Asia

Pakistan: KP lawmakers slam Imran Khan’s hospital transfer

KP Assembly members condemned Imran Khan's late-night hospital transfer and questioned Pakistan's Gaza peace board role. Lawmakers raised concerns over PTI restrictions, security failures, and militant attacks, while the House also passed the KP Right Public Services Amendment Bill, 2026.

2026-02-03T08:08:11.503102+00:00 IST

Adani Defence, Leonardo announce helicopter manufacturing pact

Adani Defence & Aerospace and Leonardo announced a strategic partnership to build helicopters in India, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing under Aatmnirbhar Bharat. Leaders highlighted India-Italy defence cooperation, technology sharing, and plans to create a strong indigenous helicopter ecosystem.

2026-02-03T07:30:03.869063+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.2 strikes Tibet

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

2026-02-03T06:06:37.287658+00:00 IST

"Deal gives predictability and stability for US-India trade," say

Sachdev, in conversation with ANI, said that the deal is a good news for Indian economy as it provides predictability and stability for US-India trade.

2026-02-03T06:02:43.513728+00:00 IST

“PM Modi won’t compromise India’s honour”: Akbar on US trade win

Former MoS MEA MJ Akbar called the India-US trade deal the "first child" of the India-EU "mother of all trade deals." He praised PM Modi's cooperative nationalism for sidelining US tariff pressure, predicting stable, promising India-US ties ahead.

2026-02-03T05:59:55.615492+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 strikes Bangladesh

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 150km.

2026-02-03T04:35:04.854410+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 2 Chinese aircraft sorties, 6 vessels

Both sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ.

2026-02-03T03:21:44.355328+00:00 IST

PLA leadership crisis deepens- some “general takeaways”

Chairman Xi Jinping's decision to arrest two of the most senior People's Liberation Army (PLA) leaders - Generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli - continues to reverberate. It has stirred debate over the operational capability of China's military, and whether Xi would dare trust it to invade Taiwan.

2026-02-03T02:50:14.315423+00:00 IST

Industrialist Harsh Goenka lauds India–US trade deal

Industrialist and Chairman of RPG Enterprises Harsh Goenka hailed the India-US trade deal, where Washington reduced the tariffs on India to 18 per cent, describing it as the "Father of all deals".

2026-02-02T23:33:46.826785+00:00 IST

"Landmark Moment": Rajnath Singh hails India-US trade deal

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday lauded the India-US trade deal, in which Washington reduced tariffs on India to 18 per cent, describing it as a "landmark moment" that will take bilateral economic ties between the two nations to "new heights".

2026-02-02T23:01:29.727218+00:00 IST

Duniya jhukti hai, jhukaney wala chahiye: Sanyal

Member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Economic Advisory Council, Sanjeev Sanyal, in a post on X on Monday, stated that "Duniya jhukti hai, jhukaney wala chahiye" following the announcement of the India-US trade deal, where Washington reduced the tariffs on India to 18 per cent.

2026-02-02T22:44:28.547764+00:00 IST

India gains export edge with 18% tariffs

Following the announcement of the India-US trade deal on Monday, in which Washington reduced tariffs on India to 18 per cent, New Delhi now faces lower tariffs than its regional export competitors in South and Southeast Asia.

2026-02-02T21:50:26.300736+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar welcomes India-US trade deal

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday welcomed the India-US trade deal, where Washington reduced the tariffs on India to 18 per cent, saying that the agreement will boost job creation, spur economic growth, promote innovation, and strengthen India's flagship 'Make in India' initiative.

2026-02-02T20:59:28.187068+00:00 IST

Industry experts laud India–US trade deal

Following the announcement of the India-US trade deal where Washinton reduced the tariffs on India to 18 per cent, Industry leaders, market experts and economists on Tuesday welcomed deal, terming it a historic and win-win agreement that will boost bilateral economic ties between the two nations, improve market sentiment and strengthen India's position in global trade.

2026-02-02T20:30:53.408448+00:00 IST

China expands executions of Myanmar scam centre suspects as part

China has carried out further executions of individuals convicted in connection with sprawling scam operations run out of Myanmar, part of a broader campaign by Beijing to dismantle transnational fraud networks blamed for targeting victims across the globe.

2026-02-02T19:29:29.125530+00:00 IST

India-Norway hold 12th round of Foreign Office Consultations

India and Norway held their 12th round of Foreign Office Consultations in Oslo on Monday. The discussions revolved around deepening cooperation across areas like blue economy, circular economy, energy and artificial intelligence.

2026-02-02T19:10:48.467042+00:00 IST

Nepal PM Karki addresses National Assembly

Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki has revealed that the leaders of the September's Gen Z movement exerted strong pressure on her to appoint specific individuals as ministers on board the interim government.

2026-02-02T18:53:48.137696+00:00 IST

US Envoy Gor hails Trump’s India trade deal claim

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Monday welcomed US President Donald Trump's claims regarding a trade deal with India, where Washington reduced the Reciprocal Tariff from 25 per cent to 18 per cent.

2026-02-02T18:47:03.305353+00:00 IST

Cyprus's EU Presidency theme of 'Autonomy' resonates with India

Addressing an event to mark the occasion, the Minister emphasized the deepening strategic partnership between India and the European Union (EU), describing the relationship as an "anchor of stability and a force for global good."

2026-02-02T18:39:19.369355+00:00 IST

President Trump’s leadership vital for global peace: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said it was wonderful to speak with his "dear friend President Trump" today and said when two large economies and the world's largest democracies work together, it benefits people of the two countries and unlocks immense opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation.

2026-02-02T18:10:02.781347+00:00 IST

Cyprus envoy outlines vision for autonomous EU

Speaking on the strategic priorities of the upcoming presidency, Vryonides emphasized that the primary goal is to foster a self-reliant European Union across multiple sectors including economic prosperity, employment, and defence. He noted that while seeking autonomy, the Union aims to maintain strong links with transatlantic friends through the EU-NATO partnership.

2026-02-02T17:52:25.191253+00:00 IST