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Tibet’s leaders in exile extend wishes to India on Republic Day

The exile leaders also slammed China and said that they have a strong spirit so it's won't be easy to wipe out Tibet from the world's map and China's bully is not going to sustain.

2026-01-26T14:58:42.264460+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 strikes Myanmar

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 112km.

2026-01-26T14:44:16.875491+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy in Moscow celebrates 77th Republic Day

The celebrations began with the unfurling of the tricolour by Indian Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, the singing of the national anthem, and the offering of floral tributes at the bust of Mahatma Gandhi.

2026-01-26T14:42:14.577050+00:00 IST

EU chief thanks President Murmu for hosting her at Republic Day

"Thank you for hosting us on Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu. Thank you very much for your warm welcome. Europe and India are the world's largest democracies, committed to working together to shape a new global order. This is why we are here to take our partnership to new heights," Ursula von der Leyen posted on X.

2026-01-26T14:00:55.866747+00:00 IST

Russian scientists develop unique DNA sensor to assess...

The newly developed biosensor enables scientists to analyse the antioxidant activity of beverages such as coffee, tea, wine and fruit juices by evaluating their ability to prevent oxidative damage to DNA. According to the researchers, this approach offers a more biologically relevant assessment compared to conventional methods that only measure total antioxidant content.

2026-01-26T13:51:31.566176+00:00 IST

Israel wishes, hails India's journey from "Dominion to Republic"

Ambassador of Israel to India, Reuven Azar wished in a video message, hailing India's journey from a Dominion to a Republic.

2026-01-26T13:45:38.703479+00:00 IST

East Turkistan govt in exile condemns OIC visit to China

In a statement released during an official visit by an OIC delegation to China, led by Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha, the ETGE expressed "profound alarm" at planned meetings with Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials and stops in Occupied East Turkistan.

2026-01-26T13:21:04.978604+00:00 IST

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Pakistan hit with major setback as US halts immigrant visas for n

The United States on Wednesday (local time) officially announced a pause in the issuance of immigrant visas to nationals of 75 countries, including Pakistan, citing concerns about the potential misuse of public welfare benefits.

2026-01-15T02:49:38.695498+00:00 IST

Lindsey Graham meets Reza Pahlavi

US Senator Lindsey Graham on Wednesday (local time) met the exiled crown prince of Iran, Reza Pahlavi and reiterated Washington's support for the Iranian people against a "brutal regime" in Tehran.

2026-01-15T00:39:13.895507+00:00 IST

US sends first Humanitarian aid shipment to Cuba after Hurricane

In a post on X, Rubio said that this marks the first humanitarian shipment sent by the US to Cuba following the hurricane. He emphasised that the effort is aimed at helping people in need as they continue to recover from Hurricane Melissa.

2026-01-15T00:05:59.294292+00:00 IST

Europe

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Assam CM connects with Indian diaspora in London

CM Sarma is on a visit to London, United Kingdom to try to bring back the sacred Vrindavani Vastra back to Assam. The artefact is in the British Museum currently. On his first day in London, Assam CM visited the city's waterfront.

2025-11-17T03:54:38.274204+00:00 IST

UK announces drastic reduction in protection for asylum seekers, refugees under new plan

The measures, modelled on Denmark's strict asylum system, were announced late on Saturday (local time) as Prime Minister Keir Starmer comes under pressure from surging popularity for the anti-immigrant Reform UK party.

2025-11-16T23:29:46.425630+00:00 IST

Signing MoU with British Museum to bring Vrindavani Vastra back to home under a loaning arrangement: Assam CM

CM Himanta Biswa stated that Vrindavani Vastra is a timeless masterpiece, woven with devotion and the spirit of Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev, a sacred textile that brings Vaishnava culture alive through its divine craftsmanship.

2025-11-16T23:11:35.630053+00:00 IST

Pacific

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Australian PM Morrison announces reopening of international travel, easing border restrictions

Canberra [Australia], October 1 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday announced the reopening of international travel and easing of border restrictions.

2021-10-01T04:43:19.074368+00:00 IST

EU-Australia trade talks postponed amid submarine deal fallout

Canberra [Australia], October 1 (ANI): Australia-EU free trade talks have been postponed on Friday amid Canberra's decision to cancel a major French submarine contract.

2021-10-01T02:47:07.673337+00:00 IST

India, Australia consider Quad needed to maintain balance in relation with China, says Scott Morrison

Canberra [Australia], September 30 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday said that Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is a necessary group to balance China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.

2021-09-30T09:25:09.692763+00:00 IST

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UK says it’s ready to fight China over Taiwan

However, he later clarified that he was speaking in "general terms," adding that Britain still prefers disputes in the Indo-Pacific to be resolved "peacefully" and "diplomatically."

2025-07-28T04:59:10.011448+00:00 IST

Indian-origin man brutally attacked with machete in Melbourne

Saurabh Anand was ambushed by five teenagers around 7.30 pm on Saturday, July 19, while he was walking home after buying medicines from a pharmacy at the Central Square Shopping Centre, Australia Today reported.

2025-07-27T08:35:41.660291+00:00 IST

MoS Margherita interacts with Indian diaspora in South Africa

Margherita is currently in South Africa to attend the G20 Development Ministers' Meeting under the South African G20 Presidency. During his visit, he held several important meetings and interacted with the Indian diaspora

2025-07-27T05:57:49.171870+00:00 IST

Asia

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Taiwan detects five Chinese naval vessels around its territory

According to a post on X, the Taiwanese MND stated that no Chinese military aircraft were detected during the timeframe, as there was an absence of PLA aircraft operating around the territory.

