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“If Iran had nuclear weapon, there’d be no Israel," says Trump

Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said, "If they (Iran) had a nuclear weapon, there'd be no Israel, there'd be no Middle East, and they would have absolutely shot at us. We'll see what happens. But we hit them hard yesterday. We're going to hit them again hard today. We'll see what happens with the deal."

2026-06-10T21:06:10.947870+00:00 IST

PM Modi thanks world leaders for wishes

PM Modi said it was a privilege to have the opportunity to serve India and contribute to our nation's development journey.

2026-06-10T20:27:56.237516+00:00 IST

“Strengthened bond between India, Israel”: Israeli PM to PM Modi

In a video message, Netanyahu said, "My dear friend Narendra, congratulations on becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister. You've transformed India. You strengthened the bond between India and Israel. And you've earned the admiration of millions and millions around the world. Your leadership has propelled a nation of over 1.4 billion people into one of the fastest-growing economies in the world."

2026-06-10T20:27:41.791664+00:00 IST

Indian-origin man arrested in US for $100 million bank fraud

According to the US Attorney's Office for the Central District of California, the accused, Mahender Makhijani, who controlled a Newport Beach-based firm, is alleged to have misled a victim bank by falsely claiming first-lien positions on real estate loans while other creditors reportedly held priority claims.

2026-06-10T20:21:37.762364+00:00 IST

PM Modi thanks world leaders for wishes on record tenure as PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for her warm wishes on becoming the longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister in India's history.

2026-06-10T19:46:19.498476+00:00 IST

PM Modi thanks Trump for congratulatory message

In a post on X, PM Modi on Wednesday wrote, "Thank you, President Trump, for your warm wishes. I look forward to working with you to further advance the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, for the benefit of both our nations and the world."

2026-06-10T18:52:13.624409+00:00 IST

'Iran took too long to strike deal, must pay a price': Trump

"Iran's Military is a complete and total mess. Much of it, like their Navy and Air Force, doesn't even exist anymore - They have been completely defeated. Iran is all talk and no action. The Bully of the Middle East is DEAD!!! They've taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them, now they will have to pay the price!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP," he said.

2026-06-10T18:40:02.940409+00:00 IST

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Iran’s 57-day internet blackout world's longest: NetBlocks

Iran has faced a record-breaking 57-day total internet blackout following US-Israeli strikes on 28 February. NetBlocks describes the shutdown as the world's longest nation-scale disruption, isolating citizens and damaging the economy while allegedly helping the regime obscure evidence of its deadliest domestic crackdown in nearly 47 years.

2026-04-25T09:28:30.043973+00:00 IST

Mojtaba Khamenei commands Iran via secret "human chain" of handwritten letters to bypass tracking

A New York Times report claims Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is "gravely" injured and hiding to avoid being tracked by the US and Israel. Despite physical wounds requiring "plastic surgery," he remains "mentally sharp," communicating via handwritten notes while slamming "enemy's media operations" for undermining national security.

2026-04-25T09:10:38.458386+00:00 IST

Israel targets Hezbollah launchers in 3 areas of South Lebanon

As per the IAF statement, the launchers in Dir al-Zahrani, Kafr Remen, and al-Sa'miyeh posed a threat to Israel.

2026-04-25T07:46:33.425369+00:00 IST

Asia

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Muanpuii Saiawi concurrently accredited as HC of India to Nieu

The Ministry of External Affairs, sharing the update, said that she is expected to take up the assignment shortly.

2026-08-21T15:00:42.283172+00:00 IST

BNP stalwart Mirza Fakhrul sworn in as 23rd Bangladesh President

Senior Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader and party stalwart Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was sworn in as the 23rd President of Bangladesh at a ceremony held at Bangabhaban in Dhaka on Friday.

2026-08-21T14:32:34.494334+00:00 IST

MEA slams USCIRF's remarks on RSS

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday hit back at the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) over its latest remarks targeting the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), calling the US body "biased" and saying it lacks credibility.

2026-08-21T14:19:42.224931+00:00 IST

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India, Japan committed to deepen ties, says PM Modi at G7

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada. Both leaders discussed strengthening India-Japan ties across sectors, with PM Modi calling the talks "insightful" in a post on X.

2025-06-17T23:49:35.874133+00:00 IST

India, France to work closely for global betterment: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada. The two leaders shared a warm hug, and Modi later posted on X about their strong friendship and commitment to working together for global betterment.

2025-06-17T23:43:36.648125+00:00 IST

G7 vows action against migrant smuggling and trafficking

G7 leaders reaffirmed their commitment to fight migrant smuggling and human trafficking by strengthening border controls, targeting criminal networks, and working with social media and transport firms. They aim to protect vulnerable migrants and boost international cooperation through the 2024 G7 Action Plan.

2025-06-17T23:40:19.743621+00:00 IST

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Germany, Ukraine welcome two-week ceasefire

Andrii Sybiha, the Foreign Affairs Minister of Ukraine has made a comment on US's acceptance of Iran's ten-point plan.

2026-04-08T07:09:01.135380+00:00 IST

“Truly unacceptable”: Pope Leo XIV on Trump’s threat to destroy I

Hours after US President Donald Trump's threat to destroy Iranian civilisation, Pope Leo XIV said that the threats against the people are "truly unacceptable," CNN reported.

2026-04-07T20:37:15.133649+00:00 IST

Russia warns of "radiological catastrophe" as US-Israel hit Iran

Russia has warned that "unprovoked aggression" by the US and Israel against Iran risks a "radiological catastrophe" worse than Chernobyl. Moscow called for an immediate end to hostilities, urging the UN Security Council to prevent the Middle East from sliding into an "all-consuming war" with global consequences.

