Asia

‘Seek to de-risk international economy': Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting on Monday with his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand, who is on her first official visit to India after taking charge as Canada's new Foreign Minister. Jaishankar underlined that New Delhi and Ottawa should forge stronger ties across length and breadth, not only to de-risk the international economy but also to shepherd the process of rebuilding bilateral cooperation.

2025-10-13T08:41:24.282238+00:00 IST

Pakistan silences Baloch voices: Mahrang Baloch’s jail trial e

According to Dawn, Judge Muhammad Ali Mobin of ATC-1 presided over the proceedings, but instead of producing the detained leaders before the court, the BYC's legal representatives were summoned to the jail premises. Defence lawyer Israr Baloch stated that the prosecution failed to submit the challan (charge sheet), preventing the court from framing charges or launching a formal trial.

2025-10-13T08:35:29.218002+00:00 IST

EAM holds bilateral meet with Canada FM Anand

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday welcomed Canada's new Foreign Minister Anita Anand on her first official visit after taking charge and said that India looks forward to advancing ties with Canada with a positive mindset, as was indicated by PM Modi during his meet with Canadian PM Carney earlier this year.

2025-10-13T08:18:27.823891+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s economic “recovery” masks deepening poverty

Pakistan's economy, despite official claims of stability and fiscal discipline, continues to be mired in deep socio-economic turmoil. While the government touts a steadier exchange rate, higher foreign inflows, and a revived stock market, the majority of Pakistanis remain trapped in economic hardship. The benefits of these macroeconomic gains have failed to trickle down to ordinary citizens, exposing the stark divide between policy narratives and lived realities, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2025-10-13T07:35:53.790542+00:00 IST

Pakistan on edge as crackdown on TLP intensifies, 170 detained

Large contingents of police and Pakistan Rangers were deployed to Muridke early Sunday, surrounding the TLP protest camp in what appeared to be preparations for a large-scale operation. Law enforcement officers reportedly dug trenches and blocked routes to prevent TLP supporters from advancing toward the capital.

2025-10-13T03:36:01.649091+00:00 IST

6th edition of India-Indonesia Air Force Staff talks concludes

In a significant announcement by the Indonesian Air Force on the Staff talks, it was mentioned that India and Indonesia agreed on several areas of collaboration, which includes the establishment of the Su-30 Forum as a platform for coordination and joint training, and they will also develop an air-to-air refuelling program involving India's tanker aircraft and Indonesia's fighter jets.

2025-10-13T03:13:27.157640+00:00 IST

13 Chinese warplanes, 6 naval vessels detected near Taiwan's terr

Lam, a senior fellow at The Jamestown Foundation, had stated at a symposium in Washington that China could impose a naval blockade around Taiwan simply by deploying four or five submarines. Huang questioned the sustainability of such a blockade, emphasising that even nuclear-powered submarines have operational limitations.

2025-10-13T02:31:46.336286+00:00 IST

Experts warn neglect of science holding back Pakistan’s progress

Pakistan must prioritise scientific inquiry and research, speakers said at the launch of Sikandar Mughal's two Sindhi-language books promoting science education. They highlighted that neglecting scientific thinking has hindered progress and praised Mughal's efforts to make complex ideas accessible, Dawn reported.

2025-10-12T23:01:03.002450+00:00 IST

Pakistan reopens roads as TLP marchers head to Islamabad

Authorities reopened major roads across Punjab as TLP protesters continued sit-ins in Muridke and Sadhoke for a third day, marching toward Islamabad in "solidarity with Palestinians." Clashes injured police, 90 protesters were arrested, and 1,200 paramilitary personnel were deployed, according to Dawn.

2025-10-12T20:14:21.317356+00:00 IST

Bridging the Volga and the Ganga: TIME Forum in Kazan

The Tatarstan India Mutual Efficiency (TIME) Business Forum, held from October 8-9 in Kazan, gathered over 3,000 participants, 93 speakers, and delegations from 22 Indian states and 35 Russian regions.

2025-10-12T19:02:59.271555+00:00 IST

Sergio Gor meets Commerce Secretary amid negotiations on trade

US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor met with Indian Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal on Sunday and discussed the economic ties between the two countries, including increased investment in the United States.

2025-10-12T18:34:34.707182+00:00 IST

Canadian FM's visit aimed at revitalising India-Canada ties: MEA

Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, stated that the visit aims to deepen partnerships across multiple domains, including economic cooperation, strategic dialogue, and people-to-people ties.

2025-10-12T17:56:31.385309+00:00 IST

China slams US tariffs as "hypocritical"

China has pushed back against US President Donald Trump's decision to impose new tariffs on Chinese goods, calling the move hypocritical and defending its own export restrictions on rare earth materials and related equipment.

2025-10-12T17:55:46.204040+00:00 IST

Sindh imposes province-wide ban on protests, rallies for 1 month

The Sindh government has imposed a month-long ban on protests, rallies, sit-ins, and public gatherings across the province under Section 144, citing security threats and the need to maintain public order.

2025-10-12T17:53:10.537619+00:00 IST

Canadian FM Anand arrives in Delhi for official visit

During her visit, she will meet with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Union Minister Piyush Goyal.

2025-10-12T17:28:34.196727+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar wishes Spain on National Day

Jaishankar said India valued the deepening of cooperation between both the nations.

2025-10-12T17:12:01.538661+00:00 IST

Qatar, Saudi, Iran welcome restraint in Pak-Afghan conflict

In separate statements, they urged Kabul and Islamabad to exercise restraint and resolve their issues through dialogue. The statements also expressed support for all regional and international efforts aimed at establishing peace and stability.

2025-10-12T17:04:12.017976+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar extends Independence Day greetings to Equatorial G

Jaishankar said India was committed to strengthening their development partnership.

2025-10-12T16:37:44.799894+00:00 IST

5 hospitalised after helicopter crashes in California

Five people, including a child, were hospitalised after a helicopter crashed near a busy section of the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in Huntington Beach, California, CBS News reported.

2025-10-12T15:21:20.415089+00:00 IST

China weaponises rare earths, risks global tech stability

Hsu cautioned that Taiwan could be hit hard as a large portion of its imported semi-finished goods and electronic components from Japan rely on materials or refining processes originating in China.

2025-10-12T14:42:45.879045+00:00 IST

UK leaders slam Pakistan’s complicity in hate after mosque attack

Leading British politicians have denounced Pakistan following a brutal terrorist attack on the Bait-ul-Mahdi Mosque in Rabwah that left six members of the Ahmadi Muslim community injured, two of them critically.

2025-10-12T13:45:04.189962+00:00 IST