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No role in film ventures like ‘Battle of Galwan’: MEA

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal clarified that the Ministry has no role in ventures like the film 'Battle of Galwan' and such matters fall under relevant authorities. His remarks came amid buzz around the Salman Khan-starrer based on the 2020 Galwan clashes.

2026-01-16T14:24:21.539841+00:00 IST

Tokyo sees New Delhi as “natural partner”: Japan Foreign Ministry

Highlighting the significance of the India visit, Japanese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Toshihiro Kitamura said Motegi's trip marks his first foreign visit this year and reflects Japan's priority on strengthening partnerships with countries like India.

2026-01-16T14:11:48.625059+00:00 IST

India wants “inclusive, fair” polls in Myanmar: MEA

"On elections in Myanmar, we have said what our position is. We want inclusive, fair elections in which all stakeholders participate."

2026-01-16T13:55:10.354165+00:00 IST

India closely monitoring Iran situation, asks citizens to leave

Elaborating on the advisories, Jaiswal said, "In these advisories, we have advised our citizens in India not to travel to Iran at this time, and we have advised Indian citizens residing in Iran to leave the country by whatever means are available."

2026-01-16T13:15:51.050200+00:00 IST

VP CP Radhakrishnan meets UK House of Lords Speaker

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan met UK House of Lords Speaker Lord McFall in New Delhi during CSPOC. They discussed strong parliamentary ties, shared democratic values, parliamentary diplomacy, delegation exchanges, and cooperation on digital initiatives to improve transparency, accessibility and citizen engagement.

2026-01-16T11:50:34.946939+00:00 IST

US Ambassador Gor begins first Mumbai visit, boosts US-India ties

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor visited the US Consulate in Mumbai on his first trip to the city. He recently presented credentials to President Droupadi Murmu and took oath in New Delhi, stressing stronger US-India ties in security, trade, energy, technology and critical minerals.

2026-01-16T11:44:53.958432+00:00 IST

ECP suspends 152 lawmakers for failing to submit asset statements

Pakistan's Election Commission suspended 152 lawmakers from the National Assembly, Senate and provincial assemblies for failing to submit asset and liability statements by the deadline. The ECP said they will stop functioning as members until they submit the required statements.

2026-01-16T11:11:56.772795+00:00 IST

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"No external agents governing Venezuela": Delcy Rodríguez

"We are here governing alongside the people. The Government of Venezuela governs our country, no one else. There are no external agents governing Venezuela," Rodriguez said during the installation of the Agro-Food, Fishing, Communal and Industrial General Staff Commission. Her remarks were broadcast on the state-run channel Venezolana de Television (VTV), El cooperative reported.

2026-01-07T04:49:17.976451+00:00 IST

Trump highlights India-US defence cooperation

"India ordered Apache helicopters and didn't get them for 5 years. PM Modi came to me and said 'Sir can I please see you?' and I said yes," Trump said, while recalling his interaction with PM Modi.

2026-01-07T03:48:24.181005+00:00 IST

Ex Chilean Envoy to India condemns US Operation in Venezuela

Heine, while talking to ANI, said that the US had intervened in Latin America several times, but this has crossed a line.

2026-01-07T03:41:08.630036+00:00 IST

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Russian drone strike hits kindergarten in Kharkiv, 1 killed

A Russian drone strike hit a kindergarten in Kharkiv, killing one person and injuring several others. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack, calling it an assault on innocence.

2025-10-22T11:30:05.284285+00:00 IST

EU leaders to discuss key issues at Brussels summit on Thursday

The leaders of the 27 European Union member states will meet in Brussels on Thursday to discuss Ukraine, European defence, developments in the Middle East, competitiveness, housing, and migration.

2025-10-22T09:32:40.497327+00:00 IST

China accused of coercive diplomacy

Victor Gao, who once served as a translator for late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping and is known for promoting Beijing's political stance, has sparked criticism after issuing a veiled threat to the United Kingdom over its hesitation to approve China's proposed new embassy in London. As reported by Phayul, Gao warned that China would retaliate by denying Britain access to its embassy site in Beijing if the UK blocks the project.

