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India FTA negotiations nearing conclusions:EU Trade Commissioner

EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, as well as Inter-Institutional Relations and Transparency, Maros Sefcovic met Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Sunday after arriving in India. He expressed gratitude following the meeting and spoke with certainty about "nearing the conclusion of FTA negotiations."

2026-01-25T14:11:49.273505+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with EU delegates ahead of EU-India Su

Jaishankar hoped that their talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be a harbinger of new chapter in India-European Union relations.

2026-01-25T13:59:02.659474+00:00 IST

EU delegates receive guard of honour upon arrival in Delhi

Presidents Costa and von der Leyen will also attend India's 77th Republic Day celebrations on January 26, as guests of honour.

2026-01-25T13:48:56.674604+00:00 IST

Veteran journalist Mark Tully passes away at 90

Tully, known as the BBC's "voice of India", was even expelled from the country in 1975 at 24 hours' notice for refusing to sign a 'censorship agreement' after the then Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, imposed the emergency. But he returned to the country after the end of the Emergency and has been in the national capital ever since.

2026-01-25T12:46:16.199164+00:00 IST

Earthquakes of magnitude 3.5 and 3.6 strike Myanmar

As per NCS, the earthquakes struck the region at a depth of 30km and 60km respectively.

2026-01-25T11:42:55.785346+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.0 strikes Tibet

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

2026-01-25T11:14:28.354494+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s education crisis deepens

Teachers' bodies and private school associations across Pakistan strongly criticised the government's education strategy on International Education Day, calling it short-sighted and harmful to learning. The organisations said falling enrolment and shrinking public school infrastructure show that current policies have failed to protect students' futures, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2026-01-25T11:05:56.198127+00:00 IST

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"You are not alone," Israel's Envoy to UN affirms support to prot

Danon affirmed his support to the protesters.

2026-01-14T09:37:34.571565+00:00 IST

Former political prisoner Salman Sima says protect Iranians

Speaking to ANI, Sima stated that the current demonstrations have reached a critical stage where the Iranian people require more than symbolic monitoring or diplomatic statements. He emphasized that the scale of the movement necessitates a more active international role, advocating for the invocation of R2P--an international legal principle designed to protect populations from mass atrocities.

2026-01-14T09:05:37.547145+00:00 IST

Reza Pahlavi urges Iranians to continue protest

He urged citizens to sustain the movement against the Khamenei regime and warned that those responsible for violence would eventually be held accountable.

2026-01-14T01:18:30.972505+00:00 IST

Europe

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Lavrov, Jaishankar to hold talks on bilateral, international issues on Nov 17 in Moscow

Russia's Foreign Ministry announced that Sergey Lavrov and S Jaishankar will meet in Moscow on November 17 to discuss "upcoming political contacts, key bilateral & international issues," according to a post shared on X.

2025-11-14T17:50:47.394167+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy, Aliyev talk after Russian strike hits embassy

Zelenskyy spoke with Azerbaijan's President Aliyev after Russian strikes damaged the Azerbaijani Embassy, thanking him for his support. Aliyev condemned the attack, and both leaders discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors.

2025-11-14T15:12:16.044291+00:00 IST

Uyghur, Ukrainian groups file criminal complaint in Spain

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) and the Ukrainian civic group Don't Fund the Russian Army (DFRA) have submitted a criminal complaint to Spain's National Court against Huawei Technologies, Hikvision Digital Technology, Zhejiang Dahua Technology, and their subsidiaries in Spain.

2025-11-14T13:43:09.254938+00:00 IST

Pacific

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Rising radicalisation main cause of challenges faced by region: PM Modi at SCO summit

New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): Highlighting the threats posed by the rising radicalisation in the region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the biggest challenges faced by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) are related to peace, security and concerns regarding trust deficit.

2021-09-17T07:01:57.102167+00:00 IST

PM Ardern says Australian nuclear subs will be banned from New Zealand waters

Wellington [New Zealand], September 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on early Thursday while welcoming the announcement of trilateral security partnership between Australia, UK and US - AUKUS said that Australian nuclear submarines will be banned from New Zealand waters.

2021-09-16T01:32:11.442111+00:00 IST

Canberra lockdown extended for 4 weeks

Canberra [Australia], September 14 (ANI/Sputnik): The lockdown in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), in force since August 12, has been extended for another month due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Chief Minister Andrew Barr said in a joint statement with the health minister, Rachel Stephen-Smith, on Tuesday.

2021-09-14T16:20:30.767080+00:00 IST

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PM Modi meets UK counterpart Keir Starmer in London

The bilateral meeting took place at the historic Hawtry Room, where the two leaders held a one-on-one discussion to finalise the contours of what is being described as India's most comprehensive trade pact and the UK's most significant post-Brexit deal.

2025-07-24T09:33:27.043947+00:00 IST

Swaminarayan Temple in Melbourne vandalised with hateful graffiti

The Swaminarayan Temple in Melbourne's eastern suburb of Boronia was vandalised with hateful racial slurs, the Australia Today reported on Thursday.

2025-07-24T05:02:41.759097+00:00 IST

Ramsar COP15: Bhupender Yadav pushes Global South’s agenda

During his meeting with Mumba, Yadav discussed India's unprecedented 250 per cent growth in Ramsar Sites under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, from 26 to 75, in just a few years. He highlighted India's model of wetland conservation, which is supported by strong policy backing and grassroots engagement.

2025-07-24T04:12:13.538328+00:00 IST

Asia

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China’s Mandarin-only schooling in East Turkistan sparks fears

In a video shared on X, Residents of East Turkistan, including a student, stated that they are increasingly being placed in Mandarin-only schooling systems, where instruction in their mother tongue has been significantly reduced or removed altogether. These measures amount to the systematic sidelining of the Uyghur language within formal education.

