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13 civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan

As per UNAMA, Pakistani forces carried out aerial strikes in the Behsud and Khogyani districts of Nangarhar Province. Initial findings suggest that at least 13 civilians lost their lives and seven others were wounded. The mission stated that women and children were among the deceased, TBP reported.

2026-02-25T08:30:20.589580+00:00 IST

“Fight against terrorism must be intensified”

Setting out priorities for counterterrorism, border protection and national security amid heightened geopolitical tensions. The meeting was attended by FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov and senior members of the security establishment.

2026-02-25T08:12:36.907811+00:00 IST

Iran FM says deal with US within reach if diplomacy prioritised

His remarks come as fresh negotiations are set to take place later this week in Geneva amid rising regional tensions and heavy US military deployments in the Middle East.

2026-02-25T07:45:02.560347+00:00 IST

Trump desperate for foreign policy win: Expert

Foreign policy expert Mahesh Sachdev on Wednesday said that US President Donald Trump appears "desperate" to succeed in the foreign policies laid down by his administration, noting that declining popularity and mounting domestic and international challenges have caused such desperation by the US President.

2026-02-25T06:57:51.904078+00:00 IST

Minister Piyush Goyal on India's global economic partnerships

The summit, themed "Reform, Perform and Transform," brought together senior government officials, policymakers, diplomats, financial institutions and industry leaders to deliberate on India's roadmap towards achieving a USD 1 trillion export target.

2026-02-25T06:15:00.954448+00:00 IST

No stones left unturned in preparations, announces Nepal PM

After rounds of meeting with security agencies on Tuesday, the Interim leader of the Himalayan Nation took on Facebook to assure the voters about security arrangements.

2026-02-25T05:10:47.711438+00:00 IST

Pak: HRFP urges immediate protection for Christian family

HRFP's fact-finding team rushed to the incident place on February 24 and met with Sarwar Masih and the affected family, ensuring possible assistance to them.

2026-02-25T04:36:38.335302+00:00 IST

Invited Mitsui & Co. to explore transformative investment opportu

The discussions centered on securing major investments in renewable energy, semiconductors, and advanced logistics as part of the state's rapid industrial expansion.

2026-02-25T04:23:46.633402+00:00 IST

PM Modi features on the front page of Israeli newspaper

The newspaper showed a photo of the PM waving his hands along with feature stories based on his visit to the Israel and India-Israel ties.

2026-02-25T04:08:48.629743+00:00 IST

PM Modi departs for two day visit to Israel

The leaders are also expected to exchange perspectives on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

2026-02-25T03:41:44.914172+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 5 Chinese vessels operating around its territory

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Wednesday said it detected five Chinese vessels operating near its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time).

2026-02-25T01:12:20.663201+00:00 IST

Japan: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath arrives in Tokyo

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday for an official visit to Japan aimed at strengthening the state's investment opportunities and industrial growth.

2026-02-25T00:50:58.785706+00:00 IST

India-Japan Joint Exercise 'Dharma Guardian' commences in Chaubat

The 7th edition of the annual Joint Military Exercise 'Dharma Guardian' between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF) commenced on Tuesday at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubattia in Uttarakhand.

2026-02-25T00:28:42.480631+00:00 IST

Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to responsible AI

Participating in the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held in New Delhi from February 17-20 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka reaffirmed Sri Lanka's commitment to responsible, inclusive and human-centred Artificial Intelligence, while further strengthening bilateral partnerships.

2026-02-24T22:30:53.173403+00:00 IST

10th India-Israel Joint Working Group Meeting on counter terroris

The 10th meeting of the India-Israel Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism (CT) was held on Tuesday in New Delhi.

2026-02-24T21:36:20.238693+00:00 IST

India-US joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar to take place

The US Army contingent has arrived in India to participate in the 16th edition of the India-US Joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar, scheduled to be conducted at the Special Forces Training School, Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh, from February 24 to March 16.

2026-02-24T19:00:39.815576+00:00 IST

FM Sitharaman, IBM CEO discuss AI skilling and tech growth

Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal, and Ashwini Vaishnaw met IBM CEO Arvind Krishna to discuss India's tech footprint. Key focus areas include AI skilling, semiconductor design, and multi-million dollar investments in quantum computing and cloud infrastructure to create opportunities for India's talent pool.

2026-02-24T17:49:33.390366+00:00 IST

Medical students' body seeks PM Modi's intervention to ensure safety of Indian students in Iran

The Jammu and Kashmir unit of AIMSA has urged Prime Minister Modi to help Indian medical students in Iran return home safely. Due to a travel advisory and upcoming March exams, students face a tough choice between safety and academics, with no postponement announced yet.

2026-02-24T17:47:23.389202+00:00 IST

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal holds talks with IBM CEO Arvind Krishna, Jefferies' Christopher Wood on AI and investment

"Held a constructive meeting with Arvind Krishna, CEO of IBM. We discussed the company's expanding footprint in India, with a strong focus on advancing AI skilling initiatives to equip our talent with future-ready capabilities. Encouraging to see global technology leaders contributing meaningfully to India's innovation and sustainability goals," the Union Minister posted on X.

2026-02-24T17:44:58.848476+00:00 IST

Bangladesh: New govt appoints Ali Hossain Fakir as new IGP

Following the February 12 elections, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman-led government has initiated major military and police reshuffles, including appointing Md. Ali Hossain Fakir as IGP. These rapid leadership changes across civilian and security sectors follow the BNP's victory and the end of the 18-month interim administration.

2026-02-24T17:42:24.808438+00:00 IST

BLA identifies seven members killed in "Operation Herof" phase 2

Operation Herof was earlier announced by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) as a coordinated offensive targeting Pakistani security facilities across several locations in Balochistan, including Noshki, Turbat, and Gwadar. Pakistani authorities have not issued comprehensive official casualty figures related to the incidents.

2026-02-24T17:35:51.554532+00:00 IST