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US sanction policy 'criminal': Envoy Juan Carlos Marsan Aguilera

Terming the United States' latest escalation of sanctions as "criminal," the Cuban Ambassador to India, Juan Carlos Marsan Aguilera, has asserted that Havana remains committed to cooperation rather than confrontation, despite what he described as Washington's attempts to "suffocate" the island nation.

2026-02-02T17:51:21.364431+00:00 IST

India-EU FTA: Both sides committed to concluding deal

Speaking on the strategic and economic synergy between the two regions, Delphin emphasized that the speed of the negotiations reflects a shared resolve.

2026-02-02T17:50:39.372342+00:00 IST

Armenia: CDS General Anil Chauhan receives Guard of Honour

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan received a Guard of Honour and a ceremonial welcome from the Armenian Armed Forces during his official visit to Yerevan.

2026-02-02T17:49:12.012764+00:00 IST

President Trump speaks with PM Modi

US President Donald Trump spoke with Prime Minister Modi on Monday, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said.

2026-02-02T16:17:06.875222+00:00 IST

Baloch Voice for Justice condemns enforced disappearances

Baloch Voice for Justice has strongly condemned the enforced disappearance of retired Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Bakhsh Sajidi, his brother Naeem Sajidi, and Engineer Rafeeq Baloch, relatives of BNM Party Chairman Dr. Naseem Baloch. The trio was reportedly abducted during a pre-dawn raid in Hub Chowki, Balochistan.

2026-02-02T14:39:44.362669+00:00 IST

13th edition of India-Kyrgyzstan joint military exercise

The 13th edition of the joint military Exercise KHANJAR between India and Kyrgyzstan will be conducted at Misamari, Assam, from February 4-17, the Additional Directorate General of Public Information of the Indian Army said on Monday.

2026-02-02T14:21:56.628407+00:00 IST

President of Seychelles to visit India this month

This will be President Herminie's first visit to India since assuming office last October. The visit coincides with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

2026-02-02T13:12:53.672364+00:00 IST

Anti-Pakistan Violence Surges in January, amid governance failure

The start of the new year in Pakistan saw a sharp resurgence in anti-state incidents, resulting in higher casualties among militants, civilians, and security personnel, according to official figures. Dawn reported that data from the Islamabad-based Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) indicated a 43 percent rise in combat-related deaths in January 2026 compared to December 2025.

2026-02-02T13:05:33.172372+00:00 IST

Lord Buddha’s relics to be taken to Sri Lanka

The Holy Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha will be taken to Sri Lanka for the first ever international exposition on February 4.

2026-02-02T13:03:14.420914+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Father files FIR against Jinns after son’s abduction 

In a bizarre and unusual incident, police in Pakistan's Rawalpindi district have registered a case of abduction against a "jinn" (supernatural spirit) following the disappearance of a minor boy.

2026-02-02T11:32:30.785156+00:00 IST

Nagma Mohamed Mallick appointed as new ambassador

Nagma Mohamed Mallick, from the IFS batch of 1991, presently Ambassador of India to Japan, has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Marshall Islands, with residence in Tokyo.

2026-02-02T11:31:13.996556+00:00 IST

India to attend 2026 Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting in Fiji

Fiji is all set to welcome ministers and attorneys general, including officials from India, to the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting, which will be held in Nadi from 9 to 12 February 2026.

2026-02-02T10:19:59.883602+00:00 IST

Central Bureau of Investigation launches Operation CyStrike

Central Bureau of Investigation launched Operation CyStrike with Federal Bureau of Investigation and other countries, carried out searches across multiple Indian states, dismantled cyber fraud networks, seized digital evidence and cash, and arrested key operative Pfokrehrii Peter, disrupting transnational cyber-enabled financial crime.

2026-02-02T09:33:57.973238+00:00 IST

Balochistan Liberation Army releases female fighters video

The Balochistan Liberation Army released footage of female fighters involved in Operation Herof Phase II in Balochistan, including two women linked to recent attacks, highlighting growing female participation amid escalating conflict and civilian insecurity.

2026-02-02T09:01:43.600693+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Activist Jibran Nasir slams state as Balochistan burns

Activist Jibran Nasir slammed Pakistan's handling of Balochistan violence, accusing the state of denial and blame-shifting. He warned that repression and silencing critics block lasting peace, as kidnappings and disappearances continue to fuel fear and insecurity across the province.

2026-02-02T08:38:47.928790+00:00 IST

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan leads defence delegation to Armenia

An Indian defence delegation led by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan is visiting Armenia to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, building on earlier defence talks and broader diplomatic engagement between the two countries.

2026-02-02T08:03:24.787685+00:00 IST

Bangladesh court gives 10-year sentence to ex-PM Sheikh Hasina

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in two corruption cases. Her relatives also received jail terms. The verdict comes after trials linked to land allocation, amid ongoing legal action under Bangladesh's interim government.

2026-02-02T07:31:34.831965+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar to attend Critical Minerals Ministerial in US

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit the US from 2-4 February for the Critical Minerals Ministerial led by Marco Rubio, focusing on supply chains and clean energy. The visit comes amid wider India-US engagement on critical minerals and defence cooperation.

2026-02-02T06:05:08.506271+00:00 IST

Pakistan: PTI alleges nearly 180 workers detained in Sindh raids

PTI accused the Sindh government of detaining nearly 180 activists under the MPO ahead of a February 8 protest, calling it political victimisation. Sindh authorities denied mass arrests, calling the claims misleading and insisting law enforcement acted within legal limits.

2026-02-02T05:48:55.078291+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s NFC stalls as key working groups stay inactive

Pakistan's National Finance Commission has stalled, with most working groups inactive and the second meeting delayed. Provinces and the centre differ over revenue sharing and reforms, raising concerns about further delays to the long-pending 11th NFC award meant to guide distribution of federal resources.

2026-02-02T04:44:23.532359+00:00 IST

Japan snap polls fuel debate over PM’s dissolution powers

Japan's snap election after PM Sanae Takaichi dissolved parliament has sparked debate over her power to do so. Opposition parties and legal experts are calling for limits, arguing the move was politically driven, while critics say only voters can now hold the government accountable.

2026-02-02T04:06:56.241344+00:00 IST