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Pak resorting to fake news campaign to mask rights abuse: MEA

Jaiswal stated that the world must take note of the deteriorating situation in the region. "We hope the international community will hold Pakistan accountable for its misdeeds and abuses," he said.

2026-06-09T11:04:00.223650+00:00 IST

PM Modi, Kuwait's Amir hold talks on West Asia situation

The two leaders exchanged views on the evolving security situation in West Asia.

2026-06-09T10:39:04.456438+00:00 IST

Firing on peaceful protesters in PoJK similar to Jallianwala Bagh

"The situation in PoJK is extremely serious. Many people have been killed and several others have been injured due to indiscriminate firing. According to reports, Pakistan Rangers, the Pakistan Army, and local police have opened fire, resulting in multiple casualties," Vaid said.

2026-06-09T10:18:27.662252+00:00 IST

Tensions flare up in PoJK as Pakistani forces shell tear gas

Tensions continue to escalate in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) after Pakistani security forces shelled tear gas on protestors following fresh clashes with the workers of Joint Awami Action Committee.

2026-06-09T09:33:56.367038+00:00 IST

South Africa backs PM Modi’s call for peace amid West Asia crisis

South Africa's High Commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal on Tuesday, voiced concern over the prolonged conflict in West Asia and its global economic repercussions, saying rising energy prices and disruptions in food and fertiliser supplies were being felt across the world. Echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stance that "now is not the time for war," Sooklal stressed the need for peace, dialogue and diplomatic solutions through the United Nations and multilateral institutions.

2026-06-09T09:33:55.510231+00:00 IST

Pakistan's human rights body condemns violence in PoJK

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed deep concern over deadly clashes between protesters and security forces in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The unrest intensified after the government banned the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) under anti-terrorism laws ahead of regional elections, sparking criticism over suppressed democratic space.

2026-06-09T09:32:34.596168+00:00 IST

Rights defender raises alarm over PoJK killings

Association of Terror Victims in Kashmir Chairperson Tasleema Akhter strongly condemned Pakistan's alleged military violence and repression against civilians in PoJK. Citing suspended internet services, journalist detentions, and surfaced footage of killings, Akhter demanded international accountability for grave human rights violations while backing PoJK residents' demands for basic rights.

2026-06-09T09:19:32.579605+00:00 IST

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Iran dismisses US claims of 'divisions in leadership'

The government officials and leadership shared the same message in a bid to amplify the voice of Iran.

2026-04-24T03:50:18.452734+00:00 IST

"Pak talks with US was strategic mistake": Iranian lawmaker

Nabavian posted a snippet of his interview to SNN TV, where he noted that discussing its nuclear issue in Pakistan was a 'strategic mistake'.

2026-04-24T02:22:21.462964+00:00 IST

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei hails Iran’s unity

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei praised the strong unity of the Iranian people, saying it has dealt a major blow to the enemy and calling for practical expressions of gratitude to further strengthen national cohesion, as reported by Iranian state media Press TV.

2026-04-24T01:17:10.529011+00:00 IST

Asia

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Balochistan human rights situation worsened in 2025: HRCB report

The Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) reported a severe decline in human rights across Balochistan in 2025. Documenting 1,482 enforced disappearances and 598 killings, the group attributed most violations to Pakistani security forces, particularly the Frontier Corps, alongside mounting restrictions on political freedoms and journalists.

2026-08-21T06:41:08.054158+00:00 IST

Dalhousie Tibetans hold peaceful rally, protest march

Around 70 Tibetans from the Dalhousie settlement participated in a peaceful bike rally from Dalhousie to Chamba, expressing solidarity with Lobga Rangzen, who reportedly died following self-immolation in July earlier this year outside the UN headquarters.

2026-08-21T06:13:32.430857+00:00 IST

India, Bhutan discuss ties in specialised healthcare sector

India has delivered its first 20-tonne consignment of medical supplies, temporary shelters, and hygiene kits to Bogota following a 7.3-magnitude earthquake in Colombia. The assistance supports national recovery efforts as local authorities manage widespread casualties and emergency relief across affected departments.

