Asia

Indian Oil refiners continue to source oil from Russia

Their supply decisions are guided by price, grade of crude, inventories, logistics and other economic factors, the sources revealed.

2025-08-02T04:22:37.570004+00:00 IST

Bangladesh needs fundamental reforms, says NCP Joint Convener

The student-led National Citizen Party in Bangladesh is pushing for democratic reforms, transparency, and internal party democracy ahead of the uprising anniversary. Formed after Sheikh Hasina's ouster, the party supports minority rights, improved law and order, and fair elections under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.

2025-08-02T04:00:41.446419+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects Chinese incursions around territory

As per the MND, out of 11 aircraft, four crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ (Air Defense Identification Zone).

2025-08-02T03:41:05.818410+00:00 IST

IDF airdrops Gaza aid with allies, denies starvation claims

The Israeli military, with help from six countries, airdropped food aid into Gaza. IDF Chief Eyal Zamir denied accusations of causing starvation, blaming Hamas instead. He said if no hostage deal is reached soon, the fighting in Gaza will continue without pause.

2025-08-02T03:33:36.841790+00:00 IST

Pakistan renews Afghan deportation drive

Pakistan has restarted its Afghan deportation drive, ordering thousands to leave the southwest, Dawn reported. Around 5,000 Afghans gathered at the Chaman border on Friday. Over one million have left since 2023 as Pakistan faces security and economic challenges and accuses Afghans of involvement in militant attacks.

2025-08-02T03:21:49.927013+00:00 IST

Taliban stripped Afghan women of rights: US Report

The report addresses issues such as US aid to Afghanistan, the situation of women and girls, security, the economy, counter-narcotics efforts, recent developments, SIGAR's monitoring process, the conclusion of its mission, and the role of other US government agencies in overseeing Afghanistan's affairs.

2025-08-02T03:19:38.072060+00:00 IST

Kabul residents demand action over worsening power outages

Kabul residents are facing severe power outages, with some getting less than six hours of electricity daily. They urge the authorities and Breshna to take urgent action. Former Breshna CEO says long-term infrastructure upgrades are needed to resolve the crisis, reported Tolo News.

2025-08-02T02:27:34.823168+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 hits Afghanistan

An Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 hit Afghanistan in the early hours of Saturday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

2025-08-02T01:07:09.604541+00:00 IST

Israeli envoy inaugurates two synagogues in Alibaug 

Consul General of Israel to Midwest India, Kobbi Shoshani, on Thursday inaugurated two synagogues in Alibaug in Maharashtra's Raigad district.

2025-08-01T22:26:18.437730+00:00 IST

India launches four projects partnered with UN

In a post on social media platform X, MEA stated, "Fostering South-South cooperation to achieve SDG goals. The first phase of four projects in nine partner countries, under the aegis of 'India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative', was launched today by Secretary (West) @Tanmaya_Lal. Heads of Missions, UN Resident Coordinator Mr. Shombi Sharp, diplomats, officials from ITEC implementing institutes, UN agencies & other partner organizations graced the event. The projects focus on food security, health, vocational training & census preparedness."

2025-08-01T20:35:28.001514+00:00 IST

India rejects "baseless" UK parliamentary committee report

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We have seen the references to India in the report and categorically reject these baseless allegations."

2025-08-01T18:12:13.379243+00:00 IST

India launches development projects under UN Global South

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar initially announced the initiative in September 2023 during the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Since then, the Ministry of External Affairs and the UN team in India have been working jointly to identify and plan SDG-focused projects under the programme.

2025-08-01T17:31:44.853081+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy in Ireland advises citizens to take precautions

The Indian Embassy in Ireland has advised all citizens to take precautions and be aware of their surroundings for their personal security following a recent increase in physical attacks against Indian nationals in the country.

2025-08-01T17:16:35.696324+00:00 IST

Partnership with the US has weathered several challenges: MEA

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at the regular media briefing that the bilateral partnership with the United States has weathered several transitions and challenges and the two countries share a comprehensive global strategic partnership.

2025-08-01T16:58:19.237583+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy working to assist stranded workers in Saudi: Govt

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha regarding "Repatriation and Welfare of Indian Workers Stranded in Saudi Arabia."

2025-08-01T16:52:01.450126+00:00 IST

Nepal observes the festival of five summer gifts- the Yala Pancha

Barefooted monks walked around the ancient town receiving alms and chanting hymns and prayers. This festival is celebrated by Bajrayana Buddhists, especially Shakyas and Bajracharyas, from the Newar community of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Panauti and Banepa.

2025-08-01T15:52:34.744485+00:00 IST

India, Germany strengthen semiconductor collaboration at 7th FIT

The 7th edition of the Fraunhofer Innovation and Technology Platform (FIT) 2025 reinforced the strategic partnership between India and Germany in the critical sectors of microelectronics and semiconductors.

2025-08-01T12:58:28.432038+00:00 IST

"Steady time-tested": MEA says ties with Russia stand on "merit"

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, during the weekly media briefing, emphasised that India's relations with any country are based on their own merit and shouldn't be viewed through the lens of third countries

2025-08-01T12:47:47.962864+00:00 IST

Widespread protests erupt at Sost Port in PoGB

Protests among traders and residents in the Sost Port area of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) have surged in recent days, with demonstrators calling for an end to what they describe as "unjust taxation" and systematic exploitation by federal officials, as reported by WTV.

2025-08-01T12:37:31.348868+00:00 IST

Taken note of US sanctions, looking into it: MEA

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during weekly media briefing stated that India has taken note of the sanctions and is currently reviewing the situation.

2025-08-01T12:35:13.747983+00:00 IST

S Korea eyeing Indian healthcare professionals to address ageing

South Korea is looking to India's healthcare professionals to help tackle its looming demographic crisis, as the country fast becomes one of the world's oldest societies, Lim Sang Woo, Charge d'Affaires at the Korean Embassy here, said on Friday.

2025-08-01T12:09:10.532225+00:00 IST