2026-02-22T11:39:47.815140+00:00 IST

ApexBrasil President on India-Brazil deepening business ties

Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Viana said the scale of engagement between the two Global South partners was reflected in both participation and concrete outcomes.

2026-02-22T11:39:08.518408+00:00 IST

UN Secy General Guterres calls for women to lead in developing AI

In a post on X, he said," I enjoyed meeting these inspiring young women in STEM at the AI Summit in India. With AI on the rise, we must ensure women are not just included - but leading - in developing artificial intelligence that serves everyone & advances gender equality."

2026-02-22T10:38:34.712655+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Sharjah Ruler receives founding delegation of ALA Beirut

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the Sharjah Arabic Language Academy (ALA), received on Sunday a delegation of founders of ALA in Beirut, Lebanon, headed by Dr Emile Badi Yaqub and Dr Rashid Darbas, at Dr Sultan Al Qasimi Centre in University City.

2026-01-04T17:35:51.325333+00:00 IST

UAE aviation sector stands as key pillar of national economy

The UAE aviation sector continues to consolidate its position as one of the strategic pillars of the national economy and a global benchmark in governance, innovation and sustainability.

2026-01-04T17:21:36.078291+00:00 IST

Israeli forces destroy 2-Kilometre Hamas Tunnel in Northern Gaza

Combat engineers recently demolished a two-kilometre Hamas tunnel within the Israeli side of the Yellow Line in northern Gaza, the Israel Defence Forces said on Sunday.

2026-01-04T17:07:29.494910+00:00 IST

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Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 2.8 strikes Bhutan

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

2026-01-25T10:56:07.316573+00:00 IST

Asia

PM Modi praises Malaysia's Indian community's "commendable work"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 130th episode of the 'Mann ki Baat' program on Sunday, praised the Indian community in Malaysia for their efforts in preserving Indian languages and culture. He highlighted the presence of over 500 Tamil schools in Malaysia, where Tamil is taught alongside other Indian languages such as Telugu and Punjabi.

2026-01-25T09:36:41.451908+00:00 IST

Asia

US Army Secy calls on COAS Gen Dwivedi

Daniel P Driscoll, the US Secretary for Army, called on COAS General Upendra Dwivedi. They held discussions on deepening bilateral defence cooperation, and strengthening military engagement between New Delhi and Washington.

2026-01-25T09:34:41.872870+00:00 IST

Asia

EAM meets US congressional delegation; discusses ties

In a post on X, Jaishankar shared that he interacted with US Reps Mike Rogers of Alabama, Adam Smith of Washington state, and Jimmy Patronis of Florida, as well as the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor.

2026-01-25T09:13:19.318218+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan accused of enacting ‘genocidal policy’ against Baloch

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has accused the Pakistani state of pursuing what it described as a deliberate and systematic campaign of genocide against the Baloch people, urging the international community to take immediate notice of alleged grave human rights violations, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2026-01-25T08:51:39.316386+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israeli auto-tech firm Fullpath launches agentic CRM

Fullpath, an Israeli automotive technology company based in Tel Aviv, has launched what it describes as the automotive industry's first agentic CRM, completing a comprehensive AI ecosystem for car dealerships.

2026-01-25T08:38:47.964367+00:00 IST

Europe

Sharp decline in asylum applications to Austria in 2025

The number of asylum applications submitted in Austria fell by 36 per cent year-on-year in 2025, reaching 16,284 applications.

2026-01-25T08:35:25.793424+00:00 IST

Europe

UNESCO provides support to safeguard Vietnam heritage

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has announced an emergency assistance package worth approximately USD 740,000 to support efforts to protect cultural heritage and sustain education in areas of Vietnam heavily affected by a series of severe storms in November 2025.

2026-01-25T08:35:23.527047+00:00 IST

Middle East

US military commander visits Israel for defence cooperation

During the visit, the CENTCOM Commander and the Chief of Staff held a lengthy personal meeting. This was followed by a meeting with senior officials.

2026-01-25T08:33:10.553760+00:00 IST

Asia

Pak media says business sector facing competitiveness challenges

Pakistan's business sector is confronting a mounting competitiveness challenge, with production and operating expenses now estimated to be 34 per cent higher than those in regional economies, severely weakening the country's position in international trade, according to the Pakistan Business Forum (PBF).

2026-01-25T08:26:17.500877+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israeli military recaps major anti-terror achievements in Gaza

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) recapped the recent activities of its 7th Armored Brigade in the southern Gaza Strip including the destruction of an underground terror tunnel approximately four kilometers long and the detection of rocket launchers and provided videos of its actions.

2026-01-25T08:24:20.261027+00:00 IST

Asia

PM Modi hails UAE for declaring 2026 as Year of the Family

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted that "India's family system formed an integral part of our tradition" and said that many countries around the world hold such family systems in "high regard".

2026-01-25T07:51:37.503712+00:00 IST

Asia

Protests erupt in Balochistan over enforced disappearances by Pak

Families of six Baloch individuals, including women and minors, have been protesting in Hub, Balochistan, demanding the release of their loved ones taken by Pakistani security forces.

2026-01-25T07:13:56.431441+00:00 IST

Asia

Dalai Lama extends wishes on 2nd Global Buddhist Summit 2026

Dalai Lama extended warm greetings to all participants of the 2nd Global Buddhist Summit 2026, which will see participation of delegates from across the world.

2026-01-25T06:01:28.972537+00:00 IST