Asia

"Ex UK PM showed great interest in the work being done in Delhi"

Blair also met General Secretary of Telugu Desam Party, Lokesh Nara and Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo.

2025-06-19T14:10:35.821717+00:00 IST

Taiwan slams China-Central Asia Summit statement

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Taipei criticised the inclusion of an inaccurate assertion that Taiwan is part of China in a joint statement adopted by Beijing and five of its Central Asian allies during a recent summit, as stated in a report from Focus Taiwan on Thursday.

2025-06-19T12:17:39.934007+00:00 IST

Bangladesh NSA meets US Deputy Secretary of State

Bangladesh's National Security Adviser (NSA) Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday met with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau at the State Department in Washington, DC, Bangladesh Chief Adviser's Press Wing said in a statement on Thursday.

2025-06-19T09:27:39.324606+00:00 IST

HRCP slams Pakistan’s 2025‑26 budget for freezing minimum wage

HRCP highlighted that the budget provides minimal support for low-income groups who are already coping with the ongoing inflation crisis that began in 2022 and extended through 2024.

2025-06-19T09:27:15.771208+00:00 IST

Mahrang Baloch's sister accuses prison authorities of harrassing

Despite waiting since 10 am, she claimed that Superintendent Hameedullah Pechehi delayed the process for hours before ultimately refusing to sign or seal the document.

2025-06-19T08:55:16.098855+00:00 IST

PM Modi thanks Croatia PM Plenkovic upon receiving reprint of first printed Sanskrit grammar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to his Croatian counterpart upon receiving the reprint of the first printed Sanskrit grammar.

2025-06-19T08:51:23.884650+00:00 IST

PM Modi arrives in Delhi after concluding his three-nation visit

PM Modi arrived in Delhi on Thursday after concluding his three-nation visit to Canada, Croatia and Cyprus.

2025-06-19T08:49:21.253203+00:00 IST

Taiwanese Prez thanks G7 for support on Taiwan Strait stability

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te expressed his appreciation to the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) for their backing of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and their worries regarding China's destabilising actions in the area.

2025-06-19T08:25:26.146375+00:00 IST

Balochistan: CPEC Highway blocked on enforced disappearance

Family members and residents in Turbat, the main city of Balochistan's Kech district, staged a sit-in protest on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) highway following the alleged enforced disappearance of Yawar Habib, son of Habib Baloch, outside the Turbat High Court on June 16, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-06-19T08:14:14.279287+00:00 IST

Incredible India: PM Modi’s presents exquisite gifts to leaders

Bringing to the world the beauty and intricacies of Indian craftsmanship, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented gifts to world leaders attending the G7 Summit which took place in Kananaskis, Canada, earlier this week.

2025-06-19T08:13:29.993025+00:00 IST

A look at PM Modi's gifts for Presidents of South Africa, Mexico

This brass dokra horse from Chhattisgarh is a handmade artwork created using an ancient metal casting method called the lost-wax technique. Made by tribal artisans, each piece is unique and shows a mix of traditional and modern styles.

2025-06-19T08:10:12.156917+00:00 IST

India’s artisanal legacy shines bright in PM's gifts for Canada

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented gifts to the Canadian leadership, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, during the PM Modi's visit to Canada earlier this week to attend the G7 Summit at Kananaskis.

2025-06-19T07:31:18.989394+00:00 IST

'What Trump says today may not be true tomorrow': KP Fabian

Former Envoy KP Fabian provided insights into how the Israel-Iran conflict might turn out and hoped on how a ceasefire may come soon. He has also listed the possible rationale behind Trump hosting Pakistan Army chief for lunch at the White House.

2025-06-19T07:06:46.419778+00:00 IST

PML-N reveals 2,500 Pak bureaucrats hold dual nationality

While participating in the ongoing budget debate on Wednesday, Khan said that he had moved a bill in the House, demanding a ban on dual nationality of bureaucrats, which was unanimously passed by the Senate committee, but it has not come to the House for consideration yet.

2025-06-19T06:28:42.816106+00:00 IST

PM Modi gifts silver candle stand to Croatia's PM Plenkovic

This silver candle stand from Rajasthan is a beautiful example of the region's traditional metalwork. Handmade by skilled artisans, it features detailed floral and geometric designs created using age-old engraving techniques. Its elegant shape and fine patterns give it a royal and timeless look.

2025-06-19T05:12:38.414625+00:00 IST

Bilingual website inaugurated for Dalai Lama's birthday

President of Central Tibetan Administration, Sikyong ( political leader) Penpa Tsering inaugurates the bilingual websites dedicated to the year-long celebration of the 14th Dalai Lama's 90th birthday.

2025-06-19T04:48:25.658253+00:00 IST

Indian Foreign Policy : Purpose and pragmatism

India's foreign engagements have entered a new phase of dynamism and purpose, driven by its commitment to strategic autonomy and multilateral cooperation. In the recent years, India's relations with global powers have deepened, with the partnerships reflecting India's evolving role on the global platform.

2025-06-19T04:33:58.751413+00:00 IST

"Situation in Iran bad, Indian Govt evacuated us from our doors":

After arriving in Delhi from the conflict zone in Iran under India's Operation Sindhu, Indian students expressed their gratitude to the central government for evacuating them directly from their doorstep. They described the situation in Iran as "bad", noting that people there are extremely "scared".

2025-06-19T04:28:31.100222+00:00 IST

Indian Foreign Policy: Ambition with action

Over the last ten years, India's global footprint has expanded thereby ensuring India's voice resonating across global platforms. From the presidency at the G20 Summit, to initiatives such as the Vaccine Maitri program, in the last 11 years, India has emerged as a global leader through impactful initiatives that blend vision with execution.

2025-06-19T03:39:24.723518+00:00 IST