2026-04-07T16:28:55.636995+00:00 IST

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NASA astronauts to wear Prada designed spacesuit

Both Prada. and Houston-based US startup Axiom Space have officially unveiled the high-performance inner layer for the spacesuits to be worn by NASA astronauts on the Moon, marking a unique collaboration between aerospace engineering and high-end fashion.

2026-06-08T14:26:57.187973+00:00 IST

Trump says Iran, Israel eyeing "immediate ceasefire"

US President Donald Trump on Monday stated that both Iran and Israel are looking to implement an "immediate ceasefire", following an intense round of attacks and counterattacks from both sides after Tel Aviv launched strikes on Tehran.

2026-06-08T12:32:31.222123+00:00 IST

“No self-respecting country” would tolerate it: Envoy on Iran

Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter defended Israel's targeted airstrikes on Iranian missile sites, stating "no self-respecting country" would tolerate Tehran's attacks. He added that Lebanon has rejected Iranian proxy Hezbollah, warning its "command centres in the Dahiya will be hit hard" if they continue hostilities.

2026-06-08T04:52:06.273419+00:00 IST

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Trump praises PM Modi on record-setting tenure as PM

In a post on Truth Social, he said, "Congratulations to my friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on becoming India's longest-serving Prime Minister - And a Great One he is! He is a strong, healthy, and wise man, and will have many years of Greatness and Success ahead of him! President DONALD J. TRUMP."

2026-06-10T18:36:56.627032+00:00 IST

Europe

Jaishankar holds talks with Bulgarian PM, FM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held high-level talks with Bulgarian leaders, including Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova, focusing on expanding bilateral cooperation across a wide range of sectors and strengthening India's engagement with Bulgaria and the European Union.

2026-06-10T18:22:43.459079+00:00 IST

Europe

Jaishankar enjoys meeting with Bulgarian "friends"

"Enjoyed meeting with notable Bulgarian friends of India in Sofia today. A useful exchange of ideas of how to deepen the economic, academic, cultural, mobility & people-to-people partnership between our two countries," Jaishankar said in a post on X.

2026-06-10T18:20:48.407487+00:00 IST

Asia

Doraiswami meets CIIS President to boost think tank diplomacy

The discussion focused on the critical role of academic and research-based dialogue in navigating the complexities of the India-China relationship. Ambassador Chen Bo provided an overview of the institute's ongoing work and briefed the Indian envoy on the history of think tank exchanges conducted between the CIIS and various Indian counterparts.

2026-06-10T17:38:49.930232+00:00 IST

Middle East

Bahraini Army slams Iran’s ‘heinous’ attacks; Qatar, UAE condemn

Bahrain's military said it intercepted and destroyed "a number of treacherous Iranian aerial attacks", accusing Tehran of targeting civilians with missiles and drones in what it described as a serious escalation against regional countries

2026-06-10T17:20:29.222684+00:00 IST

Asia

Nepal clarifies: No ban on Indian mango imports

Nepal explained that the measures were implemented following a Pest Risk Analysis (PRA), conducted in compliance with the Plant Quarantine and Protection Act of 2064.

2026-06-10T17:20:08.137737+00:00 IST

US President Trump vows renewed strikes on Iran

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said that the United States would resume attacks on Iran, as he voiced frustration over Tehran's delays in concluding the deal with Washington.

2026-06-10T17:18:06.932148+00:00 IST

Asia

US sanctions hurting Cuba’s healthcare, economy

Speaking to ANI, Valdes-Sosa said Cuba is facing significant challenges due to long-standing US restrictions, including difficulties in importing critical supplies and maintaining public health services.

2026-06-10T17:07:17.121667+00:00 IST

Asia

IBC welcomes Bhikkhu Pannakara 2300-mile peace walk across US

The delegation represented a group of monks who undertook a historic 2,300-mile barefoot "Walk for Peace" across the United States, beginning in Texas on October 26, 2025, and concluding in Washington, D.C. The journey, aimed at promoting compassion, loving-kindness, and non-violence, also gained attention for the participation of Aloka, a loyal dog who accompanied the monks throughout the entire march.

2026-06-10T17:06:17.938595+00:00 IST

Mary Millben urges "reset" in US-India ties ahead of G7 Summit

She suggested that while the "affection" between the two leaders was palpable during President Trump's first term, most notably evidenced by the 2019 "Howdy Modi" rally in Houston, the dynamic has faltered under the current administration.

2026-06-10T17:04:33.823059+00:00 IST

MEA summons US Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks

India on Wednesday summoned Jason Meeks, Chargé d’Affaires of the United States, to protest the attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman.

2026-06-10T16:36:00.159233+00:00 IST

Others

World leaders heap praise, congratulate PM Modi on his tenure

Since first taking the oath of office on May 26, 2014, PM Modi has led the nation through three consecutive general election victories. This historic achievement has drawn widespread recognition from global leaders, who have lauded his steady leadership in the world's largest democracy.

2026-06-10T16:26:17.534935+00:00 IST

"A global inspiration": Mary Millben lauds PM Modi’s tenure

Millben's observations echo the Prime Minister's own stated governance philosophy. Throughout his three consecutive terms, PM Modi has consistently positioned Nari Shakti (women's power) as the cornerstone of his vision for a "Viksit Bharat".

2026-06-10T16:19:02.016616+00:00 IST

Asia

Nepal FM rejects third-party mediation to resolve disputes

"What I would like to clarify in this esteemed House is that the Nepal-India border is a bilateral issue and Nepal is always committed to resolving this problem through diplomatic dialogue and negotiations based on historical treaties, agreements and maps in accordance with the spirit and spirit of the close relationship between Nepal and India," Khanal stated.

2026-06-10T15:56:35.592577+00:00 IST