Asia

Ex-diplomat slams Pak for ‘paying homage’ to terrorists on I-Day

Speaking to ANI, Sikri said that Pakistan is a "terror monger of terrorism" and India must be wary of it.

2025-08-17T01:39:37.458548+00:00 IST

Issue of additional tariff may be put in abeyance: Ex-diplomat

Speaking to ANI, Sikri suggested that the issue of tariffs on Russia's oil sales to China, India, and the EU may have been discussed by Trump with Putin.

2025-08-17T01:21:41.377517+00:00 IST

Trump needs to force Europe, Ukraine to agree on terms...: Sikri

Speaking to ANI, Sikri noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin has made it clear that Ukraine must not move towards NATO membership and that territories claimed by Russia will not be returned.

2025-08-17T01:20:05.862068+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar meets new South Korean FM, vows deeper cooperation

The meeting coincided wth the 10th anniversary of India-Republic of Korea (ROK) Special Strategic Partnership.

2025-08-17T00:18:01.249027+00:00 IST

Union minister Jitendra Singh welcomes Shubhanshu Shukla in Delhi

In a post on X, Singh wrote, "A moment of pride for India! A moment of glory for ISRO! A moment of gratitude to the dispensation that facilitated this under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi. India's Space glory touches the Indian soil... as the iconic son of Mother India, Gaganyatri Shubhanshu Shukla lands at Delhi in the early hours of morning today. Accompanying him, another equally accomplished Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, one of the astronauts selected for India's first Human mission Gaganyaan who was India's designated backup for the mission to the International Space Station ISS."

2025-08-16T22:25:32.034838+00:00 IST

Shubhanshu Shukla arrives in Delhi

Shukla was received at the airport by Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

2025-08-16T21:34:11.815491+00:00 IST

Trump should tell Americans about "mistaken policy": Sachs

Sachs said Trump should have made a speech explaining to American people "mistaken" US policy.

2025-08-16T21:06:08.134378+00:00 IST

'Trump, Putin may have agreed to outlines of deal in Alaska'

Former diplomat KP Fabian has said that though there was no deal concerning Ukraine conflict during summit meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, it is possible that the two leaders "have agreed on the outlines of a deal" which they would not like to publicise for diplomatic reasons.

2025-08-16T20:27:33.977788+00:00 IST

US team not coming to India for next round of trade negotiations

"US Trade team not coming to India for the next round of trade negotiations. The US team was scheduled to visit India on 25th August for the 6th round of negotiations," government sources told ANI.

2025-08-16T19:48:04.470732+00:00 IST

Shubhanshu Shukla heads back to India

Earlier on Saturday, Shukla shared an emotional note on X while boarding a flight to New Delhi, reflecting on his year-long training and the bonds he built during the mission.  

2025-08-16T19:36:01.564618+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 strikes Afghanistan

As per the statement, the earthquake took place at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-08-16T18:44:54.637007+00:00 IST

Balochistan: Mother of slain teen in Mastung demands justice

A mother protesting the killing of her teenage son by Pakistani security forces in Balochistan's Mastung district has alleged that police threatened her with arrest or enforced disappearance, The Balochistan Post reported.

2025-08-16T18:07:18.152748+00:00 IST

Shanghai’s diplomatic, business and Indian community gather

The event brought together dignitaries from the Shanghai Municipal People's Government, provincial governments of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and distinguished members of the diplomatic corps, members of the Indian community, and friends of India in a celebration of India's rich heritage and enduring global partnerships. Consul Generals of over 30 nations, including Australia, South Korea, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore and Malaysia, graced the occasion with their presence, it said.

2025-08-16T17:08:34.529279+00:00 IST

Jaishankar, Lammy discuss Ukraine developments 

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his British counterpart Foreign Secretary David Lammy spoke over the phone on Saturday and discussed Ukraine developments and other issues

2025-08-16T16:59:41.918869+00:00 IST

PM Modi thanks Zelenskyy for Independence Day wishes

"Thank you President Zelenskyy for your warm greetings. I deeply value the joint commitment to forging even closer ties between India and Ukraine. We earnestly wish our friends in Ukraine a future marked by peace, progress and prosperity," PM Modi said.

2025-08-16T16:43:56.307343+00:00 IST

South Korean FM emphasises cultural ties with India

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, who is on a visit to India, has called for deepening cultural relations between the two countries and said that young people in his country are fascinated by India's culture and that youth in India are also taking greater interest in different aspects of South Korean culture.

2025-08-16T15:49:42.675100+00:00 IST

“May India-Israel friendship continue to flourish”: PM Modi

"Thank you PM Netanyahu for your warm wishes. May India-Israel friendship continue to flourish...may both countries further strengthen and deepen this relationship bringing peace, development as well as security to our people," PM Modi said in a post on X.

2025-08-16T14:50:45.527924+00:00 IST

“We are strongly against any terrorist attack":  Cho Hyun

In an interview with ANI, Cho Hyun said South Korea is firmly against terrorism.

2025-08-16T14:33:19.831349+00:00 IST

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to visit Nepal on August 17, to ad

India and Nepal, according to MEA, share strong and friendly ties that have seen steady progress in recent years across different areas of cooperation.

2025-08-16T14:18:22.975263+00:00 IST

'Significant changes in India under PM Modi's leadership'

Noting that he had good meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun recalled his tenure in Delhi as Ambassador from 2015 to 2017, stating that significant changes were made in India under Prime Minister Modi's leadership and that "more good changes" have been made during the past ten years.

2025-08-16T13:35:54.395675+00:00 IST

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on India visit from Aug 18: MEA

"During his visit, he will hold the 24th round of the Special Representatives' (SR) Talks on the India-China boundary question with India's SR, NSA Shri Doval. EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar will hold a bilateral meeting with Mr. Wang Yi", the MEA said in the statement.

2025-08-16T13:14:48.203250+00:00 IST