Asia

Putin urges end to unipolar world, backs multipolar order

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (local time) advocated for the end of a "unipolar world", emphasising a multipolar global order where all nations are equal without any "hegemons" dominating politics or security.

2025-09-03T23:59:41.702318+00:00 IST

India-Germany agree on gratis visas for student exchanges

India and Germany have agreed on gratis visas for short-term school and college visits to promote student exchanges and education ties as well as establishing a new bilateral consultation mechanism on the Indo-Pacific region, the Ministry of External Affairs stated on Wednesday.

2025-09-03T21:27:54.906034+00:00 IST

Jaishankar calls for stronger India-Germany ties amid US tariff

Jaishankar stressed that a stronger economic partnership between New Delhi and Berlin would not only boost bilateral trade but also contribute to stabilising the global economy.

2025-09-03T19:58:40.720438+00:00 IST

EAM hails "NextGen GST" as key to India’s transformation

In a post on X, the EAM, while congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, stated that the government's decision would enhance the ease of living and business in the country.

2025-09-03T19:31:34.433421+00:00 IST

Exhibition in line with PM Modi’s vision at SCO: Former IAS

The Exhibition will be inaugurated by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on September 4 (Thursday).

2025-09-03T18:25:02.113107+00:00 IST

German FM Johann Wadephul meets PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi said the meeting came at a time when India and Germany are marking 25 years of their Strategic Partnership.

2025-09-03T17:37:53.620447+00:00 IST

China’s oil rigs near Dongsha spark alarm over grey zone tactics

According to Taiwan News, Beijing has installed 12 permanent or semi-permanent drilling rigs, along with three storage ships and two semi-submersible oil platforms, all operated by the state-owned China National Offshore Oil Corporation. These facilities have reportedly been in place since at least May 2020.

2025-09-03T13:58:22.101003+00:00 IST

INS Trikand arrives in Alexandria for Exercise Bright Star 2025

The Ministry further mentioned that these exercises aim to exchange "best practices" that would help nations against traditional and non-traditional maritime threats.

2025-09-03T13:47:51.671670+00:00 IST

Tibetan leader Penpa Tsering rejects Beijing’s claim over the Dal

Speaking at the 65th anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day in the courtyard of the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamshala, Tsering said Beijing has "no legitimate right whatsoever" to interfere in the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist practice of recognising reincarnations, as reported by Phayul.

2025-09-03T13:23:45.064527+00:00 IST

For Germany "India equals Asia", says German Foreign Minister Joh

He made the remarks during his two-day official visit to New Delhi, where he held bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on trade, security, and global challenges.

2025-09-03T12:57:09.612093+00:00 IST

Far-reaching changes on global strategic landscape: Jaishankar

There are significant and far-reaching changes on the global strategic landscape and a lot of volatility on the global economic landscape, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday, and said these together make a very powerful case for India and the European Union and India and Germany to work much more closely with each other.

2025-09-03T12:42:39.318160+00:00 IST

JP Nadda meets Singapore PM Lawrence Wong in Delhi

The Singaporean PM arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday for a three-day official visit to India.

2025-09-03T12:21:13.164946+00:00 IST

Nepal’s ruling and opposition lawmakers urge Prime Minister Oli t

During the parliamentary session on Wednesday, lawmakers from the ruling Nepali Congress and the opposition Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) urged the Prime Minister to clarify the claims.

2025-09-03T11:39:30.817962+00:00 IST

"State is afraid of peaceful struggle": Sammi Deen Baloch

She stated that despite repeated pleas from his family, no FIR has been registered, no charges filed, and no court appearance made. His disappearance has sparked outrage among human rights defenders, who accuse state institutions of operating with impunity.

2025-09-03T11:10:39.588191+00:00 IST

EAM hails "steady relationship" with Germany

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasised the significance of the India-Germany relationship, stating that Germany, as the largest country in the European Union, plays a central role in India's global calculations, adding that for New Delhi, "this is an enormously important relationship."

2025-09-03T09:58:18.737027+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Rising rivers displace thousands across Punjab as admin

Southern Punjab in Pakistan is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis as unprecedented flood levels in the Sutlej, Ravi, and Chenab rivers have submerged hundreds of villages, displacing thousands of families. Despite early warnings from the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), ground-level response has been criticised as slow and insufficient, leaving many stranded without necessities.

2025-09-03T09:17:19.448061+00:00 IST

Illegal constructions worsen PoJK’s disaster vulnerability

People in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) are raising alarm over illegal constructions in PoJK. An official in PoJK, Khalid Mahmood Mirza, has raised concerns that the unchecked rise of the illegal construction along natural watercourses is creating dangerous consequences for communities across the region.

2025-09-03T08:49:25.985520+00:00 IST

"Germany in full support of carrying FTA Agreement negotiated as soon as possible": Foreign Minister Wadephul

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has reaffirmed his country's commitment to finalising the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union as soon as possible.

2025-09-03T08:26:14.502994+00:00 IST

Japan’s Sysmex strengthens commitment to India’s healthcare

Sysmex Corporation, the world leader in haematology and blood cell count testing, has reaffirmed its commitment to India's medical treatment system, declaring the country a key pillar in its global growth strategy.

2025-09-03T07:50:53.525855+00:00 IST

Turbat youth allegedly forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces

A young man has reportedly gone missing after being detained by Pakistani security forces in Turbat, the main city of Kech district, according to The Balochistan Post. The incident took place on Monday in the Askani area, further fuelling concerns over the persistent issue of enforced disappearances in the province.

2025-09-03T07:04:21.352287+00:00 IST

Putin hails 'unprecedentedly high level' of Russia-China ties

This massive project will transport 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually from western Russia to northern China via Mongolia, and is expected to offset nearly half of Russia's lost gas exports to Europe since the Ukraine war began.

2025-09-03T06:57:27.098714+00:00 IST