Asia

MEA denies Bloomberg report on Xi’s ‘secret’ letter to Prez Murmu

"We have seen the report and can confirm that the story of the letter is incorrect," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said while addressing the press conference.

2025-09-06T05:02:50.274214+00:00 IST

PM Modi Responds to Trump on 'Very Special' India-US Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday has responded warmly to US President Donald Trump's affirmation of the India-US ties, saying he "deeply appreciates and fully reciprocates" the US President's sentiments and positive assessment of the bilateral relations.

2025-09-06T04:35:04.362933+00:00 IST

Trump acknowledges India as ‘emerging power’: Awwad

Following US President Donald Trump's post claiming that the US has "lost Russia and India to deepest, darkest China", West Asia Strategist Waiel Awwad noted the remark as an acknowledgement that reflects India's growing global stature as a significant power and strategic player.

2025-09-06T04:02:07.822464+00:00 IST

Trump hoped PM Modi would back his Nobel Peace Prize bid: Jones

In an interview with ANI, when asked about the turn in the otherwise stable uniformity seen in the India-US ties built over the past decades, Jones called it a characteristic of Donald Trump's administration.

2025-09-06T03:38:52.248777+00:00 IST

India can talk to both Russia-Ukraine, Washington cannot: Jones

In a conversation with ANI, Terril Jones said that while the United States has been able to maintain communication with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the dialogue has not been ideal. He also noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin "can be very stubborn," and highlighted the potential role India could play in helping to secure a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

2025-09-06T03:33:20.676417+00:00 IST

Bhutan, India ink 570 MW Wangchhu hydropower deal

Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said he witnessed the signing of the 570 MW Wangchhu Hydropower Project agreement between Adani Power Ltd. and Druk Green Power Corporation, calling it a milestone in Bhutan-India clean energy cooperation.

2025-09-06T03:24:44.918810+00:00 IST

Jaishankar congratulates Yvette Cooper on UK Foreign Secy role

"Congratulations to @YvetteCooperMP on your appointment as UK's Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. Look forward to working together to continue the strong momentum of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership," Jaishankar said on Friday in a post on X.

2025-09-06T03:09:26.970208+00:00 IST

Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam to visit India

Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam will undertake a state visit to India from September 9 to 16.

2025-09-05T18:28:59.903516+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 strikes Afghanistan

An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 struck Afghanistan late on Friday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

2025-09-05T18:23:37.097763+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar meets Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay in Delhi

After their meeting, the EAM said that the partnership between India and Bhutan is "unique and time-tested" and continues to grow stronger.

2025-09-05T18:00:49.151282+00:00 IST

PM Modi congratulates Andrew Holness on Jamaica election victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his congratulations to Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness on his party's third consecutive victory.

2025-09-05T17:48:37.752055+00:00 IST

Pakistan: HRCP pushes for a justice-oriented legal system

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) hosted a conference titled "Decolonising the Law: Human Rights and Legal Reform in Pakistan" to examine the enduring legacy of colonial-era legislation and its detrimental impact on Pakistan's governance and judicial systems.

2025-09-05T15:56:20.501159+00:00 IST

India sharing high flood data with Pakistan on...: MEA

At the weekly briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We have been sharing high flood data with Pakistan through our High Commission, through our diplomatic channels. This is being done as and when required first. You have seen the kind of water that is rainfall that is happening in that part of India and that part of the world. And this is being done based on humanitarian consideration."

2025-09-05T14:42:10.166489+00:00 IST

India in touch with Australia over anti-immigrant protests: MEA

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We are all aware that anti-immigrant protests happened in many cities across Australia on 31 August. Our High Commissions and Consulate Generals were in regular touch with the Australian government, as also with our community members in this regard... Before the protests took place, our High Commission shared the concerns of the Indian diaspora with the Australian government."

2025-09-05T14:20:27.574645+00:00 IST

MEA rejects Navarro's remarks on India, calls them "inaccurate...

India on Friday dismissed comments made by White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal calling them "inaccurate and misleading statements."

2025-09-05T13:02:42.073382+00:00 IST

"Legitimate targets for destruction": Putin warns Western leaders

"If some troops appear there, especially now, during military operations, we proceed from the fact that these will be legitimate targets for destruction," Putin told an economic forum in Vladivostok, as per NYT.

2025-09-05T12:58:22.430774+00:00 IST

"No comments": MEA spokesperson on Trump’s post

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday declined to comment on US President Donald Trump's latest remarks in which he mentioned India, Russia and China.

2025-09-05T11:31:43.728313+00:00 IST

Tibet rights groups condemn China, demand release of activist

A coalition of Tibet-focused organisations condemned China's crackdown on Tibetan activists, including A-Nya Sengdra, whose prison term was extended to February 2026. Rights groups highlighted worsening conditions, harassment of cultural and environmental defenders, and urged international action, warning that "silence in the face of injustice is complicity."

2025-09-05T09:52:17.593002+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Torrential rains to lash Sindh, Punjab, flood threat looms

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast torrential rains across Sindh and eastern Punjab from September 7-9, warning of urban flooding in several districts including Karachi, Hyderabad and Sukkur. A low-pressure system moving from India is expected to intensify monsoon activity in the region.

2025-09-05T09:34:39.614529+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Another deadly attack forces the closure of KP

The announcement was made through a press release issued by Anjuman Hussainia Parachinar, which urged commuters to postpone non-essential travel and remain vigilant. According to The Express Tribune, the attack has reignited fears of sectarian violence in the region, prompting renewed security measures.

2025-09-05T09:18:21.643587+00:00 IST