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Xi Jinping congratulates President Murmu on 75 years of diplomati

Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday, marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and India.

2025-08-28T15:18:47.843184+00:00 IST

Action being taken against illegal foreigners in India: BSF DG

Replying to questions at a joint press conference after talks with Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Chowdhury said, "They are being dealt with as per the law of the land. All BD nationals who were found illegally entering India without any criminal intent are handed over to the BGB respectfully. During these period, we have handed over around 550 Bangladeshi nationals to BGB. In cases when BGB could not verify the credentials, they were handed over to Indian agencies for deportation through an established mechanism."

2025-08-28T15:10:15.507801+00:00 IST

India, Bangladesh Border Forces chart joint action against cross-

The Indian delegation was led by BSF Director General Daljit Singh Chawdhary, while BGB Director General Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui headed the Bangladesh side.

2025-08-28T14:50:05.310363+00:00 IST

Indian diaspora in Tokyo eagerly awaits PM Modi's arrival

The Indian diaspora in Japan is brimming with excitement as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the country on August 29-30.

2025-08-28T14:21:54.594365+00:00 IST

German delegation in Dehradun pushes for closer India ties

A German delegation from Frankfurt, currently visiting Dehradun, underlined the importance of knowledge exchange and skill development as part of the growing India-Germany partnership.

2025-08-28T14:21:08.733916+00:00 IST

Chinese pressure forces censorship of Tibet, Uyghur, Hong Kong

Sai, a Myanmar artist and curator who left Thailand following pressure from Chinese authorities to remove the works of Tibetan and other exiled artists from an exhibition in Bangkok, expresses that he feels "not safe at all" even after moving to the UK, describing the situation as an "unprecedented act of transnational repression", as reported by Phayul.

2025-08-28T12:30:40.719654+00:00 IST

PM Modi to visit Japan for 15th India-Japan Annual Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a two-day visit to Japan today, for the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit with his Japanese counterpart, Shigeru Ishiba, during which the two leaders will focus on further bolstering ties between the two countries.

2025-08-28T11:52:53.887670+00:00 IST

Bilal Orakzai’s disappearance after protest sparks outrage

According to the post shared by PTM Holland, Orakzai, known for his tireless advocacy as a human rights defender and active member of the Pashtun Salvation Movement, had joined the demonstration to protest the Pakistani Army's latest operation in Bajaur.

2025-08-28T11:38:09.735760+00:00 IST

Religious leader Muhammad Ali Mirza detained with blasphemy

A religious leader, Muhammad Ali Mirza, has been arrested in Jhelum and later booked on blasphemy charges.

2025-08-28T10:37:55.399416+00:00 IST

Taiwan authorities bust Chinese hacker group tied to data traffic

Taiwan has traced a Chinese hacker group known as "CrazyHunter", accused of selling stolen personal data to human trafficking rings operating in both Taiwan and China, Taipei Times reported.

2025-08-28T08:59:15.345903+00:00 IST

Sindh braces for flour crisis as prices soar amid wheat hoarding

The Official data shows more than 9,00,000 tons of wheat currently stockpiled across Sindh, including 2,00,000 -2,50,000 bags in Hyderabad alone.

2025-08-28T08:15:05.270679+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Alleged sexual assault by militia member sparks outrage

A shocking case of alleged sexual assault in Khuzdar has triggered widespread outrage, after a young woman accused a member of a state-backed militia of abducting and torturing her.

2025-08-28T07:52:09.057748+00:00 IST

"Temporary issue that will be solved," Israeli Envoy says on US

Azar, while speaking to ANI, said that India-Israel relations will not be compromised.

2025-08-28T07:49:34.516321+00:00 IST

Israeli envoy Reuven Azar highlights use of modern technologies f

Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Thursday highlighted Tel Aviv's use of modern technologies for wastewater management and said that these technologies are also being shared with India.

2025-08-28T07:28:07.408335+00:00 IST

Russian strikes kill 8, Zelesnkyy calls for a response from China

Zelenskyy urged the international community to take a stronger stance against Russia, particularly China, which has called for a ceasefire, and Hungary, which he expects to react strongly to the death of children.

2025-08-28T07:17:01.241609+00:00 IST

“India-Nepal Economic Partnership Summit” 2025 commences in Nepal

The event also was co-organized by Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) Birgunj Chapter and NADA Automobile Association of Nepal, Madhesh Pradesh, PHDCCI India-Nepal Centre.

2025-08-28T07:08:09.600096+00:00 IST

Pakistan's Punjab devastated by floods; 25 dead

Monsoon continues to wreak havoc in Pakistan as severe flooding across Punjab province has claimed at least 25 lives and displaced thousands of people.

2025-08-28T07:03:03.382624+00:00 IST

North Korea's Kim to join Russia's Putin at China military parade

China's Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei, addressing a press briefing in Beijing on Thursday, said that China warmly welcomes the North Korean leader, and China and DPRK are traditional friendly neighbours.

2025-08-28T06:15:24.109015+00:00 IST

Nepal: Birgunj cholera outbreak kills 3, over 300 hospitalized

The latest epidemic comes in wake of the prolonged drought in the Southern plains of the Himalayan nation is suspected to be the reason behind the outbreak.

2025-08-28T05:52:24.745094+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 jolts Pakistan

An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 jolted Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad on Wednesday, Geo News reported, citing Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

2025-08-28T05:40:37.643504+00:00 IST

"Lot of MoUs, outcomes expected": Sibi George on PM's Japan visit

India's Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George, on Thursday said that several important Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) are expected to be signed, and outcome documents will be released during the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Japan.

2025-08-28T05:13:10.660557+00:00 IST