Asia

PM Modi congratulates Bolivian President-elect on his win

Prime Minister Modi said he looked forward to deepen the partnership between both the nations.

2025-10-21T13:32:11.423214+00:00 IST

India upgrades its Technical Mission in Afghanistan to Embassy

In a significant step, India on Tuesday restored the status of its Technical Mission in Kabul to that of an Embassy with immediate effect.

2025-10-21T13:10:15.275585+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar congratulates Japan FM on his appointment

Jaishankar said India looked to advance Special Strategic and Global Partnership with Japan.

2025-10-21T12:36:42.910915+00:00 IST

Fierce clashes erupt in Zehri; BRAS claims dozens of Pakistani

According to a statement issued by BRAS spokesperson Baloch Khan, dozens of Pakistani army personnel were eliminated during the confrontation. At the same time, six fighters from BRAS died in the battle.

2025-10-21T11:53:02.246525+00:00 IST

Tibetan leader highlights Chinese rights abuses in meeting with J

During their discussion, the Deputy Speaker provided MP Komori with an overview of the grave situation currently unfolding in Tibet, the journey of Tibetan democracy, and the operations of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile.

2025-10-21T10:41:53.956717+00:00 IST

Hope and frustration reflected in PoJK’s movement, says expert

A recent massive strike across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, led by the Joint Awami Action Committee, brought life to a standstill as people united over demands for free healthcare, free education, and fair internet access. Senior journalist from PoJK Roshan Mughal said the protest reflected growing frustration with decades of failed governance and political disunity. Despite minor incidents, the strike remained largely peaceful, showing rare unity beyond tribal and political divides, he said.

2025-10-21T09:18:14.225555+00:00 IST

4.6 magnitude earthquake jolts Pakistan

An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 struck Pakistan on Tuesday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

2025-10-21T07:19:25.025516+00:00 IST

Japan: TDK discloses Analog Reservoir AI Chip

Global electronics company TDK declared new principle "In Everything, Better" to aim realization of good social life. Symbolic technology of Analog Reservoir AI Chip is disclosed.

2025-10-21T06:44:15.003441+00:00 IST

PM Modi thanks Israeli PM Netanyahu for Diwali greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday thanked Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for his warm greetings on the occasion of Diwali and extended his heartiest wishes on the birthday of his Israeli counterpart.

2025-10-21T06:26:38.805486+00:00 IST

PM Modi congratulates Japan’s newly elected PM Takaichi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended congratulations to Japan's newly elected first woman Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi. He underscored that the deepening ties between India and Japan are crucial for peace, stability, and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

2025-10-21T06:04:20.817746+00:00 IST

“Work like a horse”: Japanese PM Takaichi

Rebuilding Japan through the cooperation of each generation via relentless work featured prominently in the speech of Japan's newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as she took office on Tuesday.

2025-10-21T05:45:15.538095+00:00 IST

Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first woman prime minister

Takaichi won 237 of 465 votes cast in the lower house of Parliament to become the Japan PM.

2025-10-21T05:19:52.723574+00:00 IST

Chinese Communist Party implements “Purge Surge” 

Confirmation came from the Chinese authorities on October 17 that nine prominent members of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) had been expelled from the all-powerful party that controls every aspect of life in modern China. The announcement came just days before the Central Committee's Fourth Plenum began on October 20.

2025-10-21T03:23:30.313055+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes Afghanistan

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 struck Afghanistan in the early hours of Tuesday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

2025-10-21T03:06:19.881238+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 2 sorties by Chinese military aircraft, 5 vessels

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected the presence of two sorties by Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Tuesday.

2025-10-21T01:26:00.094498+00:00 IST

Nepal retrieves body of Bipin Joshi, a student killed in Hamas ca

With subsequent governments formed since Joshi was abducted, many had believed that he was alive but the peace agreement and hostage release as part of the pact confirmed his status that he is not alive last week.

2025-10-20T16:42:20.989188+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.4 strikes Bangladesh

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

2025-10-20T14:25:30.232735+00:00 IST

European Council welcomes efforts towards EU-India FTA

The European Council on Monday approved conclusions on a new strategic EU-India agenda and welcomed the strong impetus in relations between the European Union and India.

2025-10-20T13:52:46.770436+00:00 IST

UAE Envoy extends Diwali greetings

UAE Ambassador to India, Abdulnasser Alshaali, on Monday conveyed his wishes to everyone on the occasion of Diwali and noted that the festival of lights has been part of his journey in India from the very start.

2025-10-20T12:38:35.128907+00:00 IST

Earthquake of 4.7 magnitude strikes Pakistan

The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making the area susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-10-20T11:13:40.695244+00:00 IST

Cargo aircraft wet leased, operated by ACT Airlines: Emirates

"Emirates confirms that EK9788, which sustained damage on landing in Hong Kong on 20 October 2025 was a cargo aircraft wet leased from, and operated by, ACT Airlines. The aircraft, a Boeing 747-400 with registration TC-ACF, was not carrying cargo at the time of the incident," Emirates said in a statement.

2025-10-20T10:33:39.090886+00:00 IST