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Taiwan records 4 PLA aircraft sorties, 7 PLAN vessels

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Sunday said that it detected four sorties of Chinese aircraft and seven People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels operating around Taiwan up to 6 am (UTC+8).

2026-01-25T01:23:02.536764+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.4 hits Tibet

An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 struck Tibet on Sunday, a statement by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said.

2026-01-25T01:20:54.299624+00:00 IST

Focus on what we can control: Canadian PM after Trump's threat

Prime Minister Mark Carney is urging Canadians to "Buy Canadian" to protect the country's economy from global economic threats. This move signals a shift toward focusing on local business rather than relying heavily on international trade.

2026-01-24T23:27:31.987204+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 strikes Afghanistan

An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 struck Afghanistan on Sunday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.

2026-01-24T23:16:28.293045+00:00 IST

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid visits Quoz Arts Fest in Dubai

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, visited Quoz Arts Fest, marking a significant moment in the festival's 14th edition and underscoring its continued role as a key platform for contemporary culture, creativity, and community engagement in the UAE.

2026-01-24T21:32:46.687164+00:00 IST

EU Council President Costa to visit India on Republic Day ahead o

On the occasion of India's Republic Day and the 16th EU-India Summit, European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa will be visiting New Delhi in order to enhance strategic and economic relationships between the two regions.

2026-01-24T19:01:09.373188+00:00 IST

PMs of Denmark, Greenland meet in Nuuk to show "support"

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen met with Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen in Nuuk on Friday (local time), just two days after US President Donald Trump backed away from his threats of a US takeover of the Danish autonomous territory, CNN reported.

2026-01-23T20:52:05.547337+00:00 IST

Brazilian President Lula holds phone talks with PM Modi

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Thursday that he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had emphasised the importance of the upcoming Brazil-India Business Forum during a phone conversation. The forum is scheduled to take place amid Lula's state visit to India, coinciding with the inauguration of the Apex-Brasil office in New Delhi.

2026-01-22T22:02:46.189704+00:00 IST

Saudi-based industrial conglomerate expresses interest in YISU

Telangana's forward-looking approach to transforming higher education through skill-based, industry-aligned learning offered by Young India Skills University (YISU) is receiving tremendous response at the World Economic Forum 2026, especially from skill-intensive industries.

2026-01-20T15:14:33.872431+00:00 IST

Russian university scientists develop asphalt with recycled plast

Researchers at Russia's North Caucasus Federal University (NCFU) have developed a new asphalt mixture that uses plastic waste as a key component, aiming to improve road durability while addressing the growing problem of plastic disposal, the university said.

2026-01-20T12:19:02.779908+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 rattles Bismark Sea

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

2026-01-20T08:49:31.795693+00:00 IST

Australia's gun reform legislation passes lower house of Parliame

Meanwhile, Labor has also introduced hate laws into the House of Representatives; however, the Coalition's position on the bill remains unclear.

2026-01-20T06:20:04.761543+00:00 IST

PM Carney weighs sending soldiers to Greenland: Canadian media

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering sending soldiers to Greenland for military exercises with NATO allies, CBC news reported, citing sources on Monday.

2026-01-20T04:57:10.748754+00:00 IST

Mauritius:India organises blood donation camp on ICGS Sankalp

Anurag Srivastava, the High Commissioner of India to Mauritius, organised a blood donation camp onboard the Indian Coast Guard Ship Sankalp on Monday, which saw enthusiastic participation from various quarters of society.

2026-01-20T03:35:31.997801+00:00 IST

Guatemala’s President declares 30-day state of emergency

Authorities were responding to unrest in three prisons where inmates took dozens of guards and staff hostage in protest of restrictions on privileges for gang leaders, including Aldo Duppie, a powerful Barrio 18 figure.

2026-01-19T07:42:34.613131+00:00 IST

3rd India–Kenya Defence Exhibition and Seminar begins today

According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, the Secretary (Defence Production) will represent India's defence manufacturing and export ecosystem at the event, which is being organised under the Brand India scheme of the Department of Defence Production.

2026-01-19T04:14:45.492317+00:00 IST

Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh participates in kite festival

In a post on X, he wrote, "Delighted to participate in the kite festival alongside members of the Indian diaspora in Cairo."

2026-01-17T09:50:57.666720+00:00 IST

Indian High Commissioner meets Kenya's National Security Advisor

Both sides agreed to convene the Kenya-India Joint Commission for Cooperation in New Delhi as part of efforts to further strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations.

2026-01-14T04:20:51.753251+00:00 IST

Indian Envoy to Canada demands evidence over Nijjar killing claim

India's High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, strongly pushed back against allegations linking the Indian government to the killing of NIA-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, sharply questioning the absence of evidence during a televised exchange with a Canadian TV Host.

2026-01-13T08:16:27.545310+00:00 IST

Canada PM Carney to visit India for trade diversification

With Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stating that Ottawa, in order to diversify its global trade landscape, will be doubling their non-US exports by the next decade, Indian High Commissioner to Canada Dinesh Patnaik said that the Canadian PM is set to visit India in the coming weeks for the expansion of bilateral trade with New Delhi, after over two years of strained diplomatic relations.

2026-01-13T07:29:33.602241+00:00 IST

Indian High Commissioner meets Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary

High Commissioner of India to Kenya Adarsh Swaika met Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia W Mudavadi on Monday, with both sides agreeing to convene the Kenya-India Joint Commission for Cooperation in New Delhi as part of efforts to further strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations.

2026-01-13T03:59:53.895152+00:00 IST