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India, Singapore to hold 3rd ministerial roundtable on August 13

The 3rd round of the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) will be held in New Delhi on 13 August 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.

2025-08-12T03:27:56.305243+00:00 IST

“Palestinian journalists targeted for a long time": Ambassador

Palestinian Ambassador Abdullah Abu Shawesh said Palestinian journalists, including Anas al-Sharif, have long been targeted. He also appreciated Indian Parliamentarians for showing consistent support and solidarity with the Palestinian people.

2025-08-12T02:21:54.023056+00:00 IST

China shamelessly pillages tech from the West 

In the olden days, raping and pillaging were common methods of accumulating earthly treasure. Such violent means are frowned upon in the modern world, but that has not stopped many nations from using more refined methods to achieve the same effect.

2025-08-12T02:01:27.844333+00:00 IST

British author slams Pakistan Army Chief's nuclear threats

British political commentator and author David Vance has strongly criticised Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's nuclear threats, calling them "absolutely scandalous and disgraceful."

2025-08-12T00:53:52.862347+00:00 IST

If Putin agrees to ceasefire, it could take heat off India: Exper

Ahead of US President Donald Trump's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Michael Kugelman, a Washington, DC-based South Asia analyst, emphasised that there is a "strong link" between the Trump-Putin meeting and the tariffs imposed on India.

2025-08-12T00:07:25.949621+00:00 IST

US designates BLA, its alias the Majeed Brigade, an FTO

The US Department of State has designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its alias, the Majeed Brigade, as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO), and adding the Majeed Brigade as an alias to BLA's previous Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) designation.

2025-08-11T20:42:14.037496+00:00 IST

"It is a very absurd statement:" Former member of security on Pak

Devasher, while speaking to ANI, said that any issue should be discussed in a civil leadership, but the US is encouraging the military leadership.

2025-08-11T20:41:57.529554+00:00 IST

"Foreign Secretary, Commerce Secretary answered 50 questions"

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor shared insights from the Committee of External Affairs Meeting, where several issues such as the India-US ties and how the relationship is important were discussed during the meeting, which lasted around three hours on Monday.

2025-08-11T19:52:05.437932+00:00 IST

"High tariffs present both challenge and opportunity for Brazil"

Haczynski, while speaking to ANI, said that the Brazilian side expressed their willingness to increase their cooperation with India.

2025-08-11T19:47:43.583242+00:00 IST

Nepal Court denies release request of ex-Home Minister Lamichhane

A single bench of Judge Narayan Prasad Sapkota refused to let Lamichhane out, though he had submitted an application for release in connection with the Butwan-based Supreme Saving and Credit Cooperative fraud case.

2025-08-11T17:49:43.964011+00:00 IST

Philippines accelerates TB elimination drive

In line with the United Nations target to find and treat 2.1 million Tuberculosis cases in the country by 2027, the Philippines' Health Department is stepping up its commitment to strengthen community-level screening and diagnosis through India-made innovative Truenat® systems and ultra-portable X-ray devices.

2025-08-11T17:36:14.796541+00:00 IST

We are not going to surrender to nuclear blackmail": Tharoor

Tharoor emphasised that India knows how to handle threats both in the air and on the ground, expressing confidence in the country's ability to respond to such situations. He noted that the Ministry of External Affairs has given a fitting reply to Munir's comments, dismissing the nuclear blackmail.

2025-08-11T17:30:52.845273+00:00 IST

'Munir's statements provided oxygen to terrorist attack'

Ramesh expressed dismay over the American establishment's special treatment of General Munir, given his past statements. Ramesh questioned the implications of such diplomatic engagements on India's relations with the US, especially considering Trump's claims of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.

2025-08-11T17:26:15.775792+00:00 IST

PM Modi speaks with President Zelenskyy, reaffirms support for efforts aimed at earliest restoration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday had a telephone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during which he reaffirmed India's steadfast and consistent position for the peaceful settlement of the Ukraine conflict and support for efforts aimed at restoration of peace.

2025-08-11T14:22:41.474866+00:00 IST

Aus Army Chief meets senior leadership of Indian Armed Forces

The Australian Army Chief will travel to Agra tomorrow to visit the 50 (Independent) Parachute Brigade, also known as the Shatrujeet Brigade, a specialised airborne formation of the Indian Army headquartered in Agra.

2025-08-11T14:05:21.183503+00:00 IST

Human Rights organisations accuse China of 75-year genocide

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) stands accused of mass killings, forced assimilation, cultural eradication, and industrial-scale forced labour, all while profiting from the region's vast reserves of strategic minerals, according to the report by Cfact.

2025-08-11T12:58:42.271283+00:00 IST

Australian Army Chief Lt Gen Stuart calls on COAS General Dwivedi

The Australian Chief of Army, Lt General Simon Stuart, called on COAS General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday, as per the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADG PI). They held discussions focused on deepening military-to-military engagement. The Australian Army Chief was also briefed on Operation Sindoor.

2025-08-11T12:35:29.766839+00:00 IST

Pakistan: BYC condemns targeting of political workers

BYC said that it condemned the enforced disappearance of the National Democratic Party's Central Organising Committee Member Sana Ullah Baloch.

2025-08-11T12:30:01.353951+00:00 IST

Jaishankar wishes people of Chad on country's Independence Day

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday extended greetings to Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Sabre Fadoul, the Government, and people of Chad on their Independence Day, highlighting the strong diplomatic ties between India and Chad.

2025-08-11T11:45:30.056250+00:00 IST

Landslide and glacial floods kill 8 volunteers, ravage homes

Many others were injured and taken to nearby hospitals, where emergency services have been placed on high alert.

2025-08-11T11:13:07.565235+00:00 IST

“Nuclear sabre-rattling is Pakistan’s stock-in-trade": MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday issued a strong statement in response to remarks reportedly made by the Pakistani Chief of Army Staff during his visit to the United States.

2025-08-11T09:32:15.788476+00:00 IST