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India-US officials discuss key issues of defence procurement

Indian and American defence officials held a meeting here in the national capital on Tuesday where they discussed key issues of defence procurement and affirmed their commitment towards further strengthening of the India-US defence partnership, as per the Ministry of Defence.

2025-08-20T09:36:27.243213+00:00 IST

Laser-free vision correction uses current to reshape eye

Researchers have developed a potential alternative to LASIK surgery that corrects vision without the use of lasers. The new method, called electromechanical reshaping (EMR), uses electrical currents and a platinum contact lens to alter the shape of the cornea.

2025-08-20T09:33:21.819835+00:00 IST

"Quite Hopeful": Russian diplomat on India-Russia-China meet

The Charge d'Affaires at the Russian Embassy in Delhi, Roman Babushkin, on Wednesday, expressed optimism about the resumption of the India-Russia-China trilateral format, describing it as a vital step toward regional stability.

2025-08-20T08:59:06.859942+00:00 IST

US scholars warn of growing Taiwanese distrust in Washington

Scholars in the US have expressed concerns that Taiwan's increasing distrust of the United States, particularly regarding President Donald Trump's tariffs and semiconductor policies, may negatively impact Washington's long-term interests while benefiting Beijing, as reported by the Central News Agency (CNA).

2025-08-20T08:43:05.032990+00:00 IST

Report warns China’s military expansion in Tibet threatens Himala

"The Chinese military presence in Tibet has developed from early force deployments in the 1950s to a complex military network intricately linked to China's national defence strategy and economic framework," the report explained. As per the International Institute for Strategic Studies, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) has stationed between 70,000 and 120,000 troops on the Tibetan Plateau, with approximately 40,000 to 50,000 based in the Tibet Military District alone.

2025-08-20T08:10:07.056186+00:00 IST

Grenade attack injures six in Balochistan’s Usta Mohammad

At least six people, including four police personnel, were injured in a grenade attack on a police van in the Usta Mohammad district of Balochistan, officials confirmed on Monday, The Balochistan Post (TBP) reported.

2025-08-20T08:09:20.667652+00:00 IST

Pak: Christian leaders stage sit-in in Jaranwala, demand justice

A group of twelve Christian leaders continued their sit-in for a second consecutive day on Sunday in Christian Colony, Jaranwala, protesting the government's alleged failure to deliver justice to the victims of the riots that occurred on August 16, 2023, which were instigated by blasphemy allegations, as reported by Dawn.

2025-08-20T07:49:40.223003+00:00 IST

“More pressure, more cooperation”, says EV Griva

Evgeniy Griva, the Russian deputy trade representative said on Tuesday that that despite the pressure on Russia and its economy, there is an increase in cooperation especially in the financial sphere when it comes to the Rupee-Ruble payments between India and Russia and highlighted that despite the blackmailing the cooperation in financial sphere is safe.

2025-08-20T07:43:43.769294+00:00 IST

Over 12,000 South Koreans sue ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol

A group of over 12,000 South Korean citizens has filed a lawsuit against former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, Kim Keon Hee, seeking compensation for the damages allegedly caused by his imposition of martial law in December last year, Yonhap News Agency reported.

2025-08-20T07:41:07.118904+00:00 IST

Russia's Charge d'Affaires in India slams US Tariffs

Babushkin also hit out at Washington's tariff decision and pressure on New Delhi over Russian crude oil, saying the moves were "unjustified and unilateral."

2025-08-20T07:25:00.712205+00:00 IST

"Friends don't behave like that": Russian diplomat Babushkin on U

Russian Charge d'Affaires Roman Babushkin on Wednesday sharply criticised the US' imposition of 'sanctions' on India, asserting that such actions reflect a lack of trust and disrespect for national sovereignty, while noting that if Washington considered New Delhi its friend, then it wouldn't "behave like that".

2025-08-20T07:24:51.681247+00:00 IST

PoGB traders lead movement against Pakistan’s exploitation

Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) has seen extensive protests for the past 20 days, as merchants, business leaders, and residents continue their sit-ins and rallies against what they label as "illegitimate taxation" and years of exploitation by Islamabad.

2025-08-20T07:19:38.888375+00:00 IST

India-Sri Lanka conclude naval exercise SLINEX-25

The 12th edition of the Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise (SLINEX-25) successfully concluded on August 18, in the western seas off Colombo, as per an official statement by the Sri Lankan Navy.

2025-08-20T06:45:55.923484+00:00 IST

PTM UK Chapter alleges state role in KPK floods

The Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) UK Chapter has raised serious concerns over what it describes as systematic oppression of Pashtuns and a "man-made catastrophe" in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, highlighting both human rights abuses and devastation caused by recent floods in the region.

2025-08-20T06:12:56.619005+00:00 IST

Pakistan PM orders probe into PKR 50 billion gas bill scandal

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a probe into the staggering PKR 50 billion gas billing debacle that has blindsided thousands of industrial and CNG consumers with retroactive charges dating back nearly a decade.

2025-08-20T06:04:29.535024+00:00 IST

Taiwan President inaugurates National Defence Medical University

Taiwan's President Lai Ching te presided over the inauguration of the national defence medical university on Tuesday and appreciated its role in strengthening the capabilities of the Taiwanese Armed Forces.

2025-08-20T05:57:31.633279+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Death toll in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa rises to 365

The death toll in the flood-ravaged province of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has surged to 365, as torrential rains and flash floods continue to batter the region, with new casualties and destruction reported across several districts, Dawn reported.

2025-08-20T05:19:59.772006+00:00 IST

Pak Interior ministry reports 200 cases of child sexual abuse

Pakistan's Interior Ministry informed the Senate on Tuesday that out of the 567 cases of sexual abuse registered in Islamabad between 2021 and June 2025, 200 of them involved children, as reported by Dawn.

2025-08-20T04:47:29.600374+00:00 IST

New phase in India-China ties with consensus on border peace:Amb

Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, on Wednesday, noted the potential of the renewed push in stabilising the bilateral ties between India and China in the wake of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to India and his meeting with the top leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2025-08-20T04:15:03.396281+00:00 IST

Pakistan's Karachi reels under unprecedented monsoon rains

The incessant downpour caused flooding across neighbourhoods, leaving residents frustrated and helpless. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned of more showers to come.

2025-08-20T04:13:15.724102+00:00 IST

US adds 5 items to "high-priority sectors" enforced under UFLPA

The US has intensified its crackdown on forced labour-linked imports from China by adding five additional products to the "high-priority sectors" under the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA), as per a statement by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

2025-08-20T02:59:46.010286+00:00 IST