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Pakistan: Bus plummets into pond near Ahmedabad town, 2 dead, 13

The bus was en route from Gujranwala to Zafarwal when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, which overturned and fell into a roadside pond. Several passengers, including women and children, were trapped inside the submerged vehicle.

2025-08-06T08:33:03.225515+00:00 IST

Residents of PoGB appeal for urgent government relief

Residents in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) are grappling with the aftermath of recent floods that have devastated homes, farmland, and essential infrastructure.

2025-08-06T08:32:32.564589+00:00 IST

Japan PM vows to "prevent such a calamity from happening again"

Speaking at a press conference after attending a memorial ceremony in Hiroshima, western Japan, Ishiba reiterated his government's commitment to peace and nuclear disarmament. He dismissed suggestions of Japan entering a NATO-like nuclear-sharing arrangement with the United States, which became Tokyo's closest ally in the postwar era, Kyodo News reported.

2025-08-06T08:22:26.796503+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 strikes Afghanistan

As per the statement, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 47km.

2025-08-06T08:19:06.723371+00:00 IST

Sweden, Norway, Denmark pledge USD 500m to Ukraine

The aid follows a proposal initially supported by US President Donald Trump, in which the US would provide the weapons while European allies cover the cost, as per Khaama Press.

2025-08-06T08:02:51.316153+00:00 IST

PoJK activist Amjad Ayub Mirza slams Section 144 imposition

Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir activist Amjad Ayub Mirza has criticised the enforcement of Section 144 across Balochistan for 15 days, a regulation that bans gatherings of more than five individuals.

2025-08-06T06:52:21.023199+00:00 IST

PTI to intensify protests on August 14, announces Asad Qaiser

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader and former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser has announced that the party's protest movement will enter its second phase on August 14, the country's Independence Day.

2025-08-06T06:49:15.537711+00:00 IST

Human Rights Watch notes int'l community failure in Afghanistan

A new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has stated that the international community has failed to take meaningful action to stop ongoing human rights abuses in Afghanistan since the Taliban took over in 2021, Khaama Press reported.

2025-08-06T06:35:17.281980+00:00 IST

9 PTI lawmakers de-notified over May 9 case convictions

In a significant setback for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party founded by Imran Khan, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has de-notified nine PTI lawmakers, including prominent leaders such as Senator Shibli Faraz and Omar Ayub Khan

2025-08-06T06:13:25.955431+00:00 IST

Pak announces formal repatriation of Afghan refugees to begin on

The Pakistan government on Wednesday announced that the formal repatriation and deportation of over 1.3 million Afghan refugees holding Proof of Registration (PoR) cards will begin on September 1.

2025-08-06T04:46:29.172444+00:00 IST

Philippines, India launch commemorative stamps on 75th

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Tuesday said that the commemorative stamps reflect the strong bond of friendship between the two nations.

2025-08-06T03:34:04.034980+00:00 IST

China ramps up military activity around territory

Of the 16 sorties, eight crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and eastern ADIZ (Air Defence Identification Zone).

2025-08-06T02:23:33.253224+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar meets German MP, discusses global issues and coope

According to MEA, Germany is one of India's most valued partners in Europe. The two countries share a strong strategic partnership, which has grown steadily over the decades since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1951. In March 2021, both sides marked 70 years of diplomatic ties.

2025-08-06T01:37:54.945098+00:00 IST

JP Nadda meets Philippines President Marcos in Delhi as part of '

The meeting came on the sidelines of Marcos Jr.'s five-day state visit to India. Calling it one of the "most productive and constructive" visits he has ever had, the Philippines President said it reflected the "enduring closeness" between the two countries.

2025-08-06T01:13:20.873765+00:00 IST

Three Pakistani soldiers killed in Balochistan IED blast

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for the attack. According to the report, the incident occurred around 8:00 pm (local time) when a bulletproof military vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device (IED) in the Gargina area of Nushki.

2025-08-05T23:59:51.498943+00:00 IST

India, Philippines elevate ties to Strategic Partnership

India and Philippines on Tuesday decided to elevate their ties to a Strategic Partnership with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr agreeing for expeditious conclusion of the negotiations of the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between India and the Philippines for further promotion of mutual trade.

2025-08-05T22:02:10.429306+00:00 IST

Philippines President Marcos calls India visit “productive and co

Speaking at the banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Marcos Jr. said, "It has been one of my most productive and constructive visits that I have ever had and I attribute this to the enduring closeness between the Philippines and India."

2025-08-05T20:19:13.695292+00:00 IST

PM Modi announces free e-visas to tourists from Philippines

"We welcome the decision of the Philippines to grant visa-free entry to Indian tourists. India, in turn, has decided to extend the facility of free e-visas to tourists from the Philippines. Efforts will also be made to launch direct flights between Delhi and Manila within this year," PM Modi said.

2025-08-05T18:17:34.987013+00:00 IST

Philippines supports India's request to expedite AITIGA trade rev

"Philippines also supported our request to expedite the AITIGA trade review, which we hope will conclude before the end of the year," MEA Secretary (East), Periasamy Kumaran, stated during a special press briefing on the occasion of the state visit of the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr, to India.

2025-08-05T18:01:05.218694+00:00 IST

India-Philippines deepen defence, maritime cooperation:MEA

India and the Philippines have agreed to expand their growing defence partnership with a strong emphasis on defence industry collaboration, maritime security, and strategic cooperation across emerging domains such as space, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Tuesday.

2025-08-05T16:54:29.392565+00:00 IST

India backs free navigation, commerce in South China Sea: MEA

India on Tuesday reiterated its steadfast position on the South China Sea, asserting its support for freedom of navigation, overflight, and legitimate commerce through the region, which it views as part of the "global commons", noting that the stance is rooted in international law, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

2025-08-05T16:30:06.965905+00:00 IST