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NK ruling party anniv: China, Russia, Vietnam, Laos to attend

Vietnam's top leader, To Lam, will also pay a State visit to North Korea at the invitation of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to attend the celebrations. Laos' President Thongloun Sisoulith and Chairman of United Russia Party, Dmitry Medvedev has also been invited for the event.

2025-10-07T06:09:01.223749+00:00 IST

Jaishankar highlights India's leadership role in AI

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar underlined the important role India plays in the global Artificial Intelligence landscape, noting that several countries, especially those from the Global South, look up to it for inspiration.

2025-10-07T05:44:07.334564+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 3 Chinese sorties, 7 vessels around strait

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected three sorties of Chinese military aircraft and seven Chinese naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Tuesday.

2025-10-07T01:43:54.056301+00:00 IST

"Big project with Indian government," German Envoy lauds collab

Ackermann, who also met Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N Chandrababu Naidu, told ANI that collaboration in the field of agriculture has been great.

2025-10-07T01:40:27.849284+00:00 IST

Pak isa " toxic jelly state," says former MoS for MEA MJ Akbar

Akbar, while talking to ANI, said that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also agreed with him as he opined that Pakistan tried to create an artificial society, causing it to become brittle.

2025-10-07T01:24:50.806065+00:00 IST

"World is reaching out to PM Modi," says MJ Akbar ahead of Taliba

Akbar, while speaking to ANI, said that the visit destroys Pakistan's narrative for India that it has been isolated.

2025-10-07T01:12:29.513556+00:00 IST

Pak: Parents strangle 2 children to death

A nine-month-old boy and an eight-year-old girl were strangled to death.

2025-10-06T22:56:14.128721+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy in Doha assists repatriation of elderly man

The Indian embassy in Doha, in close coordination with the Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), successfully facilitated the safe repatriation of an elderly Indian national who suffered a stroke mid-flight while transiting through Qatar.

2025-10-06T22:35:43.112775+00:00 IST

India's 'strategic autonomy' key to safeguarding national interest: Jaishankar at Aravalli Summit 2025

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said India's strategic autonomy ensures its national interest and freedom of choice, while stressing that neighbours can be accommodated only within that limit, during his address at the Aravalli Summit 2025 at JNU marking 70 years of the School of International Studies.

2025-10-06T22:01:26.552998+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 strikes Afghanistan

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 180km.

2025-10-06T20:15:05.131604+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.2 strikes Tibet

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-10-06T19:25:41.391752+00:00 IST

India in favour of free, fair, inclusive elections in Bangladesh

Noting that India's visa operations in Bangladesh are not at the level at which they were before the events of July and August last year in the neighbouring country but it remains one of India's largest visa operations anywhere in the world, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday stated that there will "be an evolution of our stance" with regard to this issue keeping in mind the people-centric relationship between the two countries.

2025-10-06T19:23:38.715093+00:00 IST

Best way of de-hyphenation is to outstrip other party: Jaishankar

Noting that India has multiple neighbours and some are better than others, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that "hyphenation happens with a neighbour who is not so nice" and that the best way of de-hyphenation is to outstrip the other party in terms of power and capability.

2025-10-06T17:32:27.691480+00:00 IST

Death toll rises to 61 in Nepal’s rain-induced disaster

All across Nepal, at least 61 people have lost their lives in a total of 10 districts till Monday evening, according to the database of the Nepal Police.

2025-10-06T16:22:13.961635+00:00 IST

“India’s rise in an exceptionally turbulent era,” says Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed JNU's inaugural Aravalli Summit, saying India's rise is unfolding in "an exceptionally turbulent era." He urged the School of International Studies to shape ideas for Viksit Bharat, stressing strategic autonomy, multi-alignment, and India's continued growth amid global volatility.

2025-10-06T15:32:50.782104+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Four dead, 28 injured as heavy rains lash Punjab province

At least four people have died and 28 others were injured in rain-related incidents across Punjab during the past 24 hours as heavy rainfall continued to lash the province, Dawn reported on Monday, citing Rescue 1122 Punjab.

2025-10-06T15:05:01.218266+00:00 IST

South Korea restores 157 government services after major fire

South Korea has restored 157 government-run online services following a major outage caused by a fire last month at a key state data management facility, officials said Monday

2025-10-06T14:35:49.203677+00:00 IST

Heavy traffic grips South Korea’s highways

Major expressways across South Korea were clogged with heavy traffic on Monday, as millions of people either continued their Chuseok celebrations or began the long journey home after visiting family

2025-10-06T14:10:44.744594+00:00 IST

Eight Chinese nationals caught trying to illegally enter South K

South Korea's Coast Guard caught eight Chinese nationals who attempted to enter the country by boat illegally, authorities announced Monday

2025-10-06T13:47:34.600812+00:00 IST

Afghans struggle amid rising poverty and joblessness

Afghanistan's economic crisis continues despite government efforts, with many residents unable to afford basic food due to unemployment and poverty, Tolo News reported. Shopkeepers say sales have plummeted, while experts warn that without a long-term plan, worsening poverty could fuel migration and deepen urban hardship.

2025-10-06T13:24:19.530293+00:00 IST

Karachi rally protests Gaza ‘genocide’, rejects Israel ties

Thousands joined a Jamaat-i-Islami rally in Karachi to protest Israel's actions in Gaza, demanding support for Palestinians and rejecting the Abraham Accords. JI chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman urged Pakistan to recognise Hamas, criticised the US and UN, and warned against any policy shift on Palestine, Dawn reported.

2025-10-06T11:58:52.731771+00:00 IST