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“We’re building up our relationship with Afghanistan”: Peskov

Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia is strengthening ties with Afghanistan to address regional issues and shared interests. He noted that Russian trade is adjusting to outside pressure, with some companies reducing purchases while others increase them, showing a flexible system responding to third-country influence.

2025-12-02T11:40:04.329190+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Section 144 enforced as PTI protests over Imran Khan

PTI supporters protested outside the Islamabad High Court over concerns about Imran Khan's health and restricted access to him in jail. Authorities imposed Section 144 in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, warning of strict action, while security was strengthened and police deployed to prevent unrest.

2025-12-02T11:12:22.163705+00:00 IST

Tenzin Dorjee warns of cultural erasure at UN forum

Tenzin Dorjee told a UN forum that China's policies are erasing Tibetan, Uyghur and Mongolian culture, including separating children from their families and banning local languages. He urged countries to protect minority rights and said diversity strengthens societies, while repression fuels instability.

2025-12-02T10:43:38.800763+00:00 IST

WUC highlights Uyghur forced labour at UN

Representatives of the World Uyghur Congress raised concerns about forced labour and human rights abuses at two UN forums, despite repeated attempts by the Chinese mission to interrupt and silence them. The WUC urged the global community to address ongoing violations and protect Uyghur rights.

2025-12-02T10:35:56.723622+00:00 IST

“We understand there is pressure over India”: Peskov

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia understands US pressure on India over Russian oil but will not interfere in India-US ties. The statement comes ahead of President Vladimir Putin's 2025 India visit, where defence, energy, trade, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict are expected to be major discussion points.

2025-12-02T10:12:12.711625+00:00 IST

"We respect the position of PM Modi," Kremlin Spox says on Indian

Peskov, while talking about the Russia-Ukraine conflict in a presser, said that Russia appreciates India's readiness to look for peaceful solutions.

2025-12-02T09:34:29.181946+00:00 IST

Environmental decay and economic distress push PoJK residents int

Residents say the twin crises are intensifying each day, with little to no government intervention on the ground.

2025-12-02T09:32:30.877309+00:00 IST

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China’s expanding repression and global influence exposed as Uygh

From cultural exhibitions to global conferences and human rights awards, Uyghur voices resonated across continents, highlighting calls for justice and accountability.

2025-11-08T09:14:39.264198+00:00 IST

Indian Consulate in Seattle hosts Pre Event Briefing Session ahe

The roundtable featured presentations from leading tech CEOs from the Greater Seattle area, focusing on themes such as the application of artificial intelligence in Agri-Tech and the potential of data centres and digital infrastructure in India.

2025-11-08T05:35:57.760503+00:00 IST

US to skip G20 Summit in South Africa, calls it "disgrace"

"Afrikaners (People who are descended from Dutch settlers, and also French and German immigrants) are being killed and slaughtered, and their land and farms are being illegally confiscated," Trump said in a Truth Social post.

2025-11-08T02:45:10.584967+00:00 IST

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No place for double standards in fight against terrorism: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India and the UK are united in their view that there can be no place for double standards in the fight against terrorism and that forces with extremist ideologies must not be allowed to misuse democratic freedoms

2025-07-24T18:21:31.448428+00:00 IST

PM Modi departs for Maldives after concluding UK visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday departed for the Maldives from the UK after the conclusion of the first leg of his two-nation visit.

2025-07-24T18:05:49.719550+00:00 IST

Jaishankar hails India-UK CETA as a momentous development

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday hailed the signing of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) as a momentous development.

2025-07-24T17:59:03.899739+00:00 IST

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Small plane crashes into Brazilian city, killing at least 10

A small plane crashed into Gramado, a popular resort city in southern Brazil, killing at least 10 people and injuring 17 others. The crash occurred minutes after takeoff, with the plane colliding with buildings and sparking a fire. Authorities are investigating the cause, and concerns over the survival of the aircraft's occupants persist.

2024-12-22T21:10:49.783556+00:00 IST

Indian vessel reaches New Zealand after covering 6,500km

The INSV Tarini sailed out from Fremantle, Australia on November 24 for the second leg of the NSP-II's expedition to Lyttelton, New Zealand. Navika Sagar Parikrama-II, which was flagged off by the Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on October 2, is an Indian Navy expedition undertaking a dual-handed circumnavigation of the earth by two women officers of the Navy onboard 56ft INSV Tarini.

2024-12-22T11:32:37.752323+00:00 IST

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visits Mauritius

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Mauritius for a three-day visit, marking the first high-level engagement between India and Mauritius after the formation of the new government led by Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam. The visit focused on deepening the special India-Mauritius ties, with discussions on development cooperation and a commitment to a greener future. Misri also took part in a tree planting initiative as part of India's environmental efforts.

2024-12-21T22:15:10.517454+00:00 IST

Asia

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Dhaka streets turn black-and-white ahead of Feb 12 polls

Bangladesh will hold its 13th parliamentary elections and a national referendum on February 12. Schools and public buildings are serving as polling stations. Authorities say preparations and security arrangements are complete. Over 12.77 crore voters will cast ballots amid optimism from observers and concerns in some minority communities.

