Asia

US Defence Secy backs stronger QUAD, security ties with India

The United States on Saturday announced the expansion of its security partnerships with India through robust military exercises while emphasising the amplification of its cooperation within the QUAD and other multilateral frameworks.

2025-05-31T05:53:44.241286+00:00 IST

"We will never give in to nuclear blackmail": EAM Jaishankar

Emphasising that safeguarding the nation's interests remains paramount, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar asserted that India will never succumb to any form of nuclear blackmail.

2025-05-31T05:35:34.305601+00:00 IST

Modern warfare undergoing complex convergence: CDS Gen Chauhan 

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan emphasised the importance of network-centric warfare, where integration and automation across domains become critical, saying that modern warfare is undergoing a complex convergence of tactical, operational and strategic layers.

2025-05-31T04:51:17.131640+00:00 IST

India self-reliant during Op Sindoor: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan  

Highlighting the use of indigenous platforms during Operation Sindoor, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan said that India has also built its own networking infrastructure for air defence without relying on foreign vendors and has integrated radars from multiple sources into a cohesive network across India.

2025-05-31T04:11:16.532472+00:00 IST

"In Pak, nobody seems to be in control," All-Party Delegation

Khurshid highlighted the apparent chaos within Pakistan, citing factions within the army vying for power and the civilian government's lack of control. Despite this, he praised India's restraint and patience in the face of such challenges.

2025-05-31T03:37:20.170978+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 strikes Tibet

As per the NCS, the earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 10km.

2025-05-31T02:48:52.882198+00:00 IST

China hikes military activity around Taiwan

Out of 12, 10 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and eastern ADIZ.

2025-05-31T02:30:59.763078+00:00 IST

“Pakistan is a theocratic state”: John Brittas

"Pakistan is a theocratic state... They chose to be a nation in the name of a religion, and they are triggered by hate. India decided on its path. Two hundred million Muslims are in India, the second-largest Muslim community after Indonesia. This reflects the real character of India..." Brittas said.

2025-05-30T22:13:08.974229+00:00 IST

"Complete hogwash to say we called Pakistan first": Khurshid

Former Minister of External Affairs and Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Friday clarified that India did not initiate contact with Pakistan, but rather received a call from Pakistan's DGMO for cessation of hostilities during Operation Sindoor.

2025-05-30T18:09:06.294261+00:00 IST

“Will not let political interest come before nation’s interest”

"We have all been doing our bit...I might have differences with the ruling party, but I will not let my political interest come before my nation's interest. I will keep working towards what is in the best interest of my nation," he told the Indian diaspora in Jakarta.

2025-05-30T17:33:37.525044+00:00 IST

Delegation came here to expose Pakistani propaganda: Sarangi

"We have come here with only two purposes: to explain India's stand on cross-border terrorism to the international community... and to tell everyone that Pakistan has been indulging in creating false propaganda and peddling lies... We had a very fruitful interaction with everyone who matters in Indonesia," Sarangi said while addressing the gathering here.

2025-05-30T17:28:18.227318+00:00 IST

“India ab andar ghus ke marega”: JD (U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha

"The new India will not just share information and data. If anything happens to the country, 'India ab andar ghus ke marega'...PM Modi said very clearly that this is the new normal. Our nation is progressing, and there is peace," said Jha.

2025-05-30T16:45:58.790172+00:00 IST

Monsoon arrives 15 days early in Nepal

Usually, the monsoon clouds start entering Nepal from June 13, but this time, they entered a fortnight earlier than usual. They typically last until the end of September.

2025-05-30T16:41:15.334530+00:00 IST

Indonesia declares support for India in fight against terrorism

CPI (M) MP John Brittas, who is part of the all-party delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, said the country understands India's concerns about terrorism and has declared its intent to support India.

2025-05-30T16:24:42.461782+00:00 IST

"Time to stand shoulder to shoulder": Former Danish Ambassador

Freddy Svane, former Danish Ambassador to India, on Friday lauded the all-party delegation's initiative to raise awareness about terrorism globally. He appreciated their efforts to convey the message that terror must be fought collectively.

2025-05-30T16:10:27.416244+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi holds "warm, engaging" talks with NZ's Dy PM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met with New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, during his two-day official visit to India.

2025-05-30T15:15:59.243668+00:00 IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor meets former Colombian Prez

All-Party Delegation Leader and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said met with former President Cesar Augusto Gaviria Trujillo, leader of the Colombian Liberal Party.

2025-05-30T14:26:49.988798+00:00 IST

"Delighted to tell you that everyone condemned April 22 incident"

The all-party parliamentary delegation member, JP MP Aparajita Sarangi on Friday highlighted that everyone they met in Indonesia condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and Pakistan and appreciated India's efforts to promote peace and eliminate terrorism.

2025-05-30T14:10:11.794737+00:00 IST

"India emerging as geopolitical giant": New Zealand FM

New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, on Friday emphasised the strengthening partnership between New Zealand and India in various areas. He noted India's emergence as a geopolitical giant and vital security actor in the region.

2025-05-30T13:03:04.908081+00:00 IST

"Anti-India resolutions of OIC countries hurts Indian Muslims": Indian envoy thanks Indonesia for supporting New Delhi's stand on terrorism

He also thanked Indonesia for supporting India's stand on terrorism, thwarting Pakistan's effort to criticise India on the Kashmir issue at a recent meeting of OIC Parliamentary Union held in Jakarta.

2025-05-30T12:49:28.449138+00:00 IST

Baloch Women Forum condemns abduction of student Mahjabeen Baloch

The Baloch Women Forum (BWF) has vehemently denounced the reported enforced disappearance of Mahjabeen Baloch, a 24-year-old student from Basima, who was allegedly taken by security forces from Civil Hospital Quetta on Wednesday, as per a report by The Balochistan Post (TBP).

2025-05-30T12:29:37.364801+00:00 IST