Asia

UP Dy CM Maurya leads delegation of monks to transport Buddha

The exposition will be held in the capital city of Elista, the capital city of Kalmykia, from October 11 to 18.

2025-10-10T23:32:44.519077+00:00 IST

Monks offer prayers to sacred Buddha relics being taken to Russia

National Museum Director General Gurmeet Singh Chawla and a high-level delegation of 11 senior Indian monks on Saturday offered prayers to the sacred Relics of Gautam Buddha, before departing for Russia's Kalmykia Republic for an exposition.

2025-10-10T21:47:12.003827+00:00 IST

MJ Akbar slams Pakistan as "corrupt military dictatorship"

"The people of Kashmir who were fooled, or those people in their part of occupied Kashmir, who were fooled into believing this, now know the truth. The truth is that Pakistan is nothing but an acquisitive, corrupt military dictatorship which has seized the country's economy, which has taken over 60 per cent of the country and is running a fragile and deeply corrupt state and holding it up with ideas of supremacism and fascism," Akbar told ANI.

2025-10-10T20:20:44.635742+00:00 IST

India gifts 20 ambulances to Afghanistan

India will also construct a 30-bed hospital in Kabul's Bagrami district, an Oncology Centre and a Trauma Centre in Kabul, as well as five Maternity Health Clinics across the provinces of Paktika, Khost, and Paktia.

2025-10-10T19:43:48.296509+00:00 IST

This is the starting point of Pakistan's destruction: MJ Akbar

A series of explosions and bursts of gunfire rattled Afghanistan's capital late Thursday evening, prompting social media speculation that Pakistan was behind the attack, Al Jazeera reported.

2025-10-10T18:26:33.773072+00:00 IST

Tension between Pak-Afghan will continue to rise: Waiel Awwad

West Asia Strategist Waiel Awwad has warned that tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan are likely to intensify in the coming days, citing the expulsion of Afghan nationals, the influence of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, and broader geopolitical factors in the region.

2025-10-10T17:04:23.386882+00:00 IST

Young, old queue in Nepal for voter registration

From young teenagers to older generations, people have been queuing outside the election offices to sign themselves up on the voter list for the upcoming March polls, expecting a fresher mandate.

2025-10-10T16:38:28.671081+00:00 IST

"Ask US and NATO; don’t play games with us": Muttaqi warn Pak

"There has been an attack near the border in remote areas. We consider this act of Pakistan wrong...The courage of Afghans should not be tested. If someone wants to do this, they should ask the Soviet Union, America and NATO, so that they can explain that it is not good to play games with Afghanistan," Muttaqi said while holding a press conference at the Afghanistan embassy in Delhi.

2025-10-10T15:54:33.127753+00:00 IST

WUC leaders reaffirm peaceful resistance

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its weekly brief, concerning the ongoing struggle for Uyghur rights and global advocacy for religious freedom and peaceful resistance.

2025-10-10T14:41:53.199119+00:00 IST

China’s aggression endangers global order, says Taiwan security

A full-scale Chinese attack or takeover of Taiwan would pose a grave threat to global stability, jeopardising the security of the United States, Japan, the Philippines, and other regional partners, while potentially triggering economic losses of up to USD10 trillion, National Security Council Deputy Secretary-General Lin Fei-fan warned in an article published in Foreign Affairs on Thursday, as reported by Taipei Times.

2025-10-10T13:47:16.659858+00:00 IST

Pakistan affairs experts highlight deteriorating situation

Amid escalating religious extremism, governance failures, and growing unrest across its provinces, Pakistan appears to be entering one of the most turbulent phases in its history, as highlighted by Human Rights Defender and Executive Director of Asian Human Rights Forum, Arif Aajakia and Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) activist and political analyst Dr Amjad Ayub Mirza.

2025-10-10T13:22:09.409028+00:00 IST

"Seems Trump really doing Netanyahu a favour"

Horton said that the new Israel-Hamas peace deal may be an effort by President Donald Trump to help Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is "not really getting anywhere" on his objective of destroying Hamas.

2025-10-10T12:10:21.979654+00:00 IST

Afghanistan will not give Bagram base to any foreign force: FM

Afghanistan has made it clear that it will not allow any foreign military presence at Bagram base, Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi said while adressing a press conference in New Delhi.

2025-10-10T11:54:50.952561+00:00 IST

India-Afghanistan agree to form trade committee: FM Mawlawi Amir

Afghanistan and India have agreed to set up a trade committee aimed at enhancing economic cooperation, Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi said while addressing a press conference in New Delhi.

2025-10-10T11:39:48.835086+00:00 IST

Indian incense sticks gain Popularity in China’s Yiwu market

A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in India highlighted the growing popularity of Indian incense in China's Yiwu Market via a post on X. The spokesperson noted that Indian incense, ranging from sandalwood to Ayurvedic blends, is gaining traction among Chinese buyers due to its unique Eastern fragrances and competitive pricing.

2025-10-10T11:35:32.342971+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar hands over five ambulances to Afghanistan

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar handed over five ambulances as a gesture of goodwill to Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Friday here in the national capital.

2025-10-10T10:25:10.891222+00:00 IST

Sharjah Police unveils smart patrol fleet to boost rapid response

The move is part of Sharjah Police's efforts to ensure the safety and security of the community, enhance road safety, and strengthen rapid response capabilities in emergencies.

2025-10-10T09:45:34.809194+00:00 IST

India reaffirms Global Climate Commitment at IUCN Congress in Abu

In a post on X, the Minister said, "Enjoyed a constructive discussion with Dr. Grethel Aguilar, Director-General, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and other Ministers on the way forward for our shared mission of conservation and sustainability at the IUCN Congress in Abu Dhabi."

2025-10-10T09:35:45.653598+00:00 IST

Balochistan: Families continue their search for justice

The cases of enforced disappearances in Balochistan continue to rise, with two new incidents reported this week amid ongoing demonstrations and awareness drives by families seeking the safe return of their missing relatives, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-10-10T09:19:29.686379+00:00 IST

Chaos in Lahore and Rawalpindi amid TLP unrest, Internet suspende

Tensions peaked again on Thursday afternoon when TLP supporters clashed with police, vandalising shops and damaging vehicles along Multan Road. The police confirmed one fatality, while the TLP claimed two deaths and dozens of injuries. The violence also left more than a dozen officers wounded.

2025-10-10T09:13:15.427817+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh visits Sydney’s BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir

Highlighting India's growing global stature, the Defence Minister said that during his meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the Australian leader praised India's rapid pace of development.

2025-10-10T09:10:18.232820+00:00 IST