Asia

"Valuable forum for international cooperation" EAM on BRICS' 20ys

Jaishankar said BRICS is now a valuable forum for international cooperation.

2026-02-11T01:37:37.422331+00:00 IST

India shouldn't worry about B'desh-US deal: Ex High Commissioner

Sikri, while talking to ANI, said that though Bangladesh promised to buy Boeing jets, it doesn't have the money to pay for it.

2026-02-11T01:31:40.850427+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.8 strikes Myanmar

The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 11km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2026-02-10T22:55:41.423568+00:00 IST

India, Thai Air Force undertake joint in-situ air exercise

The exercise will enhance operational coordination and interoperability between the two Air Forces, the IAF said.

2026-02-10T21:00:45.839003+00:00 IST

Seychelles President departs after fruitful India visit

Herminie's visit came at the 50th anniversary of the India-Seychelles partnership.

2026-02-10T19:48:50.893280+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 strikes Bangladesh

The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2026-02-10T19:08:29.629831+00:00 IST

Defence Secretary meets Seychelles leadership

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Tuesday called on Seychelles' Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora Barry Faure and Chief of Defence Forces of the Seychelles Defence Forces Major General Michael Anselme Marc Rosette in the national capital, with both sides agreeing to further strengthen defence and security cooperation.

2026-02-10T17:44:50.602629+00:00 IST

India, China underscore importance of peace in border areas

India and China on Tuesday underlined the importance of peace and tranquillity in the border areas for overall progress in bilateral relations during the Strategic Dialogue held in the national capital.

2026-02-10T17:07:09.082563+00:00 IST

India and China hold Strategic Dialogue

India and China held Strategic Dialogue here and emphasised viewing and handling bilateral relations from a strategic and long-term perspective and uphold the strategic perception that China and India are cooperative partners instead of rivals, and the two countries are each other's development opportunity instead of threat, China's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

2026-02-10T16:31:22.911300+00:00 IST

Sri Lanka's HC commemorates 78th Independence Day

The High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi commemorated Sri Lanka's 78th Independence Day with a series of events underscoring the depth and resilience of the India-Sri Lanka partnership, including India's support following Cyclone Ditwah and a USD 450 million reconstruction package following the natural calamity, highlighting India's role as a trusted partner.

2026-02-10T16:26:48.811594+00:00 IST

Tibetan environmental activist A-Nya Sengdra released

The 55-year-old returned to his family residence in Rakyang Village in Gade County, Golog, but uncertainty hangs over his physical condition and the extent to which authorities will allow him to travel or speak freely, as reported by Phayul.

2026-02-10T16:20:48.525322+00:00 IST

Nepal continues HPV vaccination drive

Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population has instructed all relevant authorities to complete the inoculation drive within three weeks, starting this week, ensuring that the campaign is not disrupted by the parliamentary polls.

2026-02-10T14:32:19.622965+00:00 IST

India, UK sign social security agreement

The agreement, signed in the national capital by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron, noted that the move is intended to facilitate talent mobility between the two countries while ensuring continued social security coverage for employees on short-term overseas assignments.

2026-02-10T14:10:39.892476+00:00 IST

India, China review positive momentum in ties during strategic dialogue in New Delhi

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held the India-China Strategic Dialogue with China's Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu on the sidelines of the BRICS Sherpa Meeting in New Delhi, with both sides reviewing bilateral ties, global issues and BRICS cooperation ahead of the next summit.

2026-02-10T13:25:25.648366+00:00 IST

India and US Ambassadors meet in China, post about QUAD

India's envoy to China, Pradeep Kumar Rawat, and US Ambassador to China, David Perdue, met here and discussed growing engagement and shared interests between the two countries.

2026-02-10T13:24:14.901895+00:00 IST

Bangladesh announces aid for family of lynched Hindu man

A Hindu man, Dipu Chandra Das, was lynched and killed in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, in a case widely reported as communal violence. The government visited his family, announced financial assistance, and said those responsible have been arrested and will face justice.

2026-02-10T13:18:02.951949+00:00 IST

French President Macron to visit India next week

French President Emmanuel Macron will pay an official visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which he will participate in the AI Impact Summit, the first global AI summit to be hosted in the Global South, in the national capital, underscoring the importance both countries attach to cooperation in emerging and critical technologies, including artificial intelligence.

2026-02-10T12:29:00.728258+00:00 IST

Bangladesh: Another Hindu businessman killed in Mymensingh

Another incident of an attack on minorities was reported in Bangladesh on Tuesday, when a Hindu businessman was killed by unidentified individuals in the Trishal area of Mymensingh district in northern Bangladesh.

2026-02-10T12:17:10.891026+00:00 IST

Ageing Karachi hospitals face serious fire safety risks amid gaps

Karachi's public healthcare network continues to function inside decades-old structures, where fragile electrical wiring and the absence of organised fire response systems threaten the lives of patients and medical workers.

2026-02-10T11:28:04.416030+00:00 IST

Shringla flags erosion of secularism, rise of extremism in B'desh

Former Foreign Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Tuesday flagged the long-term erosion of secularism and the gradual rise of extremist forces in Bangladesh, saying these developments are rooted in historical patterns rather than sudden political shocks that the country has been witnessing for the last two years following the July Uprising in 2024.

2026-02-10T11:27:33.156182+00:00 IST

Nepal interim PM thanks India for poll support, meets envoy

The PM Secretariat stated, "Prime Minister Sushila Karki has thanked neighbouring and friendly country India for its support for the elections. Prime Minister Karki called Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava at Singha Durbar and thanked him for providing various materials, including vehicles, to conduct the elections smoothly in the country's special situation."

2026-02-10T11:06:56.094469+00:00 IST