Asia

Japan: Former internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi wins

Former internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi won the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election on Saturday, as reported by Kyodo News.

2025-10-04T09:12:38.404322+00:00 IST

Pakistan under fire for systematic persecution of minorities

Pakistan continues to face global condemnation for its deep-rooted religious intolerance, as highlighted in a recent country update, citing the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF).

2025-10-04T08:41:33.263615+00:00 IST

Indian legal system is governed by rule of law not of bulldozer:

CJI Gavai was speaking at the Inaugural Sir Maurice Rault Memorial Lecture 2025 in Mauritius on the topic "Rule of Law in the Largest Democracy".

2025-10-04T08:27:25.784837+00:00 IST

Hindu youth brutally beaten for eating at a dhaba in Pak

According to The Express Tribune, the victim, identified as Dolat Bagri, had gone to a roadside eatery for lunch when the hotel owner and several others objected to his presence. The group reportedly tied Dolat's hands and feet with rope, beat him mercilessly, and looted Rs60,000 from his pockets.

2025-10-04T07:53:23.941653+00:00 IST

Maldives Govt defends police action amid ‘Lootuvaifi’ protest

The Government of Maldives responded to the "Lootuvaifi, Lootuvaifi!" protests, which took place in the country on Friday night by the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), reaffirming its commitment to uphold the democratic right to peaceful assembly. The Government stressed that the police action came in the wake of the participants defying the designated routes. The MDP has accused the government of police brutality as thousands of people had turned up on Friday night to participate in the Lootuvaifi protest against the policies of the Muizzu government, alleging widespread corruption and deteriorating living conditions.

2025-10-04T07:40:31.642369+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s war on its own people: 4 disappeared men executed

The discovery of four bodies across Balochistan this week has reignited outrage over the ongoing wave of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in the province. Families and rights groups have blamed Pakistani security forces and state-backed militias for what they describe as systematic violence against civilians. The victims had been missing for several days before their bodies were recovered, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-10-04T06:08:01.998108+00:00 IST

Nepal weather alert: Vehicular movement restricted in Kathmandu

Issuing a statement, the NDRRMA said, "In order to minimize the risk of flash floods, landslides, and other potential disasters caused by heavy rainfall, it is hereby informed that long-distance vehicle movement from all districts of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces, as well as vehicles entering or exiting the Kathmandu Valley, will be suspended for 18, 19, and 20 Asoj 2082 (October 4, 5, and 6, 2025), as per the instructions of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology."

2025-10-04T05:20:40.775163+00:00 IST

Ajit Doval holds 6th India-Brazil Strategic Dialogue with Lula's top advisor, focus on defence, energy, rare earth

Ambassador Amorim, who led a delegation of senior Brazilian government officials and advisors, discussed with NSA Doval the follow-up on issues agreed under the five pillars of cooperation identified during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State Visit to Brazil in July this year.

2025-10-04T05:10:40.984226+00:00 IST

After talks, PoJK protesters, Islamabad come to negotiating table

The intense negotiations between the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) and a high-profile team from Islamabad came to results on midnight on Friday as both sides agreed on a draft with some minor amendments, as reported by Dawn, citing one of the participants.

2025-10-04T04:35:25.185956+00:00 IST

PM Modi welcomes indications of Hostages' release from Hamas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed the progress in peace efforts in Gaza and called the indications of the release of hostages a significant step forward.

2025-10-04T03:11:41.085675+00:00 IST

10 PLA, 7 PLAN vessels detected operating around Taiwan

In a post on 'X', MND said that five out of the 10 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern ADIZ.

2025-10-04T01:18:20.569365+00:00 IST

Sindh Government imposes massive fines on traffic violation

The news system has been implemented under the Motor Vehicle Ordinance 1965, clause 121-A, following the amendment in the 12th schedule.

2025-10-03T23:50:58.685149+00:00 IST

Earthquake of 4.5 magnitude hits Pakistan

The depth of the earthquake was 10 km below the earth's crust.

2025-10-03T23:50:19.825609+00:00 IST

"Resumption of direct flights will further facilitate cross-border travel, exchanges and cooperation," says Chinese Embassy spokesperson Yu Jing

Chinese Embassy spokesperson Yu Jing said India and China, home to over 2.8 billion people, will benefit from the resumption of direct flights. She noted the move will boost travel, exchanges and cooperation, adding that both sides have been in close communication to enable early resumption.

2025-10-03T22:04:14.285165+00:00 IST

Death toll rise to 10 in Indonesia school building collapse

According to the officials, many are still feared to be under the rubble without any sign of life, as per The Jakarta Post.

2025-10-03T20:07:12.337252+00:00 IST

“Repercussions on India can be huge,” says ex-diplomat on Nepal

Former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar called KP Sharma Oli's resignation in Nepal "sudden and unexpected," linking protests to deep-rooted discontent beyond a social media ban. He warned of security implications for India, stressing vigilance on the open border and reaffirming the importance of India's Neighbourhood First policy in managing regional stability.

2025-10-03T20:06:50.546833+00:00 IST

India, Russia enjoy privileged strategic partnership: MEA

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal hailed the completion of 25 years of the India-Russia strategic partnership on Friday, stating that both countries enjoy a "special, privileged strategic partnership."

2025-10-03T19:48:59.581441+00:00 IST

"It has negative impact on all of us": Special International Trade Advisor to Indonesian President on US tariffs

Mari Elka Pangestu, Special Advisor for International Trade and Multilateral Cooperation to the President of Indonesia, said US tariffs harm global trade and must be managed responsibly. She praised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Kautilya Conclave address, stressing India's reforms and the need for regional cooperation to boost resilience and prosperity.

2025-10-03T18:14:39.664357+00:00 IST

Pak: 113 enforced disappearance cases disposed of in September

Pakistan's Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances disposed of 113 cases in September, with 14 people returning home, Dawn reported. Since 2011, it has received 10,636 cases, resolving 84 per cent. Civil society, UN and the Supreme Court have urged stronger action to end enforced disappearances.

2025-10-03T17:37:28.209991+00:00 IST

Bangladesh's interim regime faces global criticism

Human rights activists and experts from South Asia and Europe expressed grave concern over widespread violations of human rights in Bangladesh under the interim regime of Chief Advisor Mohammad Yunus.

2025-10-03T17:36:57.593492+00:00 IST

Second round of talks held in Muzaffarabad to resolve PoJK unrest

A second round of negotiations between the government's negotiation team and the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) was held in Muzaffarabad on Friday, as efforts continue to ease the escalating unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

2025-10-03T17:35:13.414989+00:00 IST