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Op Sagar Bandhu: IAF airlifts NDRF teams from Pune

The Indian Air Force on Sunday said that under Operation Sagar Bandhu, IAF C-17 airlifted NDRF teams and equipment from Pune. The ongoing operation has tapped into domestic support operations.

2025-11-30T16:10:41.318565+00:00 IST

Death Toll hits 146 in Hong Kong’s deadliest apartment fire

Authorities in Hong Kong said they have discovered 18 more human remains in the aftermath of the massive fire that tore through the Wang Fuk Court housing estate, raising the death toll to 146, Al Jazeera reported.

2025-11-30T14:45:05.515597+00:00 IST

Cyclone Ditwah leaves Sri Lanka devastated: 193 dead, 228 missing

Devastating floods have torn through parts of Colombo as Sri Lanka struggles with the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, with the death toll rising to 193 and another 228 people still missing, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).

2025-11-30T14:00:52.412560+00:00 IST

Global alliance at UN denounces China’s expanding tyranny

Fifteen countries have issued a joint statement at the 80th United Nations General Assembly's Third Committee, openly condemning China's grave and systematic human rights violations within its borders and beyond.

2025-11-30T13:22:49.671094+00:00 IST

Human rights crisis deepens in Balochistan, reveals Paank report

The report paints a grim picture of what it calls "systematic state-sponsored violence," accusing Pakistani security institutions and their allied militias of carrying out widespread abductions, torture, and killings across the province, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-11-30T12:54:48.418339+00:00 IST

Prolonged border closure with Afghanistan worsens Pak crisis

The ongoing closure of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border since October 11 has dealt a severe blow to Pakistan's trade, manufacturing, and export sectors, worsening the country's already fragile economic situation.

2025-11-30T11:33:08.637386+00:00 IST

Netanyahu requests Presidential pardon in corruption cases

Netanyahu faces three corruption cases filed in 2019, with allegations of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. He maintains his innocence, claiming the charges are politically motivated.

2025-11-30T11:11:47.306979+00:00 IST

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“We'll help him, maybe”: Trump on Mamdani’s NYC win

US President Donald Trump offered cautious cooperation to NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, saying he wanted New York to "be successful" but also criticized the victory as a sign of Democratic and socialist influence, calling it "a battle between communism and common sense" and contrasting it with his economic record.

2025-11-06T03:54:56.059149+00:00 IST

Trump slams Mamdani’s “very angry” speech, says “bad start”

US President Donald Trump reacted to NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's victory, calling his speech "angry" and labeling him a "communist." While saying he wanted Mamdani "to do well," Trump warned of setbacks if ties with Washington soured and claimed New York was "heading toward communism."

2025-11-06T03:11:32.466795+00:00 IST

US airspace faces restrictions as govt shutdown reaches 36 days

Transportation Secretary says air travel may face more delays and possible airspace restrictions as unpaid aviation workers struggle to cope.

2025-11-06T00:08:20.554736+00:00 IST

Europe

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"Biggest, most significant trade deal since leaving EU"

Starmer in a joint press meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked him for his leadership and pragmatism.

2025-07-24T10:42:20.474483+00:00 IST

NEP gets international push as UK-India trade deal recognises edu

Alison Barrett MBE, Country Director, British Council India, said the announcement aligns closely with India's National Education Policy 2020 and will strengthen collaboration in the education sector.

2025-07-24T09:51:31.244831+00:00 IST

Plane with 46 people on board goes missing midflight in Russia

The plane lost communication in Russia's Amur Region, emergency response services told state media.

2025-07-24T06:54:10.250179+00:00 IST

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Australia asks tech giants to share revenue with local media outl

The measure will be applicable from January 1. Tech Giants like Meta and Google with an Australian-based revenue in excess of 250 million Australian dollars (USD 160m) to pay for content or face a hefty tax bill that could amount to millions, as per Al Jazeera.

2024-12-12T09:50:55.256153+00:00 IST

Moscow slams US decison to grant Kiev loan from Russian assets

The USD 20 billion for the benefit of Ukraine is part of the USD 50 billion G7 Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans initiative.

2024-12-12T06:20:34.838079+00:00 IST

Indian Consulate expresses sorrow over shooting of Indian

Sharing a post on X, the Consulate General of India in Vancouver wrote, "We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of Indian national Shri Harshandeep Singh who was shot dead in Edmonton on 6 December.

2024-12-08T23:46:35.775401+00:00 IST

Asia

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India and US Ambassadors meet in China, post about QUAD

India's envoy to China, Pradeep Kumar Rawat, and US Ambassador to China, David Perdue, met here and discussed growing engagement and shared interests between the two countries.

2026-02-10T13:24:14.901895+00:00 IST

Bangladesh announces aid for family of lynched Hindu man

A Hindu man, Dipu Chandra Das, was lynched and killed in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, in a case widely reported as communal violence. The government visited his family, announced financial assistance, and said those responsible have been arrested and will face justice.

2026-02-10T13:18:02.951949+00:00 IST

French President Macron to visit India next week

French President Emmanuel Macron will pay an official visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which he will participate in the AI Impact Summit, the first global AI summit to be hosted in the Global South, in the national capital, underscoring the importance both countries attach to cooperation in emerging and critical technologies, including artificial intelligence.

