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Japan's former Internal Affairs Minister Takaichi enters race for

Japan's former Internal Affairs Minister Sanae Takaichi has officially announced her bid for the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Thursday, completing the list of major candidates seeking to replace outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Kyodo News reported.

2025-09-18T06:50:59.919922+00:00 IST

Bangladesh blocks Sheikh Hasina, her family’s IDs

Bangladesh's Election Commission has said that the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina and her family members will not be able to vote in the upcoming national elections to be held in February next year, local newspapers reported on Thursday.

2025-09-18T06:25:00.806413+00:00 IST

3,000 tonnes of Rajasthani marble to shape Jain temples in Austra

Nearly 3,000 tonnes of marble will be shipped to meet the long-awaited dream of Australia's 6,000-strong Jain community.

2025-09-18T06:02:08.854143+00:00 IST

KP CM Gandapur warns PTI ‘hypocrites’

Chief Minister of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, Ali Amin Gandapur, has issued a stern warning to elements within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), admitting the presence of "hypocrites" in the party and accusing them of causing internal damage, Geo News reported.

2025-09-18T05:41:15.380299+00:00 IST

PM Modi thanks South African Prez for birthday wish

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed his gratitude to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for his warm birthday wishes, reaffirming the strong partnership between India and South Africa and their shared vision for advancing the interests of the Global South.

2025-09-18T04:34:33.943709+00:00 IST

India to assess security impact of Saudi-Pakistan defence deal

India on Thursday issued a response in the wake of the newly signed "Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement" between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, stating it will closely study the pact's implications for India's national security and regional and global stability.

2025-09-18T03:30:17.548280+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 7 Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels near its territory

The ministry said three of the seven sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the island's northern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). "We have monitored the situation and responded," the MND stated in a post on X.

2025-09-18T02:37:48.099229+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Faisalabad police arrest alleged honey-trap gang leader

Police have arrested an alleged leader of a honey-trap gang, identified as Ghulam Batool, outside a local court in Faisalabad

2025-09-18T01:17:42.097615+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Police constable shot dead in Karachi

A police constable was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Karachi, Pakistan, ARY News reported, citing police reports.

2025-09-17T22:53:49.524541+00:00 IST

India reaffirms commitment to promote peace, stability in Afghstn

India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, reaffirmed India's commitment to promote peace, stability and development in the country.

2025-09-17T22:32:38.442728+00:00 IST

PM Modi thanks former UK PM Rishi Sunak foir birthday wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for his birthday wishes on Wednesday.

2025-09-17T19:33:20.405172+00:00 IST

Qutub Minar lit up with Mexican flag

The Qutub Minar, an iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site in Delhi, was beautifully illuminated with Mexico's national colours - green, white, and red - to celebrate the 75th anniversary of India-Mexico diplomatic ties and Mexico's Independence Day on September 16.

2025-09-17T17:54:02.975181+00:00 IST

PM Modi, President Putin discuss bilateral agenda

According to the MEA statement, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call today from the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin. President Putin warmly conveyed his greetings on Prime Minister's 75th birthday. Prime Minister expressed his heartfelt appreciation for his wishes and enduring friendship."

2025-09-17T17:47:26.618983+00:00 IST

Over 1mn Afghan girls denied education since 2021, Atlantic Counc

The council further noted that education in Afghanistan has become an act of resistance.

2025-09-17T17:26:51.225236+00:00 IST

Deepak Miglani appointed as next Amb of India to South Sudan

Deepak Miglani, who is presently serving as the Ambassador to Sao Tome and Principe, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to South Sudan, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an official statement on Wednesday.

2025-09-17T17:02:48.602274+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 strikes Nepal

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km.

2025-09-17T17:00:35.691832+00:00 IST

Art Asia Delhi 2025 debut to strengthen India-Korea diplomacy

The art fair will be held from September 25-28 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in Dwarka. It will be the largest Korea-led international art fair ever organised in India where over 760 art works of 220 artists from five countries - including Korea, India, the United States, and Japan - to be on display across 61 booths.

2025-09-17T16:58:11.646025+00:00 IST

PM Modi thanks European Commission President for birthday wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for her wishes on his birthday and reaffirmed the commitment to take forward the India-European Union relationship to the next level.

2025-09-17T16:03:24.663029+00:00 IST

ICCR, Indian Embassy hold 7th International Conference on Yoga

The 7th International Conference on Yoga and first ever in Central Asia under the theme Yoga for One Earth One Health, organised by the Indian Council of Cultural Relations in partnership with the Embassy of India, Tashkent and the Yoga Federation of Uzbekistan was inaugurated on Wednesday in Tashkent, as per an official statement by the Embassy.

2025-09-17T13:34:23.844658+00:00 IST

Leaked Geedge files unmask China’s global censorship machinery

Leaked files show Geedge's attempts to reverse-engineer circumvention tools and deploy deep packet inspection (DPI) technologies. The leak raises concerns about the global spread of digital repression and its long-term consequences for online freedoms.

2025-09-17T13:21:06.978218+00:00 IST