Asia

PoGB traders continue protest against taxes by government

They are demanding policy reforms and protesting against the collection of sales tax, income tax, and excise duty by the federal government from the people of Gilgit-Baltistan.

2025-09-24T09:44:28.331436+00:00 IST

Jordan seeks Indian investment in IT, AI, pharma, green energy

The West Asian nation of Jordan is keen to deepen economic ties with India by attracting investments in key sectors such as information technology (IT), artificial intelligence (AI), pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, and green energy, said Youssef Abdelghani, Jordan's Ambassador to India.

2025-09-24T09:19:21.182174+00:00 IST

Repeated attacks reveal Pakistan’s railway security failures

Railway authorities confirmed that six bogies derailed following the explosion, with one carriage overturning, resulting in several injuries among the travellers inside, as reported by Dawn.

2025-09-24T09:03:03.130651+00:00 IST

Gloria Gangte appointed as next Ambassador of India to Norway

The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday announced the appointment of Gloria Gangte, from the Indian Foreign Service Batch of 2000, as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Norway.

2025-09-24T08:57:49.791771+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Sindh employees hold the government accountable

Government employees in Sindh staged a province-wide boycott on Tuesday, shutting down nearly all departments of the provincial government in protest against pension deductions and issues related to group insurance.

2025-09-24T08:42:43.438919+00:00 IST

PM Modi condoles demise of Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his heartfelt condolences on the passing away of Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh, describing it as a profound loss to the Kingdom and the Islamic world.

2025-09-24T03:44:19.135035+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects Chinese military vessel in strait

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected a Chinese military vessel around its territorial waters as of 6 am on Wednesday (local time). In a departure from the usual, the MND did not detect any PLA aircraft.

2025-09-24T02:45:31.979549+00:00 IST

PTI founder Imran appears via WhatsApp in GHQ attack case

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Tuesday heard the case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan in connection with the attack on the General Headquarters (GHQ) on May 9, 2023. The attack followed his arrest, which had triggered violent protests across the country, resulting in the torching and vandalism of state buildings and military installations.

2025-09-23T23:23:57.597812+00:00 IST

China-India ties “overwhelmingly defined by friendly cooperation”

Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong highlighted that China-India relations, despite challenges, remain defined by cooperation. He called for stronger dialogue, trade, cultural exchanges, and mutual understanding, while underlining the importance of strategic partnership, economic ties, and collaboration in global and regional affairs.

2025-09-23T18:18:27.328068+00:00 IST

Indian High Commission marks National Ayurveda Day in Dhaka

The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre in Dhaka marked National Ayurveda Day 2025 with experts, yoga sessions, and cultural exchanges. Highlighting the theme "Ayurveda for People, Ayurveda for Planet", the event stressed Ayurveda's role in health, sustainability, and strengthening India-Bangladesh cooperation in traditional medicine and education.

2025-09-23T17:01:59.277035+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s poverty rate rises to 25.3% in 2024-25: World Bank- shorter one also

A recent World Bank (WB) report has raised alarms over the increasing poverty rate in Pakistan, emphasising the urgency for long-term, inclusive reforms to safeguard the country's most vulnerable communities, according to Dawn.

2025-09-23T12:41:18.652795+00:00 IST

India, Australia boost critical minerals, battery supply ties

India and Australia are collaborating to strengthen critical mineral supply chains, with focus on lithium and battery materials. Australian High Commission's Sanjiva de Silva said projects have been identified through KABIL and Australia's Critical Minerals Office to help India secure offtake and reduce reliance on China.

2025-09-23T10:42:13.807453+00:00 IST

Navy Chief Dinesh K Tripathi pays tribute at IPKF Memorial in Col

During his ongoing four-day official visit to Sri Lanka, Admiral Tripathi also held a series of meetings with the top defence leadership of the island nation.

2025-09-23T09:30:37.455141+00:00 IST

India, France strengthen civil nuclear ties

India and France held the Second Meeting of the India-France Special Task Force on Civil Nuclear Energy in the national capital, co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Secretary-General of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Anne-Marie Descotes.

2025-09-23T09:13:48.711936+00:00 IST

China welcomes global talent for tech, economic growth

During a press briefing on Monday, China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun emphasised the importance of cross-border talent exchange in a globalised world, highlighting China's commitment to fostering innovation and career opportunities for international professionals.

2025-09-23T08:46:32.054612+00:00 IST

Megha arm ICOMM with UAE's CARACAL to supply CRPF sniper rifles

The CSR 338 is a high-performance bolt-action sniper rifle. Chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum, the CSR 338 features a 27-inch barrel with a 10-round magazine, ambidextrous magazine release and safety mechanisms, a two-stage adjustable precision trigger, and a four-position, telescopic, foldable stock.

2025-09-23T08:41:58.194687+00:00 IST

H-1B visa fee hike driven by Trump's domestic politics, says Shashi Tharoor

Speaking to ANI, Tharoor mentioned that the sudden hike in H-1B visa fees is about America's domestic politics and the President is trying to gain support of the anti-immigration base, as US legislative elections are set for November this year.

2025-09-23T08:22:58.576120+00:00 IST

BLA claims responsibility for attacks targeting Pak military and

In an official statement released by the group's spokesperson, Jeeyand Baloch, the BLA said its fighters carried out seven separate operations targeting personnel from the Pakistani military, paramilitary forces, and alleged intelligence operatives. The group also claimed responsibility for the destruction of a gas pipeline.

2025-09-23T07:52:35.621063+00:00 IST

Baloch National Movement slams Pak Army over civilian deaths in

In a statement released via social media platform X, the BNM called the attack part of a recurring pattern of state violence against its own citizens. A video widely circulated online reportedly shows graphic scenes of the aftermath, with children among the casualties.

2025-09-23T07:49:49.832066+00:00 IST

Bangladesh Awami League members throw eggs at Yunus’ entourage

Bangladesh's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus has faced protests from the Awami League in New York. Bangladesh Awami League leaders and activists threw eggs at his entourage, Akhtar Hossain, member secretary of the newly formed National Citizen Party (NCP).

2025-09-23T07:05:46.063653+00:00 IST

First Kerala–EU Blue Economy Conclave concludes

The first-ever Kerala-European Union (EU) Blue Economy Conclave successfully concluded in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, marking a significant step forward in strengthening EU-India cooperation in sustainable ocean development and climate-resilient maritime sectors, with Kerala positioned as a key partner.

2025-09-23T05:55:19.706160+00:00 IST