2026-02-10T12:29:00.728258+00:00 IST

Middle East

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“An evening of tears and joy,” says Israeli PM Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it "an emotional evening of tears and joy," saying in a post on X that children would return to the border the next day, marking a deeply significant moment for the nation.

2025-10-12T19:28:43.947419+00:00 IST

UAE urges Pakistan, Afghanistan to de-escalate tensions

The UAE urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to ease tensions and resolve differences through diplomacy, emphasising restraint, wisdom, and efforts to maintain regional security and stability.

2025-10-12T18:19:21.452412+00:00 IST

UAE cycling team bags 17 medals at Arab Championship in Iraq

The UAE cycling team won 17 medals -- 11 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze -- at the Arab Cycling Championship in Iraq, topping the overall team standings. Abdullah Jassim, Ahmed Al Mansoori, and Maadhed Al Mashghouni led the victories with standout performances.

2025-10-12T18:19:00.021798+00:00 IST

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UK & India concluded the eighth edition of biennial army exercise

Continuing the trend of increasing complexity and interoperability, the exercise this time focused on conducting peace-enforcement operations in a counterterrorism environment, as mandated under Chapter 7 of the United Nations Charter. This involved executing simulated operations in a multi-domain urban and semi-urban environment.

2025-11-30T10:54:19.057966+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 strikes Nepal

The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-11-30T10:40:49.568986+00:00 IST

Europe

China fails to silence Uyghur leader as UN Forum hears plea

In a powerful intervention at the United Nations Forum on Minority Issues in Geneva, Dolkun Isa, President of the Uyghur Center for Democracy and Human Rights, delivered an impassioned statement highlighting China's systematic repression of Uyghur people despite an attempt by the Chinese delegation to interrupt and silence him. "I must reiterate what I just said. Regarding this NGO, which is trying to take advantage of this platform and undermines the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of China", the Chinese delegation stated. The Chair of the session, however, allowed Isa to continue, marking a rare moment of open dissent within a UN platform often dominated by diplomatic restraint.

2025-11-30T09:21:34.358119+00:00 IST

Asia

Operation Sagar Bandhu: IAF C-130J lands in Colombo

The Indian Air Force's C-130J military transport aircraft landed in Colombo at 10 AM carrying relief supplies as India stepped up humanitarian operations in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.

2025-11-30T09:13:46.533008+00:00 IST

Asia

Indian, British Armies conclude 8th edition of Ex Ajeya Warrior

The Indian and British armies concluded the eighth edition of the biennial army exercise, Ajeya Warrior on Sunday, the UK High Commission shared in a statement.

2025-11-30T08:51:59.563185+00:00 IST

Europe

UK Parliamentarians slam Pakistan for state-backed abductions

In a major development in the British Parliament, Labour MP John McDonnell has raised grave concerns over the worsening human rights situation in Balochistan, drawing attention to the abduction of Baloch women and the reported use of drone strikes by Pakistani forces in the restive province. McDonnell has submitted three written parliamentary questions and tabled an Early Day Motion (EDM), officially recording the issue within the House of Commons. The British Government is now obligated to respond to the questions within three days.

2025-11-30T08:27:34.221537+00:00 IST

Asia

Sagar Bandhu:NDRF swings into action with Lankan authorities

As Operation Sagar Bandhu continues in full swing, extending assistance and aid to Sri Lanka amid the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar highlighted the close coordination between NDRF personnel and Sri Lankan authorities in ongoing relief operations in the island nation.

2025-11-30T07:39:54.243877+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan accused of state-sponsored killings

At least three bodies of Baloch men who had earlier been reported as victims of enforced disappearance were discovered in Kech district, Balochistan, on Friday, the latest addition to a grim pattern of extrajudicial killings and state-linked abductions, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-11-30T06:59:54.435011+00:00 IST

US: Four killed, at least 10 wounded after shooting

Four people have died and at least 10 have been wounded after a shooting took place at a family gathering in California, CNN reported.

2025-11-30T06:49:34.971245+00:00 IST

Asia

INS Sahyadri crew conducts joint Yoga session with the Philippine

The crew of INS Sahyadri conducted a joint Yoga session with Philippine Navy personnel during its port call at Manila.

2025-11-30T06:25:22.674063+00:00 IST

Asia

Tarique Rahman's return to Bangladesh

The return home of Tarique Rahman, son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, has become uncertain due to undisclosed reasons. Tarique Rahman, who is serving as the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has been living in exile in London for the past 17 years. In an interview with the BBC a few days ago, he announced that he would return home.

2025-11-30T05:00:28.036139+00:00 IST

Asia

India responds with Op Sagar Bandhu

As cyclone Ditwah hit Sri Lanka, the Government of India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu, which mobilized aid and assistance for the island nation, along with the Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and 80 NDRF personnel working round the clock in safeguarding lives and extending timely assistance. So far, India has airlifted 27 tonnes of relief material to Colombo.

2025-11-30T04:18:40.679190+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 3.0 strikes Tibet

According to NCS, the earthquake occurred at 03:13 AM Indian Standard Time (IST), at a depth of 10 kilometres.

2025-11-30T02:49:48.097717+00:00 IST

Asia

Taiwan records heightened Chinese military activity

Taiwan recorded the presence of 27 PLA aircraft, 11 PLAN vessels and 3 official ships operating around its territory on Sunday, as reported by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND).

2025-11-30T02:25:03.099191+00:00 IST