2025-10-22T08:48:26.551293+00:00 IST

Pacific

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Face masks to be mandatory in Sydney as Aussie states concerned by linked COVID cluster

Sydney [Australia], January 2 (ANI/Xinhua): Wearing face masks will be mandatory in Australia's biggest city of Sydney as locally acquired COVID cases continue to grow.

2021-01-02T09:20:53.666311+00:00 IST

We are one and free: Australia amends anthem to honour indigenous people

Canberra [Australia], January 2 (ANI): Australia brought in the New Year differently this year by tweaking their national anthem 'Advance Australia Fair' slightly to recognize the country's Indigenous history and communities, said Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

2021-01-01T21:21:18.526602+00:00 IST

5.1-magnitude quake hits Kermadec Islands region

Kermadec [New Zealand], January 1 (ANI/Xinhua): An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted the Kermadec Islands region at 0120 GMT on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

2021-01-01T03:30:59.615161+00:00 IST

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India-Trinidad Tobago sign MoUs to boost ties

The six Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed following delegation-level talks between PM Modi and his Trinidad and Tobago counterpart Kamla Persad-Bissessar in Port of Spain on Friday.

2025-07-04T21:08:23.370293+00:00 IST

PM Modi concludes Trinidad and Tobago visit, heads to Argentina

PM Modi is headed for Buenos Aires at the official invitation of the President of the Republic of Argentina, Javier Milei. He will hold bilateral talks with President Milei to review ongoing cooperation and discuss ways to further enhance the India-Argentina partnership in key areas, including defence, agriculture, mining, oil and gas, renewable energy, trade, investment, and people-to-people ties.

2025-07-04T19:50:50.818754+00:00 IST

"Terrorism is enemy of humanity": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the joint session of Trinidad and Tobago's parliament on Friday, unequivocally stated that "terrorism is the enemy of humanity," acknowledging the support of the Trinidad and Tobago government in India's ongoing battle against this global threat.

2025-07-04T18:06:14.410511+00:00 IST

Asia

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PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Sri Lankan President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake here in the national capital.

2026-02-20T07:53:59.371472+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s Ramazan relief under scrutiny as poor struggle

Following the shutdown of the Utility Stores Corporation network, financially vulnerable households across Punjab are grappling with mounting difficulties in securing subsidised food items ahead of Ramazan. As prices of essential commodities continue to rise, concerns over managing Sehri and Iftar expenses have deepened, particularly among daily wage earners and widows, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2026-02-20T07:37:49.093822+00:00 IST

Swiss President Guy Parmelin departs from India

The Swiss President expressed strong support for India's vision of a safe, inclusive, and impactful artificial intelligence ecosystem, emphasising alignment on human-centric, sustainable, and equitable AI development during his participation in the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026.

2026-02-20T07:34:32.148256+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Israeli Forces fire on terrorists who violated Gaza ceasefire in

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that earlier today, forces from the Jerusalem Brigade combat team operating in the northern Gaza Strip identified a number of suspects who had gathered near the Yellow Line and fired shots to disperse them.

2025-12-21T17:43:02.893966+00:00 IST

UAE innovative policies strengthen new, circular economy pathways

The United Arab Emirates continues to advance the new economy as a core pillar of sustainable economic growth, driven by innovation, advanced technology and the knowledge economy, contributing to economic diversification and enhanced competitiveness across sectors, including artificial intelligence, financial technology, the green economy and advanced industries.

2025-12-21T17:41:41.115095+00:00 IST

Brain enzyme discovery may open new path

Israeli and European scientists have uncovered a previously unknown molecular mechanism that helps explain why aging and neurological disease are so often accompanied by sleep disturbances, mood disorders, and cognitive decline -- and, crucially, how those effects may be reversed.