2026-08-21T04:35:05.250373+00:00 IST

Others

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Trump to leave G7 Summit early amid Iran-Israel tensions

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on social media about the president's plan to cut short his attendance at the summit in Kananaskis, Canada.

2025-06-17T00:41:01.886852+00:00 IST

Dr Rishi Singh backs long-term ethical India-Canada partnership

Rishi Singh welcomed the G7 Summit in Alberta as a key chance to strengthen India-Canada ties. He praised Canada's leadership and called for deeper cooperation in trade, technology, and innovation. Singh also welcomed PM Modi's visit, hoping it marks a new chapter in bilateral relations.

2025-06-16T23:56:56.669114+00:00 IST

"Great reset moment for India and Canada": Indian diaspora

Indian-origin leaders in Canada welcomed PM Modi's visit as a "great reset" for India-Canada ties, highlighting trade, trust, and cooperation. Ritesh Malik and Raman Khatra stressed the need to counter extremism, boost economic ties, and focus on shared values for a stronger future together.

2025-06-16T22:54:09.263783+00:00 IST

Europe

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Ambassador Jayant N Khobragade marks 70 years of India Spain ties

Speaking with the media while attending an exhibition called 'Journey with the Divine Flow', Khobragade said, "So, India and Spain's relationship are growing very well. I see, look like the families, when there is like, coming and going, when we visit other families, the other family visits us, then the relationship is maintained. That's how we maintain the relationship."

2026-04-02T06:08:25.946602+00:00 IST

Baloch activist flags surge in Pakistan’s rights violations

A Baloch rights campaigner has raised alarm at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), warning that enforced disappearances and unlawful killings in Balochistan are escalating rapidly in the region, with little to no accountability for perpetrators, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2026-04-01T16:34:32.241655+00:00 IST

Starmer unveils five-point plan to tackle energy bills

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday outlined a comprehensive five-point plan to shield the UK from the economic fallout of the ongoing Middle East conflict, stressing that the government will not be drawn into the war and that its focus remains on the national interest.

2026-04-01T15:29:47.391298+00:00 IST

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India's Permanent Representative to UN, UNDP Administrator De co

India's Permanent Representative to the UN Parvathaneni Harish on Saturday co-chaired a high-level policy dialogue with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator Alexander De Croo, focusing on the conflict in the Persian Gulf and its implications for human development and crisis resilience in Asia and the Pacific.

2026-06-06T21:57:31.153114+00:00 IST

Indian woman peacekeeper Major Abhilasha Barak honoured

Barak, who is serving with the UN Peacekeeping in Lebanon, received the award from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in a ceremony here.

2026-06-06T17:30:16.376304+00:00 IST

"US has more oil, gas, coal than any other country," says Trump

Trump, in his gaggle with press on Air Force One en route Chippewa Falls, said that the US is having great success with Iran.

2026-06-06T16:50:06.384935+00:00 IST

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Asia

"Strategic patience" exhausted: Iran's Consul General Mosayeb Motlagh blames Israel for truce breach, hails India's peace role

In an interview with ANI, Iran's Consul General Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh accused Israel of breaching a US-brokered ceasefire via daily attacks on Lebanon. While defending Iran's peaceful nuclear programme, he confirmed active back-channel talks with the US and welcomed India's peace-loving role in de-escalating West Asian tensions.

2026-06-09T08:59:14.842735+00:00 IST

Asia

EAM shares foreign policy transformations in last 12 years

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday shared key transformations in India's foreign policy and the Ministry of External Affairs, 12 years since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took oath.

2026-06-09T08:52:29.310776+00:00 IST

Asia

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma meets ‘Team Europe’ delegation

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met the "Team Europe" EU delegation to boost trade and investment. The two-day visit focuses on sectors like green energy, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors, highlighted by touring a new chip plant and launching a "Blue Valley Cluster" to link Indian and European markets.

