Asia

India reinforces cooperation in Bay of Bengal through BIMSTEC-Ind

Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said that BIMReN, an initiative of MEA, launched in 2024, has till date connected 25 institutions and over 50 researchers from BIMSTEC countries.

2025-11-07T10:05:38.807250+00:00 IST

From annexation to surveillance: WUC condemns China’s 76-year war

To mark the occasion, the WUC hosted an event at the European Parliament, led by MEP Ilhan Kyuchyuk, tracing the systematic erosion of Uyghur rights and exposing China's empty promises of autonomy under the XUAR framework.

2025-11-07T09:45:06.093520+00:00 IST

"India may become 3rd pillar in US-Japan rare earth network"

The industrial push by the PM Narendra Modi-led government coupled with Quad alignment and global manufacturing leverage could work in India's favour.

2025-11-07T08:56:24.206896+00:00 IST

Nepal's youth want “New faces on ballot papers, in parliament”

The Gen-Z uprising of September 8 and 9 which brought the wave of change in the Himalayan Nation buffered between India and China, the nation is looking for a safe-landing through the election.

2025-11-07T08:40:35.324072+00:00 IST

HRCP slams Pakistan’s border management policies

The fact-finding study, titled "When Policy Divides," paints a grim picture of how Pakistan's post-2023 passport-visa regime and the fencing of the Durand Line have destroyed livelihoods, fractured families, and deepened resentment among border communities.

2025-11-07T08:05:42.521504+00:00 IST

China commissions aircraft carrier Fujian

According to Chinese Media, the commissioning of the Fujian is a symbol of the achievements in the transformation of the PLA Navy from coastal defense to far seas defence.

2025-11-07T07:30:51.888903+00:00 IST

Pakistan army turns guns on its own citizens: Villagers decry she

The large demonstration took place in the Kosar area along the Bajaur-Peshawar Highway and was attended by people from Lra Banda, Shagi, Kosar, Janat Shah, Galo Kass, Gooro, and surrounding regions, as reported by Dawn.

2025-11-07T07:22:47.505000+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s energy future at risk amid unchecked privatisation dri

The demonstrations, held on the call of the central leadership of the All Pakistan WAPDA Hydroelectric Workers Union, denounced what they termed as an anti-worker and anti-people policy by Pakistan, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2025-11-07T06:54:58.526708+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s forces accused of butchering civilians in Balochistan

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has blamed Pakistan's armed forces and state-sponsored militias for what it termed part of an ongoing "kill-and-dump" campaign targeting civilians, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-11-07T06:31:42.233829+00:00 IST

India, Finland strengthen ties in 13th FOC

The consultations focused on strengthening ties in trade and investment, digitalisation, quantum computing, 5G/6G, AI, sustainability, clean technologies, and the circular economy. Both sides also emphasised the importance of people-to-people connections, education, research, and development.

2025-11-07T05:53:04.051686+00:00 IST

Voter registration drive in Nepal adds over 1L new voters

In the southern plains of the Himalayan Nation, the voter registration drive has been driving thousands of enthusiastic new voters to queue up outside the District Election Commission office to get their name updated in the poll roll.

2025-11-07T05:34:46.283936+00:00 IST

North Korea fires ballistic missile say both South Korea, Japan

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi told reporters that the missile apparently fell outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, with no damage to planes or ships reported, Kyodo news agency said.

2025-11-07T04:40:06.695207+00:00 IST

38 Chinese military aircraft, 9 naval vessels detected near Taiwa

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Friday said that 38 Chinese military aircraft and 9 naval vessels were detected operating around Taiwan until 6 am today. The ministry said that 31 of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the island's air defence identification zone (ADIZ).

2025-11-07T01:21:47.024528+00:00 IST

Monowar Sarkar claims political rivals set his house on fire

Sarkar shared a video statement with ANI claiming that the attack was carried out by people "from the same party" due to internal rivalries and "jealousy" over his political activities.

2025-11-07T01:14:01.611174+00:00 IST

India, France need "to get AI developed in a way that is closer t

In an interview with ANI, Bouverot explained how most AI systems today show limited cultural views. "AI chatbots are like concentrated packs of culture or expressions of culture. You can think about the very few languages in which the chatbots are available. If you ask for an image of a wedding, it will give you a woman in white and a man in a black suit. And that's true in some cultures, but that's not true in all cultures," she said.

2025-11-06T23:36:54.695011+00:00 IST

Russia blasts Pakistani daily for spreading "Russophobic"

In a statement issued on Thursday, the embassy said the newspaper's international news section was being influenced by an Americanised editorial team, allegedly based in Washington, which it said "invariably gives preference to ardent Russophobes and critics of Russian foreign policy."

2025-11-06T22:55:43.979854+00:00 IST

India, Angola to boost defence, energy ties: MEA

Addressing a special press briefing, MEA Secretary of Economic Relations Sudhakar Dalela said defence cooperation and lines of credit were among the key focus areas of engagement between India and Angola.

2025-11-06T19:52:19.499685+00:00 IST

India shows "same spirit" of finding balance between innovation, regulation in AI: France's Special Envoy Bouverot

In an interview with ANI, Bouverot stated that France is eager to collaborate with India on issues related to AI ethics, regulation, and accountability, noting that both countries share similar priorities in protecting citizens while promoting technological advancement.

2025-11-06T17:30:01.572205+00:00 IST

Argentina emerges as India’s key partner in lithium, energy secur

Calling Buenos Aires a "positive and complementary partner" of New Delhi, Argentina's Ambassador to India, Mariano Caucino, said his country is ready to serve as a reliable partner to bolster India's energy security and meet its growing demand for critical minerals.

2025-11-06T16:51:46.798876+00:00 IST

Chile hopes to conclude CEPA negotiations with India by year-end

In an interview with ANI, Chile Ambassador to India Juan Angulo said the two countries have common values and principles and common interests for the future, and there is great scope when it comes to trade.

2025-11-06T16:50:19.197144+00:00 IST

2026 year of French-Indian innovation: France's Special Envoy for AI

France's Special Envoy for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Anne Bouverot, on Thursday declared that 2026 will be the year of French-Indian innovation, highlighting the deepening collaboration between the two nations ahead of the AI Impact Summit 2026 to be hosted in India.

2025-11-06T16:01:00.463753+00:00 IST