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"Trashy ruminations of a convicted criminal," MEA

The MEA dubbed the reference as the trashy ruminations of a convicted criminal.

2026-01-31T14:28:01.538942+00:00 IST

Not afraid of TRF death threat: EFSAS Director Junaid Qureshi

Junaid Qureshi, Director of the European Foundation for South Asian Studies (EFSAS), has received a direct death threat from The Resistance Front (TRF), a terror outfit identified as an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba, even as he asserted that intimidation will not silence his voice against terrorism.

2026-01-31T14:23:43.248656+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets Arab League Foreign Ministers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday received the foreign ministers and delegations of the Arab League here in the national capital and underlined that enhanced cooperation across sectors like trade, tech and energy will take the partnership to new heights.

2026-01-31T14:14:54.480289+00:00 IST

Transformation in Middle East relevant for India's relationship w

Jaishankar while delivering opening remarks at the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting said that impact of the developments in the Middle East are felt even in India.

2026-01-31T12:19:30.460576+00:00 IST

AI misuse emerge as key challenge for Bangladesh poll: Expert

The biggest challenge facing the upcoming elections in Bangladesh is the law and order situation and the misuse of artificial intelligence for the electoral process; that is, the improper use of AI is a major challenge for the election, an election expert said on Saturday.

2026-01-31T12:03:21.450359+00:00 IST

PM Modi receives delegation of Arab Foreign Ministers, highlights

Prime Minister highlighted the deep and historic people-to-people ties between India and the Arab world which have continued to inspire and strengthen our relations over the years.

2026-01-31T11:29:16.457207+00:00 IST

India sends consignment of 10 Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka

As reconstruction efforts continue in the wake of cyclone Ditwah, India dispatched a consignment of 10 Bailey bridges to Colombo onboard INS Gharial to assist the restoration of critical connectivity.

2026-01-31T11:26:38.341558+00:00 IST

S Korea, Japan agree to resume bilateral naval exercises

South Korea and Japan last held the maritime exercises in 2017. The drills were stalled amid a series of incidents dampening their ties, such as a row over Japan's plan to hoist the Rising Sun Flag, a controversial flag regarded as symbolic of its past imperialism, on its vessel during a 2018 fleet review in South Korea. The meeting between the two US allies comes amid growing security threats from China and North Korea.

2026-01-31T11:01:41.745352+00:00 IST

Pakistan: National Assembly meeting reports 3,00,000 HIV cases

The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSR&C) has made shocking revelations that there are a staggering 3 lakh cases of HIV in the country, with only 34,000 patients being treated, Dawn reported on Saturday.

2026-01-31T10:43:25.872483+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar wishes Nauru on Independence Day

Jaishankar reiterated India's commitment to strengthening friendship in the Indo-Pacific.

2026-01-31T08:44:54.941064+00:00 IST

Displaced Tirah valley families protest in Bara over delay in tra

Irate demonstrators began throwing stones at the gates of the Alamgudar Registration Centre after running out of patience due to the slow pace of cash disbursement.

2026-01-31T08:39:28.808324+00:00 IST

EAM, Oman FM hold talks on trade, critical minerals, regional dev

Jaishankar said their talks focused on trade, critical minerals and regional developments.

2026-01-31T08:38:30.341372+00:00 IST

Armed clashes reported across Balochistan as BLA announces phase

The outfit had earlier stated briefly that the new phase was being launched to "protect the motherland." Residents described the security environment as extremely tense in Quetta, Nushki, Kalat, Mastung, Dalbandin, Kharan, Gwadar, Pasni, Tump, Buleda and Dhadar, with reports of intense gunfire, explosions and assaults on police and military locations, TBP reported.

2026-01-31T08:25:23.613198+00:00 IST

Oman FM arrives in Delhi for 2nd India Arab Foreign Ministers’ Me

Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said that Albusaidi's visit will strengthen the partnership between both nations.

2026-01-31T08:16:31.349987+00:00 IST

Exiled Tibetans gear up for ‘unique polls’, Dalai Lama may cast h

More than 91,000 Tibetan voters have registered themselves in 27 countries around the world.

2026-01-31T08:07:25.756699+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 3 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected three sorties of Chinese military aircraft and eight naval vessels operating around its territory as of 6am (local time).

2026-01-31T05:48:34.039219+00:00 IST

Peshawar HC seeks clarification on military operation in Tirah

The Peshawar High Court sought clarification from the federal and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governments regarding a military operation in Tirah Valley, reported Dawn.

2026-01-31T05:36:05.942445+00:00 IST

“We feel ashamed...BEGGING for money": Pak PM

"We feel ashamed when Field Marshal Asim Munir and I go around the world BEGGING for money. Taking loans is a huge burden on our self-respect. Our heads bow down in shame. We cannot say NO to many things they want us to do," said Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, reported A1tv.

2026-01-31T05:00:28.869653+00:00 IST

Sudan seeks partnerships for reconstruction, opportunities

Sudan's Foreign Minister Mohieldin Salim Ahmed Ibrahim is in Delhi for the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers' meeting, underscoring Sudan's post-war reconstruction needs.

2026-01-31T04:00:58.425599+00:00 IST

UAE's MoS for Foreign Affairs arrives in Delhi for 2nd IAFMM

Randhir Jaiswal, Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, said that his visit aims to strengthen the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with a focus on mutual interests and cooperation. The meeting provides a platform for discussion of regional and global issues, further strengthening bilateral ties.

2026-01-31T03:58:31.313240+00:00 IST

“We have 5,000 years of business trade”: Foreign affairs expert

Foreign affairs expert Waiel Awwad highlighted India's 5,000-year ties with the Arab world during the India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting. He stressed growing trust since 2014 and said the renewed dialogue aims to deepen cooperation across key sectors after a 10-year gap.

2026-01-31T03:10:08.271582+00:00 IST