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Updated: Feb 10, 2026 15:58 IST

India, UN Office for Disarmament Affairs to host second UNSC 1540 capacity building programme in Palasamudram

India, in partnership with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), is organising the second edition of the annual Capacity Building Programme on the UN Security Council Resolution 1540 and Strategic Trade Controls for Asia-Pacific and African countries at the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics, Palasamudram, from February 10 to 13, the Ministry of External Affairs stated in an official release.

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Updated: Feb 10, 2026 14:57 IST

Pakistani universities in crisis as hiring delays trigger strike at

According to Dawn, the strike call came from the Peshawar University Teachers Association, whose members have halted lectures, examinations, admissions duties and participation in official meetings. Puta president Dr Zakirullah said the protest would remain in force unt

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Updated: Feb 10, 2026 14:25 IST

China's Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu attends BRICS Sherpa meeting

Xu Feihong, Chinese Ambassador to India, in a post on X wrote, "Ma Zhaoxu noted that President Xi Jinping has put forward the important concept of the high-quality development of greater BRICS cooperation and the five cooperation layouts of building a BRICS committed

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Updated: Feb 10, 2026 14:21 IST

Greek Defence Minister Dendias witnesses India's indigenous drone an

Greek Defence Minister Nikolaos Dendias visited Bengaluru Military Station on Sunday, where he witnessed Indian Army's operational and technical capabilities at the 515 Army Base Workshop. He hailed the Indian Army's professionalism, innovation and preparedness.

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Updated: Feb 10, 2026 14:20 IST

Afghanistan: World Bank-funded water networks launched in drought-hi

Three World Bank-funded clean drinking water projects have begun in Ghazni province, benefiting about 1,000 families. Residents say drought has caused severe shortages. Authorities said additional water supply networks completed this year have already provided clean wat

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Updated: Feb 10, 2026 13:48 IST

Japan polls deliver lowest postwar seat count for main opposition

Japan's Centrist Reform Alliance won just 49 seats in the lower house election, the lowest for a main opposition party in the postwar era. The Liberal Democratic Party retained a dominant majority, continuing a pattern seen in previous elections, according to Kyodo News

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Updated: Feb 10, 2026 13:44 IST

US to deepen economic and security ties with Japan after Takaichi's

According to reports, Washington intends to build on the momentum from Japan's recent polls by enhancing collaborative work on strategic and economic fronts. A US official noted that following the LDP's landslide win, discussions on expanding cooperative frameworks are

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Updated: Feb 10, 2026 13:36 IST

MoS Margherita meets Fiji Minister Esrom Immanuel; discusses develop

Minister of State of External Affairs Pabitra Margherita met Esrom Immanuel, Minister for Finance, Commerce and Business Development of Fiji on Tuesday. The leaders discussed the entire gamut of India-Fiji ties during their meeting.

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Updated: Feb 10, 2026 13:14 IST

Sri Lanka: Devni Mori relic exposition brings thousands of devotees

A sacred and deeply symbolic return journey is being undertaken as a high-level Indian delegation, led by Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel, Governor of Madhya Pradesh, and Chowna Mein, Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, who have travelled to Colombo to receive and e

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Updated: Feb 10, 2026 13:07 IST

Japan mulls joining NATO initiative to support Ukraine

Several NATO officials told NHK that Tokyo is expected to formally announce its participation in the alliance's Ukraine support framework in the near future, marking another step in Japan's growing security engagement with Europe.

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Updated: Feb 10, 2026 13:02 IST

Killings, reported disappearance renew focus on situation in Balochi

Several unidentified bodies were found across Balochistan, while a man was allegedly detained without warrant in Hub. Families and residents raised concerns over possible torture, enforced disappearance, and lack of transparency, according to The Balochistan Post.

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Updated: Feb 10, 2026 12:47 IST

Bangladesh EC secretary rules out security concerns, assures smooth

Bangladesh is preparing for national parliamentary elections on February 12, with voting set to begin at 7.30 am. Election officials reported no security concerns, campaigning has entered its final phase, and candidates expressed optimism about voter participation.

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Updated: Feb 10, 2026 12:46 IST

Pakistan's economic freedom claims face hard reality check

A recent analysis paints a complicated and often uncomfortable picture of Pakistan's standing on economic freedom, suggesting that official narratives of stabilisation are colliding with persistent structural weaknesses, as reported by The Express Tribune.

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Updated: Feb 10, 2026 12:18 IST

Indonesian delegation visits Parliament amid ongoing Budget Session

An Indonesian delegation visited Parliament during India's ongoing Budget Session. The visit follows last year's engagements, including Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's Republic Day visit, meetings with Indian leaders, and reaffirmation of the India-Indonesia Com

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Updated: Feb 10, 2026 11:57 IST

Pakistan: Massive fire at industrial unit brought under control near

A massive fire erupted at a factory in the Rawat Industrial Area near Rawalpindi which was brought under control after hours of firefighting, with cooling operations are still underway, rescue officials said on Tuesday as reported by GeoTV.

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Updated: Feb 10, 2026 11:57 IST

MoS Defence Sanjay Seth meets with his Arabian counterpart at the Wo

This meeting came on the heels of the 8th Abu Dhabi Dialogue where India discussed migrant welfare and skills development with UAE.

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Updated: Feb 10, 2026 11:01 IST

Pakistan: Witnesses tell court Karachi mall fire started in artifici

Four witnesses told a magistrate that a deadly fire at Karachi's Gul Plaza Shopping Mall began in an artificial flower shop. Statements recorded under court procedure detailed how the blaze spread rapidly, leading to severe structural damage and a manslaughter case agai

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Updated: Feb 10, 2026 10:01 IST

Honoured to conclude my first year: Denmark Ambassador Rasmus Abildg

In a post on X, he wrote, "Honoured to conclude my first year as Denmark's Ambassador to India. Thankful for the warmth, partnerships and shared ambition across India. Looking back with appreciation, and ahead with optimism. In this short video, I reflect on the year go

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Updated: Feb 10, 2026 09:18 IST

Hakodate is a tough and skillful city against climate change and dis

"At the end of Edo era, Hakodate was opened to foreign countries as a leading trading port. Hakodate has fused culture attracting sightseers, especially night viewing has the fame of world top 3 night sceneries.

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Updated: Feb 10, 2026 08:28 IST

India-Sri Lanka begin knowledge-exchange workshop to strengthen Heal

India and Sri Lanka commenced the five-day Knowledge Exchange Workshop on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) for a delegation from the Ministry of Health, Government of Sri Lanka at the Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi on Monday, as per an official statement from the M

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Updated: Feb 10, 2026 08:19 IST

Iran was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relation

On the 47th anniversary of the Islamic revolution, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George spoke about India's 75-year-old diplomatic relations with Iran.

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