Asia

India has demonstrated it can show exceptional growth: Ajay Banga

The level of infrastructure investment that has happened in India in the last 10 years is quite admirable, World Bank President Ajay Banga said on Thursday, noting that the country has demonstrated it can show exceptional growth.

2026-01-29T18:15:52.286105+00:00 IST

India–UK creative collaboration in focus at British Council event

British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron on Wednesday pitched for deeper collaboration between India and the United Kingdom in the creative economy, highlighting the complementarity between India's scale, diversity and creative energy and the UK's strengths in policy, innovation and research.

2026-01-29T17:27:42.485353+00:00 IST

'Huge opportunity for Indian, UK institutions to collaborate'

There is huge opportunity for institutions in India and United Kingdom to collaborate to build the next generation of future-ready talent in the creative industries, Country Director of British Council in India, Alison Barrett, has said and noted that more British Universities are expected to set up their campuses in India apart from nine announced earlier.

2026-01-29T16:10:24.840351+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar meets US Ambassador Gor

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and expressed confidence that under Gor India-US ties would be further strengthened.

2026-01-29T14:21:15.275784+00:00 IST

Iran: Deputy NSA Kapoor holds consultations with counterpart

Deputy National Security Advisor Pavan Kapoor visited Tehran on Wednesday for consultations with his Iranian counterpart Dr Ali Bagheri Kani, the Embassy of India in Iran shared on Thursday.

2026-01-29T13:52:21.670754+00:00 IST

Bangladesh minority leader demands action against atrocities

A senior minority leader in Bangladesh on Thursday has called for adequate security measures for the minority community ahead of the national elections, and he has also demanded that the interim government take action against the atrocities committed towards the minority community.

2026-01-29T13:49:08.956469+00:00 IST

Norway sees India-EU FTA as strong complement to EFTA Trade Pact

Norway's Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener, has welcomed the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), calling it a positive step for global trade and a strong complement to the existing India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), of which Norway is a part.

2026-01-29T13:24:17.132200+00:00 IST

India is friend of both Israel,Palestine: FM Dr. Varsen Shahin

Highlighting New Delhi's unique diplomatic position, Palestinian Foreign Minister Dr Varsen Aghabekian Shahin on Thursday described India as an "important player" capable of mediating the ongoing conflict due to its friendly ties with both Israel and Palestine.

2026-01-29T12:26:54.148978+00:00 IST

India gifts second tranche of election-related assistance

India on Thursday gifted second tranche of election-related assistance to Nepal as the nation heads for the election on March 5 after the Gen-Z protest.

2026-01-29T12:11:38.055536+00:00 IST

Residents protest prolonged power outagesin POGB

Residents of Ghizer district in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) recently staged a protest against prolonged electricity outages, alleging discriminatory and unequal distribution of power by the authorities.

2026-01-29T11:19:26.508204+00:00 IST

British HC Cameron attends event organised at British Council

Speaking at an event organised by the British Council, Cameron said the creative economy plays a vital role in the UK-India relationship and is increasingly recognised as a powerful driver of inclusive and sustainable growth for both countries.

2026-01-29T09:36:44.492442+00:00 IST

Palestinian Foreign Minister seeks stronger India role,

The Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian underscored the long-standing relationship between India and Palestine, called for a balanced Indian role in West Asia, and expressed hope for wider international recognition of Palestine during his visit to New Delhi. "I'm glad to be in India. This is my first visit and I hope it is not the last," the minister said, describing India as the "4th largest economy and country we look highly" upon.

2026-01-29T09:27:20.940844+00:00 IST

Central Japan Aichi Pref.’s startups on way of expansion

At central Japan Aichi Pref.'s startups festival "Tech GALA" was held. Not only Japan's but also oversea startups participated to introduce its's technology and search cooperative opportunity. To this event 6,000 people participated and 250 company booths were exhibited. Year by year capability and influence are rising.

2026-01-29T09:25:09.888007+00:00 IST

Economic crisis forces Health Department to cut anti-polio work

Major reductions have also been made to workers' facilities, sparking concerns that the anti-polio drive could be severely impacted. Polio workers, upset over the pay cuts, have staged protests and warned of further demonstrations. Assertions by the district administration regarding the eradication of polio in Rawalpindi have also been proven inaccurate. The next anti-polio campaign in Rawalpindi district is scheduled to start on February 2 and will run from Monday, February 2, to Thursday, February 5, TET reported.

2026-01-29T09:10:20.884026+00:00 IST

BLF, SRA claim responsibility for attacks in Balochistan, Sindh

In a statement to the media, BLF spokesperson Major Gwahram Baloch said the group's militants targeted a Pakistani military camp in the Kinnechi area of Kolwah, Awaran, on January 25.

2026-01-29T09:06:59.142493+00:00 IST

Analysts warn Pakistan’s 27th CA erodes judicial independence

A group of analysts and human rights advocates in Berlin cautioned that Pakistan's recently enacted 27th Constitutional Amendment will erode judicial independence and concentrate greater power in the executive.

2026-01-29T08:27:18.508375+00:00 IST

China escalates diplomatic row with Australia over Darwin port

China's ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, told reporters this week that Beijing views Australia's push to reclaim the port as "no way to do business" and warned Canberra against altering the status of the lease, which has been in place since 2015. He complained that Australia wanted to reverse the arrangement: "When you're losing money, you want to lease it to a foreign company, and when it's making money, you want to take it back?"- a comment that encapsulates Beijing's ire at the policy shift.

2026-01-29T08:27:11.315983+00:00 IST

11 members of 'Myanmar criminal syndicate' executed in China

The Supreme People's Court (SPC) announced the executions on Thursday via its official WeChat account. The Wenzhou Intermediate People's Court in Zhejiang province carried out the sentences, handed down for a range of crimes including intentional homicide, intentional injury, illegal detention, fraud, and running illegal casinos.

2026-01-29T07:34:43.116615+00:00 IST

US urges citizens to reconsider travel to Pakistan

According to an updated travel advisory issued on January 26, Pakistan has been placed under "Level 3: Reconsider Travel", indicating a high risk to travellers.

2026-01-29T06:41:49.866213+00:00 IST

6-year-old Christian girl brutally assaulted in Pakistan

"Calling for swift justice, accountability of the perpetrators, and full protection for the victim and her family," Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) condemned the heinous act.

2026-01-29T06:38:53.234543+00:00 IST

Russian Delegation showcases aircraft

On the sidelines of the air show, the head of the diplomatic mission, together with Gennady Abramenkov and CEO of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Vadim Badekha, toured the Russian part of the exhibition, in particular the Superjet 100 and Il-114-300 aircraft, took a demonstration flight aboard the latter, and addressed the media.

2026-01-29T05:54:37.858910+00:00 IST