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India, Russia finalising dates for Putin’s December visit: Source

India and Russia are finalising dates for Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, which is expected to take place in early December, sources said.

2025-10-01T11:31:26.314355+00:00 IST

"Thank you, India": Israel's new Consul General

Revach emphasised that both India and Israel face terrorism in different forms, but share common values in rejecting terrorism and promoting peace and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for standing by Israel during challenging times, acknowledging India's consistent support.

2025-10-01T10:27:54.759424+00:00 IST

Tibetans in-exile resent against demonstration by White Club

Tibetans believe that this act disrespects Tibet's spiritual significance and endangers its fragile environment. It is reportedly permitted by Chinese government authorities and it disrespects Tibet's spiritual significance and endangers its fragile environment.

2025-10-01T09:53:13.508581+00:00 IST

Commonwealth flags curbs on PTI, bias in Pakistan 2024 polls

The Commonwealth Observer Group's report on Pakistan's 2024 elections flagged denial of PTI's symbol, Imran Khan's convictions, media bias, curbs on freedoms, and altered results forms, saying these undermined a level playing field and may have impinged on credibility, transparency, and inclusiveness, Dawn reported.

2025-10-01T09:52:08.089339+00:00 IST

PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Philippines Earthquake

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday offered condolences after a massive earthquake of magnitude 6.9 hit the Philippines. He underscored that India stands in solidarity with the Philippines and offered prayers to the bereaved families.

2025-10-01T09:31:48.280964+00:00 IST

Uzbekistan, India condemn Pahalgam terror attack in 9th meeting

The meeting was co-chaired by Vinod J Bahade, Joint Secretary (Counter Terrorism), Ministry of External Affairs and Gulomjon Pirimkulov, Head of Department for Cooperation with South Asia, Middle East and Africa of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan.

2025-10-01T09:10:19.587850+00:00 IST

Record flour prices expose Pakistan’s governance failures

Balochistan is facing an unprecedented food crisis, with flour prices skyrocketing to Pakistani Rupees 2,300 for a 20-kilogram bag, placing a basic household staple out of reach for thousands of families already battered by historic inflation, the worsening situation has highlighted glaring gaps in food governance and supply chain management in the province, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2025-10-01T07:15:12.632734+00:00 IST

India reaffirms commitment to longstanding ties with Armenia

Secretary (West) Sibi George represented India at the National Day celebrations of the Republic of Armenia and affirmed the commitment to the longstanding India-Armenia friendship.

2025-10-01T07:03:20.447347+00:00 IST

Pakistan escalates military crackdown in Zehri

The intense military operations continue to shake Zehri in Khuzdar district, with reports of drone strikes and relentless shelling causing casualties. The crackdown, now in its fourth day, has plunged the tehsil into a humanitarian crisis as communication blackouts and road blockades prevent independent verification of the situation. The fuel and food shortages are growing severe, with petrol supplies nearly exhausted after three days of total lockdown, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-10-01T06:14:56.384756+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar greets Cyprus on Independence Day

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday extended greetings of Independence Day to Cyprus and underlined how the longstanding friendship between the two countries continues to advance into a robust partnership.

2025-10-01T06:05:38.816868+00:00 IST

Nepal’s Taleju Bhawani temple open doors for the year, sacrifice

Devotees stood in line stretching to all the possible corner and turnings circumnutating the Basantapur Durbar Square while he-goat and he-buffalo continued to be sacrificed on the open square in front of Gaddhi Baithak.

2025-10-01T05:33:31.844570+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar wishes China on occasion of Founding Day

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday wished the Chinese people and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the occasion of the founding day of China.

2025-10-01T05:29:00.527124+00:00 IST

Philippines earthquake: Death toll rises to 60 

An estimated 60 people have been confirmed killed, with almost 150 injured after a powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of the central Philippine island province of Cebu, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday.

2025-10-01T04:49:15.878304+00:00 IST

Internet Blackout reported in Afghanistan, Taliban enforces curbs

Netblocks, a global internet watchdog, said on Monday that multiple networks in Afghanistan had been disconnected. Telephone services had also been limited, resulting in what Netblocks described as a "total internet blackout" in the nation of 43 million people, as per Al Jazeera.

2025-10-01T04:22:12.002434+00:00 IST

Dhamma Setu: India’s Kangyur bridge to global outreach

The Kangyur or Kanjur is Buddha's recorded teachings (or the 'Translation of the Word'), and the Tengyur or Tanjur is the commentaries by great masters on Buddha's teachings (or the 'Translation of Treatises').

2025-10-01T03:20:24.187086+00:00 IST

Could China conduct a surprise invasion of Taiwan? 

Conventional wisdom has long said that signs of a Chinese military build-up - such as deploying masses of troops, assets and vessels to areas near the coast opposite Taiwan - would be impossible to hide. However, what if China could stealthily make such preparations and conduct a sudden strike against Taiwan before it or the USA realized?

2025-10-01T02:42:18.377627+00:00 IST

Taiwan records heightened Chinese military activity

Taiwan's Ministry of Defence (MND) recorded the presence of 12 PLA aircraft, eight PLAN vessels and three official ships operating around its territory.

2025-10-01T02:21:37.872557+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 jolts Myanmar

An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 hit Myanmar late Tuesday night, according to the National Centre for Seismology.

2025-09-30T23:57:45.484907+00:00 IST

Pakistan: 10 suspected robbers killed in five encounters in Punja

The first encounter took place near the Karto shop on the Muridke-Narowal Road in Sheikhupura, where a robber gang was reportedly looting a passerby, following which the CCD team responded to the incident and engaged in a shootout, which resulted in the death of five suspects.

2025-09-30T23:56:29.836383+00:00 IST

Pakistan government hikes prices of petrol and diesel

According to the notification issued by Pakistan's Ministry of Finance, the petrol prices were increased by Rs 4.07 per litre, taking the new rate to Rs 268.68 per litre. Meanwhile, the prices of high-speed diesel rose by Rs 4.04 per litre, with the new rate at Rs 276.81 per litre.

2025-09-30T23:13:03.591919+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Bike-borne robbers in Karachi shot dead youth

As per DAWN, the deceased was identified as 25-year-old Sajjad Shaukat, who was standing outside his residence along with his two children, when two unidentified muggers arrived at the spot on a motorcycle.

2025-09-30T21:39:58.986654+00:00 IST