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PM Modi, Maldives leaders observe special parade

PM Modi attended the 60th Independence Day celebrations of Maldives at the Republic Square, in Male.

2025-07-26T12:55:57.928483+00:00 IST

PM Modi "delighted" to meet ITEC beneficiaries in Maldives

PM Modi said that the ITEC initiative focusses on capacity building.

2025-07-26T12:53:17.560561+00:00 IST

PM Modi attends Maldives Independence day celebrations

Prime Minister Modi is the 'Guest of Honour' at the event. Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu also present.

2025-07-26T12:40:03.171028+00:00 IST

USNS Bowditch vessel departs from Port Blair

This port visit demonstrates US and India's shared democratic values and mutual commitment to advancing security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region through strengthened maritime partnership.

2025-07-26T12:02:13.971940+00:00 IST

21,000 gather in Zanskar for Dalai Lama’s Dharma teachings

According to the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), an estimated 21,000 people, monks, nuns, laypeople, and schoolchildren, assembled on July 25, for a special Dharma discourse held at Karsha Phodrang, Ladakh.

2025-07-26T11:21:47.277066+00:00 IST

If you break law, your visa can be revoked for life: US embassy

In a post on X, the Embassy stated, "The United States is a society of law and order. Crimes like assault by foreign visitors will not be tolerated. If you break the law in the United States, your U.S. visa can be revoked, and you may be ineligible to return to the United States - FOR LIFE."

2025-07-26T11:04:41.273544+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.4 strikes Myanmar

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 85km.

2025-07-26T10:50:39.281359+00:00 IST

Taiwan and Somaliland deepen ties with landmark coast guard agree

According to the Taipei Times, Lai welcomed the delegation, which included Somaliland Minister of the Presidency Khadir Hussein Abdi, Admiral Ahmed Hurre Hariye of the Somaliland Coast Guard, and Mohamed Omar Hagi Mohamoud, the president's lead foreign affairs adviser.

2025-07-26T10:45:30.369433+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets members of different political parties of Maldives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a meeting with various political party members during his two-day visit to Maldives. He highlighted that the meeting reflected bipartisan support for the strong and time-tested friendship between India and the Maldives.

2025-07-26T09:32:56.976989+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s energy collapse hits paying citizens

Numerous residents of Peshawar have claimed that the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) is imposing severe power outages on them, even though they consistently pay their electricity bills, Dawn News reported.

2025-07-26T09:07:10.561349+00:00 IST

Senior Pak officer among 23 killed as BLA expands guerrilla war

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has asserted responsibility for a series of simultaneous armed operations throughout various areas of Balochistan, claiming that its fighters killed a minimum of 23 members of the Pakistani military, including a high-ranking officer, and caused substantial damage to military facilities and assets linked to intelligence, The Balochistan post reported.

2025-07-26T08:44:20.236377+00:00 IST

Pak: TikToker Sumeera Rajput poisoned for refusing marriage

In yet another grim reflection of the worsening human rights situation in Pakistan, TikTok content creator Sumeera Rajput was found dead under suspicious circumstances at her home in the Bago Wah area of Sindh's Ghotki district, Geo News reported. The case has sparked outrage as allegations of forced marriage and poisoning surface, highlighting the deep-rooted violence faced by women and digital creators in the country.

2025-07-26T08:39:36.911263+00:00 IST

752 Missing, 117 Killed: BYC says Pak silencing Baloch voices

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) released its semi-annual human rights report (January-June 2025) during a press conference held at the Karachi Press Club, highlighting what it described as systematic and widespread state repression across Balochistan, The Balochistan Post (TBP) reported.

2025-07-26T08:09:36.096136+00:00 IST

Japan's Shiga Prefecture strengthens global partnerships

To promote regional revitalisation, Shiga Prefecture aims to strengthen its overseas relationships, with Hiyoshi Ecological Services contributing to this policy.

2025-07-26T07:43:23.924797+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets Maldives Speaker Abdulla, former President Nasheed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Speaker of the Parliament, Abdul Raheem Abdulla and former President Mohamed Nasheed, on Saturday, on the second day of his visit to the Maldives. He welcomed the formation of the India-Maldives Parliamentary Friendship Group in the 20th Majlis and underscored how Maldives will always be a valued pillar of India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Mahasagar vision.

2025-07-26T07:33:01.045704+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets Maldives VP; discusses infra, climate change

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Vice President of Maldives, Hussain Mohamed Latheef, on Saturday. PM Modi said that the leaders discussed the key pillars of India-Maldives friendship, such as technology, infrastructure, energy, and climate change.

2025-07-26T06:45:34.348739+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy issues advisory amid Thailand-Cambodia clashes

The Embassy of India in Cambodia issued a travel advisory on Saturday for Indian nationals, advising them to avoid travelling to border areas due to the ongoing clashes on the Thailand-Cambodia border.

2025-07-26T04:51:24.848962+00:00 IST

Nepali PM Oli makes aerial survey of drought-hit Madhesh Province

Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli flew onboard the Nepal Army helicopter to the drought-hit Madhesh province, taking stock of the situation with a food crisis looming ahead.

2025-07-26T03:47:07.516766+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.4 hits Nepal

There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.

2025-07-26T02:55:03.361965+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects Chinese military activity near its territory

Taiwan's Ministry of Defence (MND) recorded on Saturday sorties by 17 PLA Aircraft and detected 7 PLAN vessels operating around its territory.

2025-07-26T02:25:31.574326+00:00 IST

Cambodia-Thailand border clashes: UNSC convenes urgent meeting

Cambodia has alleged that Thailand launched "unprovoked, premeditated and deliberate attacks on Cambodian positions along the border areas. Thailand has officially submitted a letter to the UNSC, presenting evidence that Cambodia initiated the armed conflict in the latest exchanges of gunfire between the two countries.

2025-07-26T02:13:14.127623+00:00 IST