2026-06-09T08:50:31.566056+00:00 IST

Europe

British parliamentarians raise concerns over situation in PoJK

"As Chair of the APPG on Kashmir, our letter to the Foreign Secretary now has the support of over 50 Parliamentarians. We remain deeply concerned by reports of a continued lockdown, a communications blackout, arrests and escalating tensions," Bradford East MP Imran Hussain, chair of all-party parliamentary group on Kashmir said.

2026-06-09T08:15:22.590970+00:00 IST

Asia

Nepal PM to expand cabinet, Sudan Gurung to be reappointed as HM

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah is set to expand his cabinet, where he will be inducting at least two ministers, sources confirmed ANI. As per the sources the Nepali Prime Minister will be reappointing Sudan Gurung as the Home Minister for which the oath ceremony is scheduled for 3 PM (local time).

2026-06-09T08:11:12.189451+00:00 IST

Europe

UN Chief express deep alarm over renewed escalations in West Asia

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday expressed deep concerns over the renewed escalation in West Asia and called on all concerned parties to immediately stop attacks, exercise maximum restraint, and refrain from any action that could further inflame an already volatile situation.

2026-06-09T07:19:05.347756+00:00 IST

Europe

PoJK, PoGB may be integrated into Pakistan: Amjad Ayub Mirza

Human rights activist Amjad Ayub Mirza warned that Pakistan's proposed 28th Constitutional Amendment could formally integrate PoJK and PoGB into its constitutional framework. He cautioned that this move aims to strengthen Islamabad's legal control, especially over CPEC infrastructure, while undermining the territories' long-standing international status under UN resolutions.

2026-06-09T07:18:11.768326+00:00 IST

Europe

Rights concerns mount in PoJK as activist appeals to British Gov

UK-based Kashmiri author, political analyst and human rights advocate Shabir Choudhry has written to British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, urging the UK government to take a more active role in addressing what he described as a deteriorating human rights situation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan.

2026-06-09T06:58:26.045255+00:00 IST

Trump lambasts judicial freeze on USD 100,000 H-1B fee

US President Donald Trump slammed federal judges for blocking his administration's USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling the system "crazy". While the White House plans to appeal, a bipartisan group of US lawmakers, state attorneys, and Indian stakeholders welcomed the ruling, warning the fee would cripple local workforces.

2026-06-09T06:49:59.824695+00:00 IST

Israel, Iran to ‘leave each other alone for another week’: Trump

US President Donald Trump stated that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will remain until a nuclear agreement is signed with Iran, potentially within days. Trump added that both Israel and Iran agreed through him to halt their recent military strikes and will temporarily leave each other alone.

2026-06-09T06:32:03.921958+00:00 IST

Europe

BRICS university rankings project takes shape

India and Russia are jointly developing a university-level ranking system that could eventually be expanded across BRICS nations, according to Debjit Chakraborty, Director of the Chamber for Indo-Russo Technology Collaboration.

2026-06-09T06:11:48.005985+00:00 IST

Trump says blockade of Iranian ports pressuring Tehran for deal

US President Donald Trump expressed optimism over a looming deal with Iran, favouring a blockade over bombing. Despite recent missile exchanges between Iran and Israel testing a fragile ceasefire, Trump predicted a "total victory" within two weeks and warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against further strikes.

2026-06-09T06:02:32.512255+00:00 IST

Asia

Transnational-gangs, gangsters wanted in India now using asylum

Several gangsters and organised crime operatives wanted in India for charges ranging from murder and extortion to narcotics smuggling and terror-related activities allegedly continue to run criminal networks from the United States and Canada, as per a report published by Newsweek.

2026-06-09T05:49:52.563191+00:00 IST

Others

Cuba, Iran rattle with earthquakes within hours of each other

Separate earthquakes struck Cuba and Iran within hours of each other, following a deadly quake in the Philippines. Cuba's historically rare magnitude 6.1 tremor triggered building evacuations and transit suspensions in Florida and Mexico. Meanwhile, a magnitude 5 quake hit southern Iran. No casualties or major damage have been reported.

2026-06-09T05:36:50.765799+00:00 IST