Asia

Abhay Kumar appointed as India’s new Ambassador to Azerbaijan

"Ambassador (designate) Mr. Abhay Kumar arrived in Baku today and assumed charge," the Indian Embassy said in a post on X.

2026-02-04T02:55:29.037961+00:00 IST

China’s “great harmony” echoes India’s Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

China's vision of building "a world of great harmony" aligns with India's philosophy of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam", said Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong at the 2026 Chinese New Year Reception in the national capital, highlighting growing convergence between the two countries at both national and global levels.

2026-02-04T02:39:15.686745+00:00 IST

Spain moves to ban social media access for children under 16

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday (local time) announced that his government plans to ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms, citing concerns about online safety and harmful digital content, Politico reported

2026-02-04T01:41:09.927137+00:00 IST

"Great occasion for both countries; this is just beginning": Form

Former Indian diplomats on Tuesday welcomed the India-US trade agreement, calling it a positive and evolving step that would boost bilateral trade, business confidence and people-to-people benefits between the two countries.

2026-02-03T20:36:04.380942+00:00 IST

‘Vizhinjam Port has immense potential’: Shashi Tharoor

In a post on X, Tharoor said he met Rene Piil Pedersen and Vivek Sharma from Maersk and described the interaction as constructive.

2026-02-03T19:43:43.898089+00:00 IST

Sergio Gor to visit Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan from February 3-7

Ambassador Sergio Gor will visit Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan from February 3-7, as per a press statement from the US State Department.

2026-02-03T17:50:05.100986+00:00 IST

CDS General Anil Chauhan calls on Armenia Defence Minister

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Tuesday called on Armenia's Defence Minister Suren Papkyan during his official visit to the country, holding discussions aimed at deepening defence cooperation between India and Armenia.

2026-02-03T17:49:10.263208+00:00 IST

Israel formalises orthodox integration into military

Israel Defence Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir signed a landmark order Tuesday establishing formal guidelines for integrating Orthodox (Haredi) Jews into military service, marking the first time such arrangements have been codified in an official General Staff order.

2026-02-03T17:37:01.213127+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes Myanmar

Another earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck Myanmar at 9:21 pm, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) website.

2026-02-03T17:20:48.426742+00:00 IST

NSA Ajit Doval arrives in Saudi Arabia for official visit

Doval was received at the airport by India's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan, and Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister for Political Affairs, Ambassador Dr Saud Al-Sati, according to the Indian Embassy in Riyadh.

2026-02-03T15:33:27.855814+00:00 IST

China seeks deeper ties with India, backs BRICS role, says envoy

Highlighting the robust economic engagement, the Ambassador stated that bilateral trade grew by over 12 per cent year-on-year. In 2025, bilateral trade between China and India reached a record high of USD 155.6 billion, with India's exports to China growing 9.7 per cent, underscoring the significant potential for economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.

2026-02-03T15:04:29.360251+00:00 IST

India, US likely to issue joint statement on trade agreement this week: Govt sources

The deal involves reducing reciprocal tariffs from 25% to 18% and eliminating the additional 25% duty on Russian oil imports into India. India has also agreed to increase imports from the US by $500 billion, covering sectors like energy, technology, agriculture, and defence.

2026-02-03T13:20:54.598143+00:00 IST

US-India trade deal removes 'competitive disadvantage'; Fmr Envoy

"Till the Prime Minister's visit to China for the SCO Summit, comments from people around President Trump were very critical. But after the optics of the PM's meetings with President Putin and President Xi, the tone changed. President Trump began posting that India and PM Modi are great friends," Singh told ANI.

2026-02-03T12:31:16.088787+00:00 IST

Kashmir Solidarity Day rings hollow as PoJK faces severe electric

While Islamabad projects concern for Kashmiris on international platforms, residents in the territory it controls are struggling to survive harsh winter conditions amid prolonged power outages.

2026-02-03T11:17:02.602913+00:00 IST

Pak: Imaan Mazari's mother seeks urgent meeting in jail

Imaan and Hadi were sentenced to 17 years in prison for social media posts deemed "anti-state" under Pakistan's Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016. They have remained in continuous judicial custody since their conviction on January 24.

2026-02-03T11:04:00.578955+00:00 IST

IndiGo cancels flights following developments in Iran

In a post on X, IndiGo noted that its flights to and from Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku, and Tashkent have been cancelled until February 28.

2026-02-03T10:57:19.362795+00:00 IST

Italian envoy to India welcomes trade deal with US, dubs it "very positive development"

Bartoli added that the collaboration is a part of larger plan between both countries.

2026-02-03T09:56:49.406626+00:00 IST

"Full credit to go to PM Modi": Shringla on "historic" trade deal

"And I think this is something quite extraordinary that in a matter of few days, we have concluded two of the largest deals possible, one with the European Union and one with the United States. And I think this opens up huge opportunities for us in terms of our aligning with global supply chains, in terms of investments that would come into India as a result, technology, and opportunities that are linked to the confidence that such a trade deal provides," Shringla said.

2026-02-03T09:50:00.309360+00:00 IST

Tibetan Youth Congress slams China over Dalai Lama’s Grammy win

The Tibetan Youth Congress criticised China's reaction to the Dalai Lama's Grammy win, calling it misleading. TYC leaders said the award reflects his global spiritual influence and message of compassion, rejecting claims that he is anti-China or not a religious leader.

2026-02-03T09:40:16.119131+00:00 IST

Kashmir Solidarity Day exposes Pakistan’s politics of deception

Residents of PoJK and PoGB increasingly reject Pakistan's Kashmir Solidarity Day, calling it symbolic and misleading. Critics say Islamabad curtails local rights while staging rallies, as people continue to face limited autonomy, economic hardship, and lack of representation, despite claims of support for Kashmir.

2026-02-03T09:29:20.172322+00:00 IST

Russia invites young actors from BRICS+Nations for fellowship

The programme is organised by the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS) in partnership with the Gorchakov Fund, TV BRICS International Media Network, and the Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation "Mezhdunarodniki."

2026-02-03T08:49:13.590678+00:00 IST