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PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Finland President Stubb

Earlier, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Finnish President Alexander Stubb in the national capital, expressing confidence that high-level engagements would continue to bolster bilateral relations between India and Finland.

2026-03-05T06:43:31.316702+00:00 IST

"US will regret precedent it has set," Iran FM

Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that the United states will come to regret its action of destroying the Iranian vessel IRIS Dena with a torpedo hit in the Indian Ocean.

2026-03-05T06:42:41.834493+00:00 IST

Israeli Air Force strikes 20 targets in Iran, destroys missile hubs

The Israeli Air Force carried out strikes in Iran, destroying a ballistic missile launcher and air defence systems. The operation targeted multiple military sites, including facilities storing Ghadr missiles, as part of efforts to weaken Iran's missile capabilities amid rising regional tensions.

2026-03-05T06:40:53.879831+00:00 IST

Finnish President Alexander Stubb pays tribute at Rajghat

Finnish President Alexander Stubb is on a State Visit to India, where he paid tribute at Rajghat and met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Serving as the Raisina Dialogue's Chief Guest, Stubb aims to strengthen bilateral ties through high-level discussions with Indian leadership in Delhi and Mumbai.

2026-03-05T06:22:29.938014+00:00 IST

"Delighted to call on President Stubb": Jaishankar after meeting

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Finnish President Alexander Stubb in New Delhi during his State Visit to India. Stubb will attend the Raisina Dialogue as Chief Guest and hold meetings with Indian leaders to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation across diplomatic, economic and strategic sectors.

2026-03-05T06:13:27.790353+00:00 IST

N Korea ruler oversees cruise missile tests from new destroyer

Kim oversaw the launch of sea-to-surface strategic cruise missiles from the destroyer on Wednesday and assessed the test as a "core" element of the new warship's capabilities, which he described as a "new symbol of sea defence" for his country. "All these successes constitute a radical change in defending our maritime sovereignty, something that we have not achieved for half a century," he said.

2026-03-05T06:02:46.710229+00:00 IST

KV Subramanian wins prestigious Chicago Alumni Award

The University of Chicago has honoured Professor Krishnamurthy V. Subramanian with the Alumni Award for Professional Achievement. He is the first Indian economist to receive the 85-year-old distinction, recognised for his "landmark" policy work and leadership in India during the COVID-19 crisis and global economic uncertainty.

2026-03-05T05:53:42.293641+00:00 IST

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“Not Winston Churchill we’re dealing with ...”: Trump slams UK PM

"This is not Winston Churchill we're dealing with," Trump said, drawing a comparison with Britain's wartime leader. "They ruin relationships. It's a shame," he added.

2026-03-03T20:56:44.360754+00:00 IST

“If we didn’t do it, they would’ve attacked first”: Trump on Iran

US President Donald Trump has defended the recent American strikes against Iran, asserting that the action was necessary to prevent a potential nuclear catastrophe and claimed that "Tehran was preparing to launch an attack first."

2026-03-03T19:41:50.613039+00:00 IST

Trump says "Too Late" for Iran to talk as tensions escalate

"Their air defense, Air Force, Navy, and Leadership is gone. They want to talk. I said 'Too Late'," the US President posted on Truth Social.

2026-03-03T13:16:02.343843+00:00 IST

Europe

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'Outcomes of Geneva meetings not sufficient': Ukrainian President

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday (local time) said that the outcomes of the trilateral talks with the United States and Russia in Geneva were not "sufficient."

2026-02-18T22:44:34.626313+00:00 IST

'Principles established at India AI Impact Summit provide good guidance for global AI': Swiss Presid

Swiss President Guy Parmelin, in an interview with ANI, strongly backed India's AI Impact Summit vision of People, Progress, Planet. He highlighted shared goals for inclusive, sustainable AI, deeper India-Switzerland collaboration in research, governance, startups, and global norms, while building on the India-EFTA TEPA economic ties.

2026-02-18T06:49:29.078422+00:00 IST

Ukraine claims "massive strike" by Russia amid Geneva talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday (local time) claimed Russia launched a massive strike with 29 missiles and about 400 drones before the Geneva trilateral talks began.

