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ISIS terrorist confesses to training in Pakistan after arrest in

Afghan security sources have confirmed the arrest of an ISIS terrorist identified as Saeedullah, who admitted to receiving terrorist training in Pakistan before infiltrating Afghanistan through the Torkham border crossing

2025-10-31T01:08:40.265261+00:00 IST

23rd Working Group meeting of India, Russia inter-governmental co

The meeting was co-chaired by Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary, Defence Production from India and Andrey A. Boytsov, First Deputy Director, FSMTC, from Russia, according to a post on X from Defence Production India.

2025-10-30T23:02:42.747520+00:00 IST

MoS Margherita signs Book of Condolences, pays tribute to Thailan

Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita paid solemn tribute by signing the Book of Condolences at the Thailand Embassy in New Delhi on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand

2025-10-30T22:24:23.666957+00:00 IST

Cyprus FM Kombos, EAM Jaishankar express “satisfaction” with prog

Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, during his first official visit to India, engaged in multiple meetings to strengthen ties between New Delhi and Nicosia.

2025-10-30T18:51:00.425083+00:00 IST

Bleeding India with "a thousand cuts": Analyst says Pakistan's terror tactics still intact

Pakistan continues to nurture a system that promotes terrorism and directly contradicts its international obligations, an analyst has said, noting that Pakistan's enduring terror ecosystem aligns closely with the country's long-standing military doctrine of "bleeding India with a thousand cuts" and that Islamabad's terror ecosystems remain intact.

2025-10-30T18:03:20.345097+00:00 IST

India hosts first Quad Ports of the Future Conference

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the discussions centred on advancing a shared Quad vision for the maritime sector.

2025-10-30T17:54:57.880811+00:00 IST

India given six-months exemption on US sanctions on Chabahar  

India has been granted exemption for six months from the American sanctions that were applicable on Chabahar port in Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.

2025-10-30T17:09:01.274463+00:00 IST

India, Australia vow joint action against terror

The understanding came during the 15th meeting of the India-Australia Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism, held in Canberra from October 29 to 30, 2025.

2025-10-30T17:07:50.797763+00:00 IST

Jaishankar appreciates Germany's support after Pahalgam attack

Speaking at the German National Day celebrations in New Delhi, Jaishankar expressed "deep appreciation for Germany's clear stand in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack. My counterpart Minister Johann Wadephul was unambiguous in supporting India's right to defend itself against terrorism. It is in full consonance with our belief that there should be zero tolerance towards terrorism."

2025-10-30T17:02:01.413266+00:00 IST

"Guided by market dynamics": MEA after US sanctions Russian oil

Addressing the weekly media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India's position on energy sourcing remains unchanged and guided by national interests.

2025-10-30T15:38:56.488982+00:00 IST

India Maritime Week 2025: VOC Port Tuticorin wins ‘Green Visionar

During the event, the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, Tuticorin formalised three major MoUs with leading players in the green energy sector, marking a collective investment of over ₹42,000 crore. The first MoU was signed with Green Infra Renewable Energy Farms Private Limited (GIREFPL), a Sembcorp group company, for setting up a common storage farm or immediate tanking storage facility for green ammonia and other hydrogen derivatives, involving an investment of ₹25,400 crore.

2025-10-30T13:50:28.665560+00:00 IST

India is a global powerhouse, says Cyprus Foreign Minister

Noting that India is a "global powerhouse" and "a mega trend," Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Thursday that New Delhi is emerging as the leading voice in an increasingly multipolar world.

2025-10-30T13:48:40.774094+00:00 IST

Cyprus backs early signing of India-EU Free Trade Agreement

Cyprus Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos on Thursday said that his country strongly supports the conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union and India and it will boost ties and unlock immense economic opportunities.

2025-10-30T13:16:49.877630+00:00 IST

China’s persecution of Falun Gong sparks global condemnation

According to The Epoch Times, Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, is a meditation-based spiritual practice rooted in the values of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance. Introduced in China in the early 1990s, it gained immense popularity, with estimates suggesting up to 100 million followers before the CCP banned and launched a nationwide persecution campaign in 1999.

2025-10-30T13:05:53.133143+00:00 IST

PoJK’s governance vacuum deepens amid public anger

Speaking on the worsening state of affairs, Khan said that despite visible development and a growing educated youth population, successive governments have failed to satisfy people's basic needs. "We have achieved a lot in infrastructure, but failed to satisfy the people.

2025-10-30T12:24:21.446194+00:00 IST

Jaishankar, Cyprus FM review Action Plan 2025–29

The meeting focused on reviewing progress under the India-Cyprus Joint Action Plan 2025-29, which aims to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, technology, and culture. Both sides also discussed key global and regional issues, reaffirming their shared commitment to a rules-based international order and closer engagement at multilateral platforms.

2025-10-30T11:54:55.172463+00:00 IST

"Unacceptable": MEA slams Pakistan over tensions with Afghanistan

India on Thursday slammed Pakistan for border tensions with Afghanistan, calling it "unacceptable" and reprimanding Pakistan for practising cross-border terrorism with impunity.

2025-10-30T10:37:14.562066+00:00 IST

Quad Leaders' Summit scheduled through diplomatic consultations

Quad is a valuable forum for discussion of shared interests across a number of areas and any Leaders' Summit is scheduled through diplomatic consultations among the four partners, the government said on Thursday.

2025-10-30T10:31:32.306197+00:00 IST

China’s covert maritime tactics deepen Taiwan’s security worries

Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) has revealed that Chinese vessels are using at least eight covert tactics to enter restricted maritime zones near Kinmen County, further complicating Taiwan's ability to monitor its territorial waters, these repeated incursions have become an alarming feature of China's escalating maritime pressure campaign against Taiwan, as reported by The Taipei Times.

2025-10-30T09:32:05.781322+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh departs for Kuala Lumpur to attend 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday departed for Kuala Lumpur to participate in the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus), scheduled to be held in Malaysia on November 1.

2025-10-30T09:26:47.463685+00:00 IST

Banners in Beijing call for democracy, challenge CCP rule

A rare protest in Beijing's Sanlitun district saw banners denouncing China's Communist Party and calling for democracy. The banners were quickly removed, and the protester detained. The act echoes past "lone warrior" demonstrations, showing growing dissent despite tight state control, Phayul reported.

2025-10-30T09:21:33.235340+00:00 IST