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PoJK urge justice for innocent youth killed during protests

The region has witnessed massive protests in recent weeks, with thousands of people from diverse sections of society taking to the streets against what they describe as the government's negligence, ineffective governance, and continued suppression of basic rights and facilities.

2025-10-15T07:58:24.299840+00:00 IST

Afghanistan-Pakistan border tensions escalate

The conflict along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border has intensified, with clashes now reported in Paktika province following earlier violence in Afghanistan's Kandahar province.

2025-10-15T07:43:37.176484+00:00 IST

Afghan FM Muttaqi presented with Sheikh-ul-Hind’s shawl

Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, was presented with a sacred shawl and cap (Fez) by the family of Mahmood-ul-Hassan during his visit to India.

2025-10-15T07:34:02.238993+00:00 IST

Paank demands immediate release of paralysed activist

The Baloch human rights organisation Paank has voiced grave concern over the deteriorating health and unlawful detention of Bebarg Baloch, a paralysed human rights defender and prominent member of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC).

2025-10-15T06:53:38.049010+00:00 IST

12 civilians dead, over 100 injured after Pakistani forces attack

At least 12 civilians were killed and more than 100 were injured after Pakistani forces launched an attack in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province, according to an Afghan official.

2025-10-15T06:38:43.052413+00:00 IST

COAS Gen Dwivedi holds talks with Vietnamese Army Deputy Chief

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the United Nations Training and Coordination Conference (UNTCC) in New Delhi.

2025-10-15T06:14:23.134427+00:00 IST

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to visit India this week

Egypt's Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty will be in India later this week.

2025-10-15T05:24:51.579530+00:00 IST

Indian Air Force, Royal Navy conduct joint exercise

The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Navy conducted a joint aerial exercise over the Indian Ocean Region on Tuesday.

2025-10-15T03:05:11.234453+00:00 IST

Fresh clashes erupt between Pakistani forces and Afghan Taliban

Fresh clashes broke out between Pakistani forces and the Afghan Taliban in Kurram district, leaving heavy damage to Taliban posts. Pakistan accused Kabul of unprovoked attacks, while Afghanistan called it retaliation. Islamabad warned of renewed hostilities as tensions rise, with the US and China offering to help ease the situation.

2025-10-15T03:02:47.013220+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 16 PLA aircraft, 13 vessels around its territory

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) recorded the presence of 16 Chinese aircraft, 13 vessels and two official ships operating around its territory on Wednesday.

2025-10-15T02:44:19.592879+00:00 IST

Fazlur Rehman offers to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan

JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman offered to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan to ease border tensions after deadly clashes killed 23 Pakistani troops. He urged both sides to "cool things down," stressing Pakistan's strength and warning against opening another front amid rising cross-border militancy.

2025-10-15T01:26:44.773471+00:00 IST

UK-India ‘Alive with Opportunity’ showcase held in Mumbai

The United Kingdom hosted a flagship trade and investment reception, 'Alive with Opportunity: A UK-India Partnership Celebration', onboard HMS Richmond at Mumbai Port on Friday, marking the visit of the UK Carrier Strike Group (CSG) to India, as per an official release by the British Deputy High Commission in Mumbai.

2025-10-14T23:55:14.625931+00:00 IST

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi meets Kazakhstan counterpart

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi met Major General Mereke Kuchekbayev, Chief of Land Forces of Kazakhstan, on the sidelines of the United Nations Triangular Cooperation Conference (UNTCC) 2025, reaffirming the strong defence partnership between the two countries.

2025-10-14T23:21:45.632617+00:00 IST

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to lead India at NAM meet in Uganda

Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh will lead the Indian delegation for the 19th Mid-Term Ministerial of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) being held in Kampala, Uganda, on October 15-16, as per an official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

2025-10-14T23:17:26.056801+00:00 IST

Brazil VP Geraldo Alckmin, wife Maria Lucia to visit India

Brazilian Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services Geraldo Alckmin, accompanied by his wife Maria Lucia Alckmin, will visit India from October 15 to 17, as per an official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

2025-10-14T23:17:05.845133+00:00 IST

VP Radhakrishnan holds talks with Mongolian President on various

Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan met Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, President of Mongolia on Tuesday and discussed various aspects of bilateral relations.

2025-10-14T20:44:48.801738+00:00 IST

LS Speaker holds talks with Mongolian President on parliamentary

The delegation admired the architectural grandeur, artistic elegance, and rich cultural heritage of the Parliament House, while also witnessing India's vibrant democratic traditions embodied in the new Parliament Building, an official statement said.

2025-10-14T20:28:57.601125+00:00 IST

JP Nadda meets Mongolian President Ukhnaa

Union Health Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda on Tuesday met the President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, in the national capital as part of the party's 'Know BJP' initiative and held detailed discussions on enhancing cooperation in the healthcare sector.

2025-10-14T19:50:06.181775+00:00 IST

By 2028, Mongolia's oil refinery should be in operation: MEA

India stated that the Mongolian oil refinery, its largest Line of Credit (LoC)-backed infrastructure project, is expected to be operational by 2028, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.

2025-10-14T17:38:51.495613+00:00 IST

President Murmu hosts banquet for Mongolian President

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday held a banquet for Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and agreed that there was great potential to deepen ties in several aspects between the two nations.

2025-10-14T17:37:41.374207+00:00 IST

India–South Korea hold first naval exercise

According to the release on Tuesday, the Republic of Korea Navy extended a warm welcome, highlighting the growing Navy-to-Navy interactions and the strategic partnership between the Governments of India and the Republic of Korea.

2025-10-14T17:32:13.386487+00:00 IST