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Singapore PM Lawrence Wong pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, with his wife Loo Tze Lui, paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi by laying a wreath at Rajghat in New Delhi on Wednesday.

2025-09-03T06:54:22.164644+00:00 IST

“Aggression inevitably fails,” says Taiwan President Lai

Speaking at a gathering of military personnel, including several high-ranking officers, at the Ministry of National Defence, Lai said, "We all know that the current security environment is more severe than ever before. In recent years, the Chinese communists have persistently conducted high-intensity activities with military aircraft and vessels around the Taiwan Strait

2025-09-03T06:26:24.947739+00:00 IST

China hikes military incursions around Taiwan

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected nine Chinese military aircraft, five naval vessels and one official ship operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am on Wednesday (local time).

2025-09-03T05:18:09.713485+00:00 IST

Xi Jinping hails China’s commitment to peace as Putin, Kim Jong

China on Wednesday held a massive military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un were in attendance as Beijing exhibited its military prowess.

2025-09-03T03:26:29.527380+00:00 IST

Pakistan: 14 killed, 35 injured in blast in Quetta

Balochistan Health Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar confirmed the number of casualties.

2025-09-02T21:29:17.409006+00:00 IST

Finance Minister Sitharaman meets Singapore PM

Both sides also expressed a firm commitment to deepen collaboration, marking a pivotal moment as India and Singapore celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations.

2025-09-02T20:16:49.730033+00:00 IST

Chips are digital diamonds, world ready to build semiconductor future with India: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'Semicon India - 2025', aimed at catalysing India's Semiconductor ecosystem and said the world trusts India and is ready to build the semiconductor future with the country.

2025-09-02T19:42:14.215682+00:00 IST

Herzlich Willkommen: German FM Wadephul arrives in Delhi

German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Johann David Wadephul arrived in New Delhi following his engagement in Bengaluru as part of his two-day official visit to the country.

2025-09-02T19:11:52.800527+00:00 IST

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong arrives in India on three-day visit

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday on a three-day official visit to the country during which he will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2025-09-02T17:06:38.990124+00:00 IST

India sends 21 tonnes of earthquake aid to Kabul, says Jaishankar

India has airlifted 21 tonnes of earthquake relief materials to Kabul, including blankets, tents, medicines, and water purifiers, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said. He added that India will continue monitoring the situation and send more humanitarian aid in the coming days.

2025-09-02T16:59:31.111233+00:00 IST

Rawalpindi begins 5-day anti-polio drive for 1 million children

A five-day anti-polio campaign has begun in Rawalpindi to vaccinate over one million children under five. Around 4,731 mobile teams, fixed and transit teams, and 1,800 police personnel are deployed to ensure coverage and security, with special focus on migrant-populated areas, Dawn reported.

2025-09-02T15:34:27.857831+00:00 IST

Indonesian police use tear gas at universities amid nationwide protests

Indonesian police fired tear gas near Bandung universities as protests over government spending and police violence spread, Al Jazeera reported. At least eight people have died, 20 are missing, and thousands rallied in Jakarta to honour a motorbike taxi driver killed by a police vehicle.

2025-09-02T15:22:49.935027+00:00 IST

Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay, spouse to visit India from Sept 3-6

Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and his spouse Aum Tashi Doma will visit India from September 3-6, the MEA said. Their programme includes stops in Gaya, Ayodhya and Delhi, where External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will call on him before the visit concludes.

2025-09-02T14:21:26.257734+00:00 IST

India will be one of powerful semiconductor hubs: Tokyo Electron

Speaking to ANI at Semicon India 2025, Fumihiko "Ray" Kaminaga, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Tokyo Electron Limited, said, "It's a great opportunity. We see a big potential...There is also a strong support from PM Modi and the Govt. So, I am confident that India will be one of the powerful semiconductor hubs on the earth..."

2025-09-02T14:15:14.061156+00:00 IST

PTI urges Imran Khan to seek overseas aid for flood victims

PTI's parliamentary committee backed Imran Khan's decision to boycott by-elections and urged him to appeal to overseas Pakistanis for flood relief funds, Dawn reported. Asad Qaiser warned of economic pressure due to crop losses, while a planned media event with KP CM Gandapur in Islamabad was cancelled because of heavy rain.

2025-09-02T14:08:20.031462+00:00 IST

TCHRD criticises Xi Jinping's Tibet visit as 'stage-managed spectacle'

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy criticised Xi Jinping's Lhasa visit, calling it a "stage-managed" display that ignored Tibetan autonomy. The report highlighted Sinicisation, restricted Tibetan language and culture, and alleged forced labour, intermarriage, and resource displacement, portraying the visit as a show of Beijing's control.

2025-09-02T13:12:21.476032+00:00 IST

President Lai urges strong defence, warns of Beijing’s threats

Taiwan President William Lai urged strengthening defence and national unity, warning that China's military activities threaten Taiwan and the democratic world. He highlighted reforms, increased defence spending, and public solidarity as key to safeguarding sovereignty and democracy, praising the armed forces for protecting Taiwan's airspace and territorial waters.

2025-09-02T13:06:26.323656+00:00 IST

"India-China ties won’t match India-US," says USISPF chief

USISPF President Mukesh Aghi told ANI that China will never treat India as an equal and ties won't match India-US relations. He added that India must act in its own interest, calling PM Modi's meeting with Russian President Putin "an appropriate meeting from every aspect."

2025-09-02T12:09:41.643181+00:00 IST

Afghanistan quake kills over 1,400, rescue efforts continue

A powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed over 1,400 and injured more than 3,000, mainly in Kunar province. India has sent humanitarian aid, including tents and food, while rescue teams struggle to reach remote areas cut off by damaged roads and networks.

2025-09-02T12:06:04.484038+00:00 IST

US-India ties unraveling in 25 hours: USISPF chief Mukesh Aghi

USISPF President Mukesh Aghi told ANI that secondary US tariffs on India are "uncalled for" and risk damaging decades of ties. He said India has reacted maturely to President Trump's posts, and despite trade tensions, US CEOs remain confident in India's growth and continue their investments.

2025-09-02T10:41:29.493579+00:00 IST

Misri stresses UN reform, counter-terrorism at SCO Plus Meeting

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, at the SCO Plus Meeting in Tianjin, emphasized UN reform, prioritizing counter-terrorism, and India's commitment to sustainable development, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X.

2025-09-02T10:25:25.112335+00:00 IST