Asia

Jha leads Indian delegation in Seoul

An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha met Sung il-Jong, Chairman of South Korea's National Defence Committee, in Seoul as part of India's global diplomatic outreach following the Pahalgam terror attack. The delegation discussed the region's peace and security challenges, with Congress leader Salman Khurshid highlighting adversaries' efforts to disrupt Kashmir's progress and India's ongoing Operation Sindoor in response to cross-border terrorism.

2025-05-26T09:20:08.827577+00:00 IST

South Korean experts express support for Op Sindoor

The visit of all-party delegation to highlight policy of zero-tolerance against terrorism, will help create strong and new image of India, South Korea's strategic affairs experts have said and noted that India's response to terrorist attack in Pahalgam has been appropriate.

2025-05-26T09:17:46.223048+00:00 IST

Mahrang Baloch: “Demand evidence, not smears”

Detained Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch has rejected Pakistan military's accusations as "baseless," demanding credible evidence and transparency over unidentified bodies buried after the Jaffar Express hijacking. In a statement from jail, Baloch asserted her activism is peaceful and called on the international community to intervene, accusing authorities of attempting to silence Baloch voices.

2025-05-26T09:05:05.243986+00:00 IST

Gilgit-Baltistan faces environmental and political crisi

He also criticised the recently passed Land Reforms Bill 2025 in Gilgit-Baltistan, which, he said, further strengthens bureaucratic control while undermining the rights of local people.

2025-05-26T08:07:18.584611+00:00 IST

Kashmir peace triggered cross-border threats: Salman Khurshid

Congress leader Salman Khurshid said that Jammu and Kashmir's progress towards peace and tourism upset forces across the border, leading them to try and disrupt the situation. He was speaking at a meeting with think tanks in Seoul as part of an all-party delegation.

2025-05-26T07:53:18.655161+00:00 IST

JSMM condemns Pakistan’s 'Colonial Occupation' of Sindh

The organisation claims that Irfan Laghari's body was forcibly taken by military forces from a hospital, fearing that a public funeral might draw widespread attention to the state's violence.

2025-05-26T07:40:14.499619+00:00 IST

BNM holds photo exhibition to highlight human rights violations

BNM announced a rally and protest to be held in The Hague on May 28, 2025, to mark the anniversary of Pakistan's nuclear tests conducted in Balochistan's Chagai district in 1998.

2025-05-26T07:29:12.047116+00:00 IST

All party delegation meets political leaders in Seou

BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi, addressing Korean lawmakers and think-tanks in Seoul, declared India's intent to "generate that anger" globally following the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 tourists were killed. The Indian all-party delegation's visit is part of a diplomatic campaign to rally international support against terrorism and hold sponsors of terror to account, with Sarangi emphasising the strategic importance of South Korea's stance.

2025-05-26T07:05:43.092016+00:00 IST

Pakistan sponsored terrorism for 40 years: Sanjay Kumar Jha

JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Monday called out Pakistan's long-standing role in sponsoring cross-border terror. Highlighting the killing of 26 tourists in Kashmir on April 22, Jha underscored that the attackers were trained, financed, and sheltered by Pakistan.

2025-05-26T07:03:15.749511+00:00 IST

French Senate panel concludes India visit

A French Senate delegation led by Senator Catherine Dumas visited India from May 18 to 23, 2025, to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. They met Indian officials, toured defence and technology centres, and discussed joint projects in areas like defence, space, and sustainable development. The visit highlighted the strong partnership and commitment to work together on future collaborations.

2025-05-26T05:45:25.840545+00:00 IST

Sanjay Jha-led delegation briefs S Korean lawmakers on Op Sindoor

An all-party parliamentary delegation from India, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, met with Yun Ho-jung, Chairperson of the Korea-India Parliamentary Friendship Group in the Korean National Assembly. During the meeting, the delegation briefed him on Operation Sindoor and reiterated India's zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism

2025-05-26T05:31:47.298443+00:00 IST

Jaishankar, Canadian FM Anand discuss India-Canada ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand, about the prospects of strengthening India-Canada ties and expressed his hopes for a productive tenure ahead.

2025-05-26T03:25:30.812171+00:00 IST

Taiwan’s MND detects Chinese aircraft near its territory

Taiwan's Ministry of Defence on Monday detected four People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, eight People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels, and two official ships near its territory.

2025-05-26T03:15:11.705815+00:00 IST

Beijing cements its strategic relationship with Moscow 

The leaders of China and Russia met in person yet again on 8 May, as Chairman Xi Jinping visited Russia for the eleventh time to attend a parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory in World War II. The tone of the two strongmen has become more confrontational as they present a united front to take on the USA and attempt to reshape the global geopolitical landscape.

2025-05-26T01:50:59.770199+00:00 IST

Baijayant Jay Panda led delegation interacts with IISS officials

An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation, led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Baijayant Jay Panda, interacted with officials of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) on Sunday, as part of their diplomatic outreach to project India's united and resolute stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

2025-05-25T18:54:21.512782+00:00 IST

 Supriya Sule-led delegatio meets with Members of Council in Doha

In a diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor, the Modi government has formed seven multi-party delegations to inform countries about Pakistan's links to terrorism and to convey India's firm message of zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms.

2025-05-25T18:06:45.324139+00:00 IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor-led delegation arrives in Guyana

An all-party delegation, led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, arrived in Georgetown, Guyana on Sunday. The delegation's visit is part of India's diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor, with the goal of conveying India's firm stance on zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms.

2025-05-25T18:02:18.843958+00:00 IST

We are not putting an end to Op Sindoor: Salman Khurshid in Seoul

Khurshid noted that the response forced Pakistan to call for a stop. However, he said that Operation Sindoor has not yet ended. "But we have to be careful, which is why the government very clearly said, we are not putting an end to the Operation Sindoor," the Congress leader added.

2025-05-25T16:26:18.875647+00:00 IST

Human Rights Activist Baba Jan criticises illegal land reforms

Baba Jan stated, "First of all, the incidents that have occurred here are deeply concerning. People who were advocating for civic rights, human rights, access to water and electricity, and better education have been arrested and subjected to torture."

2025-05-25T15:50:40.485926+00:00 IST

Maldives Foreign Minister arrives in India for three-day visit

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal extended a warm welcome to Khaleel.

2025-05-25T15:35:07.240403+00:00 IST

We are getting support from everywhere: Supriya Sule

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule, who is leading an all-party delegation, on Sunday stated that the delegation received a positive response in Doha. She added that India is getting support from everywhere and the world stands with India.

2025-05-25T14:05:08.733394+00:00 IST