Asia

Illegals will Be dealt with as per law: Jaiswal

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "People who are staying in India illegally or foreigners who are staying in India illegally, whether they happen to be Bangladeshi nationals or any other national, they will be dealt with as per law." He urged Bangladesh to expedite verification of over 2,360 pending deportation cases.

2025-05-23T02:21:47.090864+00:00 IST

India backs Mauritius on Chagos sovereignty after treaty with UK

India on Wednesday welcomed the signing of a treaty between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Mauritius on the return of Mauritian sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia.

2025-05-23T01:51:05.850889+00:00 IST

Operation Sindoor has set a new parameter: Indian Amb to Japan

India's Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George, reaffirmed India's actions against terrorism and told the diplomats and representatives from several countries during the global outreach about the new normal in place against terrorism.

2025-05-23T01:30:16.526608+00:00 IST

India is not only future-ready, it is shaping that future: Misri

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri delivered the spotlight address at the 2nd edition of the Raisina Tokyo Dialogue, highlighting the multifaceted nature of the India-Japan partnership, including new greenfield sectors for cooperation.

2025-05-22T22:32:58.065000+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 hits Nepal

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 hit Nepal in the early hours of Friday, as reported by the National Center of Seismology (NCS).

2025-05-22T21:31:40.168894+00:00 IST

"Pakistani staffers conducting activities that are not in keeping with their official status": MEA o

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal said that Pakistan High Commission staff members, who have been declared "persona non grata" are "conducting activities that are not in keeping with their official status."

2025-05-22T17:48:24.802385+00:00 IST

Mutual trust, respect, sensitivity basis of India-China relations

"Our NSA and the Chinese FM and Special Representative on Boundary Issue Wang Yi had spoken to each other on 10th May 2025, when NSA conveyed India's resolute stance against cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan. The Chinese side is aware that mutual trust, mutual respect and mutual sensitivity remain the basis of India-China relations."

2025-05-22T15:28:29.159483+00:00 IST

Foreign Secretary Misri meets senior Japan officials

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met senior Japan officials on Thursday with the two sides reviewing the salient issues in the multi-dimensional bilateral ties including defence and security and economic cooperation.

2025-05-22T15:26:29.826171+00:00 IST

Pak: Jamil Ahmed slams Hafiz-ur-Rahman on PoGB land rights

Jamil Ahmed of the Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) has criticised Hafiz-ur-Rahman for failing to secure land rights for Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan during his tenure. Ahmed praised PPPP's role in passing historic legislation granting land ownership to the people of PoGB and highlighted divisions within the Muslim League on the issue.

2025-05-22T15:16:12.918737+00:00 IST

Baloch Activist Hakeem Baloch exposes human rights crisis

Hakeem Baloch, a representative of the Baloch National Movement's Foreign Committee, described the situation in Balochistan as a "slow genocide" perpetrated by the Pakistani military and governmental bodies during an exclusive interview with ANI.

2025-05-22T15:15:05.487528+00:00 IST

China accused of pressuring Solomon Islands minister

A civil anti-corruption organisation in the Solomon Islands has alleged that China has influenced local media to apply political pressure, resulting in the withdrawal of a government minister from the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), a coalition that criticises China and supports Taiwan, according to a report from Focus Taiwan.

2025-05-22T15:00:44.772994+00:00 IST

World Uyghur Congress welcomes MAPIM’s strong appeal

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has expressed support for the Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisations (MAPIM), which has urged ASEAN leaders to take strong action regarding serious human rights violations against the Uyghurs.

2025-05-22T14:53:58.111171+00:00 IST

India expects Turkiye to urge Pak to end its support to terrorism

India expect Turkey to strongly urge Pakistan to end its support to cross-border terrorism, said Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal during the weekly briefing on Thursday.

2025-05-22T14:33:03.356949+00:00 IST

"India-Pakistan engagement has to be bilateral": MEA

Meanwhile, Jaiswal declined to elaborate on US President Donald Trump's claim of brokering the understanding of cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, stating that the issue was already addressed in a previous briefing. Jaiswal said, "In my last briefing, I had addressed this issue. I have nothing further to add."

2025-05-22T12:34:31.530103+00:00 IST

India-Japan talks focus on counterterrorism cooperation

An All-Party Parliamentary delegation from India, led by Sanjay Kumar Jha, Member of Parliament, is visiting Japan from May 22 to 24, 2025. The visit follows the recent Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, with counterterrorism cooperation central to discussions, an official statement from the Indian Embassy in Tokyo said.

2025-05-22T11:19:33.331226+00:00 IST

"Illegal occupiers should return their illegally occupied parts

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday reiterated India's claim over Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), stating that the region rightfully belongs to India outlining a historical context that Jammu-Kashmir joined India during the partition in 1947.

2025-05-22T11:18:34.643325+00:00 IST

Three enforced disappearances in Karachi, Balochistan reported

A member of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee has gone missing in Karachi, allegedly detained by security forces. Two other enforced disappearances were reported in Balochistan's Panjgur and Nushki districts. Families of the missing men are demanding their safe return, as enforced disappearances remain a serious human rights concern in the region.

2025-05-22T10:41:41.654209+00:00 IST

JSFM condemns killing of activist in Moro

JSFM Chairman Sohail Abro, alongside senior leaders Zubair Sindhi, Amar Azadi, Farhan Sindhi, Hafeez Deshi, Mark Sindhu, and Hosho Sindhi, condemned the incident in the strongest terms and announced 10 days of mourning throughout Sindh to honour the fallen comrade.

2025-05-22T09:47:41.047799+00:00 IST

BRICS unites Global South, promotes green ASEAN: Malaysian PM

Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim emphasised BRICS as a unifying force for the Global South and pledged to advance a green agenda within ASEAN, focusing on inclusivity, sustainability, and stronger regional cooperation as Malaysia prepares to chair ASEAN in 2025.

2025-05-22T09:44:12.527769+00:00 IST

India's All Party Delegation talks of commitment to combat terr

The delegation emphasized India's resolute commitment to combat terrorism.

2025-05-22T08:58:07.421932+00:00 IST

Pak: People hold protest in Nushki over extrajudicial killings

The demonstrators marched through the streets, voicing strong opposition to extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and the unlawful detention of BYC leaders.

2025-05-22T08:47:16.912877+00:00 IST