2026-02-18T00:58:43.751469+00:00 IST

Pacific

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Prince Harry to return to UK next month

Scheduled for May 8th, Prince Harry will deliver a reading at a ceremony in London's St Paul's Cathedral, marking ten years since the inception of the Invictus Games. His last visit to the UK was in February, following the announcement of his father King Charles' cancer diagnosis.

2024-04-28T21:37:30.347769+00:00 IST

Stabbing of bishop at Sydney church ‘terrorist act,’ says police

Just two days after a mass stabbing in a crowded shopping mall rocked the Australian metropolis, police reported that a bishop and a priest were stabbed in an alleged "terrorist act" in a Sydney cathedral, sparking a riot on Monday, according to CNN.

2024-04-16T07:55:03.668157+00:00 IST

Sydney Bondi shooting offender "suffered from mental health"

Fear gripped the Bondi Junction Westfield Saturday afternoon as 40-year-old Joel Cauchi attacked a group of shoppers, resulting in the tragic loss of six lives and leaving a dozen others critically injured.

2024-04-15T15:56:02.712521+00:00 IST

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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

Asia

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Temple bombed in B'desh; 2 Hindus killed in separate incidents

Two persons were murdered in Bogura and Cox's Bazar, on March 6 and March 7, while crude bombs were thrown at a Hindu temple in Cumilla city during a puja on March 8, triggering significant panic, as per rights group the Bangladesh Jatio Hindu Mohajote (Bangladesh National Grand Alliance).

2026-03-09T11:29:37.979796+00:00 IST

Body of Bangladeshi killed in Dubai arrives in Dhaka

Speaking to journalists, the State Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment said that since the outbreak of the Iran-Israel war, four Bangladeshis have been killed so far. Among them, one was killed in Bahrain, one in Dubai, and two in Saudi Arabia.

2026-03-09T11:27:50.675659+00:00 IST

China supports Iran’s appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei

Speaking at a regular press briefing in Beijing on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China had taken note of media reports about the leadership change in Iran. He emphasised that the decision regarding Iran's top leadership was made internally and in accordance with the country's legal framework.

2026-03-09T09:34:25.819040+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Aerial interception debris kills Pakistani driver: DMO

Dubai Media Office has confirmed that debris from an aerial interception fell onto a vehicle in the Al Barsha area, resulting in the death of a Pakistani driver.

2026-03-07T21:42:01.474510+00:00 IST

‘Trump's week-long misadventure already cost U.S. military $100 B

Iranian Foreign Minister Syed Abbas Araghchi came down heavily on US President Donald Trump in his latest statement, claiming that the American misadventure has costed American military USD 100 billion, in addition to the lives of soldiers lost. He further added that Iran's openness to de-escalation in the region was "immediately killed" by Trump's miscalculation of Iranian capabilities.

2026-03-07T19:50:37.684497+00:00 IST

'Iranian military officers leave juniors to fend for themselves'

Some officers in the Iranian armed forces have abandoned their barracks, leaving behind the soldiers under their command to remain on guard duty, several conscripts told Iranian opposition outlet Iran International, as quoted by the Jerusalem Post.

2026-03-07T16:23:47.527667+00:00 IST

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Europe

India holds bilateral tourism talks with Indonesia and Germany

According to the Ministry of Tourism on Wednesday, Shekhawat met with Widiyanti Puri Wardhana, Tourism Minister of Indonesia, and Christoph Ploss, Federal Government Commissioner for Tourism of Germany, during separate bilateral engagements.

2026-03-05T05:50:54.084436+00:00 IST

Asia

PM Modi to inaugurate Raisina Dialogue 2026 today

The three-day event, scheduled from March 5-7, will bring together global leaders, policymakers, and experts to deliberate on key international challenges. The President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, will attend the inaugural session as the Chief Guest and deliver the keynote address.

