media Network served as the international media partner of the forum.

2025-11-07T11:13:15.984641+00:00 IST