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EAM Jaishankar wishes Honduras on its Independence Day

In a post on X, he said, "Felicitations to FM Javier Bu Soto, the Government and the people of Honduras on their Independence Day. Will continue efforts to advance our long-standing partnership."

2025-09-15T12:45:31.817958+00:00 IST

Mahrang Baloch slams Pakistan’s “weaponised” anti-terror law

Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch condemned Pakistan's amendments to the Anti-Terrorism Act, calling them a tool to silence peaceful dissent. She highlighted enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and attacks on Baloch civilians, urging her community to resist fear and continue their struggle for justice.

2025-09-15T12:44:18.998840+00:00 IST

Baloch Liberation Army releases video of coordinated attacks

According to claims made by the BLA, the coordinated blasts killed nine Pakistani soldiers and injured three others. The video, released online, appears to show a series of explosions underscoring the insurgent group's operational reach and surveillance capabilities.

2025-09-15T12:08:20.682290+00:00 IST

Despite US tariffs, India’s textile sector headed for “boom”; GST

The ministry is stepping up efforts and boosting exports to European and Asian countries, with teams set to visit France, the UK, and Singapore in September to scout new markets and strengthen existing ones.

2025-09-15T12:03:04.929210+00:00 IST

Mauritius PM visits Bramarishi Ashram in Tirupati

Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam visited Bramarishi Ashram in Tirupati, where he met Sadguruwar Sideswar Bramedswi Gurudev Swami. The ashram announced a $1 billion investment in Mauritius for education and development, while both leaders praised each other's guidance and support, strengthening India-Mauritius cultural and educational ties.

2025-09-15T11:47:32.256869+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar wishes El Salvador on its Independence Day

Jaishankar looked forward to further strengthening India-El Salvador ties.

2025-09-15T11:14:54.937626+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar wishes Costa Rica on their I-Day

Jaishankar looked forward to further development of India-Costa Rica ties.

2025-09-15T10:40:41.784691+00:00 IST

TV BRICS unveils new season showcasing Russia’s Science Achieveme

The new season will premiere on TV BRICS from September 17, 2025, with weekly episodes designed to be adapted into foreign languages and broadcast by the network's international media partners.

2025-09-15T10:22:01.414637+00:00 IST

Tehreek-e-Insaf demands release of Commonwealth observers' report on Pakistan polls, cites "systemic rigging"

PTI has demanded the release of the Commonwealth Observer Group's report on Pakistan's 2024 elections, alleging it confirms rigging and bias. While a leaked version suggests PTI's early leads were reversed, the COG says it won't comment on leaks and will publish the full report later this month.

2025-09-15T09:42:48.180521+00:00 IST

US, South Korea, Japan launch trilateral exercise Freedom Edge

South Korea, the United States and Japan have launched their five-day trilateral multi-domain exercise titled 'Freedom Edge' on Monday, Yonhap reported, citing the military.

2025-09-15T09:32:58.139048+00:00 IST

Baloch condemns enforced disappearance of Karachi student

Prominent human rights activist Sammi Deen Baloch has strongly condemned the alleged enforced disappearance of Karachi University student Zahid Ali Baloch, calling it part of a systematic campaign of collective punishment against the Baloch people.

2025-09-15T09:18:08.610943+00:00 IST

India hosts young leaders from BIMSTEC countries in Assam

India hosted the BIMSTEC Young Leaders' Summit on September 9-11 in Guwahati, Assam, highlighting the critical role of young people of the region for its holistic development, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday.

2025-09-15T08:37:34.758676+00:00 IST

Margherita interacts with Indian community in Hong Kong, Macau

Sharing details in a post on X, Margherita wrote, "Pleased to interact with the vibrant Indian community in Hong Kong and Macau. Their valuable contributions continue to strengthen people-to-people ties and further deepen the bilateral relations between India and Hong Kong and Macau SARs.

2025-09-15T08:18:37.423708+00:00 IST

George’s tenure marks transformative phase India–Japan relations

Indian Ambassador to Japan Sibi George has concluded his tenure in Japan, leaving behind what both sides have described as a period of remarkable achievements in strengthening India-Japan relations.

2025-09-15T07:28:52.525913+00:00 IST

Nepal expands interim cabinet with three new ministers

Nepal's interim cabinet expanded on Monday with the induction of three new ministers, who took the oath of office at Sital Niwas, the Rashtrapati Bhawan in Kathmandu.

2025-09-15T07:21:00.995012+00:00 IST

Pak: Journalist among latest victims of enforced disappearances

Fresh reports of enforced disappearances continue to emerge from Balochistan, even as four previously missing persons have been released, according to The Balochistan Post. Among the newly disappeared is Sher Khan Marri, a journalist from Kohlu, who was allegedly picked up by police and plainclothes personnel in Sibi. His family says he has been missing since the arrest, while colleagues point out that he had been outspoken on social media about enforced disappearances. Human rights organisations and journalist unions have called for his immediate and safe recovery, The Balochistan Post noted.

2025-09-15T07:13:42.603020+00:00 IST

PLA flaunts new military tech in parade

While missiles proliferated at Chairman Xi Jinping's grand parade through Tiananmen Square in central Beijing on 3 September, there was plenty of other brand new military technology on display too to make eyes bulge and jaws drop.

2025-09-15T06:48:15.770797+00:00 IST

Pak: HRCP calls for protection of transgenders in Swabi

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly condemned a decision by community elders in Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to form a committee tasked with expelling transgender persons from the district.

2025-09-15T06:43:39.564315+00:00 IST

Nepal limps back to normalcy after protests

"The condition is still not back to normal pace. The people's movement has reduced. People are still mourning; they are deep in sorrow. Sales have been adversely affected," said Sabita Surkheti, a local resident, as she described the atmosphere in Kathmandu's streets.

2025-09-15T05:45:35.334941+00:00 IST