2026-02-23T02:29:19.145019+00:00 IST

Over 80 people killed in Pak’s airstrikes on Afghanistan

More than 80 people were killed in Pakistan's airstrikes at the seven locations in Afghanistan's Nangarhar, Paktika and Khost provinces.

2026-02-22T23:56:10.004913+00:00 IST

Anti-govt protests erupt for second day at Iran

Anti-government protests continued for a second consecutive day across several university campuses in Iran's two largest cities, Tehran and Mashhad, New York Times reported, citing student groups and human rights organisations, even as authorities maintain a crackdown on dissent.

2026-02-22T22:31:53.717829+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Leadership vision reinforces UAE’s position: Latifa bint Mohammed

Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, today visited the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world's largest event dedicated to shaping the content creation economy.

2026-01-10T22:58:16.859326+00:00 IST

Dubai’s model for connecting cultures highlighted

A session at the 1 Billion Followers Summit highlighted Dubai's media and humanitarian model as a global example of content creation that connects cultures through originality and purpose, rather than follower numbers.

2026-01-10T22:58:00.687477+00:00 IST

Waging war against God: Iran's Attorney General warns protesters

Tehran's prosecutor also said on Friday that acts of vandalism targeting public property would be classified as "moharebeh," a term translated as "waging war against God," under Iran's penal code. The charge of moharebeh (enemy of God) is among the most serious offences in Iran and can carry punishments including execution.

2026-01-10T17:46:34.072867+00:00 IST

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Europe

EU Trade commissioner calls EU-India deal ‘mother of all deals’

Sefcovic described the prospective pact as the "mother of all deals," noting that negotiators are "checking their final numbers" as the European bloc pushes to reduce India's steep import duties that can reach up to 150 % in some sectors.

2026-01-26T13:17:42.670912+00:00 IST

Asia

60,000 tons of wheat from the United States arrives in Bangladesh

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen visited Chattogram port to reinforce commercial cooperation and strengthen bilateral ties.

2026-01-26T13:17:08.078015+00:00 IST

Asia

India, EU "ready to take our next step together," European Commis

The EC said that they looked forward to the 16th EU-India Summit.

2026-01-26T13:13:44.201278+00:00 IST

Asia

EAM thanks world leaders for R-Day wishes

Jaishankar, in posts on X, received wishes from all over the world on the occassion.

2026-01-26T13:12:15.760698+00:00 IST

Middle East

Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia celebrates Republic Day

The celebrations began with the unfurling of the tricolour by Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Suhel Ajaz Khan, the singing of the national anthem, and the offering of floral tributes at the bust of Mahatma Gandhi.

2026-01-26T13:06:43.459587+00:00 IST

Asia

PoGB: Earthquake victims stranded as government fails to act

Aid from China, including tents, blankets, and other essential relief items, has reportedly been stuck at Sost Port since 2022. Villagers in Chapursan are demanding that at least this minimal assistance be released immediately to alleviate their suffering.

2026-01-26T12:00:31.527800+00:00 IST

Asia

King Charles III extends greetings on India's 77th Republic Day

The letter read, "On the occasion of your Republic Day, my wife and I send our warmest congratulations to you and to the people of the Republic of India."

2026-01-26T11:58:03.329182+00:00 IST

Asia

Balochistan ‘turned into vast prison,’ says BYC report documentin

The report documents more than 1,200 cases of enforced disappearances and nearly 200 alleged extrajudicial killings across the province during the year.

2026-01-26T11:06:24.389541+00:00 IST

Asia

"Growing strength of India-EU partnership": PM Modi

"India is privileged to host European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during our Republic Day celebrations. Their presence underscores the growing strength of the India-European Union partnership and our commitment to shared values," PM Modi posted on X.

2026-01-26T11:02:26.899074+00:00 IST

Asia

EU President Ursula von der Leyen ahead of EU-India summit

on der Leyen described being invited as Chief Guest at India's Republic Day celebrations as "the honour of a lifetime", underlining the growing strategic convergence between India and the European Union.

2026-01-26T09:31:09.642283+00:00 IST

‘US-India share a historic bond’: President Trump on RDay

US President Donald Trump on Monday extended wishes as India celebrates its 77th Republic Day.

2026-01-26T09:05:12.349698+00:00 IST

Asia

"Dragon and Elephant should dance together," XI Jinping

The Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, in a post shared on X, said, "President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Indian President Droupadi Murmu on India's 77th Republic Day. It should be the right choice for China and India to be good-neighborly friends and partners that help each other succeed, and have the dragon and the elephant dance together."

2026-01-26T08:57:56.720576+00:00 IST

Asia

Indian High Commission in Pakistan celebrates 77th Republic Day

The High Commission of India in Pakistan celebrated the 77th Republic Day on Monday. Charge d'affaires Gitika Srivastav unfurled the tri-color which was followed by the singing of national anthem.

2026-01-26T08:55:50.831523+00:00 IST

Asia

US Ambassador Sergio Gor extends greetings on Republic Day

Through his official X post, the US Ambassador to India said, "Happy Republic Day, India! Honored to attend the Republic Day Parade for the first time, a celebration of India's Constitution and democratic spirit. Thrilled to see the U.S.-made aircraft soaring in the Indian sky, a powerful symbol of the strength of the U.S.-India strategic partnership."

2026-01-26T08:40:22.954741+00:00 IST