Asia

Op Sindoor success exposes Pak terror infra: Amjad Ayub Mirza

UK-based PoJK activist Amjad Ayub Mirza hailed India's recently launched Operation Sindoor as a decisive and strategic counter-terrorism move that has sent shockwaves across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and the Pakistani military establishment.

2025-05-15T14:38:16.424358+00:00 IST

‘Dummy’ aircraft, Brahmos, Crystal Maze: India’s kinetic action

Subsequently, Round 2 of India's major counter-offensive would go down in the annals of South Asian military history as one of the most daring and tactically ambitious counter-offensives ever witnessed between the two nuclear-powered arch rivals.

2025-05-15T14:17:08.432378+00:00 IST

India is installing warning system to boost Honduras' disaster

Jaishankar said that India is now engaged in installing an early warning system which is developed by C-DOT which is aimed at strengthening Honduras's preparedness for disaster resilience.

2025-05-15T14:07:30.770792+00:00 IST

India is a ‘key player in the world’: Honduras FM

Foreign Affairs Minister of Honduras, Eduardo Enrique Reina Garcia emphasized the importance of enhancing Honduras' relationship with India, given India's key role in the world, and said "very important to strengthen its relationship with India as it is a key player in the world."

2025-05-15T13:57:59.536095+00:00 IST

Jaishankar strictly reaffirms bilateral approach on Kashmir

He said that the Indian government is willing to discuss the Kashmir issue with Pakistan, specifically regarding the vacation of illegally occupied Indian territory.

2025-05-15T13:57:00.188781+00:00 IST

Three earthquakes jolt Myanmar on Thursday

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-05-15T13:42:48.770274+00:00 IST

HRW marks 30th anniversary of Panchen Lama’s disappearance, urges

In a recent news release, Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported that on May 17, 1995, just three days after being recognised as the 11th Panchen Lama by the Dalai Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was taken by Chinese authorities and has not been seen publicly since.

2025-05-15T13:42:23.758134+00:00 IST

'India's engagement with Pak was not result of US mediation'

Former diplomat and foreign affairs expert KP Fabian on Thursday asserted that India's decision to engage with Pakistan was not a result of US mediation post Operation Sindoor.

2025-05-15T12:40:47.613400+00:00 IST

"Nothing is decided," EAM warns against premature judgement

Jaishankar while talking to reporters on the sidelines of the inauguration of the Embassy of Honduras said that any trade deal has to be mutually beneficial and must work for both the countries.

2025-05-15T12:09:42.764211+00:00 IST

Honduras Embassy opening "marks significant milestone": EAM

Jaishankar also appreciated the condemnation by Honduras of the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack.

2025-05-15T11:45:20.564243+00:00 IST

Pak: Fahad Lehri’s death sparks outrage

The killing of Fahad Lehri, a young Baloch student, has sparked grief and outrage across Balochistan, highlighting Pakistan's continued use of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in the region.

2025-05-15T10:28:30.834543+00:00 IST

EU-China talks: WUC intensifies advocacy efforts in Brussels

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has intensified its advocacy efforts in Europe to raise awareness about the ongoing human rights abuses faced by the Uyghur population in East Turkestan, ahead of the upcoming EU-China Human Rights Dialogue.

2025-05-15T10:13:36.763211+00:00 IST

Important that India gives evidence on...: Foreign affairs expert

Speaking to ANI, Fabian talked about the possibility of China objecting to declaring TRF as a terrorist group.

2025-05-15T09:30:47.282614+00:00 IST

No radiation leak or release from nuclear facility in Pak: IAEA

Rajnath Singh urged the IAEA to take charge of Pakistan's nuclear weapons during his visit to Jammu and Kashmir.

2025-05-15T08:52:11.343757+00:00 IST

Anurag Bhushan appointed as India's next Ambassador to Sweden

Bhushan is an Indian Foreign Service Officer of the 1995 batch. According to the MEA statement, he is expected to take up the assignment shortly.

2025-05-15T07:23:07.440929+00:00 IST

Baloch Liberation Front leader condemns Pakistani atrocities

In a video statement aired on Zrumbesh, the digital platform of the Baloch National Movement, Allah Nazar Baloch declared the Baloch struggle as a legitimate fight against what he called Pakistan's colonial occupation, equating it with globally recognised freedom movements.

2025-05-15T06:52:15.971851+00:00 IST

1.3 mn Afghan refugees repatriated from Pakistan since Nov 2023

Approximately 1.3 million Afghan refugees have been repatriated by the Pakistan government in a deportation drive launched since November 2023, Parliamentary Secretary Mukhtar Ahmad Malik said.

2025-05-15T05:59:13.660840+00:00 IST

Bangladesh's former PM Sheikh Hasina's son takes US citizenship

He took the US citizenship oath in Washington, DC and received his citizenship certificate on Saturday, Bangladesh Pratidin reported.

2025-05-15T05:03:57.936226+00:00 IST

"Pakistan know India will not normal games of diplomacy": Rossow

Richard Rossow says that Pakistan has now realised that Indian is no longer just going to play the game of diplomatic countermeasures if it continues with its misadventures.

2025-05-15T03:21:26.231385+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM says Imran Khan ready for talks

Gandapur spoke about the legal efforts being made to secure Khan's release. He said, "Petitions are underway for Imran Khan's release."

2025-05-15T02:53:13.039441+00:00 IST

Taiwan’s Defence Ministry detects 29 sorties of Chinese aircraft

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected 29 sorties of People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, nine People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels, and two ships detected around the island as of 6 am (UTC+8) today.

2025-05-15T01:11:51.079505+00:00 IST