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High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) under Indian

The Dormitory Building for Lowo Nyiphug Namdrol Norbuling Monastic School, Lomanthang Rural Municipality-1, Mustang in Nepal, built with the Government of India's financial assistance, was inaugurated on Tuesday.

2026-06-16T08:23:01.386666+00:00 IST

Peace, development, reform on agenda as Brazil Prez Lula arrives

Invited by the French Presidency, Lula will attend the summit on June 16 and 17, marking his tenth participation in the gathering of the world's leading economies despite Brazil not being a member of the G7. Alongside Brazil, countries including India, Kenya, South Korea and Egypt have also been invited.

2026-06-16T08:19:54.780497+00:00 IST

Balochistan: BYC alleges restrictions on families, lawyers

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) said that the sit-in being staged by its detained leaders inside Huda Jail against what it described as a "faceless trial" had entered its third consecutive day.

2026-06-16T08:16:10.233388+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Girls in K-P's tribal districts face major barriers

Girls in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) province, particularly in the merged tribal districts, continue to face major obstacles in accessing technical and vocational education, limiting their opportunities for employment and economic advancement, The Express Tribune reported.

2026-06-16T08:15:49.497074+00:00 IST

Japan to take part in parachute drill in Philippines' Batanes nea

The free fall jump drill is slated to be held under Kamandag in late June, an annual exercise between the Philippine and the US marines. The exercise has South Korea and Japan and other countries as observers. This year's iteration with over 2,200 participants runs until July 1.

2026-06-16T08:15:22.419965+00:00 IST

PoJK: JAAC blames PML-N, PPP for escalating crisis amid prolonged

Taking to social media platform X, JAAC stated, "The sinister move of both criminal factions in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir is that the PML-N refused the solution of 12 seats to spread chaos, and the PPP played a role in declaring the Action Committee 'banned." Both are fully complicit in this murder, coercion, oppression, and tyranny".

2026-06-16T07:45:07.132934+00:00 IST

Sindh agriculture leaders slam Pakistan budget for neglecting far

Sindh Chamber of Agriculture Senior Vice President Nabi Bux Sathio said Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb had not devoted sufficient attention to agriculture in his budget speech, noting that no major incentive or significant policy measure was announced for the sector, according to Dawn.

2026-06-16T07:32:18.711950+00:00 IST

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Iran reviewing US response to Tehran's 14-point proposal

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Sunday said that Tehran has received Washington's response to Iran's proposal through Pakistan and is currently reviewing it, according to Iranian media.

2026-05-03T20:28:48.590625+00:00 IST

Israel to acquire two squadrons of F-35, F-15IA aircraft

In a major announcement on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the country is acquiring two squadrons of advanced aircraft - the F-35 and the F-15IA. In a push towards self-reliance, he added that over the coming decade, Israel will add 350 billion shekels to the defence budget to manufacture these munitions in the country.

2026-05-03T15:15:03.175364+00:00 IST

Israel recovers Hezbollah weapons intended for ‘terror activity’

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said on Sunday that it recovered several weapons belonging to Hezbollah, which it said were intended for terror activities against IDF soldiers.

2026-05-03T13:10:27.798139+00:00 IST

Asia

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Father of Indian national shot dead in New York calls for justice

"It had been 8-9 years since he went to New York. He used to deliver pizza there. He had gone to deliver pizza and had asked for its payment; the customer didn't pay up and shot him dead," he said.

2026-08-24T11:39:33.011913+00:00 IST

India’s approach towards Trump standard VVIP protocol: sources

Government sources have clarified that diplomatic discussions around VVIP public appearances are standard protocol, responding to revelations by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor regarding a high-stakes bilateral interaction between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.

2026-08-24T11:27:51.378937+00:00 IST

BNM remembers former leader Haji Razzaq Baloch

In a report, the BNM described Razzaq Baloch as a prominent leader and an influential intellectual with a distinctive personality and a strong philosophical outlook. The organisation said his ideas and contributions played an important role in shaping the intellectual direction of its political struggle.

2026-08-24T10:44:17.597972+00:00 IST

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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

"Our priority will always be Global South": PM Modi

PM Modi, addressing Trinidad and Tobago's Parliament, reaffirmed India's commitment to the Global South, promised AI and agro-tech support, highlighted growing trade ties, praised women's leadership, and celebrated the shared heritage of the Indian diaspora. He stressed India's development as a responsibility towards others.

2025-07-04T17:29:11.911805+00:00 IST

Europe

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Spain, Slovenia, Ireland urge EU to debate Israel pact suspension

According to Al Jazeera, speaking ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said the three countries had formally requested that the matter be placed on the agenda.

2026-04-21T13:21:46.652160+00:00 IST

Baloch journalist accuses Pakistan of sponsoring terror

On the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, Baloch journalist and human rights activist Bilal Baloch has strongly criticised Pakistan, accusing it of sponsoring terrorism and calling for greater global accountability.

2026-04-21T13:09:29.867621+00:00 IST

Amnesty flags sharp decline in civil liberties in Pakistan

A recent report by Amnesty International has raised serious concerns about the decline of civil liberties in Pakistan, according to a report by Dawn. The rights group warned that the global human rights situation is entering one of its most difficult phases, with freedoms increasingly under threat. Dawn noted how the situation in Pakistan reflects this broader trend.

