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Taiwan detects 13 Chinese aircraft near its territory

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has reported further Chinese military activity around its territory, with 13 sorties by aircraft of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and six People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels detected up until 6 am on Friday.

2025-09-19T03:48:04.782132+00:00 IST

Five killed in blast at taxi stand in Pakistan’s Chaman

At least five people were killed and three others injured in an explosion at a border taxi stand in Chaman, a city in Pakistan's Balochistan province

2025-09-19T01:18:41.759966+00:00 IST

Tibetan parliament in-exile to start election process from Oct

The process is expected to begin in October this year and is scheduled to be completed by May 2026. The eight-day session was held from 10 to 18 September 2025.

2025-09-18T16:47:02.178666+00:00 IST

Devotees immerse idols of Lord Bishwokarma with fanfare in Nepal

Dozens of idols of the gods' craftsman and architect of the gods were brought to the shore of the Bagmati River at Chovar gorge and then immersed in the water, bidding farewell.

2025-09-18T15:51:22.882280+00:00 IST

Amjad Ayub Mirza slams Pakistan’s CTD expansion in PoGB

Political analyst and rights campaigner Amjad Ayub Mirza has sharply criticised Pakistan's decision to extend the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) into Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), warning that the measure is intended to suppress local opposition rather than tackle militancy.

2025-09-18T15:44:22.789580+00:00 IST

BLA claims responsibility for attacking Pak army convoy in Dasht

he Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a Fidayee (suicide) attack targeting a convoy of Pakistani Army buses in the Dasht area of Kech district, Balochistan.

2025-09-18T15:05:29.124517+00:00 IST

Taiwan slams China’s military parade as show of intimidation

Taiwan has sharply criticised China's recent military parade in Beijing, saying the spectacle of advanced weaponry was an attempt at intimidation rather than a means of building international goodwill, as reported by Taipei Times.

2025-09-18T12:35:04.367951+00:00 IST

US Embassy revokes, denies visas over fentanyl links

The US Embassy in New Delhi has taken decisive action against Indian business executives and their family members involved in trafficking fentanyl precursors, revoking and denying their visas.

2025-09-18T11:56:22.323151+00:00 IST

PM Modi conveys India’s readiness to support Nepal

PM Modi extended condolences for loss of lives during the protests in Nepal and assured India's readiness in working towards strengthening special ties between the two countries and India's full support to Nepal in its efforts towards restoring peace and stability, and for the progress of the people of Nepal, as noted in the official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

2025-09-18T11:05:14.572174+00:00 IST

PM Modi affirms support, cooperation as Nepal’s priorities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday affirmed support and cooperation aligned with Nepal's priorities during a conversation with interim Nepali Prime Minister Sushila Karki.

2025-09-18T09:51:17.699545+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Frontier Corps accused of arming death squads as landmi

Taking to the social media platform X, Sher Mohammad Bugti stated that according to the residents, FC is allegedly providing this group with substantial financial assistance, heavy weaponry, ammunition, and even modern quadcopter drones to strengthen its operations in the conflict-stricken areas. Locals further allege that the FC commandant in Sui is directly supervising the ongoing campaign.

2025-09-18T09:44:01.402545+00:00 IST

India-Aus ECTA drives 86% export use, boosts global trade

The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) has driven an impressive 86 percent utilization rate for Indian exports, creating a thriving trade ecosystem that positions India to leverage Australia's resources for global supply chain leadership, said Zoe Woodlee, First Secretary Economic Counsellor and Acting Deputy Consul General at the Australian Consulate-General in Mumbai.

2025-09-18T09:40:55.514202+00:00 IST

Bangladeshi delegation participates in the BIMSTEC Young Leaders’

A group of 10 Bangladeshi youth nominated by the Interim Government of Bangladesh participated in the BIMSTEC Young Leaders' Summit, hosted by the Government of India from September 9 to September 11 in Guwahati, Assam, the Indian High Commission said in a statement on Thursday.

2025-09-18T08:49:57.707509+00:00 IST

BYC alleges Pakistani forces of aerial bombing civilian homes

According to BYC, the attack took place at 8 pm on September 17 in Dhaak Zehri, Terasani (Qazib), when a residential house was hit. The victims were identified as 40-year-old Bibi Amina, 41-year-old Lal Bibi, and 30-year-old Muhammad Hassan. Those injured included a 4-year-old child and two elderly men.

2025-09-18T08:48:12.695007+00:00 IST

'Fish is good, but rates too high': Hilsa retailers

With the biggest festival for the Bengali community, Durga Puja, just around the corner, the long-awaited arrival of the Padma Hilsa from Bangladesh has brought both excitement and concern to the wholesalers in the Howrah fish market of West Bengal's Kolkata.

2025-09-18T08:38:01.632895+00:00 IST

Neglect deepens crisis: Flood victims in PoGB left in tents

As winter begins in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), hundreds of families displaced by the August floods in Talidas, Ghizer district of PoGB, remain stranded in makeshift tents. With plummeting temperatures and inadequate facilities, flood victims are now appealing to the government for immediate shelter and long-term rehabilitation support.

2025-09-18T08:03:46.848899+00:00 IST

Pope Leo XIV blesses PM Modi, wishes him good health on his birth

According to the Indian Embassy in Austria, the Pope conveyed his blessings to PM Modi and wished him good health. The meeting came as world leaders across the globe extended greetings to the Prime Minister on his 75th birthday.

2025-09-18T07:59:59.026302+00:00 IST

PM Modi speaks with Nepal's interim PM Sushila Karki

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with the Prime Minister of the interim Government of Nepal, Sushila Karki, and conveyed his heartfelt condolences for the tragic loss of lives during recent protests led by the Gen Z movement.

2025-09-18T07:35:55.184838+00:00 IST

Sindhi activists protest in Geneva against human rights abuses i

The demonstrations were accompanied by a side event at the International Centre Conference on Sindh and a Sindhi Human Rights Exhibition. Protesters raised concerns over a wide range of issues, including enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, land grabbing, forced conversions of Sindhi Hindu girls, and environmental degradation caused by the construction of canals and dams along the Indus River.

2025-09-18T07:35:15.652144+00:00 IST

"India has been supporting environment for very long time": Omani

Ambassadors and High Commissioners from over 70 countries took part in the event at PBG Ground, Delhi, planting saplings in honour of their mothers. The campaign, launched under the theme 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam', is part of the ongoing Sewa Pakhwada to mark the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday.

2025-09-18T07:20:35.720379+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Citizens pay the price as the government fails to provi

According to The Express Tribune, Protesters voiced strong resentment against what they described as the authorities' continued negligence toward basic needs. They claimed that the water supply to several localities in Baldia Town had been suspended for nearly a month, creating immense difficulties in daily life.

2025-09-18T06:51:41.728987+00:00 IST