2025-12-21T15:33:15.013821+00:00 IST

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Asia

"CSPOC...share good practices": Namibia

On the third-day of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) meeting, Chairperson of the National Council of Namibia, Lukas Sinimbo Muha, expressed his gratitude for the warm hospitality and praised the conference for facilitating knowledge sharing among member countries.

2026-01-16T10:44:58.269655+00:00 IST

Middle East

Iran ready for “crushing response” if US attacks: Rezaei

Former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaei warned the US that Iran is ready to give a "crushing response" if attacked. He said Iran seeks no war but will retaliate, warning US bases in the region are within reach, and claimed recent rallies foiled alleged US plans.

2026-01-16T10:38:12.331722+00:00 IST

Asia

Regulator’s inaction pushes Pakistan’s oil sector to the brink

OCAC criticised OGRA for delaying the ECC-approved margin increase for oil marketing companies and linking it fully to 100% digitisation. It urged immediate notification of at least half the hike, proposed a "Digitisation Fund," and sought reimbursement for ATG and track-and-trace investments.

2026-01-16T10:19:37.506443+00:00 IST

Asia

Russia mocks Denmark's submission to US amid Trump's threats

Zakharova said that current scenario shows how Denmark's subordination to the US was flawed.

2026-01-16T10:17:15.866767+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan: Zero outages claim crumbles as citizens face hours of p

Lesco had stated that it was supplying uninterrupted electricity to all areas except those connected to feeders with significant line losses.

2026-01-16T09:59:36.969044+00:00 IST

Pacific

Venezuela’s Rodríguez says US “invaded, kidnapped” Maduro

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez on Thursday stated that the US had invaded and kidnapped its former President Nicolas Maduro and the First Lady, Cilian Flores, calling the operation a "stain on relations" between the two countries and saying it must be resolved through diplomacy.

2026-01-16T09:38:47.591583+00:00 IST

Baloch American Congress President calls on Trump to recognise Ba

Chand said that Pakistan, with China's support has occupied Balochistan, and has become a security threat.

2026-01-16T09:24:41.082695+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan’s health administration plunged into fresh corruption

The investigation, conducted by MPAs Rehana Ismail and Ijaz Muhammad, uncovers an alarming breakdown of administrative discipline and financial transparency within the facility, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2026-01-16T09:18:07.154320+00:00 IST

Canadian FM condemns killing of Canadian citizen in Iran protests

Anand joined the voices across the world that are condemning Iranian brutality in an attempt to douse the anti-regime protests that continue to spread like wildfire.

2026-01-16T09:17:41.073004+00:00 IST

Asia

EAM discovers shared love for cricket with Japan's FM amid strate

In a light hearted moment, Jaishankar acknowledged a shared passion for cricket between the both of them.

2026-01-16T09:01:38.567107+00:00 IST

Middle East

Yemen PLC appoints Foreign Minister al-Zindani as new PM

Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) on Thursday appointed its Foreign Minister Shaya Mohsen al-Zindani as the country's new prime minister, following the approval of the resignation of Salem Bin Buraik, Xinhua reported, citing the state-run Saba News Agency.

2026-01-16T08:53:44.045421+00:00 IST

Trump announces onset of Gaza’s 20-Point Peace Plan's new phase

Trump said that he has deployed a newly appointed Palestinian Technocratic Government to govern Gaza during its transition.

2026-01-16T08:41:53.153018+00:00 IST

Asia

Jaishankar calls to “de-risk” global economy

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday underscored the importance of economic security, calling it "paramount" and stressing the need to de-risk both national and global economies amid an uncertain international economic environment.

2026-01-16T08:39:02.242887+00:00 IST

Asia

Ex-South Korean President sentenced to 5 years in prison

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday was sentenced to five years in prison by the Seoul Central District Court on charges including obstruction of justice, in the first verdict related to his short-lived martial law declaration in December 2024, Yonhap News reported.

2026-01-16T07:30:27.571563+00:00 IST