2026-04-21T12:44:11.756845+00:00 IST

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Kenndey Center asks for 12-hour extension to remove Trump's name

The workers began removing President Donald Trump's name from the exterior of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts early Saturday (local time) after a federal judge ruled that the rebranding of the landmark venue was unlawful.

2026-06-13T09:30:24.483559+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, UN discuss cooperation

Al-Mahfoudh bin Bayyah, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, has met with Chaloka Beyani, UN Special Adviser of the Secretary-General for the Prevention of Genocide at the Under- Secretary-General level, to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in combating hate speech and preventing genocide and other atrocity crimes.

2026-06-13T08:01:23.778354+00:00 IST

Pakistan accused of silencing PoJK unrest coverage

Pakistan has come under criticism over press freedom after the arrest of journalist Sohrab Barkat, whose reporting on unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) led to his detention under controversial cybercrime laws. Barkat was arrested at his Islamabad residence on June 5 after publishing reports on his YouTube channel concerning recent protests in the region, as reported by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).

2026-06-13T07:04:18.464721+00:00 IST

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Europe

Prime Minister Modi concludes visit to Slovakia; set to attend G7

In a special gesture reflecting the warmth of India-Slovakia ties, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico personally came to see off Prime Minister Modi after the conclusion of his visit.

2026-06-16T07:30:34.175338+00:00 IST

Europe

JSFM condemns crackdown on BYC leaders, voices solidarity with Ba

In a statement, JSFM Chairman Sohail Abro alleged that Pakistani state institutions are using intimidation and coercive measures to suppress Baloch political activists, human rights advocates, and representatives of the Baloch national movement. He said the treatment of Mahrang Baloch and other BYC leaders runs contrary to internationally accepted standards on human rights, freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and political participation.

2026-06-16T07:22:28.394661+00:00 IST

Senior officials link sanctions relief to nuclear compliance

Senior officials in the Trump administration on Monday (local time) outlined the contours of a newly negotiated understanding with Iran, describing it as a framework that could reshape relations between Tehran and Washington while linking sanctions relief and economic reintegration to strict nuclear oversight and regional security commitments.

2026-06-16T06:07:22.197184+00:00 IST

Depending on Pak to solve Iran problem is like...: US expert

American analyst Michael Rubin on Monday (local time) said that depending on Pakistan to resolve the "Iran problem" would be like relying on "fascist Italy" to solve the Nazi problem during World War II.

2026-06-16T06:03:22.664967+00:00 IST

Europe

Bratislava castle comes alive in tricolor amid PM Modi's visit

During his visit, Prime Minister Modi held discussions with Robert Gafrik, who has led efforts to translate the Upanishads into Slovak. The Prime Minister acknowledged the initiative as a meaningful step in strengthening cultural understanding between India and Slovakia.

2026-06-16T05:31:11.089144+00:00 IST

Middle East

Not child's play: Iran honours victims of Minab strikes

Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Esmaeil Baqaei, said that Iran's resilience was built upon the shoulders of the memory and sacrifice of departed souls.

2026-06-16T05:11:03.645966+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 6.8 jolts Indonesia

A strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia on Tuesday morning, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

2026-06-16T04:31:58.058454+00:00 IST

Asia

India pushes for text-based UNSC reform negotiations, says suppor

India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, on Monday (local time) called for text-based negotiations on United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reforms and criticised the co-chairs' Elements Paper for not accurately reflecting the strong support among member states for expanding the Council's permanent membership.

2026-06-16T04:24:02.293669+00:00 IST

Europe

Union Minister Piyush Goyal invites French businesses, investors

nion Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal invited French businesses and investors to partner with India as the two countries strive to advance their growth and prosperity .

2026-06-16T04:21:32.940762+00:00 IST

Europe

PM Modi attends Yoga demonstration by Slovak schoolchildren

As the world gears up for celebrations of International Yoga Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed a yoga demonstration by Slovak school children along with the President of Slovakia, Peter Pellegrini.

2026-06-16T04:17:06.518948+00:00 IST

Europe

PM Modi praises Varanasi-themed exhibition in Slovakia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday heaped praise on the exhibition centred on Varanasi at the Presidential Palace in Bratislava, during his visit to Slovakia.

2026-06-16T03:56:36.274382+00:00 IST

‘Willing to transform relationship if Iranians change their ways’

US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday outlined the framework of Washington's emerging agreement with Tehran, asserting that the deal would ensure Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon while opening the door to a potential transformation in relations if the country demonstrates verifiable changes in its conduct.

2026-06-16T03:19:29.280997+00:00 IST

Asia

Taiwan detects 6 Chinese vessels around itself

The MND monitored the situation and responded.

2026-06-16T02:31:54.344045+00:00 IST

Asia

Xi Jinping gives tacit approval to Pyongyang’s posture

It is seven years since Xi visited the Hermit Kingdom - his first trip there - and Kim certainly rolled out the red carpet for his neighbor this time. According to state outlets, the relationship between China and North Korea is "as close as lips and teeth," and China is one of the few allies that internationally ostracized North Korea counts upon.

2026-06-16T01:53:31.729050+00:00 IST