Asia

"Discussion with Indonesia was very rewarding," All-Party Delegat

Khurshid, while speaking to ANI said that the think tanks held a constructive discussion with the think tanks.

2025-05-29T09:21:14.220710+00:00 IST

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan to engage with global military leadership at Shangri-La Dialogue 2025

Shangri-La Dialogue is Asia's premier defence and security summit that brings together defence ministers, military chiefs, policy makers and strategic experts across the globe.

2025-05-29T07:45:09.422267+00:00 IST

"Indonesia, India...": Indo-Pacific Strategic Intelligence head

In an interview with ANI, Maharani praised all-party delegation for travelling to Indonesia and other nations to communicate India's policy with regards to counter-terrorism.

2025-05-29T07:25:47.620731+00:00 IST

Sikyong Penpa Tsering urges Tibetan unity

During this visit, he spoke to the local Tibetan community at an event hosted by the Tibetan Cultural Society of Vancouver Island, as reported by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).

2025-05-29T07:16:30.133913+00:00 IST

HRCP slam deadly drone strikes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed deep concerns regarding the ongoing drone and quadcopter strikes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which are reported to have resulted in civilian deaths, including those of children, and has called for a thorough investigation as well as improved measures to safeguard civilians.

2025-05-29T06:49:22.023448+00:00 IST

Japan: Tokushima Governor eyes stronger ties with India

Governor Gotoda, who took office two years ago after serving 23 years in Japan's House of Representatives, has introduced bold administrative reforms aimed at transforming the prefecture.

2025-05-29T06:47:29.179535+00:00 IST

China ramps up naval incursions around Taiwan

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Thursday reported Chinese military presence around Taiwan, with eight vessels from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), and one official ship detected operating in the region as of 6am (local time).

2025-05-29T06:35:30.212919+00:00 IST

South Korea's Navy plane carrying 4 people crashes in Pohang

In a notice to reporters, the South Korea's Navy stated, "A P-3 maritime patrol aircraft that took off for training from an air base in Pohang at 1:43 p.m. crashed at a nearby location due to unidentified reasons."

2025-05-29T06:29:58.464112+00:00 IST

"India is peace loving country, we....": BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi

She stated that Operation Sindoor was launched by India to communicate to international community that the nation stands with women of the country.

2025-05-29T06:10:54.474243+00:00 IST

Kathmandu braces for opposing rallies as ruling UML and Royalists

The Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) has called for a cultural parade from Bhrikutimandap to Ratnapark in celebration of Republic Day starting at 10am (local time).

2025-05-29T05:43:04.119290+00:00 IST

"India, Africa have strong relationship": Mozambique envoy

He called India a "good friend" of Africa and emphasised that the two sides can do things together which can benefit the people.

2025-05-29T05:30:28.776218+00:00 IST

"India will not make any distinction between terrorists, country

Stressing New Delhi's policy of not differentiating between terrorists and its sponsor state, JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha, who is leading one of the all-party delegations, Wednesday sought support from the think tank community and academia in Indonesia to influence and enable policymakers to draft strategies for the future against terrorism.

2025-05-29T04:16:31.088992+00:00 IST

Saudi Arabia firm on terrorism, condemns cross-border attacks

The Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, part of the all-party delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda, said Saudi Arabia has taken a strong and clear stand against terrorism and terror financing.

2025-05-29T00:35:52.975251+00:00 IST

"Pakistan must be put back on FATF grey list to curb terror fundi

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi, who is part of the all-party delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, said that Pakistan should be put back on the FATF grey list to curb the funding of terrorist groups.

2025-05-28T22:48:52.000058+00:00 IST

Union MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to visit Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan

Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh will visit Tajikistan and the Kyrgyz Republic from May 29 to June 6 where he will hold multiple bilateral meetings and interactiion with Indian diaspora.

2025-05-28T20:00:16.009307+00:00 IST

India to build Agri promotion center in Bajura District of Nepal

Foundation stone for the construction of building for Agriculture Promotion Centre for Food Grains Collection and Distribution Centre at Muktikot of Bajura, has been laid on Wednesday.

2025-05-28T19:41:05.144320+00:00 IST

"Our relationship, connect, and empathy truly special": EAM

In his address at the Africa Day 2025 celebrations in Delhi on Wednesday, Jaishankar also recalled the COVID-19 pandemic and mentioned that the vaccine apartheid was accentuated by travel restrictions.

2025-05-28T17:58:23.287380+00:00 IST

Bangladesh minority group expresses outrage over lack of arrests

Despite a case being filed, no perpetrators have been detained in the five days since the incident, the group said on Wednesday in a statement.

2025-05-28T17:16:23.104808+00:00 IST

Russia discusses strategy for geo-economic development of Arctic

Opening the forum, Federation Council member Anna Otke delivered a detailed presentation on the "Geo-Economic Vector of the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug."

2025-05-28T16:27:16.055241+00:00 IST

"They were curious to know why India-Pak relations are deteriorat

BJP's Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Manan Kumar Mishra told ANI that the delegation underscored India's need for Operation Sindoor and recounted the conversations they had about Pakistan during their visit.

2025-05-28T16:13:36.987251+00:00 IST

India-Italy relations are on upward trajectory: Jaishankar

In his remarks at Italy's National Day Celebrations, Jaishankar emphasised that India and Italy share maritime interests and a commitment to ensuring freedom of navigation and shipping.

2025-05-28T15:35:00.273455+00:00 IST