Asia

Piyush Goyal virtually interacts with Canada Min, discuss CEPA

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal virtually interacted with Canada Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu and held a discussion related to India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

2026-02-23T23:13:12.713109+00:00 IST

Canada moves to revoke citizenship of Tahawwur Rana

The Canadian government has initiated proceedings to revoke the citizenship of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Tahawwur Hussain Rana

2026-02-23T19:16:58.531499+00:00 IST

US Assistant Secretary Paul Kapur to visit Bangladesh early March

US Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia Paul Kapur will pay a visit to Bangladesh early in March, as per a statement by the Foreign Ministry of Bangladesh on Monday.

2026-02-23T18:20:16.715145+00:00 IST

US Deputy NSA Robert Gabriel visits India

In a post on X, Gor said, "My great friend and Deputy National Security Advisor, Robert Gabriel, is visiting us in India!"

2026-02-23T18:00:25.457678+00:00 IST

“Sad to read…”: Lutyens’ great-grandson says after bust removed

Riddley, who is the great-grandson of Edwin Lutyens, the architect of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, said in a post on X, "Sad to read that the bust of Lutyens (my great-grandfather) is to be removed from the presidential palace he designed in Delhi. Here I am with it last year. I wondered at the time why his name had been removed from the plinth."

2026-02-23T16:48:48.906576+00:00 IST

Nepal forms probe committee to investigate bus accident

Nepal on Monday constituted a five-member task force to investigate a tragic bus accident in Dhading that claimed 19 lives, including a British, an Indian and a Chinese national.

2026-02-23T15:02:50.474088+00:00 IST

Nottingham Trent University brings PG Education to Delhi Universi

The programme was delivered across Hindu College, Kirori Mal College, and Miranda House, engaging undergraduate students through hybrid lectures and interactive academic sessions, reflecting the structure and rigour of UK postgraduate education.

2026-02-23T14:57:42.309695+00:00 IST

Chinese Envoy to India hails Tulip Festival

Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, on Monday shared snapshots of the Tulip Festival along Shantipath in the national capital.

2026-02-23T14:05:32.868887+00:00 IST

Chinese Envoy to India shares snippets of Chinese New Year celebr

Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, on Monday shared snapshots of the Spring Festival celebrations in Kolkata.

2026-02-23T13:54:05.875831+00:00 IST

Guyana VP Jagdeo meets VP Radhakrishnan

During the meeting, the two leaders discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in healthcare administration, agricultural research and enhancing connectivity and logistics between the two countries.

2026-02-23T13:21:28.788222+00:00 IST

Japanese Envoy to participate in ASICS EKIDEN run on April 5

Ono said he will be participating in ASICS EKIDEN at DLF Cyber Hub, Gurugram on April 5.

2026-02-23T13:14:35.945400+00:00 IST

"India, Israel may sign FTA by this year," Israeli Envoy to India

Azar said that as security challenges are rising, both the nations are cooperating on defence.

2026-02-23T12:55:50.268008+00:00 IST

"India will soon establish itself as third-largest economy of wor

Yogi, at the interaction with the Indian diaspora, said that soon India will establish itself as the third largest economy in the world.

2026-02-23T12:20:03.193721+00:00 IST

Singapore: CM Yogi meets DBS Bank CEO; discusses investment

During his Singapore visit, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held an important meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of DBS Bank, Tan Su Shan, and her team. During the meeting, positive discussions were held on cooperation possibilities in the areas of digital banking and affordable financial services, capability development, semiconductor manufacturing, and green energy.

2026-02-23T12:19:22.712414+00:00 IST

Bangladesh appoints new Chief Prosecutor of ICT

Md Aminul Islam, a Supreme Court lawyer, has been appointed as the Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh.

2026-02-23T11:58:26.662759+00:00 IST

UP CM holds talks on cooperation with Singapore Foreign minister

The leaders' talks spanned Uttar Pradesh-Singapore cooperation under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

2026-02-23T11:04:22.278502+00:00 IST

Nepal: Indefinite curfew imposed in Birgunj after clashes

According to the Chief District Officer, the curfew was imposed under Section 6(a) of the Local Administration Act, 2028, which prohibits residents from moving around, gathering, rallying, demonstrating, holding meetings, or sieging within the designated areas, which include Bypass Road in the east, Sirsia River in the west, Gandak Chowk in the north, and Shankaracharya Gate in the south.

2026-02-23T09:38:41.507407+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar hosts seven Permanent Representatives to the UN

In a post on X, he wrote, "A pleasure hosting Permanent Representatives of DRC, Greece, Guyana, Liberia, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe to the United Nations. Underlined that reformed multilateralism is more important than ever before. A good discussion on technology and development."

2026-02-23T09:28:30.807692+00:00 IST

TN CM urges EAM to intervene over Lankan Navy fishers' detentions

Following the apprehension of 12 fishermen along with a mechanised boat by the Sri Lankan Navy on Sunday night, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday urged External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to initiate immediate diplomatic intervention to secure the release of the detained fishermen.

2026-02-23T09:19:33.464160+00:00 IST

Fishermen's arrests spark sharp criticism of Centre over inaction

Reacting to the latest incident, N J Bose, Tamil Nadu Fishermen Association State General Secretary condemned the recurring detentions and seizure of boats, calling it a "daily routine" that has pushed fishing communities into distress.

2026-02-23T08:43:57.815658+00:00 IST

India urges nationals to leave Iran amid escalating protests

The Embassy of India in Iran on Monday issued an advisory asking Indian nationals to leave Iran through available means of transport, including commercial flights, in view of the evolving situation and ongoing nationwide anti-government protests.

2026-02-23T08:42:08.018172+00:00 IST