Asia

India-EU ties set to reach new heights: Jaishankar

He highlighted the growing partnership between India and European nations, citing a landmark visit by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the EU College of Commissioners in February 2025. This visit strengthened ties between India and the EU, paving the way for deeper cooperation.

2025-05-09T16:47:18.675006+00:00 IST

Tara Chand calls for support to free Balochistan from Pakistan

The President of the Baloch American Congress Tara Chand, expressed support for India's Operation Sindoor against terrorism in Pakistan. However, he emphasised that Pakistan's harbouring of terrorists remains a significant issue.

2025-05-09T16:45:36.527322+00:00 IST

India abstains from IMF vote on Pakistan Loan Programs

India has abstained from voting on the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) review of a USD1 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and consideration of a fresh USD1.3 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) for Pakistan, according to a statement released today by the Ministry of Finance.

2025-05-09T16:37:31.720703+00:00 IST

Nepal activists protest in front of Pakistan Embassy in Kathmandu

About a dozen Nepali human rights and peace activists on Friday protested in front of the Pakistani Embassy in Kathmandu, calling for the de-escalation of increasing tensions with India.

2025-05-09T15:51:51.615556+00:00 IST

Jaishankar thanks Russia for expressing solidarity with India

Speaking at the Victory Day joint reception at the Russian Embassy in New Delhi, Jaishankar addressed the ongoing challenge of terrorism, calling it a shared threat to the global community.

2025-05-09T14:49:32.959026+00:00 IST

Singapore express "grave concern", calls for de-escalation

"Singapore is gravely concerned about the ongoing military confrontation between India and Pakistan following the heinous terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025," according to the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

2025-05-09T14:36:37.694644+00:00 IST

Pakistan is using civil airlines as shield, says Indian Army

Wing Commander Vyomika Singh exposed Pakistan's airspace tactics, saying that Islamabad deliberately kept its civil airspace open after launching a "failed unprovoked drone" and missile attack on Wednesday, effectively using civil airliners as shields.

2025-05-09T13:51:51.216155+00:00 IST

"Deranged fantasy": MEA on India targetting own cities claim

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday condemned Pakistan for targeting Indian cities, including Amritsar, in a series of actions aimed at both civilian and military infrastructure. Misri dismissed Pakistan's claims that India was attacking its own territory as "preposterous and outrageous."

2025-05-09T13:44:16.313181+00:00 IST

“New low even for Pakistan”: Vikram Misri

Pakistan is targeting and shelling places of worship with a particular design, including gurdwaras, churches and temples, foreign secretary Misri said.

2025-05-09T13:39:40.922908+00:00 IST

"Kartarpur Sahib Corridor services suspended indefinitely"

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that the Indus Waters Treaty is in abeyance and emphasised that India has responded to recent developments in a "responsible and just way."

2025-05-09T13:19:01.635948+00:00 IST

Pakistan used Turkish Asisguard Songar drones: Colonel Qureshi

Addressing a press briefing on Friday, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi revealed that 300 to 400 drones were deployed across 36 locations, with several being shot down by Indian forces using both kinetic and non-kinetic methods. Initial investigations suggest the drones were Turkish-made Asisguard Songar models.

2025-05-09T12:27:44.214467+00:00 IST

Pakistan is a "failed state": Former Amb Soni

Former Indian Ambassador Vidya Bhushan Soni criticised Pakistan amid ongoing tensions, calling it a "failed state" incapable of responding effectively due to internal disarray. He praised India's measured response and highlighted the professionalism of the Indian armed forces.

2025-05-09T12:15:06.450681+00:00 IST

PIB Fact Check debunks China Daily’s report of Indian jet crash

In an attempt to spread false information amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Chinese state media outlet China Daily wrongly claimed that three Indian jets crashed in Kashmir. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check confirmed that the image used is from a 2019 incident.

2025-05-09T11:52:44.759302+00:00 IST

Bangladesh's interim government considering banning Awami League

Bangladesh's interim government, headed by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, is seriously considering banning Sheikh Hasina's Awami League (the oldest existing political party in the country), the interim government said in a statement on Friday.

2025-05-09T11:11:16.743200+00:00 IST

Nawaz advises brother to ease tensions with India diplomatically

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack and India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif stepped in to advise his brother, current Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on the need for a diplomatic approach to ease the growing crisis, The Express Tribune reported.

2025-05-09T11:08:07.712850+00:00 IST

Pakistan accused of executing enforced disappearance victim

A targeted attack in Tump in Pakistan's Kech district on May 4 had claimed the life of 25-year-old Ehsan Shoukat -- yet another chilling example of Pakistan's violent campaign against Baloch civilians.

2025-05-09T10:27:30.836759+00:00 IST

Pakistan seeks IMF assistance as economic collapse deepens 

The IMF's Executive Board is expected to give its nod for the disbursement during its meeting today, part of a long-running USD 7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program.

2025-05-09T09:36:20.847680+00:00 IST

Jaishankar, UK Foreign Secy Lammy hold talks

The discussions between the two leaders centred around countering terrorism.

2025-05-09T09:15:47.309436+00:00 IST

PM Narendra Modi extends wishes to Pope Leo XIV

PM Modi expressed India's commitment to continued dialogue and engagement with the Holy See to further shared values.

2025-05-09T08:50:59.833878+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar, Iranian counterpart review bilateral ties

The Indian side briefed the Iranian delegation on the cross-border linkages of the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.

2025-05-09T08:18:56.495285+00:00 IST

Bangladesh: Several political parties demand ban on Awami League

The protest, which began at 10 pm on Thursday in front of the Jamuna, the residence of the interim government's Chief Adviser, demanding a ban on the Awami League, is still ongoing.

2025-05-09T07:07:45.946464+00:00 IST