Asia

PM Modi, Mongolian Prez agree to deepen ties across all gamuts

Official Spokesperson of the MEA, Randhir Jaiswal said that both sides agreed to deepen relations across all sectors.

2025-10-14T17:28:02.647474+00:00 IST

India dispatches 15 Haemo-Dialysis Machines to Sierra Leone

India dispatched a consignment of 15 Haemo-Dialysis Machines, along with Portable RO Units and Consumable Kits, from Mundra Port to Sierra Leone on Tuesday.

2025-10-14T17:22:59.931693+00:00 IST

Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam: PM Modi, Mongolian Prez plant saplings

Both PM Modi and President Ukhnaa aim to promote environmental sustainability and encourage citizens to plant trees through the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' and 'One Billion Trees' campaigns, respectively.

2025-10-14T16:35:58.931428+00:00 IST

India, Mongolia release joint stamp celebrating diplomatic ties

The stamp, unveiled during President Ukhnaa's state visit to India, symbolises the deep cultural bonds and shared heritage anchoring the India-Mongolia Strategic Partnership, which also marks 10 years.

2025-10-14T16:17:36.050846+00:00 IST

Nepal demands justice for student killed in Hamas captivity

Nepal has demanded justice for Bipin Joshi, a Nepali student killed in Hamas captivity, who was abducted in October 2023.

2025-10-14T16:03:43.902653+00:00 IST

India, Mongolia agreed to amplify voice of Global South: PM Modi

Further, PM Modi held talks on several domains, including IT, skill development, and more.

2025-10-14T16:01:31.020013+00:00 IST

"Mongolians appreciate opportunity to train with us": MEA Secy

He said, "Defence cooperation with Mongolia is composed of two or three initiatives. One is joint exercises. We do a joint exercise called Nomadic Elephant and another one called Khaan Quest with Mongolia. The Mongolians appreciate the opportunity to train with us."

2025-10-14T15:59:58.019620+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh meets Mongolian President, gifts Khiching Buddha

As a gesture of deep cultural and spiritual connection, Singh presented the Mongolian leader with a Khiching Stone Buddha, symbolising the two countries' shared Buddhist heritage and civilisational ties.

2025-10-14T15:13:21.071670+00:00 IST

Death toll in Bangladesh garment factory fire rises to 16

"We have found 16 bodies so far. Most of them have been recovered", Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Tajul Islam Chowdhury, Director fire service (Operations and Maintenance) told the reporters.

2025-10-14T14:56:13.099727+00:00 IST

Former Nepali PM demands assurance of security for March election

Addressing the Central Working Committee meeting of the Nepali Congress on Tuesday, Deuba asserted that elections are the only way to restore the country to the constitutional path, but warned that the current environment lacks the necessary conditions for a free and fair vote.

2025-10-14T14:53:19.428132+00:00 IST

India to send holy relics of Buddha's disciples to Mongolia: MEA

During a special briefing on the ongoing State visit of the President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, to India, Secretary (East) in the MEA P Kumaran shared the announcement, further stating that several other initiatives were announced to bolster India-Mongolia relations, including the deputation of a Sanskrit teacher to the Kandhan Monastery for one year to support monastic Sanskrit education and the launch of an ICCR-supported youth orientation programme under which eight Mongolian students and faculty will visit India.

2025-10-14T14:16:47.961950+00:00 IST

9 killed at chemical godown, garment factory fire in Bangladesh

Nine people have been killed in a fire at a garment factory and chemical warehouse in Rupnagar, Mirpur, in the capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka. Several people also suffered from burn injuries in the incident.

2025-10-14T13:56:01.774232+00:00 IST

India lifts temporary suspension on postal services to US

In an official release, the Department of Posts of the Ministry of Communications said that the move follows the successful implementation of a new Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) mechanism to comply with updated regulations issued by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

2025-10-14T12:21:39.092991+00:00 IST

India offers free e-visas to Mongolians, signs MoU

During a joint press statement with Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa in the national capital, Prime Minister Modi said the newly signed MoU between the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council and Mongolia's Arkhangai Province would give "a fresh boost" to cultural ties between the two nations.

2025-10-14T12:02:41.089061+00:00 IST

Taiwan Naval Officer charged for leaking Hsiung missile plans

In an indictment made public on October 7, the office stated that it officially filed charges on September 25 against the officer, referred to by the surname Tsai, who was part of the Navy's Hai Feng Brigade, the service's land-based anti-ship missile unit, for breaching the Anti-Corruption Act.

2025-10-14T11:59:52.782674+00:00 IST

Canada seeks stronger partnership with India: FM Anita Anand

She emphasised that while domestic public security remains a key focus for the Canadian government, it is also actively working to expand economic engagement with India across a wide range of sectors, including artificial intelligence (AI), energy, agriculture, and climate sustainability.

2025-10-14T11:35:44.538047+00:00 IST

ETGE marks 76 years of Chinese occupation

According to the ETGE, on this day in 1949, just eleven days after the founding of the People's Republic of China, Chinese Communist forces launched a military assault on the independent Republic of East Turkistan.

2025-10-14T11:09:51.829783+00:00 IST

Mongolia prepares to operate charter flights to India: President

In a major announcement, Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa said on Tuesday that the Mongolian Air Carrier is preparing to operate flights to New Delhi and Amritsar, which would start later this year and give a fillip, especially to tourism and business sectors.

2025-10-14T09:45:22.816195+00:00 IST

WHO South-East Asia nations adopt Colombo declaration

The Member States of the WHO South-East Asia Region on Tuesday adopted the Colombo Declaration on 'Healthy ageing through strengthened primary health care, aimed at the health and well-being of its ageing population, which is expected to double by 2050.

2025-10-14T09:15:31.221193+00:00 IST

Mongolian President expresses interest in joining ISA

Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa praised India's leading role in the global energy transition and expressed Mongolia's interest in joining one of India's flagship endeavours- the International Solar Alliance. He also expressed interest in introducing the best practices of the Indian sheep wool processing, carpet and textile production to Mongolia's White Gold Program.

2025-10-14T09:14:39.038939+00:00 IST

Dengue outbreak sparks alarm in Panjgur

A recent outbreak of dengue fever has generated concerns in the Panjgur district, with reports indicating a significant number of infections among men, women, and children, as stated in a report by Dawn.

2025-10-14T09:02:50.863589+00:00 IST