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India, UNODA to host second UNSC 1540 capacity programme

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.

2026-02-10T10:28:42.224018+00:00 IST

Pakistani universities in crisis

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 until authorities finally convene selection board sessions to fill long-advertised posts. Faculty leaders believe the administration has ignored repeated reminders.

2026-02-10T09:27:56.595114+00:00 IST

China’s Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu attends BRICS Sherpa

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 to peace, innovation, green development, justice and closer people-to-people exchanges. These have charted the course for the future development of the BRICS mechanism."

2026-02-10T08:55:06.688506+00:00 IST

Greek Defence Minister Dendias witnesses India’s drone tech

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.

2026-02-10T08:51:52.056259+00:00 IST

Ghazni gets World Bank water networks for 1,000 families

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 water to nearly 4,000 families, according to Tolo News.

2026-02-10T08:50:57.544613+00:00 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.

2026-02-10T08:18:04.872804+00:00 IST

US to deepen economic and security ties with Japan

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 expected to gain traction, particularly ahead of a planned summit between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Takaichi in Washington on March 19.

2026-02-10T08:14:18.486952+00:00 IST

MoS Margherita meets Fiji Minister Esrom Immanuel

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.

2026-02-10T08:06:27.502319+00:00 IST

Sri Lanka: Devni Mori relic exposition brings 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 escort the Holy Buddha Relics of Devni Mori back to India on February 11. The exposition of the relics was promised by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a visit to Sri Lanka last April.

2026-02-10T07:44:18.291081+00:00 IST

Japan mulls joining NATO 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.

2026-02-10T07:37:53.951473+00:00 IST

Killings, reported disappearance renew focus on Balochistan

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.

2026-02-10T07:32:35.475611+00:00 IST

Bangladesh EC secretary assures smooth, secure polling on Feb 12

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.

2026-02-10T07:17:23.242586+00:00 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.

2026-02-10T07:16:08.507835+00:00 IST

Indonesian delegation visits Parliament during 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 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

2026-02-10T06:48:00.364535+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Massive fire at industrial unit brought under control

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.

2026-02-10T06:27:45.652735+00:00 IST

RRM Sanjay Seth meets with his Arabian counterpart

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

2026-02-10T06:27:06.917812+00:00 IST

Pak: Court told Karachi mall fire began in artificial flower shop

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 against unknown persons.

2026-02-10T05:31:11.846755+00:00 IST

Honoured to conclude my first year: Denmark Ambassador

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 gone by and what lies ahead."

2026-02-10T04:31:27.507597+00:00 IST

Hakodate is a tough and skillful city against climate change

"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.

2026-02-10T03:48:17.910374+00:00 IST

India-Sri Lanka begin knowledge-exchange workshop

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 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

2026-02-10T02:58:56.351185+00:00 IST

Iran was the first country to establish relations with India

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.

2026-02-10T02:49:18.374448+00:00 IST