Asia

"Thankful to PM Modi for supporting our right to self-defence," I

Azar, while speaking to ANI on the sidelines of an event commemorating the October 7 massacre, said that he hoped to see peace in their region in the coming years.

2025-10-16T21:42:12.882672+00:00 IST

India, Egypt hold first strategic dialogue on defence, economy

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar co-chaired the first India-Egypt Strategic Dialogue with FM Badr Abdelatty, discussing stronger ties in defence, economy, and emerging sectors like AI and fintech, while also sharing views on West Asia and peace efforts in the region.

2025-10-16T19:17:08.148278+00:00 IST

Kirti Vardhan Singh calls for fair global practices at NAM meet

Addressing the 19th NAM Mid-Term Ministerial Meeting in Kampala, Singh said the world today faces unprecedented challenges, from climate change and debt distress to terrorism and technology divides, all of which demand united action and reformed multilateralism.

2025-10-16T17:39:47.893297+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 strikes Myanmar

The earthquake took place at a depth of 150km.

2025-10-16T17:31:54.769753+00:00 IST

Indian High Commission in Bangladesh organise Lalon Sandhya

The program was dedicated to Fakir Lalon Shah, the mystic poet, philosopher, and humanist, who stands as one of the greatest symbols of the shared cultural and spiritual heritage of India and Bangladesh.

2025-10-16T17:25:01.695005+00:00 IST

Jaishankar holds talks with Sri Lankan PM on strengthening ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held talks with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and discussed strengthening cooperation between the two nations.

2025-10-16T17:20:51.937879+00:00 IST

6.6 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia

The quake occurred at 11:18:57 am (IST) with its epicentre located at latitude 2.26 degrees South and longitude 138.86 degrees East, at a depth of 55 kilometres beneath the surface.

2025-10-16T16:55:50.435300+00:00 IST

Yunus’s envoy meets with US special envoy Sergio Gor

Ambassador Gor, recently confirmed as the United States Ambassador to India, and Special Envoy Siddiqi exchanged views on several key areas, including trade and investment cooperation, economic and governance reforms, and labour market development.

2025-10-16T16:52:00.370290+00:00 IST

India top priority partner: British High Commissioner

Carrier Strike Group's visit to India marks growing defence and economic partnership between New Delhi and London

2025-10-16T16:51:56.463923+00:00 IST

India, Egypt hold first Strategic Dialogue to deepen ties

During his remarks at the strategic dialogue, EAM Jaishankar called the meeting "a milestone" in India-Egypt relations. He highlighted the deepening cooperation since the elevation of ties to a strategic partnership in 2023.

2025-10-16T15:18:34.719259+00:00 IST

TV BRICS to host Russia-India telebridge to engage youth

The event will take place at the BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre in Moscow, with a simultaneous connection to New Delhi, where students and faculty from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), one of India's premier research institutions, will join the discussion.

2025-10-16T14:41:23.396436+00:00 IST

"Not aware of any conversation between PM Modi, Trump:" MEA

When asked about Trump's claim that India would stop buying Russian Oil, Spokesperson of MEA, Randhir Jaiswal, said that the two leaders had no phone call on Wednesday.

2025-10-16T13:42:10.770607+00:00 IST

MEA to reinstate embassy in Afghanistan in "next few days"

India's Technical Mission has been operational in Kabul since June 2022, providing limited diplomatic and humanitarian engagement after the closure of the Indian Embassy in August 2021, following the withdrawal of US-led NATO forces from Afghanistan.

2025-10-16T13:25:17.735264+00:00 IST

Pak: KU transport system marred by neglect, mismanagement

With over 47,000 students and only 30 buses in operation, thousands are left stranded or forced to travel in dangerously overcrowded buses.

2025-10-16T13:00:15.074934+00:00 IST

Taiwan slams China’s visa-on-arrival move as hollow political s

According to The Taipei Times, China's Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) spokesperson Chen Binhua, while speaking at a press conference, claimed the new policy was designed to make travel "easier and safer" for Taiwanese citizens, whether entering the mainland directly or via Hong Kong, Macau, or other third countries. He described the initiative as a way to "promote peaceful cross-strait exchanges" and welcome all Taiwanese visitors, from tourists to athletes.

2025-10-16T12:44:19.622184+00:00 IST

China’s reckless space ambitions poison Tibet again as Chinese ro

Video clips circulating online show flaming debris crashing into open fields as dense orange fumes rise into the air, with Tibetan voices in the background expressing alarm. One person can be heard shouting, "Oh my God, rocket debris is falling," as reported by Phayul.

2025-10-16T12:43:43.764554+00:00 IST

Cotton products made with Uyghur forced labour continue to flood European markets

The report found that at least 15 factories in Bangladesh have imported hundreds of tonnes of cotton from two Chinese textile giants, Esquel Group and Jiangsu Lianfa Textiles, both of which are linked to Beijing's forced labour schemes. These factories supply major Irish retailers, including Tesco and Penneys, as reported by University Times.

2025-10-16T12:18:33.086859+00:00 IST

Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin meets Vice President CP

Alckmin, who arrived in India on Wednesday, is holding a series of high-level meetings to deepen ties in trade, industry, energy, and strategic cooperation. In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "Adding momentum to the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership."

2025-10-16T12:13:27.184942+00:00 IST

"We are looking forward to very productive visit", says Russian envoy on Putin's visit to India

For the first time, the assembly will feature a special session titled "New Media Dimension: Strengthening Dialogue - Confidence Building", bringing together foreign and Russian specialists in mass communications. The session is being organised in partnership with TV BRICS International Media Network, the official international information partner of the event.

2025-10-16T11:24:35.397514+00:00 IST