2026-02-11T06:33:21.103192+00:00 IST

World Bank helps reduce Dhaka’s water pollution

The Metro Dhaka Water Security and Resilience Program will strengthen local and national institutions' capacity to reduce water pollution in the greater Dhaka area, which generates about half of the country's formal employment and one-third of its GDP. The program introduces a results-based system to help city corporations and Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA) deliver measurable improvements on the ground. It will provide safely managed sanitation services to 550,000 people and improved solid waste management services to 500,000 people, prioritizing communities most affected by pollution and service gaps.

2026-02-11T06:15:40.989123+00:00 IST

Pakistan: PTI lawyer meets Imran in Adiala after SC amicus role

PTI lawyer Salman Safdar met Imran Khan in Adiala jail after being appointed amicus curiae by the Supreme Court to review his living conditions. Safdar will submit a report to the court. The hearing was adjourned till February 12.

2026-02-11T05:04:16.719493+00:00 IST

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MoS MEA Singh calls it 'privilege' attend Gaza Summit in Egypt

Singh said that the Summit underscored the global commitment to peace and dialogue.

2025-10-13T21:34:43.284578+00:00 IST

Home at Last: Story of 20 hostages freed from Hamas captivity

After more than two years of waiting, hoping, and grieving, Israel on Monday welcomed home the last of the 20 living hostages who had been held captive in Gaza since the brutal attacks of October 7, 2023.

2025-10-13T19:07:23.758190+00:00 IST

"New beginning for an entire, beautiful Middle East": Trump

Addressing world leaders during a peace summit in Egypt's Red Sea resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh, Trump celebrated the treaty as an answer to the prayers of millions and declared that peace in the region had at last been achieved.

2025-10-13T18:52:39.187392+00:00 IST

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Asia

"S400, SU57 on agenda," says Kremlin Spokesperson

Kremlin Spokesperson Dimitry Peskov that the sale of additional S400 long-range anti-aircraft missile could be on the agenda during the visit.

2025-12-02T09:29:08.213603+00:00 IST

Asia

"Proud to have stood with India," says Kremlin Spokeperson

Kremlin Spokesperson Dimitry Peskov hailed the relationship with India and said that Russia is proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with India during its historic growth.

2025-12-02T09:01:34.797484+00:00 IST

Middle East

"India offers significant strategic value to Israel," Israel Secu

Citrinowicz said that Israel can aid India in defence arena and help tackle its security issues.

2025-12-02T08:33:58.212050+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan records 25% spike in gender crimes in 2025, majority occ

This report has been compiled based on data obtained from 81 national newspapers across all four provinces, the Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), and Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB).

2025-12-02T08:19:26.284462+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan sees 200% surge in HIV cases; WHO warns of fastest-growi

This information was shared with participants of a walk organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNAIDS in observance of World AIDS Day.

2025-12-02T07:50:23.516704+00:00 IST

Asia

BLF-Pakistan clash rages over 24 hours in Nokkundi, fighters clai

According to BLF spokesperson Major Gwahram Baloch, members of the group's Saddo Operational Battalion (SOB) initiated the assault at 8:19 pm (local time) on Sunday, aiming at what they referred to as the primary compound designated for the residential quarters and offices of foreign engineers and staff involved in the Saindak and Reko Diq mining projects.

2025-12-02T07:48:44.274063+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 3.3 strikes Tibet

The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 5km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-12-02T06:59:21.562615+00:00 IST

Asia

Commerce Min joins UAE Embassy celebrations on their National Day

The event marked the UAE's national achievements under the leadership of Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and celebrated the growing strategic partnership between the UAE and India.

2025-12-02T06:42:17.170548+00:00 IST

Asia

Strategic India–Russia defence cooperation expanding into new dom

Manturov underscored that Russia continues to be one of India's most significant defence partners, noting that over the past decade Moscow has consistently accounted for more than 30 per cent of India's total defence procurements.

2025-12-02T06:13:30.496844+00:00 IST

Asia

Putin’s India visit to reinvigorate strategic partnership

"This will be President Putin's first visit to India in a long period," Manturov said during an exclusive interview with ANI, adding that both sides had "thoroughly prepared the agenda" to ensure the meetings on December 4-5 are productive.

2025-12-02T04:45:05.407520+00:00 IST

Asia

Diversification, investment cooperation key to $100 billion trade

Manturov described the USD 100 billion goal as "truly ambitious," noting that realising it would require coordinated efforts from governments, businesses and financial institutions in both countries.

2025-12-02T04:32:55.267269+00:00 IST

Asia

Taiwan detects 9 Chinese aircraft, 8 naval vessels

Of the nine, one sortie entered Taiwan's eastern ADIZ.

2025-12-02T03:45:10.055410+00:00 IST

Asia

China reaffirms its opaque nuclear posture

A Pentagon report published in late 2023 tabulated 500 operational nuclear warheads in China, a figure that had increased to 600+ by late 2024. By 2030, China will have a predicted 1,000 nuclear warheads.

2025-12-02T03:24:35.607673+00:00 IST

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