2026-03-05T05:32:19.151286+00:00 IST

Asia

"Nepal needs mature leadership": Gagan Thapa after casting vote

Nepali Congress President and Prime Ministerial candidate Gagan Thapa cast his vote in Kathmandu during the 2026 elections, calling for "mature leadership." Amidst high security and a youth-dominated electorate of 18.9 million, polling continues across 77 districts in Nepal, with results expected within 24 hours.

2026-03-05T05:23:08.533732+00:00 IST

Asia

Khatibzadeh signs condolence book for late Supreme Leader

In New Delhi, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh signed a condolence book for the late Ayatollah Khamenei. This occurs as Iran prepares a massive farewell ceremony in Tehran while launching its nineteenth wave of missile strikes against Israel, warns of nuclear targets, and vows intensified regional attacks.

2026-03-05T05:02:40.779467+00:00 IST

"My family was threatened": Merchant on Trump-Biden kill plot

Asif Merchant testified Wednesday that Iranian spies coerced him into a 2024 plot targeting Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and Nikki Haley. Claiming he acted only to protect his threatened family, Merchant admitted hiring undercover FBI agents for the "half-baked" scheme while secretly hoping to cooperate and secure a green card.

2026-03-05T04:44:45.071912+00:00 IST

Asia

China communicates with Gulf region leader amidst conflict

In a post on X, Lin Jian said Wang spoke with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

2026-03-05T04:40:28.948239+00:00 IST

Middle East

"Patience has limits": Hezbollah chief warns Israel

Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem stated that the group's recent strikes followed more than a year of restraint despite repeated Israeli violations. He highlighted ceasefire breaches, civilian casualties, and ongoing sovereignty violations, stressing that resistance remains legitimate as long as occupation and aggression against Lebanon continue.

2026-03-05T04:25:16.472088+00:00 IST

Asia

“Unprecedented youth participation”: Nepali Congress candidate

Voting for the 2026 general election began across the country, with Nepali Congress candidate Sachin Timalsena expressing confidence in victory. He highlighted strong youth participation, positive public response during campaigning, and smooth election arrangements as voters choose 275 members of the House of Representatives.

2026-03-05T04:09:29.397369+00:00 IST

Polls show 57% disapprove of Trump's performance: Fox News

According to the latest survey, 57 per cent of voters disapprove of Trump's overall job performance, while 43 per cent approve, numbers that have remained largely unchanged since surveys conducted in January and December.

2026-03-05T04:03:39.601947+00:00 IST

Middle East

Ayatollah Khamenei's body to be placed at Tehran's Grand Mosalla

Iran on Thursday threatened to target Dimona nuclear site if Israel-US sought to topple Islamic Republic

2026-03-05T04:02:17.899806+00:00 IST

Asia

"My duty is completed": Interim PM Karki casts vote in Nepal

Nepal's interim PM Sushila Karki voted in Kathmandu as the 2026 general election began amid tight security. Nearly 19 million voters, over half young, choose a new government after the Gen Z-led snap polls.

2026-03-05T03:44:05.872014+00:00 IST

Middle East

IRGC launches 19th wave of Operation True Promise 4

According to the IRGC PR, this operation is against the positions of what it said as "American-Zionist terrorists" in the heart of the occupied territories and the US bases and according to their PR, it began with explosions under the code name "Ya Hassan ibn Ali (peace be upon him)."

2026-03-05T03:27:21.185408+00:00 IST

Others

“The guy is unique”: Canadian PM Carney praises PM Modi

Canadian PM Mark Carney lauded PM Modi as a "unique guy," praising his 25-year work ethic and focus on rural delivery and UPI. The visit marks a "new era of partnership" to reset ties, featuring a major uranium deal and renewed defence cooperation between the two nations.

2026-03-05T03:19:10.849110+00:00 IST

US President Donald Trump extends Holi greetings

US President Donald Trump and Melania Trump shared Holi greetings, celebrating the victory of good over evil. The festival's growing US influence was highlighted by a Times Square display and a formal resolution in Texas, joining New York and Georgia in officially recognising the cultural significance of the occasion.

2026-03-05T03:12:02.191039+00:00 IST